Games Like Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand

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 16.2% ★, Action RTS 15.5% ★, Wargame 13.4%, RTS 10.6%, Real Time Tactics 8%

Why You'll Like It: As the base game for the Final Stand experience, it provides the core tactical engine and WWII unit mechanics.

Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a dark fantasy survival RTS where you must illuminate, build and defend humanity’s last bastion against hordes of Nightmares. Set in the remnants of a kingdom consumed by a deadly fog, you decide. Will you hide in the light? Or take back your world.

Why similar: Action RTS 39% ★, RTS 22.7%, Tactical 11.1%, Co-op 10.7%, Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the 'final stand' wave-defense mechanics while incorporating deep RTS base-building and survival elements.

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: World War II 28.4% ★, Strategy 28.2%, RTS 14.9%, Military 5.3%, Historical 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a more mature, gritty tactical WWII experience with a heavy emphasis on squad positioning and environmental interaction.

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 20.2% ★, Wargame 13.4%, RTS 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.1%, Historical 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides unparalleled tactical depth for WWII combat, allowing for granular control over individual units and vehicles.

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 28.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, RTS 13.6%, Historical 11.6%, Military 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly realistic tactical RTS that captures the brutal nature of the Eastern Front with a focus on historical accuracy and unit preservation.

They Are Billions is a Steampunk strategy game set on a post-apocalyptic planet. Build and defend colonies to survive against the billions of the infected that seek to annihilate the few remaining living humans. Can humanity survive after the zombie apocalypse?

Why similar: RTS 38.5%, Real-Time with Pause 23.3% ★, Survival 16%, Strategy 15.7%, Tactical 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive RTS wave-defense experience, challenging players to build and defend a colony against massive swarms of enemies.

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 21% ★, Real-Time with Pause 14.6% ★, RTS 12.7%, Wargame 10%, Military 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers massive-scale tactical WWII battles that prioritize unit composition and long-range engagement strategies.

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 39.7% ★, RTS 20.5%, Strategy 9.1%, War 9%, Military 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that established the tactical cover and squad-based RTS gameplay loop found in the series.

The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 35.4%, RTS 32.9%, Survival 16.8%, Strategy 11.9%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines base-building, survival, and action-RTS mechanics as you defend your outpost against relentless waves of alien threats.

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

Why similar: RTS 41.2%, War 18.9%, Strategy 13.9%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Co-op 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features squad-based tactical combat and cover mechanics that feel very similar to the Company of Heroes series, set in an alternate history.

Design and build fortresses brick by brick to stand against endless hordes of Horrors in this real-time strategy game with resource management, siege defense, and exploration. Lead from the ramparts, push back the darkness, and hold fast against the creatures of the Mist.

Why similar: RTS 34.8%, Historical 31.6%, Strategy 15.2%, Survival 15.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on building intricate fortifications to survive against massive waves of monsters, emphasizing structural integrity and tactical defense.

A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy. Experiment with a huge variety of unit compositions, synergies, abilities, and upgrades to lead your army to victory!

Why similar: Action RTS 24.8% ★, Wargame 18.1%, RTS 12.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Military 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite RTS that emphasizes wave-based combat and tactical unit deployment in a streamlined, action-oriented format.

Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory.

Why similar: Wargame 20.4%, RTS 14.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Military 13%, War 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, modern tactical RTS experience with a focus on complex unit management and large-scale battlefield control.

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 18.3% ★, Action RTS 13.7% ★, RTS 10.2%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%, Military 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric real-time tactics game set in WWII that focuses on stealth and squad coordination in hostile territory.

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 18.8% ★, Wargame 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, RTS 15%, Military 9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-stakes real-time tactics where precise planning and squad management are required to survive behind enemy lines.

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 33.6% ★, RTS 24.6%, Strategy 15.5%, Military 8.4%, War 4.8%

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

Diplomacy is Not an Option is a strategy game set in a medieval fantasy world. Build your town and defenses, raise huge armies and fight against massive hordes of enemies. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 22.8% ★, Action RTS 18.6% ★, Historical 16%, RTS 11.1%, Military 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A wave-defense RTS that tasks you with managing a kingdom while fending off thousands of enemies in real-time.

Command a team of 5 elite soldiers against an alien horde of 100,000. Surrounded on all sides, you must outmaneuver and outsmart the enemy.

