Games Like Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition

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 31.5%, World War II 31% ★, RTS 17.8%, Military 4.2%, Tactical 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the tactical squad combat and environmental destruction that made the original a masterpiece.

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 33.3% ★, RTS 24%, Strategy 10.3%, Military 8.7%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series brings modern graphics and new tactical layers to the classic squad-based RTS formula.

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 35.3% ★, RTS 18.1%, Strategy 11.8%, Military 7.9%, War 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers unparalleled control over individual units and vehicles, making it a perfect match for players who love the tactical depth of Company of Heroes.

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 38.4% ★, RTS 20.3%, Military 9.8%, Strategy 7.6%, War 7%

Why You'll Like It: This is arguably the most authentic and deep tactical WWII RTS experience currently available for fans of realistic combat.

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 42.3% ★, RTS 23.2%, Military 9.2%, Strategy 8.7%, Tactical 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the tactical management of WWII units on a grand scale, emphasizing line-of-sight and terrain control.

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 38.3% ★, RTS 18.9%, Strategy 14.5%, Military 7.5%, Tactical 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that defined the series' focus on granular unit control and realistic tactical engagements.

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 33.2% ★, RTS 21.7%, Military 10.7%, Strategy 9.3%, War 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a massive, historically accurate scale of WWII combat that will appeal to players looking for more complex strategic depth.

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

Why similar: RTS 48.9%, Strategy 15.4%, Base Building 12.1%, War 11.8%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While set in an alternate dieselpunk history, it uses the exact same squad-based cover and capture-point mechanics as Company of Heroes.

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 33.7% ★, RTS 26.9%, Strategy 15.9%, Military 6.1%, Tanks 3.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: This standalone expansion introduces new factions and refined mechanics that are essential for any fan of the original game.

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 34.3% ★, RTS 22.4%, Strategy 12%, Tactical 6.8%, War 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical-focused RTS that rewards careful unit placement and historical knowledge over rapid base construction.

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 38.5% ★, RTS 24.4%, Strategy 13.8%, Military 8.3%, Base Building 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This expansion adds unique game modes and units that deepen the tactical variety of the original experience.

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 41.9% ★, RTS 21%, Strategy 10.4%, Military 7.5%, War 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic WWII RTS that emphasizes tactical maneuvering and combined arms warfare.

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 40.5%, Strategy 22.2%, Tactical 9.2%, Historical 9.2%, War 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This squad-based RTS uses cover and tactical positioning mechanics that feel very familiar to fans of the Company of Heroes series.

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 50.3% ★, RTS 20.1%, Strategy 15.1%, War 6.3%, Multiplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a gritty, squad-focused WWII experience that emphasizes tactical movement and environmental awareness.

Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.

Why similar: RTS 36.2%, Military 19.4%, Tactical 10.7%, Strategy 10.1%, Historical 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical, squad-based RTS that captures the same 'every unit matters' feeling found in the Men of War and CoH series.

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: RTS 28.1%, Strategy 24.8%, War 10.9%, Tactical 10.2%, Military 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It applies the series' signature tactical RTS mechanics to a different theater of war while maintaining the same core feel.

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 51.9% ★, RTS 20.2%, Strategy 19.7%, War 4.5%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a challenging, tactical-heavy campaign that tests your ability to manage limited resources and units.

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 40.5% ★, RTS 17.7%, Strategy 12%, Military 8.1%, Tanks 5.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: The foundational classic for WWII RTS fans who enjoy realistic unit stats and tactical planning.

Red Tide blends deep RTS tactics with the raw intensity of third-person combat. Created in collaboration with author Alexander Zorich, this standalone expansion tells the story of the Black Coats – Soviet Naval Infantry famed for their ruthless precision in the Black Sea campaigns.

Why similar: World War II 45.1% ★, RTS 25.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Military 5%, War 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A focused tactical RTS experience that highlights the intense, infantry-heavy combat typical of the series.

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 60.6% ★, Military 12.2%, Tactical 10.4%, Strategy 4.5%, War 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: While an FPS, it is one of the few games that captures the squad-based tactical maneuvering required in Company of Heroes.

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 40.6% ★, RTS 21.3%, Strategy 14.8%, Military 10.4%, War 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This expansion adds a unique faction with distinct tactical playstyles to the Company of Heroes 2 ecosystem.

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 38.6% ★, Strategy 19.1%, RTS 18.3%, Military 6.2%, Tactical 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the multiplayer and skirmish options with two highly distinct factions that change the tactical landscape.

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 56.9% ★, Military 7.8%, War 7.4%, Multiplayer 7%, Tactical 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic WWII simulator that captures the brutal, high-stakes nature of infantry combat in the Eastern Front.

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 61.2% ★, Military 13.3%, Tactical 8.7%, War 5.8%, Strategy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the 'flank and cover' tactics that are central to success in the Company of Heroes series.

