Games Like Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Stealth 40.7%, Tactical 21%, Strategy 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 11%, Isometric 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the modern spiritual successor to the Commandos formula, featuring deep stealth mechanics and unique character abilities in a feudal Japan setting.

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

Why similar: Stealth 34.8%, Real Time Tactics 18.9%, Tactical 16.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Isometric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the masters of modern real-time tactics, this game offers the same intricate puzzle-like stealth gameplay as Commandos but in a Wild West setting.

Relive the real-time tactics masterpiece that defined the genre like no other: Commandos 2 - HD Remaster is a true homage to one of gaming’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Why similar: World War II 28.1% ★, Strategy 23.3%, Stealth 22.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%, Classic 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive, modernized version of the most beloved entry in the original Commandos series.

Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics game with stealth elements, set on the eastern front of WW II. As an army commander behind enemy lines you gather a group of Partisans to wage guerilla warfare against the German occupants.

Why similar: World War II 34.8% ★, Stealth 20.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%, Tactical 10.9%, Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: It blends real-time stealth tactics with squad management and base-building, perfectly capturing the gritty WWII resistance theme.

War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. Dynamic and tactical gameplay with stealth elements, tightly packed into a dark, fascinating story! Play on your own or in online co-op (PC).

Why similar: World War II 27.3% ★, Stealth 17.7%, Tactical 10.6%, RTS 9%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct homage to the Commandos series, focusing on isometric stealth and tactical combat during the Eastern Front of WWII.

ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre.

Why similar: World War II 25.9% ★, Stealth 15%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, RTS 12.1%, Strategy 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the franchise, bringing the classic squad-based tactical gameplay to modern hardware.

Roam the dense foliage of Sherwood, come face to face with royal trouble and battle against Prince John’s forces as you take on the role of legendary nobleman, Robin Hood.

Why similar: Stealth 28.7%, Strategy 20%, Classic 16.7% ★, Tactical 13.3%, Isometric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Often considered the closest classic alternative to Commandos, it uses the same isometric engine and squad-based stealth mechanics.

Assemble your crew and set sail on an infamous ghost ship to sneak, stab, and spellcast your way through the Inquisition in this non-linear stealth strategy game. Chart a course, develop uncanny abilities, and use unconventional tactics to find a powerful pirate artifact!

Why similar: Strategy 75%, Action 19.6%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title refines the real-time tactics genre with supernatural abilities and a highly polished stealth-strategy loop that feels like a natural evolution of the Commandos style.

"Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.

Why similar: Stealth 24%, Tactical 20.4%, Strategy 14.9%, Classic 13.6% ★, Isometric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that brought the Commandos gameplay style to the Western genre with great success.

Fall in, soldier! Commandos 3 - HD Remaster sends you to the relentless and unforgiving battlefields of Europe. Remastered in high definition including reworked 3D models and textures, improved controls and refined UI.

Why similar: World War II 30% ★, Stealth 15.1%, RTS 10.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%, Tactical 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A remastered version of the final classic Commandos game, offering more intense, fast-paced tactical missions.

Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a tactical action/strategy game set against the backdrop of World War II. Take control of an elite group of commandos who must venture deep into enemy territory and utilize their combined expertise to complete a series of mission-based objectives.

Why similar: World War II 25.9% ★, Stealth 18.1%, Tactical 13.2%, Classic 13.2% ★, Strategy 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic sequel that expanded the scope and complexity of the first Commandos game.

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II.

Why similar: World War II 47.7% ★, Tactical 23.3%, Strategy 14.7%, Action 6.4%, War 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based WWII tactical game that allows for both first-person and third-person perspectives, emphasizing stealth and planning.

You have been selected for active service in the Commandos Corps, and must now mobilize in a series of 8 new dangerous missions.

Why similar: World War II 29.9% ★, Stealth 16.4%, Tactical 13.6%, Strategy 9.2%, Classic 8.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion to the original game that provides even more challenging missions for veterans of the series.

Commandos 3: Destination Berlin is a game of real-time tactics that places you in command of an elite unit of Special Forces behind enemy lines in the European theater of World War II.

Why similar: World War II 31.3% ★, Stealth 21.1%, Tactical 15.7%, Strategy 11%, RTS 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original third installment that introduced more action-oriented mission designs to the series.

Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

Why similar: Stealth 37.3%, Tactical 19.6%, Isometric 15.3%, Strategy 14%, Difficult 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it captures the high-stakes stealth and squad-coordination feel of Commandos better than almost any other modern game.

Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.

Why similar: Tactical 49.5%, Strategy 22%, RTS 9.1%, Real Time Tactics 8.9%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical game that focuses on planning and executing high-stakes SWAT operations with precision.

Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII. As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you’ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new...

Why similar: World War II 43% ★, Tactical 17.1%, Classic 15.7% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Stealth 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical game with highly destructible environments that adds a layer of tactical depth similar to the Commandos experience.

Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.

Why similar: Tactical 58.8%, Strategy 38.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines real-time infiltration with turn-based tactical combat, offering a unique blend of squad-based strategy.

Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.

Why similar: Stealth 27.3%, Tactical 23.9%, Strategy 21.4%, Isometric 9.2%, RTS 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk squad-based tactics game that emphasizes stealth, hacking, and environmental manipulation to complete objectives.

The year is 1983. The world teeters on the verge of destruction as the Cold War tightens its icy grip. East or West: trust no one, question everything. The fate of humanity rests in your hands as you pit spy versus spy in tactical Phantom Doctrine.

Why similar: Stealth 47.9%, Strategy 21.7%, Tactical 20.4%, Isometric 6%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A Cold War-themed tactical game that focuses heavily on stealth, surveillance, and covert operations.

The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Why similar: Tactical 38%, Strategy 28.2%, Classic 11.2% ★, Isometric 11%, Military 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it offers the deep squad management and tactical freedom that Commandos fans often enjoy.

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: World War II 48.4% ★, RTS 14.8%, Strategy 12.6%, Tactical 6.1%, Classic 4.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on large-scale RTS, it remains the gold standard for WWII tactical strategy and squad-based combat.

A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.

Why similar: Tactical 32.1%, Strategy 31.7%, Stealth 29.8%, Difficult 3.6%, Action 2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a brilliant mix of real-time stealth exploration and turn-based tactical combat that rewards careful planning.

March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Why similar: World War II 40.3% ★, Strategy 13.2%, Classic 11.6% ★, RTS 9.5%, Tactical 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic WWII strategy game that emphasizes tactical unit management and historical accuracy.

Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Why similar: World War II 41.8% ★, RTS 14.8%, Strategy 13%, Tactical 12.1%, Military 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A massive-scale WWII RTS that provides the historical depth and tactical complexity that fans of the era appreciate.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

Why similar: World War II 38% ★, Strategy 14%, RTS 10.5%, Tactical 10.4%, Real Time Tactics 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its extreme attention to detail and realistic physics, it offers a more granular tactical experience than standard RTS games.

Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.

Why similar: World War II 58.9% ★, Strategy 19.4%, RTS 12.7%, War 4%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-focused WWII strategy game that allows for direct control of units, providing a more hands-on tactical feel.

Hard West 2 is a journey to the heart of darkness in the American West. Take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems.

Why similar: Tactical 41.3%, Strategy 26.7%, Isometric 26.4%, Action 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical game that emphasizes character-specific abilities and aggressive positioning, appealing to those who enjoy the tactical puzzle aspect of Commandos.

Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

Why similar: World War II 36.8% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Tactical 12.9%, RTS 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that focuses on unit positioning and terrain usage rather than base building, echoing some of the tactical sensibilities of Commandos.

The first installment in the real-time tactics series that would become known as Men of War, now refreshed and enhanced! Take command of American, British, Soviet, or German forces and fight on the battlefields of World War II in 32 single-player missions or with others in PvP and co-op sessions.

Why similar: World War II 43.3% ★, RTS 14.2%, Strategy 10.6%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%, Military 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A precursor to the Men of War series that focuses on small-squad tactical missions behind enemy lines.

Men of War: Assault Squad delivers a deeply tactical WWII experience, blending large-scale strategy with intense, hands-on combat. Fight across multiple fronts – from European countryside to Pacific jungles and command every unit and every bullet on the battlefield.

Why similar: World War II 39.9% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Tactical 13.3%, RTS 9.8%, Real Time Tactics 6.4%

Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

Why similar: World War II 41.7% ★, Strategy 17.4%, Tactical 11.4%, RTS 11.1%, Real Time Tactics 6.8%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Why similar: World War II 45.5% ★, RTS 15.1%, Strategy 13%, Tactical 10.4%, Military 6%

Command a Soviet penal battalion in this standalone real-time tactics game from the Men of War series. Based on true events, Condemned Heroes delivers brutal, story-driven missions across the Eastern Front – where every order, bullet, and life matters.

Why similar: World War II 56.1% ★, Strategy 23.4%, RTS 11.8%, Action 6.1%, War 2.6%

Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?

Why similar: World War II 36% ★, Stealth 19.5%, Tactical 13.6%, Strategy 7.2%, Isometric 7.1%

The next chapter in the #1 rated RTS franchise thrusts players into a hellish war torn landscape to command two battle-hardened armies in relentless campaigns for honor and country. Players lead the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle...

Why similar: World War II 41.7% ★, Strategy 21.7%, RTS 18%, Tactical 6.7%, Military 4.8%

You are in control of X-COM: an organization formed by the world's governments to fight the ever-increasing alien menace.

Why similar: Classic 47.3% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Tactical 17.3%, Difficult 7.5%, Isometric 5.2%

Upon discovering the location of the Al-Qaeda leader in exile, the US Army sends their best commandos to northern Pakistan. Take control of these commandos, send them behind enemy territories on a hazardous mission, and bring them back alive.

