Games Like Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor

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 42.8% ★, RTS 25.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Military 5.1%, War 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature cover-based tactical gameplay and squad management.

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 40.9%, World War II 29.2% ★, RTS 17.1%, Military 4.1%, War 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original mechanics with a focus on the Eastern Front and dynamic environmental hazards like deep snow and ice.

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 27.5%, Strategy 21.9%, Military 6.4%, Multiplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that introduces new factions and refined mechanics that paved the way for Tales of Valor.

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 34.9% ★, RTS 25.8%, Strategy 14.9%, Military 9.6%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the franchise, offering a modern take on the series' tactical combat with a dynamic campaign map.

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

Why similar: World War II 38.6% ★, RTS 20.3%, Strategy 17.8%, Military 9.1%, War 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features highly detailed unit control and realistic damage models that reward tactical positioning and careful resource management.

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 41.3% ★, RTS 22.4%, Strategy 11.3%, Military 11.1%, War 6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep and realistic tactical experience that mirrors the squad-level intensity of the Company of Heroes series.

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 39.6% ★, Strategy 20.7%, RTS 20%, Military 8.2%, Multiplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that provides a gritty, realistic look at WWII combat with direct control options for individual units.

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 43.3% ★, RTS 24.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Military 9.9%, War 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that emphasizes the importance of front-line management and realistic combat ranges in a WWII setting.

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 35.9% ★, RTS 24.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Military 12.2%, War 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on large-scale, historically accurate WWII battles with a deep emphasis on line-of-sight and tactical unit deployment.

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 41.5%, Strategy 25.1%, Base Building 14.6%, War 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While set in different eras, it delivers the high-production value and polished RTS mechanics that fans of the genre appreciate.

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 44.5% ★, RTS 22.8%, Strategy 15.3%, Military 8.4%, War 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic WWII strategy game that emphasizes historical accuracy and strategic unit deployment over base building.

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 37.5% ★, RTS 25.1%, Strategy 18.1%, Military 5.8%, War 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more traditional, tactical-focused RTS experience where positioning and unit abilities are paramount to success.

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

Why You'll Like It: Provides the original, unadulterated experience of the franchise for those looking to revisit the roots of the series.

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 42.9%, Strategy 21.5%, Base Building 14%, Military 7.8%, War 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, accessible RTS that captures the feeling of commanding armies in a high-stakes military conflict.

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 43.1% ★, RTS 25%, Strategy 22.9%, Military 5%, War 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion focusing on the Soviet Marines, offering challenging tactical missions and unique unit types.

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 45.1% ★, Strategy 30.7%, RTS 24.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that offers large-scale tactical combat across massive, detailed maps.

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 49.3% ★, Strategy 20.4%, RTS 20.3%, War 4.9%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A precursor to the Men of War series that emphasizes squad-based tactical combat and destructible environments.

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 41.7%, Strategy 24.9%, Military 19.7%, War 4.8%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled depth in military simulation and tactical unit coordination for players who enjoy complex battlefield strategy.

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: RTS 38%, Military 23.7%, Strategy 16.7%, War 9.6%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical RTS that excels at simulating large-scale military engagements with a focus on realistic unit interactions.

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 43.5% ★, RTS 19.5%, Strategy 17.8%, Military 9.1%, War 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational WWII RTS experience that prioritizes tactical realism and historical authenticity.

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 38.6% ★, RTS 24.5%, Military 12%, Strategy 11.2%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The latest evolution of the series, bringing modern graphics and refined mechanics to the classic tactical formula.

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 36.1%, RTS 30.4%, Military 10.3%, War 9.1%, Tactical 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Applies the tactical, squad-based mechanics of the Men of War series to the unique challenges of the Vietnam War.

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 49% ★, Strategy 25.7%, RTS 19.6%, War 3.4%, Action 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the unique narrative of Soviet penal battalions, offering a challenging and gritty tactical experience.

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

Why similar: RTS 47.5%, Strategy 20.2%, Base Building 15.5%, War 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A diesel-punk RTS that directly adopts the cover-based, squad-focused gameplay loop popularized by Company of Heroes.

The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.

Why similar: RTS 53.4%, Strategy 27.4%, Base Building 9.4%, Multiplayer 7%, War 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for massive-scale RTS combat, perfect for players who want to command vast armies across sprawling maps.

Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 covers the events of 1943 in Tunisia, North Africa. Recovering from their losses after the crushing defeat and subsequent retreat after the Second Battle of El-Alamein, the German Afrika Korps - reinforced and now supported by the Italian Army - prepare once more to put steel against steel with the Allies.

Why similar: World War II 42.2% ★, Strategy 36.7%, RTS 21.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore tactical simulator that focuses on the specific challenges of desert warfare during World War II.

The desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia.

Why similar: RTS 42.6%, Strategy 23.2%, Base Building 16.9%, Multiplayer 9.2%, War 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more arcade-like, it offers the fast-paced base building and unit variety that RTS fans often enjoy.

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 38.7% ★, Strategy 18.8%, RTS 18%, Military 9.8%, War 5.7%

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 38.7% ★, RTS 20.8%, Strategy 19.5%, Military 10.4%, War 5.1%

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 37.9% ★, Strategy 25.9%, RTS 18.5%, Military 6.5%, Multiplayer 3.6%

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 39.1% ★, RTS 24.4%, Strategy 12%, Military 9.6%, War 5.8%

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 44% ★, Strategy 26%, RTS 13.4%, Military 6.3%, Tactical 5.4%

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 51.2% ★, Strategy 23.5%, RTS 19.1%, War 3.6%, Multiplayer 2.6%

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 44.1% ★, RTS 21.6%, Strategy 20.6%, War 4.5%, Multiplayer 4.1%

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 44.6% ★, RTS 29.7%, Strategy 25.7%

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 29.8%, Strategy 17.8%, Military 12.4%, War 2.4%

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 46.3%, Strategy 24%, Base Building 16.3%, Multiplayer 6.3%, War 6.2%

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 43.5%, Strategy 20.4%, Military 13.5%, Base Building 10.9%, Multiplayer 5.4%

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 65.3% ★, Military 13.8%, Strategy 6.6%, Tactical 4.9%, War 3.4%

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 43.8% ★, Strategy 26.8%, RTS 23.8%, Multiplayer 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

October 22, 2009 - Update has released free Downloadable Content for Order of War. The DLC will download automatically the next time you launch the game. This DLC contains all the formerly exclusive pre-order items which include: Heavy Bomber Squadrons - Addition of German Arado and Allied B-24 Marauder heavy bomber units to air support...

Why similar: World War II 43.7% ★, Strategy 28%, RTS 24.1%, War 4.3%

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 55.4%, Strategy 32.3%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Tactical 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 47.3%, Strategy 22.8%, Base Building 14.6%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Tactical 4.1%

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 37.7% ★, RTS 21.9%, Military 12.3%, Strategy 11.9%, War 5.8%

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 36.3% ★, Strategy 33%, RTS 30.7%

Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General

Why similar: RTS 39.2%, Strategy 35.8%, Multiplayer 11%, Base Building 9%, Action 3%

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 68.4% ★, Multiplayer 8.9%, Military 8.5%, War 8.1%, Action 2.4%

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 43.6% ★, Strategy 19.2%, RTS 18.3%, Military 9.2%, Tactical 5.3%

Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Why similar: RTS 57%, Strategy 25.2%, Base Building 8.2%, Multiplayer 3.2%, Military 3%

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 56.5%, RTS 39.4%, Historical 4.1%

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: Strategy 34.9%, RTS 26.3%, Military 12.7%, War 9.1%, Multiplayer 6%

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 42.4% ★, Strategy 37.6%, RTS 14.9%, Multiplayer 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is a sequel to Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943. It’s an Eastern Front war game with solid graphics and sprawling battlefields that really emphasizes the scope of WWII tank combat.Want to step into the role of a commander in the very heart of Kharkov’s defense?

Why similar: World War II 44.6% ★, Strategy 24.2%, RTS 17%, Military 7.2%, Tactical 2.7%

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 47.3%, Strategy 26.3%, Base Building 13.4%, Multiplayer 5.4%, War 3.5%

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 56.2% ★, Strategy 17.6%, Military 10%, RTS 7.2%, War 3.4%

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: RTS 44.6%, Strategy 26.6%, Base Building 10.3%, Military 6.7%, Multiplayer 6.1%