Call of Duty® 2 redefines the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldiers fighting together in epic WWII conflicts. The sequel to 2003's Call of Duty, winner of over 80 Game of the Year awards, Call of Duty 2 offers more immense, more intense, more realistic battles than ever before, thanks to...

Why similar: World War II 61.8% ★, War 9.2%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Military 7.3%, Historical 5%

Why You'll Like It: It remains one of the most atmospheric WWII shooters, providing the same cinematic intensity found in CoH's campaign missions.

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 45.2% ★, RTS 21.6%, Strategy 15.3%, War 5.9%, Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A single-player focused expansion that adds a dynamic campaign map, forcing players to manage their forces strategically.

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 42.3% ★, RTS 24.1%, Strategy 10%, War 5.6%, Military 4.8%

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 31% ★, RTS 19.2%, Military 9.1%, Tanks 8.5% ★, Strategy 6.5%

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 34.7% ★, RTS 15.7%, Strategy 12.2%, Military 8.3%, Tactical 6.4%

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 61.2% ★, Military 8.8%, War 6.3%, Tactical 5.7%, Multiplayer 5.3%

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.

Why similar: RTS 47.9%, Strategy 19.8%, Base Building 10.3%, Tactical 6.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%

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 32.2% ★, RTS 19.6%, Tanks 9.6% ★, Military 7.5%, Strategy 7.1%

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in one package. Play the award-winning real-time strategy game in all its glory, including three full campaigns, six multiplayer factions, and a full co-op Last Stand mode with eight unique heroes.

Why similar: RTS 54.9%, Strategy 23.8%, Tactical 9.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Co-op 2.5%

Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

Why similar: RTS 23.4%, Strategy 23.1%, Historical 14.1%, Military 11%, War 10.4%

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 42% ★, Strategy 18%, RTS 12.5%, Tactical 11.9%, Military 5.7%

Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles.

Why similar: Strategy 66%, Historical 14.4%, Action 13.4%, Simulation 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.

Why similar: RTS 46.7%, Strategy 16.7%, Base Building 10.9%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Tactical 9.5%

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time tactics game set in World War II that puts you in command of a small squad of elite troopers. Send them behind enemy lines on a series of hazardous missions, and bring them back alive.

Why similar: World War II 45.4% ★, RTS 15.1%, Strategy 13.2%, Tactical 10.5%, Military 5.9%

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 62% ★, Military 10.6%, War 8%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Historical 4.7%

Rise of Nations is back! Play the updated classic with full Steamworks integration and enhanced features!

Why similar: RTS 45.2%, Strategy 21.3%, Historical 7.1%, War 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.8%

Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.

Why similar: World War II 62.3% ★, Military 10.5%, War 7%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Historical 3.6%

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Why similar: RTS 25.9%, Strategy 22.9%, Historical 10.9%, War 10.4%, Military 8.7%

Celebrating its first year of delighting millions of global players, the award-winning and best-selling strategy franchise continues with Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition, putting you at the center of even more epic historical battles that shaped the world.

Why similar: RTS 42.4%, Strategy 19%, Base Building 11.3%, War 11.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.

Why similar: World War II 55.7% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Military 9.4%, Historical 7.4%, RTS 7%

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

Why similar: RTS 43.9%, Strategy 16.3%, Base Building 10.8%, Military 7.8%, War 7.5%

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 51% ★, RTS 18.5%, Strategy 16.9%, Tanks 6.4% ★, War 4.5%

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 57.6% ★, Military 10.9%, War 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Tactical 5.7%

Codename: Panzers is an incredible real-time strategy thrill ride. Nerves of steel are required when you're a tank driver. One direct hit and you're done for, but you must throw yourself into the battle, because without your support, many will die. You are the tank commander - make the hard decisions that win wars!

Why similar: World War II 38.4% ★, RTS 25.6%, Strategy 13.6%, War 9.3%, Tanks 4.9% ★

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 32.9% ★, RTS 18.7%, Military 10.2%, Tanks 8.2% ★, Strategy 7.5%

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 42.1% ★, RTS 17.2%, Strategy 13.4%, Tactical 11.8%, Military 8.4%

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 38.8% ★, RTS 32.1%, Strategy 25.6%, Classic 3.5% ★

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 35.3%, Military 18.3%, War 12.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Strategy 24.4%, Military 19.8%, RTS 19.2%, Historical 13.4%, War 9.4%

Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.

Why similar: RTS 41.7%, Strategy 22.7%, Base Building 10.1%, Historical 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.8%

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 50.3% ★, Military 14.6%, War 7.4%, Strategy 6.5%, Multiplayer 5.9%

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 49.5% ★, RTS 26%, Strategy 24.5%

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 33.6% ★, RTS 29.1%, Strategy 12.9%, Military 11.7%, Historical 4.8%

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 47.1% ★, Military 13.4%, War 9.9%, Tactical 7.4%, Multiplayer 7.2%

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 47.5% ★, RTS 25.1%, Strategy 21.1%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%