Games Like Desert War WWII

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: Strategy 20%, World War II 16.8% ★, Tanks 13.8% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Hex Grid 9.9% ★

January 1944. The German Army had their last toehold on the Dneiper River. The Soviet player must coordinate the offensives of his Fronts to encircle the Germans quickly, before the Germans powerful reinforcements arrive.

Why similar: Wargame 20.9%, Tanks 16.7% ★, World War II 15.5% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Historical 10.5%

This is a war chess strategy game with the historical background of the spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period. The game contains sociological knowledge, military knowledge, and conspiracy knowledge. Some knowledge reserve and cognitive ability may be required.

Why similar: Wargame 23.5%, Strategy 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18%, 2.5D 15.5%, Hex Grid 11.9% ★

The Second World War began with the invasion of Poland by German forces on 1 September 1939. It is represented in this strategy game, a fully-fledged turn-based wargame.

Why similar: Wargame 26.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Strategy 13.4%, Tanks 13.1% ★, Historical 11.9%

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 22.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.1%, Wargame 17.1%, Strategy 14%, Hex Grid 9.4% ★

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: Wargame 25.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Strategy 16.5%, World War II 15.2% ★, Historical 8.6%

The Troop is a turn-based, platoon-level tactical game set in WW2. From the early hours of D-Day to Falaise, play as British and Canadian or German forces in desperate fighting across Normandy.

Why similar: Tanks 18.4% ★, World War II 17.8% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Hex Grid 10.9% ★

A fan of WW2 strategy war games? Like to think about your next move rather than having quick reaction times? Battle Series Eastern Front - Kursk - Battle at Prochorovka is the game for you. Battle Series Eastern Front - Kursk - Battle at Prochorovka, covers one of largest single tank battle in the history of warfare.

Why similar: Strategy 24.2%, World War II 15.5% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Tanks 14.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%

With Battle for Madrid, relive the Nationalists most determined attempt to take the Republican capital of spain from November 1936 to February 1937.

Why similar: Wargame 26.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Strategy 18.5%, Historical 12.6%, World War II 11.1% ★

A standalone epic rendering of the 1945 bloody fighting on Okinawa, the last great battle of the Pacific War. The game is part of the Pacific D-Day collection. Both sides are playable, each with their own challenge.

Why similar: Wargame 25.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Strategy 18.1%, World War II 14.7% ★, Historical 13.3%

The ultimate turn-based World War 2 grand strategy game wargamers have been yearning for decades. The best ideas born from players and from wargames so huge they overtook your dining room table, and your wife’s patience. From the developer of the WarPlan series.

Why similar: Wargame 19.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, 2.5D 12.9%, World War II 10.3% ★

The largest amphibious operation of WW2, and a two-month campaign in the hell of the Norman bocage. Will you manage to make the decisive breakthrough before the Germans recover? Or will you succeed, as Rommel wanted, in crushing the Allied landing as close to the beaches as possible?

Why similar: Wargame 28.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Strategy 19.7%, Historical 14.7%, War 9.8%

Fight the whole Italian campaign of World War II, from Husky landings of July 1943 till the final capitulation of 1945. Struggle your way up the boot as the Allies, or defend every inch of the peninsula as the Axis.

Why similar: Wargame 29.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Strategy 20.6%, Historical 14.4%, War 8.3%

On December 7th, 1941, the Empire of Japan struck a surprise blow against unsuspecting American forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaï. In the ensuing confusion and panic, the USA feared a Japanese invasion of Oahu island, but it fortunately did not materialize. But what would have happened if it had?

Why similar: Wargame 24.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Strategy 18%, World War II 12.9% ★, Historical 11.6%

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: Wargame 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 15.3%, World War II 14.9% ★, Hex Grid 12.4% ★

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: Wargame 25.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Strategy 18%, World War II 15.2% ★, Historical 14.5%

Pacific General explores the Pacific front of the Second World War. Taking control of Axis or Allied forces, you must strategically battle your way through the Eastern and Western front of the Pacific war, using a wide array of land, air and naval forces.

Why similar: Wargame 26%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Strategy 14%, World War II 12% ★, Historical 11.4%

A World War II Turn-based Tactical Wargame crafted with passion and care for history and strategy enthusiasts alike.

Why similar: Tanks 19% ★, Wargame 18.5%, World War II 14% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, 2.5D 9.8%

Battle for Iwo Jima simulates the WWII Invasion and desperate fighting for the island that took place in 1945. Take command of the US Marines, manage your tanks, infantry, and HQ communication in a day and night furious battle against the Japanese garrison.

Why similar: Strategy 37%, Wargame 12.3%, World War II 11.4% ★, Historical 9.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%

Armoured Commander is the original World War II tank commander roguelike, released in 2017 and now available for free on Steam.