Why similar: Stealth 25.8%, RTS 14.6%, Tactical 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.3%, Strategy 9.6%

The year is 1941. Your special forces team has been shot down deep inside enemy territory and it's now reliant on your cunning and tactical thinking to get them safely across the border. The odds are stacked against you. Have you got what it takes?

Why similar: World War II 56.7% ★, Strategy 32.1%, Action 11.2%

Sudden Strike 5 delivers real-time tactics in epic WWII battles. A host of tactical options and more than 300 playable units open-up multiple approaches to reach your objectives in a 25 mission campaign on historical battlefields in Europe and North Africa.

Why similar: World War II 38.8% ★, RTS 13.5%, Strategy 10.1%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%, Isometric 8.5%

Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside.

Why similar: World War II 52.3% ★, Tactical 13.8%, Classic 8.6% ★, Military 6.5%, Action 6.2%

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: World War II 33.4% ★, Classic 27.4% ★, Strategy 24.3%, RTS 14.9%

Call of Duty® delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before.

Why similar: World War II 53.3% ★, Classic 29% ★, Military 5.8%, War 3.7%, Action 3.6%

Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war!

Why similar: World War II 40.9% ★, Classic 13.6% ★, Strategy 11.2%, RTS 11.1%, Tactical 6.2%

Experience the brutality and randomness of war as an Allied tactical commander in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. Train, equip, and command a squad of soldiers as you fight against the fanatical Imperial Japanese Empire.

Why similar: World War II 53.5% ★, Strategy 12.3%, Tactical 10.6%, Difficult 8.4%, RTS 7.7%

Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a totally redesigned online component.

Why similar: World War II 59.8% ★, Tactical 18.5%, Military 7.8%, Strategy 4.8%, Action 4.5%

As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

Why similar: Stealth 55.9%, Classic 30.9% ★, Action 4.6%, Difficult 3.9%, Tactical 2.9%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: World War II 48.3% ★, Strategy 19.1%, RTS 16.5%, Military 6.7%, Tactical 4.8%

With its unprecedented combination of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, the Brothers in Arms franchise has established itself as a benchmark for military action games, receiving the highest average review scores of any console WWII game to date (www.gamerankings.com).

Why similar: World War II 60.1% ★, Tactical 15.4%, Military 8.3%, Action 5.9%, Strategy 5.7%

Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.

Why similar: World War II 49% ★, RTS 14.5%, Strategy 11.1%, Tactical 9.5%, Military 6.8%

Command a platoon of Sherman tanks over the most famous theaters of WWII. Take the commander’s seat and give specific orders to your crew, or open the tactical map to coordinate your actions with accompanying units.

Why similar: World War II 40.1% ★, Tactical 16.9%, RTS 12.3%, Military 8.8%, Strategy 7%

Battlefield Commander WWII is a real-time tactical game where you lead the soldiers and vehicles that battled across the globe during this time in history. Play hundreds of unique units across multiple game modes.

Why similar: World War II 38.8% ★, RTS 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Tactical 11.2%, Strategy 10.4%

Army Men RTS brings you back to the days of staging battles with tiny plastic soldiers in your backyard...except these green soldiers carry out your every command!

Why similar: RTS 32.3%, Classic 31.1% ★, Strategy 26.1%, Action 5.6%, Military 4.5%

Coming of age as a part of the first generation born free, WWII stripped me of my family, home, and future. Now I'm left with only one choice: to get my revenge and independence, or die trying. The odds are against us: will our tactics, stealth and teamwork be enough?

Why similar: World War II 28.5% ★, Stealth 16%, RTS 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.4%, Tactical 9.3%

Combat Mission Final Blitzkrieg (CMFB) follows the Western Allies through the battles along Germany's border and into the heart of the Reich itself.

Why similar: World War II 26.6% ★, RTS 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.6%, Tactical 13.4%, Strategy 13%

Red Glare is a WW2 real-time tactics game where you play agents of the OSS, the precursor to the CIA, combating a secret German expedition in South America. With five well balanced characters and a story campaign playing out across a continent.

Why similar: World War II 26.3% ★, Stealth 17.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Tactical 11.3%, Strategy 10.2%

World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.

Why similar: World War II 50.7% ★, Classic 35.7% ★, Stealth 8.6%, Action 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

In Close Combat: Cross of Iron you start off as a junior officer leading your men into battle in real-time, focusing on the Eastern Front of World War II. Earn promotions as you deal with an unforgiving enemy. Fight and survive through the frozen winter, hot dusty summer and muddy autumn.

Why similar: World War II 36.8% ★, Strategy 17.1%, RTS 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Tactical 11.9%

Mud and Blood, the cult classic flash real time strategy game, returns with its signature take on infantry tactics. Command a small squad through brutal battles against unfair odds. This is combat. Experience the chaos and unceremonious violence of modern war, where every decision counts.

Why similar: World War II 35.2% ★, Tactical 13.5%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, RTS 12.2%, Strategy 8.5%

Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...

Why similar: World War II 63% ★, Tactical 10.5%, Classic 8.6% ★, Military 5.7%, Action 3.9%