Games Like Company of Heroes 2 - Ardennes Assault

Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?

Why similar: World War II 38.3% ★, RTS 21.1%, Strategy 15%, Multiplayer 6.4%, War 6%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the franchise refines the tactical combat and introduces a dynamic campaign map similar to the Ardennes Assault experience.

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 47.3% ★, RTS 20.8%, Strategy 14.4%, War 8.2%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that established the series' signature squad-based tactical combat and cover mechanics.

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 38.7% ★, RTS 24%, Strategy 23.6%, War 4.2%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic standalone expansion that provides intense, narrative-driven WWII campaigns and distinct faction playstyles.

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 49.2% ★, RTS 20.9%, Strategy 13.1%, War 6.7%, Multiplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on authentic WWII tactical battles with a strong emphasis on front-line management and unit positioning.

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 40% ★, RTS 20.3%, Strategy 14.6%, War 9.7%, Historical 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive scale of WWII combat with deep tactical depth and realistic unit simulation.

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?

Why similar: World War II 44.1% ★, RTS 17.8%, Strategy 11.2%, War 10.6%, Historical 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly high level of tactical realism and granular unit control for WWII enthusiasts.

The Western Front Armies is a multiplayer standalone for COH2 that adds two factions to the roster of playable multiplayer armies: the Oberkommando West (OKW) and the US Forces (USF). Each army can also be purchased separately.

Why similar: World War II 41.3% ★, Strategy 26.4%, RTS 15.2%, War 6.1%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An essential expansion that adds unique factions and tactical depth to the core Company of Heroes 2 experience.

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 41.9% ★, Strategy 18.1%, RTS 16.7%, War 11.1%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its deep tactical gameplay where individual squad members and vehicle components can be managed directly.

This latest multiplayer standalone entry in the COH2 series features this iconic Allied army. Experience a unique tech-tree that challenges the player to balance the constant trade-off between mobility and defense. Surprise opponents with your development choices and an open end game configuration.

Why similar: World War II 43% ★, Strategy 20.2%, RTS 17.5%, War 9.5%, Multiplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces the British faction with distinct defensive and offensive capabilities that change how you approach the battlefield.

Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.

Why similar: World War II 42.3% ★, RTS 18.6%, Strategy 12.5%, War 11%, Historical 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical combat and mission-based objectives, capturing the feel of classic WWII strategy games.

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 41.2% ★, RTS 20.7%, Strategy 18.4%, War 10.3%, Historical 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that emphasizes unit variety and historical accuracy without the need for base building.

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 44% ★, Strategy 21.5%, RTS 16.8%, War 6.6%, Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title for the tactical squad-based RTS subgenre, offering unparalleled control over individual units.

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: RTS 44.6%, Strategy 23.3%, War 18.4%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Co-op 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses similar RTS mechanics to Company of Heroes but applies them to a unique alternate-history dieselpunk setting.

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 62.5% ★, Strategy 21%, War 9.4%, Historical 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines squad-based tactical combat with stealth and resource management in a gritty WWII setting.

Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.

Why similar: World War II 53.1% ★, Strategy 22.7%, RTS 14.9%, War 6.2%, Multiplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore tactical simulation that captures the brutal reality of WWII combat on a grand scale.

At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.

Why similar: World War II 50.9% ★, Strategy 25.7%, RTS 23.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that remains a staple for fans of traditional, no-base-building tactical WWII strategy.

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 40.2% ★, RTS 19%, Strategy 11.5%, War 10%, Historical 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An early tactical RTS that emphasizes squad-level survival and mission-based objectives.

Close Combat: The Bloody First is the latest release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series, and the first using the new 3D Archon engine. With this Close Combat: The Bloody First combines classic Close Combat tactical gameplay with battles fought across a wide variety of diverse 3D landscapes including craggy ridgelines, narrow...

Why similar: World War II 45.3% ★, Strategy 18.8%, War 15%, Historical 7.9%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that focuses on the challenges of squad leadership and morale in intense WWII engagements.

