Games Like Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa

Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris is the first in an innovative series of operational World War II wargames that also include a strategic element. The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris simulates Germany’s military successes in Poland and France in 1939 and 1940 .

Why similar: World War II 42.1% ★, Strategy 27.3%, Wargame 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Hex Grid 8.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: This entry in the series provides the same high-level command structure and historical depth applied to the early war campaigns.

Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue simulates the German drive to Stalingrad and into the Caucasus of the summer of 1942, as well as its May preludes (2nd Kharkov offensive, Operation Trappenjagd) and also the Soviet winter counter-offensive (Operation Uranus) that ended with the encirclement of 6th Army in Stalingrad.

Why similar: Strategy 85.4%, Wargame 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title offers a similarly deep operational experience focused on the 1942 German summer offensive.

War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.

Why similar: World War II 35.3% ★, Strategy 23.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Wargame 15.8%, Hex Grid 2.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive simulation of the Eastern Front, offering unparalleled depth in logistics and unit management.

Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive is the fourth wargame in the Decisive Campaign series. Covering the battles in the Ardennes between December 1944 and January 1945, it brings to life Operational wargaming by lowering the scale to just above tactical level.

Why similar: World War II 30.9% ★, Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Wargame 12.6%, Strategy RPG 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It maintains the series' signature focus on operational command and political management during the Battle of the Bulge.

Gary Grigsby’s War in the West is the most ambitious and detailed computer wargame on the Western Front of World War II ever made.

Why similar: World War II 55.9% ★, Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Wargame 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive, highly detailed operational look at the Western Front, perfect for fans of complex wargame systems.

Strategic Command WWII: World At War is your chance to re-fight the 20th century’s greatest conflict, from Poland to China, Normandy to the Pacific, on a map encompassing the globe.

Why similar: World War II 47.1% ★, Strategy 38.9%, Wargame 8.8%, Hex Grid 5.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers a grand-strategy perspective on the entire war while maintaining a focus on hex-based operational movement.

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

Why similar: World War II 45.9% ★, Strategy 22.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Wargame 11.1%, Hex Grid 1.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic wargame that emphasizes the importance of supply lines and encirclement tactics in the Eastern Front.

Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is a deeply immersive turn based strategy game covering the greatest conflict in modern history!

Why similar: Strategy 61%, World War II 39% ★

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a refined, turn-based experience that balances strategic decision-making with operational combat.

The Operational Art of War IV is the new generation of operational wargames. With more flexibility than before and with a new array of exciting features, it will make you relive the most iconic battles from the dawn of the 20th Century to modern day, including the ones that never occurred!

Why similar: World War II 40.9% ★, Strategy 40.4%, Wargame 18.7%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for operational wargaming, it allows for immense flexibility and historical simulation across any theater.

Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

Why similar: World War II 42.4% ★, Strategy 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Wargame 10.3%, Hex Grid 6.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A more accessible but still deeply strategic hex-based wargame that captures the feel of classic WWII campaigns.

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 32.4%, Strategy 25%, Wargame 22.9%, Hex Grid 14.6% ★, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developer, this game features deep logistics and command systems that will feel familiar to fans of the Decisive Campaigns series.

Cauldrons of War Barbarossa is the turn-based strategic wargame you will launch whenever you want your WW2 shot but don't have time for a monster strategy game.From June 1941 until the Battle of Moscow, play the USSR or the Axis forces in one of the largest and bloodiest operations in history.

Why similar: World War II 46.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Wargame 15.4%, Strategy 14.5%, Multiplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the scale and intensity of the Eastern Front with a focus on the operational decisions that defined the conflict.

You are the commander of either NATO or Soviet forces locked in battle on the ground in 1980’s Central Europe. As commander, it is your task to provide the battle plan orders to your units. You need to know your mission objectives, strength and weakness of both your forces and you enemy, lay of the land, weather, and time of day in order...

Why similar: Strategy 40.2%, Wargame 28.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Hex Grid 11.7% ★, Multiplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the Cold War, its focus on command and control and operational decision-making is a perfect match for the Decisive Campaigns style.

Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front - tactical battalion level combat simulation. Action takes place in the summer of 1943 at Mius river and Saur-Mogila tumulus area of over 140 sq. km. Four large-scale operations for the Red Army and Wehrmacht.

Why similar: World War II 60.7% ★, Strategy 24.7%, Wargame 14.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly realistic simulation of operational and tactical combat on the Eastern Front, perfect for those who want maximum detail.

Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

Why similar: World War II 49.3% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Wargame 10.5%, Hex Grid 5.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: It improves upon the original's formula with better supply mechanics and a focus on the logistical challenges of the European theater.

Cauldrons of War Stalingrad is the turn-based strategic wargame you will launch whenever you want your WW2 shot but don't have time for a monster strategy game.From May 1942 to November 1942 play the USSR or the Axis forces in some of the largest and bloodiest operations in history.

Why similar: World War II 48.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.6%, Strategy 16.7%, Wargame 13.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title continues the series' focus on the brutal operational realities of the Eastern Front battles.

Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!

Why similar: World War II 42.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Strategy 14.1%, Wargame 12.9%, Hex Grid 8.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive WWII wargame that covers the entire conflict with a focus on hex-grid mechanics and historical accuracy.

Can you lead? Burden of Command is an emotionally authentic tactical leadership RPG. You’re a company Captain in the historical Cottonbalers. Fighting psychology as much as bullets, you must build respect, trust, and battlefield experience to bring your brothers safely home.

Why similar: World War II 42.7% ★, Strategy RPG 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Wargame 11.1%, Strategy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the strategy-RPG focus of the seed game, emphasizing the leadership and psychological challenges of commanding troops.

Sequel to its successful predecessor, Battle Academy 2 moves the action east – to the bloodied plains of Mother Russia. When a gritty new look, great new features, and random mission generation meet battle-proven gameplay you can be sure of a turn-based strategy classic!

Why similar: World War II 45.4% ★, Strategy 30.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Wargame 7.6%, Multiplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more tactical, turn-based look at the Eastern Front with a focus on unit-level combat.

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 46.3% ★, Strategy 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Wargame 10.1%, Hex Grid 4.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong focus on unit variety and logistical management within a classic turn-based framework.

Every war has its Generals. Take command of an army during World War II and lead them to victory. Strategize your way through many scenarios and real historical military campaigns of past generals.

Why similar: World War II 45.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Strategy 10.5%, Wargame 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a straightforward, hex-based approach to historical WWII battles with a focus on tank warfare.

Prove to have a true Strategic Mind! Spirit of Liberty will put your strategic planning skills to the test. It’s a hardcore, turn-based, historically accurate strategy game set in WWII. Lead Finnish forces against an overwhelming threat through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War.

Why similar: World War II 38.1% ★, Strategy RPG 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Wargame 12.8%, Strategy 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines historical wargaming with a narrative-driven approach to the Finnish-Soviet conflict.

A turn-based strategy game like no other has landed on Steam. Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling gameplay.

Why similar: World War II 44.7% ★, Strategy 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Wargame 12.2%, Multiplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A solid, approachable turn-based wargame that captures the essence of WWII tactical engagements.

Drive on Moscow: War in the Snow, a strategy game from the award-winning makers of Battle of the Bulge, invites you to take command of the pivotal battle of World War II! Defend the homeland as the Soviets, or lead a bold push to seize the Soviet capital as the Axis.

Why similar: World War II 47% ★, Strategy 31.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%, Wargame 7.2%, Hex Grid 4.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A focused, turn-based wargame that highlights the logistical difficulties of the German advance toward the Soviet capital.

WarPlan Pacific is an operational level wargame which covers all the nations at war in the Pacific theatre from December 1941 to 1945 on a massive game scale.

Why similar: World War II 43.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.7%, Strategy 21.3%, Wargame 10.7%, Multiplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It brings the same level of operational detail found in European wargames to the Pacific theater.

Strategists to the frontline!The HD remake of the Nintendo DS classic.Are you the strategist that the world has been waiting for?

Why similar: World War II 46.9% ★, Strategy 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Wargame 6.5%, Hex Grid 5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style hex-based wargame that emphasizes movement and positioning in WWII combat.

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

Why similar: World War II 47.6% ★, Strategy 27.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.4%, Multiplayer 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!

Why similar: World War II 42.4% ★, Strategy 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Wargame 14.1%, Strategy RPG 3.7%

The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.

Why similar: World War II 47% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Strategy 18.1%, Wargame 9.6%, Hex Grid 4.4% ★

Tank Operation: European Campaign - is a turn-based, tactical war game with a dozen nerve-racking historical scenarios on the various battlefields of World War II. As an allied general you fight right on the frontline to defeat the Third Reich with all its destructive potential.