Why similar: Tanks 22.3% ★, Wargame 20.9%, World War II 17.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Strategy 8.5%

Rebel Fury is a digital implementation of the wargame published by GMT Games and designed by Mark Herman.

Why similar: Wargame 28.9%, Strategy 23.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, Historical 17.7%, Turn-Based Combat 6.3%

One game, five great battles where the US Marines gained even more glory, at the price of terrible losses. Relive bloody assaults on Saipan, Tinian, Tarawa, Iwo Jima and Peleliu in this recreation of epic land battles of the Pacific War. Both sides are playable, each with their own challenge

Why similar: Wargame 23.1%, Strategy 20.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Historical 16.7%, World War II 11.3% ★

Germany At War: Soviet Dawn is a turn-based operational wargame, with a strong historical focus. You command either the German forces through a branching historical campaign covering the entire 1941 campaign as well as part of the 1942 one or the Soviets from 1941 to the revenge of 1944/45.

Why similar: Wargame 26.1%, Strategy 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, World War II 18.8% ★, Historical 10.6%

The battle of Hué is an epic fight during the audacious 1968 Tết offensive launched by the Communists during the Vietnam War. Relive one of the longest, bloodiest battles the Americans would fight against VC in that emblematic conflict.

Why similar: Wargame 30.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.1%, Strategy 21.7%, Historical 15.1%, War 8.7%

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 23.5% ★, Wargame 19.3%, Strategy 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Hex Grid 10.7% ★

The emblematic siege battle of Dien Bien Phu that ended French rule over Indochina in 1954. Fight for the defense of the fortified camp or try to storm it, in order to reach the upcoming Geneva Peace Conference in a position of force.

Why similar: Wargame 30.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.2%, Strategy 21.5%, Historical 15.4%, War 8.7%

PC conversion of a turn-based hex-strategy board war game.

Why similar: Wargame 23%, Strategy 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, World War II 14.2% ★, Historical 13.6%

For the first time in the series’ history, Strategic Command will be taking you to the 19th century battlefields of the American Civil War. You will control the armies, research, production and diplomatic policy of either the Union or the Confederacy during a time of innovation and dramatic battles.

Why similar: Wargame 30.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Strategy 23.6%, Historical 20.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Refight the battle for Atlanta during the American Civil War in 1864.

Why similar: Wargame 25.1%, Strategy 19.6%, 2.5D 16.5%, Historical 14.5%, Hex Grid 11.3% ★

Saratoga is a digital implementation of the Saratoga, Volume I of the Great Battles of the American Revolution wargame published by GMT Games and designed by Mark Miklos.

Why similar: Wargame 26.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, Strategy 17.6%, Hex Grid 14.4% ★, Historical 10.8%

Valor & Victory is a fast-playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. Based on the original Valor & Victory board game, the digital edition provides you with an accessible and deep challenge, developed for classic tabletop game lovers.

Why similar: Wargame 17%, World War II 16.2% ★, Tanks 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Historical 10.2%

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 24% ★, Wargame 21.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Strategy 18.5%, Historical 9.6%

A historical hexagonal turn-based strategy wargame using markers to represent units designed by John Fournie and originally published in C3i magazine. Throwback to the great hex-based wargames of the 70's and 80's. Solo and online multiplayer modes are supported.

Why similar: Wargame 31.4%, Strategy 25.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Historical 17.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.

Why similar: Wargame 17.3%, World War II 17.2% ★, Tanks 16.7% ★, Hex Grid 14.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12%

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: Wargame 19.9%, Tanks 19.6% ★, World War II 14.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Historical 9.3%

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: Tanks 17.9% ★, Wargame 17%, World War II 13.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Historical 10.3%

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: Tanks 23.9% ★, World War II 17.7% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Historical 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%

The Vietnam War remains one of the most emblematic conflicts of the Cold War era. Relive, on each side, the epic fight for dominance in this key Southeast Asia conflict from US intervention in 1965 till the Fall of Saigon in 1975.

Why similar: Wargame 29.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Strategy 20.2%, Historical 15.3%, War 13.2%

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: Wargame 23.4%, World War II 22.4% ★, Strategy 21.4%, Tanks 20.3% ★, Historical 8.2%

An advanced historical war game that simulates the pivotal three-day battle at Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The game models every brigade, battery, and leader who participated in the largest battle ever fought on the North American continent.

Why similar: Wargame 29.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Hex Grid 16.4% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Historical 8.4%

Columbia Game’s EastFront details the conflict between Germany and the Soviet Union during WWII, using the famous Columbia Games Blocks system.

Why similar: Wargame 30.4%, Strategy 22.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.6%, Historical 13.1%, War 10.6%

HISPANIA is the computer adaptation of a famous historical board game that broadly depicts the two thousand years of history of the Hispanian Peninsula.

