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: World War II 31.2% ★, Strategy 31.2%, RTS 17.9%, Military 4.2%, Tactical 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the tactical combat and environmental destruction of the original with a focus on the brutal Eastern Front.

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 33.8% ★, RTS 24.1%, Strategy 10.1%, Military 8.5%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series brings modern quality-of-life improvements and a dynamic campaign map to the classic squad-based formula.

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 38.8% ★, RTS 20.2%, Military 9.8%, Strategy 7.6%, War 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly high level of tactical realism and unit detail that will satisfy players looking for a more hardcore version of the Company of Heroes 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 35.4% ★, RTS 18.2%, Strategy 11.6%, Military 7.9%, War 7%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides deep control over individual soldiers and vehicles, making it a perfect match for players who enjoy the tactical depth of Company of Heroes.

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

Why similar: RTS 49.2%, Strategy 15.2%, Base Building 12%, War 11.8%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Often described as Company of Heroes with mechs, this game perfectly replicates the cover-based, squad-focused RTS gameplay in an alternate history setting.

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 42.4% ★, RTS 23.3%, Military 9.2%, Strategy 8.6%, Tactical 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It bridges the gap between traditional RTS and grand strategy with a heavy emphasis on realistic unit deployment and front-line management.

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 21.8%, Military 10.8%, Strategy 9.2%, War 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at large-scale, historically accurate tactical combat, offering a more strategic, long-range approach to the WWII RTS genre.

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 40.2% ★, RTS 28.9%, Strategy 15.9%, Multiplayer 4.9%, War 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes deception and strategic intelligence, providing a unique tactical layer to the standard WWII RTS experience.

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 38.4% ★, RTS 19.1%, Strategy 14.3%, Military 7.6%, Tactical 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series established the high-fidelity, physics-based combat that remains a staple for fans of tactical WWII 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 34.6% ★, RTS 22.5%, Strategy 11.8%, Tactical 6.7%, War 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on tactical positioning and unit-specific abilities in a WWII setting, stripping away base-building to prioritize pure combat maneuvers.

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 33.8% ★, RTS 27%, Strategy 15.7%, 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.

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 41.8% ★, RTS 21%, Strategy 10.2%, Military 7.5%, War 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic WWII RTS that focuses on historical accuracy and tactical unit deployment rather than resource gathering.

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 40.9%, Military 18.7%, Strategy 17.9%, Tactical 7.6%, War 6%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the Cold War, its deep tactical combat, unit variety, and focus on combined arms make it a natural progression for fans of Company of Heroes.

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 38.6% ★, RTS 24.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Military 8.3%, Base Building 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It adds unique direct-fire control modes and new campaigns that deepen the tactical experience of the original engine.

Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.

Why similar: RTS 45.8%, Strategy 17.3%, Base Building 12.1%, War 7.9%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational pillar of the RTS genre, it offers the fast-paced, base-building action that inspired many modern tactical games.

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 31.1% ★, RTS 19.3%, Military 9.1%, Tanks 8.5% ★, Strategy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The latest in the series, it brings updated graphics and expanded tactical options to the classic Men of War formula.

Act of Aggression – Reboot Edition brings the techno-thriller RTS game Act of Aggression to a higher level. The Reboot Edition offers a full gameplay overhaul in skirmish mode against the AI and in your multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 44.4%, Strategy 15.3%, Military 13.4%, Base Building 8.4%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game brings back the classic base-building and resource management of 90s RTS games while maintaining modern tactical depth.

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 50.4% ★, RTS 20.2%, Strategy 14.9%, War 6.3%, Multiplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a cinematic and highly tactical WWII experience that emphasizes the survival of individual soldiers in intense combat scenarios.

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: RTS 43.8%, Strategy 19.8%, Tactical 7.9%, Moddable 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines large-scale planetary conquest with tactical, squad-based space and ground battles that feel very familiar to Company of Heroes players.

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 40.6% ★, RTS 17.8%, Strategy 11.8%, Military 8.1%, Tanks 5.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: This collection offers a pure, challenging WWII RTS experience that rewards tactical planning over speed.

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 52% ★, RTS 20.3%, Strategy 19.4%, War 4.5%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique perspective on the Eastern Front, focusing on penal battalions with distinct tactical constraints.