Why similar: RTS 36%, Strategy 22.7%, Real-Time with Pause 12.5% ★, Top-Down 11%, Tactical 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced RTS where you must manage limited resources to push back against an exponentially growing alien swarm.

Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is not just a game; it's an adrenaline-fueled journey where your strategic prowess decides the fate of mankind against the machines. After the machines took over, the greatest threats may not come from the machines but rather from other human survivors.

Why similar: Wargame 29.1%, RTS 23.8%, Real Time Tactics 22.1%, Military 16%, Strategy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty tactical RTS where survival is paramount and every unit lost is a significant blow to your long-term campaign success.

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 22.2% ★, Action RTS 18.2% ★, RTS 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, Strategy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical WWII RTS that rewards careful unit management and strategic thinking over raw production speed.

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 36.5% ★, RTS 20.6%, Military 10.3%, Strategy 9.3%, War 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational experience for the series, serving as a reminder of the tactical roots of the franchise.

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 23.6% ★, Real-Time with Pause 16% ★, RTS 12.2%, Military 10%, Real Time Tactics 10%

Why You'll Like It: Features a focus on tactical WWII missions and base defense, providing a solid challenge for fans of historical wargaming.

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 30.2% ★, RTS 12.5%, Strategy 10.4%, Military 9.8%, War 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that emphasizes the use of cover and vehicle management in intense WWII skirmishes.

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 39.2% ★, RTS 22.7%, Strategy 13.6%, Military 11.7%, War 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces specific tactical game modes that focus on hero units and specialized combat scenarios.

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: RTS 31.7%, Historical 19%, Strategy 18.4%, War 11.6%, Tactical 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based RTS that emphasizes tactical positioning, flanking, and terrain usage during intense medieval combat.

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 21.3% ★, Action RTS 18.8% ★, RTS 12.6%, Wargame 11.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%

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 34.9% ★, RTS 17.5%, Military 10.4%, Wargame 7.4%, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that focuses on the realism of WWII combat, emphasizing the importance of supply lines and unit morale.

Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes – is a real-time strategy game with a high degree of realism. Relive the Battle of Kiev (2022), a turning point in the Ukrainian conflict. Witness the Untold Story of 2022 Through the Eyes of Those Who Fought.

Why similar: Wargame 24%, RTS 17.6%, Real Time Tactics 17%, Historical 10.7%, Military 10.5%

Retreating ends here. Defend Bastion against evil hordes, reclaim lost powers, rebuild ancient ruins, and adapt your tactics to reverse the siege. Shape your playstyle in this hero-strategy rogue-lite solo or co-op up to 3 players.

Why similar: Action RTS 28.3% ★, RTS 14%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Co-op 9.8%, Roguelite 9.7%

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 21.5% ★, Wargame 15%, RTS 12.5%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, Military 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time tactics game that requires careful execution and stealth to survive against superior enemy forces.

Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

Why similar: Wargame 15.9%, RTS 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Historical 13.4%, Military 13.1%

Ardennes Assault offers a compelling standalone single-player campaign starring the American Armed Forces. Engage in a dynamic non-linear campaign and bear the consequences of your actions as overall company health persists between missions. USF multiplayer army not included.

Why similar: World War II 42.7% ★, RTS 18.7%, Strategy 14.2%, War 9.6%, Historical 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A singleplayer-focused campaign that introduces roguelite-adjacent strategic choices on the world map.

Tabletop Tavern is a roguelike RTS where you build an army from scratch and command them across a brutal campaign. Recruit diverse units, create devastating synergies, and make tactical choices that shape the fate of every run.

Why similar: Wargame 21%, RTS 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Historical 12%, War 10.6%

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 39.2% ★, RTS 18.8%, Strategy 14%, Military 13.7%, War 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 22.1% ★, Wargame 15.3%, RTS 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%, Historical 8.7%

Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour brings you closer to the enemy than ever before. Engage opposing forces at hot spots around the globe as you match strategies and arsenals against the new masterminds of modern war.

Why similar: RTS 29%, Military 22.1%, War 19%, Co-op 15.3%, Strategy 9.5%

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 51.3% ★, Strategy 18.6%, RTS 17.3%, War 7.3%, Action 5.5%

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 36% ★, Strategy 17.5%, RTS 15.7%, Military 8%, Historical 8%

Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far challenges you to take control of five strategic bridges in the most dramatic battle of World War II. From war-room strategy to gritty trench combat, battlefields come to life as you command Allied or Axis powers. It's a fight where every second counts.