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 50% ★, Strategy 19.3%, RTS 15.5%, War 8.3%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense, squad-focused combat with destructible environments that reward tactical thinking.

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: RTS 41.9%, Strategy 31%, War 10.6%, Military 7%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the Cold War, it shares the same high-fidelity tactical RTS DNA found in the Steel Division series.

Combat Mission Battle for Normandy faithfully recreates the experience of tactical land warfare in Western France during World War Two.

Why similar: World War II 61.6% ★, Strategy 30.5%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, turn-based/real-time hybrid simulation of WWII combat that is highly respected for its realism.

Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!

Why similar: World War II 57.2% ★, War 14%, Strategy 11.9%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Historical 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends large-scale tactical action with simulation elements to create an immersive WWII experience.

Close Combat: Gateway to Caen is a great release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series. Gateway to Caen focuses on the largest, concentrated British offensive since the Normandy landings in an attempt to penetrate the German lines west of Caen and cross the Odon River to get the stalled advance moving again.

Why similar: World War II 58.7% ★, Strategy 21.8%, RTS 12%, Historical 4.7%, Multiplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed wargame that focuses on the tactical nuances of infantry and armor combat in Normandy.

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 50.1% ★, Strategy 48.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical game that requires precise squad management and stealth to complete high-stakes WWII missions.

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game that combines the complexity of joint-forces wargaming with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay.

Why similar: RTS 38.7%, Strategy 30.4%, War 19.4%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Military 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical RTS that utilizes deep unit customization and complex battlefield mechanics similar to high-end WWII games.

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 48.9% ★, RTS 19%, Strategy 15.7%, War 8.2%, Historical 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS series that focuses on historical accuracy and tactical mission planning.

Battle of the Bulge is a fast-paced WW2 game where precise movement and detailed planning make the difference between a vain attempt and a brave operation.

Why similar: World War II 59.8% ★, Strategy 23.6%, War 15.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that captures the historical tension and strategic challenges of the Ardennes offensive.

Experience the hit World War 2 real-time strategy game for the first time in full 3D glory, expanding on all strategic and tactical options. Command joint operations of naval, land-based and airborne units on the largest maps in the series.

Why similar: World War II 48.9% ★, Strategy 31.2%, RTS 19.9%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of large-scale tactical warfare with a focus on combined arms tactics.

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 46.6% ★, RTS 23.4%, Strategy 14.3%, Historical 6.2%, War 4.4%

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 42.1%, World War II 32.2% ★, RTS 14.3%, War 4.1%, Multiplayer 2.6%

Unite and fight your way to victory! Divided we Fall is a strategic close-combat multiplayer game that emphasizes the importance of building an effective cohesive squad and executing well thought-out tactics on the battlefield.

Why similar: World War II 45.8% ★, RTS 22.6%, Strategy 16.1%, War 8.4%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based tactical game that emphasizes coordination and positioning in a WWII setting.

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 45.3% ★, RTS 21.6%, Strategy 15.2%, War 5.9%, Multiplayer 4.4%

This individual army for COH2 allows you to access all existing COH2 maps in auto-match, and play against all other existing factions in multiplayer. It can also be obtained at a discount by acquiring The Western Front Armies multiplayer standalone, where it is bundled with the OKW army.

Why similar: World War II 46.9% ★, Strategy 27.1%, RTS 19.2%, Multiplayer 6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 44.2% ★, RTS 21.6%, Strategy 20.4%, War 4.6%, Multiplayer 4.1%

This individual army for COH2 allows you to access all existing COH2 maps in auto-match, and play against all other existing factions in multiplayer. It can also be obtained at a discount by acquiring The Western Front Armies multiplayer standalone, where it is bundled with the USF army.

Why similar: World War II 44.9% ★, Strategy 37.2%, RTS 11.9%, Multiplayer 5%, Singleplayer 1%

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 42.3% ★, Strategy 19.3%, RTS 14.9%, War 10.5%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.

