Games Like Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter

UBOAT is a simulator of a submarine from WWII era. It is a survival sandbox with crew management mechanics while its primary theme is life of German sailors. The boat is their home, but it can become their grave at any time.

Why similar: Submarine 18.7% ★, Naval Combat 18.6% ★, World War II 16% ★, Naval 14.3% ★, Military 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most comparable level of immersive crew management and historical detail for submarine warfare in the Atlantic.

Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

Why similar: Naval Combat 29.2% ★, Submarine 25.3% ★, Naval 20.7% ★, Military 8.4%, War 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for modern anti-submarine warfare simulation, focusing on sonar tracking and tactical engagement.

Hunt, hide and kill as you take command of U.S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII. Silent Hunter, the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade, returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism, immersive gameplay, innovative crew evolution and more...

Why similar: Submarine 32.4% ★, Naval Combat 20.1% ★, World War II 19.4% ★, Naval 13.1% ★, Military 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic simulation that provides the definitive WWII submarine experience with deep tactical gameplay.

A crew of players experience the tense atmosphere of a WW2 U-boat, manning the stations in this realistic co-op simulation game. Several crews may play together in a wolfpack, completing missions based on iconic events during the different stages of German U-boat warfare. Solo play included.

Why similar: Naval Combat 32.1% ★, Submarine 23.7% ★, World War II 19.5% ★, Naval 9.8% ★, Simulation 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op simulator captures the intense, multi-crew coordination required to operate a submarine during the Battle of the Atlantic.

Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.

Why similar: Naval Combat 26.3% ★, Naval 26.3% ★, World War II 25.4% ★, War 4.6%, Simulation 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a comprehensive tactical naval experience that allows you to command entire fleets in real-time WWII engagements.

The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.

Why similar: Naval Combat 27.8% ★, Submarine 23.6% ★, World War II 16.7% ★, Naval 14.5% ★, Military 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Widely regarded as the pinnacle of the series, it provides an unparalleled atmosphere and depth for WWII naval enthusiasts.

Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

Why similar: Naval Combat 20.3% ★, Naval 15.9% ★, World War II 14.6% ★, Submarine 10.9% ★, Military 8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the technical aspects of ship design and realistic naval combat physics, mirroring the attention to detail in Destroyer.

Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.

Why similar: Naval Combat 26.8% ★, Naval 25.1% ★, Military 14.3%, World War II 13.1% ★, Wargame 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels in providing a deep, realistic naval design and strategic wargaming experience across the industrial age.

From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.

Why similar: Naval Combat 32.9% ★, Naval 19.2% ★, Military 12%, Real Time Tactics 11.4%, War 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a high-fidelity tactical naval combat experience set in the Cold War era with complex sensor management.

Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.

Why similar: Naval Combat 20.5% ★, Naval 18.6% ★, World War II 15.5% ★, Military 9.9%, RTS 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply tactical, simulation-heavy approach to carrier-based naval warfare in the Pacific theater.

Step behind the periscope of a German U-boat and take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The best-selling submarine series of all time continues with the highly anticipated Silent Hunter: Battle of the Atlantic.

Why similar: Naval Combat 31.9% ★, Submarine 21.1% ★, World War II 16.2% ★, Naval 14.6% ★, Military 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a highly immersive first-person bridge experience that aligns well with the simulation style of Destroyer.

Turn based tactical and strategic naval combat. Atlantic Fleet puts you in command of the Allies or Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in the longest military campaign of WWII, The Battle of the Atlantic.Take command of surface ships, submarines as well as carrier and land based aircraft in the deadly struggle for control of Atlantic shipping...

Why similar: Naval Combat 38.3% ★, Naval 24.5% ★, World War II 23.9% ★, War 5.4%, Simulation 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that captures the essence of naval warfare in the Atlantic with a focus on historical accuracy.

Victory at Sea Pacific is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during World War II. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.

Why similar: Naval Combat 21.8% ★, Naval 18% ★, World War II 17.8% ★, RTS 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a large-scale strategic and tactical naval experience that covers the entirety of the Pacific theater.

When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy game set in the Pacific Theater of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.

Why similar: Naval Combat 32.3% ★, World War II 21.9% ★, Naval 20.2% ★, War 9%, Tactical 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the high-pressure management and survival of a naval vessel, emphasizing the crew's role in keeping the ship operational.

WWII Tactical submarine combat in the South Pacific

Why similar: Submarine 19.9% ★, World War II 16.7% ★, Naval 16.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.3%, Wargame 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an accessible yet tactical submarine simulation experience that captures the tension of WWII patrols.

Experience one war through two epic sagas where you will be a part of history or change it. Feel the power of the historically authentic and decisive battles of the Pacific War. Relive some of the grandest and most critical naval battles of recent history and for the first time, choose to lead your fleet to a completely different ending...

Why similar: World War II 35.1% ★, Naval 24.7% ★, Naval Combat 15.1% ★, RTS 7.2%, Military 7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines action-oriented naval combat with strategic command elements, making it a more accessible but still engaging naval game.

Take charge of the most deadly modern-day submarines in the world - three distinct submarines across two unique and challenging campaigns. Utilize cutting-edge sensor and weapon technology to locate, track and destroy the enemy - even deliver Tomahawk missiles to inland targets.

Why similar: Naval Combat 25% ★, Submarine 23.5% ★, Naval 19.5% ★, Military 10.7%, Wargame 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, hardcore submarine simulation that prioritizes realistic sensor and weapon systems over arcade mechanics.

Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.