Why similar: World War II 30.3% ★, Wargame 22.7%, Strategy 10.4%, RTS 7.3%, Historical 7.1%

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 47.7% ★, War 12.8%, Military 12.4%, Historical 6.4%, Tactical 6.3%

The gameplay is inspired by famous last stands from some of history's deadliest conflicts, such as the Second World War and the Sino-Japanese War. A hybrid of Tower Defense and Real-Time Strategy with a lot of replay value.

Why similar: World War II 18.8% ★, Action RTS 18.6% ★, Wargame 12.3%, RTS 12%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%

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 35.4% ★, RTS 14.2%, Strategy 10.3%, Military 9.6%, Real Time Tactics 8.9%

A dieselpunk real-time tactics roguelite set in an alt-history World War 2. Grit and Valor – 1949 puts you in command of an elite Mech Squadron. Think fast and battle the Evil Axis forces to liberate Europe. Upgrade your Mechs and Pilots and develop new strategies to neutralise the enemy HQ!

Why similar: World War II 24.6% ★, RTS 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Military 10.4%, War 10.3%

Hold the line or everything falls. Wavecrashers is a 3-player co-op strategy game where heroes defend against relentless waves of enemies. Build powerful synergies, push your limits, and survive the chaos. Play solo with bots or team up with friends. Every run is a fight to endure the storm.

Why similar: Action RTS 32.9% ★, Online Co-Op 17.3%, RTS 16.7%, Survival 10%, Strategy 9.9%

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 23.2% ★, RTS 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Military 10.1%, Historical 8.1%

This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?

Why similar: World War II 21.2% ★, Wargame 15.5%, Historical 11.4%, RTS 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%

Build and design the terrain while defending your stronghold against alien invasion in this unique Roguelike tower defense. Choose from 30 heroes, survive enemy waves, and upgrade a variety of destructive towers to hold the line!

Why similar: RTS 25.5%, Roguelite 14.5%, Military 13.7%, Tactical 13.6%, Strategy 11%

Eyes of War is a real-time strategy game set in the medieval era, offering both single-player and multiplayer experiences where you can control every unit in character mode. Build your castle, lead your army, and dominate the map. Eyes of War invites you to epic battles of the medieval era!

Why similar: Wargame 23.9%, RTS 19.8%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%, Military 8.6%

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 41.2% ★, Real-Time with Pause 18.6% ★, RTS 10%, Strategy 8.4%, War 8%

Real-time dynamic tactics with the strong focus on squad positioning and collaboration. Connect to the warzone from your home PC and orchestrate modern military operations from the Drone Perspective.

Why similar: Action RTS 19.9% ★, Wargame 17.4%, RTS 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.3%, Military 9.2%

"Last Stand:Defense" is a tower defense-themed Rogue-like game. Players need to defend against waves of enemies by building bases, matching talents, and performing delicate operations during battles. Remember, every choice you make will affect the final outcome of the battle!

Why similar: RTS 26%, Wargame 25.3%, Roguelite 14%, War 13.6%, Strategy 10.4%

World War Armies is the ultimate PvP real-time strategy game. Command advanced war machines and compete for free against other players worldwide. Revolutionary mechanics reduce downtime and focus on direct engagement with the enemy, you get to the fun parts of RTS faster.

Why similar: World War II 21.5% ★, Action RTS 19.4% ★, RTS 12.9%, Real Time Tactics 10.5%, Military 10.3%

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 24% ★, Wargame 15.6%, RTS 12.6%, Military 11.3%, Historical 10.8%

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 30.1% ★, RTS 14.2%, War 10.4%, Strategy 9.8%, Military 9.2%

Drop into the gripping journey of Aliens: Dark Descent, a squad-based, single-player action game in the iconic Alien franchise. Lead your soldiers in real-time to stop a new and terrifying kind of Xenomorph outbreak on Planet Lethe.

Why similar: RTS 27.2%, Real Time Tactics 24.2%, Tactical 17%, Strategy 13.9%, Survival 6.1%

Jump into a realtime strategy, action filled battlefield, deploy relentless soldiers, unlock powerful troops and vehicles, upgrade your army, decimate the enemy. If that's not enough, jump into a chaotic Zombie mode, with traps, fun upgrades, and a new gameplay!

Why similar: Action RTS 30.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, Military 13.4%, War 13.2%, Tactical 9%

The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

Why similar: RTS 23.3%, Real Time Tactics 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, War 12.7%, Strategy 11%