Why similar: World War II 43.7% ★, RTS 20.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Historical 6.5%

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 40.1% ★, Strategy 34.2%, RTS 25.7%

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 51% ★, Strategy 24.9%, RTS 15.4%, War 5.9%, Action 2.8%

Combat Mission Fortress Italy brings wargamers to the "soft underbelly of Europe", a place that was anything but.

Why similar: World War II 35.7% ★, Strategy 20.9%, RTS 18.9%, Multiplayer 7.7%, War 7.6%

A one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory. The Definitive Edition — includes all DLCs and Steam Deck support.

Why similar: World War II 40.4% ★, RTS 22.3%, Strategy 21%, War 6.2%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Command Ops 2 is a wargame engine that lets you assess, plan, order and react at the operational level just like a real Corps, Division and Brigade commander. What sets Command Ops 2 apart from the competition is the most advanced and realistic model of command decision-making.

Why similar: World War II 62.8% ★, Strategy 23.2%, War 9.1%, Military 3.2%, Co-op 1.6%

The legendary Men of War RTS series has reached the cold war era. Take command of U.S. or Soviet soldiers, controlling vast armies with the military decisions down to you. Claim victory in dynamic singleplayer and co-op campaigns or challenge fellow strategists in online multiplayer!

Why similar: Strategy 36.5%, World War II 28.8% ★, RTS 19.3%, War 10.7%, Action 4.7%

Fight alongside your troops in the sweltering desert heat of the Sahara or in the blustery heights of the Italian Alps. Wield your strategic prowess to gain the upper hand by the light of day and exploit the dark shroud of night to launch surprise attacks. Tanks, planes, troops, weapons - the resources are at your command.

Why similar: World War II 45.3% ★, Strategy 21.3%, War 12.6%, RTS 12%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

Why similar: World War II 63.8% ★, War 13%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Strategy 5.7%, Military 3.4%

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 47.6% ★, Strategy 18.2%, RTS 16.1%, War 8.3%, Historical 4.2%

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

Why similar: World War II 45.3% ★, Strategy 16.4%, War 12.3%, RTS 9.2%, Historical 6.5%

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 39.6% ★, RTS 26.6%, Strategy 19.6%, Historical 5.1%, War 4.7%

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 49.9% ★, Strategy 27.5%, RTS 11.5%, War 3.3%, Multiplayer 2.4%

Cossacks II: Battle for Europe is a standalone add-on for "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars" presenting new nations with the possibility to wage multiplayer battles.

Why similar: Strategy 56.8%, RTS 32%, Historical 11.3%

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 43% ★, RTS 21.3%, Strategy 13.5%, War 8.4%, Historical 6.3%

Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.

Why similar: World War II 57.8% ★, War 11.3%, Strategy 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Military 4.7%

Unity of Command is an innovative and refreshing operational-level wargame that covers the entire 1942/43 Stalingrad Campaign on the Eastern Front.

Why similar: World War II 62.4% ★, Strategy 25.5%, Historical 5.2%, War 5%, Military 1.4%

Take part in major WWII battles in Battle Islands: Commanders, from the sandy dunes of North Africa to the bitter cold of the Eastern Front! Master the art of war against real opponents from around the world and reap the spoils of war.

Why similar: World War II 46.5% ★, Strategy 30.7%, War 10.5%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Action 3.7%

Men of War: Vietnam brings the acclaimed real-time tactics series into a new theater of war – the jungles of Southeast Asia, 1968. Experience the chaos of the Vietnam War through two story-driven campaigns that reveal both sides of the conflict.

Why similar: Strategy 37%, RTS 25.2%, War 16.6%, Historical 7%, Multiplayer 5.6%

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 44.9% ★, RTS 19.9%, War 12.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Historical 7.5%

Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.

Why similar: World War II 57.6% ★, Strategy 24.7%, War 8.3%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Historical 3.1%

Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game.

Why similar: World War II 54.7% ★, War 15.3%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Strategy 7.9%, Historical 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 43.8% ★, RTS 24.5%, Strategy 23.8%, Military 3.6%, Multiplayer 3.6%