Why similar: Wargame 29.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Strategy 20.9%, Historical 15%, War 11.5%

Project Manhattan failed! Operation Downfall, the Allied plan for the invasion of the Japanese home islands is set in motion. Start with Operation Olympic to capture Kyushu, and move on with Coronet, the landing near Tokyo. Force Japan surrender with the largest amphibious operation in history.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Historical 17.5%, Strategy 17.1%, Wargame 15.4%, World War II 13.7% ★

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: Wargame 26.7%, World War II 21.8% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Tanks 16.1% ★, Historical 9%

Fight the ‘Stalingrad on the Yangze’, as was sometimes called the Battle for Shanghai in 1937. Play as the Chinese willing to reclaim the whole city or as the Imperial Japanese forces in their counter-attack.

Why similar: Wargame 27.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.5%, Strategy 19.9%, Historical 14.1%, War 8%

A platoon-based World War II tactical wargame that brings the feel of a classic tabletop game to your screen.

Why similar: Wargame 27.8%, World War II 18.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Hex Grid 11.1% ★

Turn-based 3D tactical wargame set during Operation Market Garden. Command Allied or German forces, use cover, line of sight, fire and assault, and fight for key objectives around Arnhem.

Why similar: World War II 24% ★, Wargame 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Historical 13.8%, Strategy 12%

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 26.5% ★, Strategy 24.1%, Wargame 22.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Historical 11.5%

The terrible "rat fights" (Rattenkrieg) fought out in the urban area of Stalingrad end of 1942, on a battalion scale and two days per turn scales. Relive one of the fiercest and deadliest battles in history, a ‘Hell in a Small Place’.

Why similar: Wargame 27.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Strategy 15.7%, Historical 14.1%, World War II 13.8% ★

Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Lead the scarce Finnish forces through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War. Save your country’s very existence from the Red Menace. Niet Molotoff!

Why similar: Tanks 18.6% ★, Wargame 17.5%, World War II 14.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Hex Grid 11.3% ★

Hammer of the Scots brings both the rebellion of the Braveheart, William Wallace, and the uprising of Robert the Bruce, the Bandit King, to life. As English, you seek to pacify Scotland by controlling all important nobles. The Scots also seeks their allegiance to support the struggle for freedom.

Why similar: Wargame 29.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.2%, Historical 21%, Strategy 12.3%, 2.5D 8.6%

On 16 December 1944, under appalling weather conditions, the Germans launch their last major offensive in the West. Their goal: cut off the Allies from their sources of supply by taking Antwerp. To do so, they must break through the Ardennes salient, starting the battle of the Bulge…

Why similar: Wargame 33.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Strategy 17%, Historical 15.2%, War 6.7%

Operation Sealion is Germany's code name for the planned invasion of Britain in 1940. It could have happened after a victory of the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain. Find out in this game how in could have unfolded.

Why similar: Wargame 30.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, Strategy 20.9%, Historical 11.5%, War 9.2%

Lead Cold War formations in quick, turn based, hex‑and‑counter battles spanning 5 decades of real and hypothetical conflicts. With over 400 units, more than a dozen factions and varied theatres - from Africa to the Golan Heights, Europe and more, Cold War Battles await.

Why similar: Wargame 24.8%, Tanks 16.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Strategy 13.5%, Historical 11.2%

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 19.1% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 14.4%, Hex Grid 13.5% ★

Fight across Europe during the War of the Austrian Succession in a tactical wargame of dynastic conflict, continental campaigns, cavalry charges, and rebellions. Command Austrian, Prussian, French, British, Bavarian, Spanish, Sardinian, Jacobite and allied forces across 85 scenarios and 3 campaigns.

Why similar: Strategy 19.9%, Wargame 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Historical 16%, Hex Grid 14.3% ★

Pacific Fire is a turn-based strategic wargame set in the Pacific Theater of World War II using a node-based map, rather than hexes. Take command of US, Japanese, British, Australian, New Zealand, Chinese and Dutch forces in the Pacific and Southeast Asia from 1941-1945.

Why similar: Wargame 21.6%, World War II 18.7% ★, Historical 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Strategy 10%

Fight on the battlefields of early 17th-century Europe in a tactical wargame of religious war, dynastic ambition, and emerging modern armies. Command Imperial, Catholic League, Swedish, Protestant, French, Spanish, Bavarian, and more across 80 scenarios and 2 campaigns spanning the Thirty Years War.

Why similar: Strategy 19.9%, Wargame 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, Historical 16%, Hex Grid 14.3% ★

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: Wargame 21.3%, World War II 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Hex Grid 14.4% ★, Historical 13.1%

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 22.1% ★, Wargame 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Strategy 15.8%, Historical 12.9%