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 45.2% ★, RTS 25.6%, Strategy 17.2%, Military 5%, War 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This standalone expansion focuses on the unique tactical challenges of amphibious warfare during the Second World War.

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 60.5% ★, Military 12.4%, Tactical 10.3%, Strategy 4.4%, War 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical shooter emphasizes squad commands and flanking maneuvers, mirroring the core combat philosophy of Company of Heroes.

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 57% ★, Military 7.9%, War 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Tactical 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While a first-person shooter, its focus on realistic squad movement and tactical positioning makes it a great thematic companion to Company of Heroes.

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 28.3%, Strategy 24.6%, War 10.9%, Tactical 10.2%, Military 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This entry shifts the setting to the Vietnam War, introducing new unit types and asymmetric warfare tactics.

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 42.5% ★, RTS 24.1%, Strategy 9.8%, War 5.6%, Military 4.8%

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 40.7% ★, RTS 21.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Military 10.4%, War 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This expansion adds a highly distinct faction to the CoH 2 experience, focusing on defensive play and artillery support.

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 38.8% ★, Strategy 18.9%, RTS 18.4%, Military 6.3%, Tactical 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It introduces two iconic factions that significantly expand the tactical variety and multiplayer depth of the base game.

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 34.8% ★, RTS 15.8%, Strategy 12.1%, Military 8.3%, War 6.5%

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 48.2%, Strategy 19.6%, Base Building 10.3%, Tactical 6.5%, Multiplayer 5.8%

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 61.3% ★, Military 8.8%, War 6.4%, Tactical 5.7%, Multiplayer 5.2%

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 38.1% ★, RTS 24.6%, Military 9.7%, Strategy 9%, Historical 5.5%

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 55.3%, Strategy 23.5%, Tactical 9.7%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Co-op 2.5%

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 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Military 7.2%, Historical 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 23.6%, Strategy 22.9%, Historical 14.1%, Military 11.1%, War 10.5%

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 44.7% ★, Military 12.8%, War 9.4%, Tactical 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.8%

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 47.1%, Strategy 16.5%, Base Building 11.1%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Tactical 9.4%

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 61.3% ★, Military 13.3%, Tactical 8.6%, War 5.8%, Strategy 5.2%

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 45.3% ★, RTS 21.6%, Strategy 15.1%, War 5.9%, Multiplayer 4.4%

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 50.5% ★, Military 14.6%, War 7.4%, Strategy 6.4%, Multiplayer 5.9%

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 42.2% ★, Strategy 17.8%, RTS 12.5%, Tactical 11.8%, Military 5.7%

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 33% ★, RTS 18.7%, Military 10.2%, Tanks 8.3% ★, Strategy 7.5%

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

Why similar: RTS 45.4%, Strategy 21%, Historical 7.1%, War 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.8%

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 26%, Strategy 22.6%, Historical 10.9%, War 10.4%, Military 8.8%

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 42.3% ★, RTS 17.3%, Strategy 13.3%, Tactical 11.7%, Military 8.4%

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 35.6%, Military 18.2%, War 12.3%, Strategy 10.7%, Multiplayer 9.1%

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

Why similar: Strategy 65.7%, Historical 14.4%, Action 13.6%, Simulation 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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 61.9% ★, Military 10.6%, War 7.9%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Historical 4.7%

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 45.5% ★, RTS 15.1%, Strategy 13%, Tactical 10.3%, Military 5.9%

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 5.6%

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 13.2%, War 9.3%, Tanks 5.2% ★

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 51.1% ★, RTS 18.6%, Strategy 16.7%, Tanks 6.4% ★, War 4.5%

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

Why similar: Strategy 24.1%, Military 19.9%, RTS 19.4%, Historical 13.4%, War 9.5%

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: RTS 30.6%, Military 19.9%, Strategy 18.9%, War 9.3%, Tactical 8.1%

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 34.3% ★, RTS 21.9%, Military 9%, Strategy 8.2%, Tanks 7.3% ★

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 58.6% ★, Strategy 19.2%, War 6.3%, Multiplayer 4.6%, Tactical 4.2%

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 33.8% ★, RTS 29.3%, Strategy 12.7%, Military 11.7%, Historical 4.7%

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 38.9% ★, RTS 32.2%, Strategy 25.3%, Classic 3.7% ★