Why similar: World War II 41.6% ★, Strategy 30.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Wargame 8.9%, Hex Grid 5.5% ★

Set during the events of WW2, Strategic War in Europe is a classic turn-based strategy game that combines a deep strategic layer with accessibility and ease-of-use.

Why similar: World War II 47.3% ★, Strategy 26.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Wargame 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A grand-strategy wargame that allows players to manage the entire European theater through turn-based decisions.

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 51.5% ★, Strategy 21.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Wargame 10.6%, Multiplayer 2%

Take command of the German army through some of the most famous battles of the war, leading the mighty Wehrmacht on towards Moscow. The variety of maps and battle situations is what makes Frontline so different and engaging: players are confronted with blitzkriegs, trench wars and dog fights, but also unusual situation such as missions...

Why similar: Strategy 46%, World War II 44.1% ★, Wargame 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A focused turn-based strategy game that captures the progression of the Eastern Front campaign.

In this roguelike wargame, take command of a tank and its crew in the Second World War, joining one of over 50 campaigns across Europe, North Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Fight against over 1300 historically-based unit types, where each day is a struggle for survival.

Why similar: World War II 52.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Strategy 15.9%, Wargame 11.8%

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 65.7% ★, Strategy 33%, Multiplayer 1.3%

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

Why similar: World War II 48% ★, Strategy 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Wargame 10.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based strategy game. It offers a comprehensive experience of the Pacific Theater, challenging you to achieve victory in one of history's greatest conflicts.

Why similar: World War II 34.6% ★, Strategy 25.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, Wargame 15.6%, Multiplayer 1.1%

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 69.6% ★, Strategy 21.7%, Wargame 6.5%, Multiplayer 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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 53.1% ★, Strategy 31.6%, Wargame 14.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!

Why similar: World War II 40.4% ★, Strategy RPG 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Wargame 13.3%, Strategy 12.4%

Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!

Why similar: World War II 38.1% ★, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Wargame 14.4%, Strategy 11.1%

Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II.

Why similar: Strategy 45.1%, World War II 42% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%

Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history.

Why similar: World War II 37.1% ★, Strategy RPG 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Wargame 12.4%, Strategy 11.5%

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: Strategy RPG 38%, Strategy 35.3%, Wargame 24.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Are you ready to rewrite history and take on the role of ruler of the nation? Show your knowledge of tactics and strategy, become the commander-in-chief of a huge army! Lead the troops of one of the three nations - the USSR, Germany and the Allies - and pave your way for each of them!

Why similar: World War II 49.8% ★, Strategy 34.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Making History® delivers the open-ended gameplay of strategy-game classics, but with compelling new economic, military, and diplomatic systems and deep research that lets you play with real historical challenges.

Why similar: World War II 45.4% ★, Strategy 34.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%

Headquarters: World War II is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany. Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels.

Why similar: World War II 37.7% ★, Strategy RPG 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Wargame 12.5%, Strategy 12.4%

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 73.8% ★, Strategy 22.1%, Multiplayer 3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database

Why similar: World War II 42.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Strategy 14.6%, Wargame 13.9%, Hex Grid 8% ★

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 70.1% ★, Strategy 24.1%, Wargame 4.4%, Multiplayer 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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: Turn-Based Strategy 34.9%, Wargame 33.2%, Strategy 28.9%, Multiplayer 3%

Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

Why similar: World War II 55.2% ★, Wargame 21.7%, Strategy 20.4%, Multiplayer 2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog details the desperate German counter-attack at Mortain, the last chance of the Wehrmacht to stave off defeat in Normandy. Can you match the tenacity of the American defenders of Hill 314? Or can you succeed where the Panzers failed, driving through to the sea and changing history?

Why similar: World War II 46.3% ★, Strategy 30.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Wargame 10.1%, Multiplayer 1.3%

Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?

Why similar: World War II 48.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Strategy RPG 17%, Strategy 13.5%, Singleplayer 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 71.1% ★, Strategy 24.7%, Multiplayer 3.2%, Singleplayer 1%

Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of World War II, as you meticulously plan your moves and adapt to the ever-changing battlefield. With a wide array of units and tactical options at your disposal, success is determined by your strategic prowess and adaptability.

Why similar: World War II 43% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Strategy 13.2%, Strategy RPG 12.4%, Wargame 12.1%

Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.

Why similar: Strategy 55%, Wargame 44.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 67.9% ★, Strategy 30.5%, Multiplayer 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%