Why similar: Naval Combat 31.4% ★, Naval 28% ★, World War II 23.9% ★, RTS 6.4%, Tactical 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time naval strategy game that captures the scale and intensity of WWII naval combat.

S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.

Why similar: Naval Combat 26.6% ★, Submarine 23% ★, Naval 20.2% ★, Military 10.9%, War 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive multi-platform ASW simulation that allows players to control surface ships, submarines, and aircraft in complex scenarios.

Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Why similar: Naval Combat 50.7% ★, Naval 20.2% ★, Simulation 8.6%, Historical 8.1%, RTS 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a tactical naval combat experience with a focus on historical accuracy and ship-to-ship maneuvering.

688(I) Hunter/Killer, the most realistic submarine simulation ever developed for PC. Master the sonar and weapons control systems, learn to develop real target situations and outfit your boat with the latest advanced weaponry. Then use your skills to complete the tour of duty and earn your dolphins to become a true submariner.

Why similar: Naval Combat 43.7% ★, Submarine 29.6% ★, Naval 21.5% ★, Simulation 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A technical and challenging submarine simulation that remains a staple for fans of realistic naval warfare.

International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...

Why similar: Naval Combat 28.9% ★, Wargame 16.3%, RTS 14.4%, Submarine 12.9% ★, Naval 11.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time naval wargame that focuses on the strategic management of modern naval task forces.

Silent Depth 2: Pacific is a lite sub-sim. You enter the Silent Service at the command of a Gato class submarine on War Patrols during World War 2. How long will you survive, and ultimately how much tonnage you sink is down to skill and cunning.

Why similar: Submarine 23.1% ★, Naval Combat 20.2% ★, Naval 17.8% ★, World War II 17.7% ★, Military 7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, streamlined submarine simulation that focuses on the core mechanics of patrol and engagement.

Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies.

Why similar: Naval Combat 21.4% ★, World War II 19.8% ★, Naval 19.4% ★, Military 11.1%, Wargame 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based wargame that focuses on the strategic and tactical nuances of the Pacific naval campaign.

UBOAT: The Silent Wolf is an amazing combination of a role-playing game and a simulator, offering a deep and immersive experience, allowing you to feel like a real submarine captain during World War II.

Why similar: Submarine 17.1% ★, Naval Combat 15.2% ★, World War II 14.4% ★, Naval 14.3% ★, War 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique VR perspective on submarine warfare, enhancing the immersive qualities found in Destroyer.

When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. And it is like none other. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy set in the merciless reality of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.

Why similar: Naval Combat 23.9% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, World War II 10.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.2%, Wargame 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A focused introduction to the management and survival mechanics required for operating a major naval vessel.

Victory At Sea Atlantic transports you to the cold, unforgiving waters of the Atlantic Theatre in WWII. With a vast array of ships, planes, and subs, engage in epic sea battles & secure your place in history. Victory At Sea Atlantic is the ultimate naval warfare experience.

Why similar: Naval Combat 19.8% ★, Submarine 16.7% ★, World War II 16% ★, RTS 9.4%, Real Time Tactics 9.4%

Submarine Simulation playing in WWII in the Pacific.

Why similar: Submarine 25% ★, World War II 17.9% ★, Naval 16.4% ★, Naval Combat 13% ★, War 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie simulation that offers a straightforward and focused submarine patrol experience.

Command a platoon of Sherman tanks over the most famous theaters of WWII. Take the commander’s seat and give specific orders to your crew, or open the tactical map to coordinate your actions with accompanying units.

Why similar: World War II 22% ★, Military 12.4%, RTS 10.5%, Wargame 9.5%, War 8.9%

Command your crew in Boat Crew, a gripping action-strategy experience amidst the Pacific War. Take charge of a PT boat against Imperial Japan, skillfully managing resources and personnel by any means necessary to ensure victory in this high-stakes conflict.

Why similar: Naval Combat 27.9% ★, World War II 21.7% ★, Naval 20.5% ★, Wargame 10.5%, War 8.8%

Battlestations: Midway is an immense action game that drops players into massive air, sea, and undersea battles from Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Midway.

Why similar: World War II 29.6% ★, Naval Combat 28.3% ★, Naval 20.6% ★, War 7%, RTS 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy naval game that serves as a great entry point for those interested in WWII naval engagements.

WWII tactical submarine combat! Take command of a U-boat prowling the Atlantic in search of enemy convoys to sink. Sneak past the escorts and torpedo the transports. Or surface and use your deck gun in a daring night attack.

Why similar: Naval Combat 18% ★, Submarine 16.7% ★, World War II 13.5% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, Military 6%

Why You'll Like It: The original tactical submarine simulation that established a foundation for accessible WWII naval combat.

You know their stories. Now it's time to step aboard! Board iconic ocean liner and warships from history like SS United States, Morro Castle and more as you explore and learn about the secrets that made them into legends.

Why similar: Naval 28.7% ★, World War II 27.5% ★, Military 13.7%, Historical 10.1%, Immersive Sim 7%

Experience the thrill of the hunt! Prowl the waters as the captain of a German submarine in a never-before-seen theatre of operations — the Indian Ocean. Take part in the war against British supply lines off the coast of North Africa and support the Japanese war against the U.S. Navy.

Why similar: Naval Combat 35.5% ★, Submarine 25.2% ★, World War II 17.4% ★, Naval 14.4% ★, Simulation 7.5%

Carrier Deck is a fast paced time management game where you play as the Air Boss on board the CVN-76 in the midst of active war.

Why similar: Naval Combat 60.5% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Military 8.9%, Simulation 6.1%, War 5.3%

Turn based tactical game about war at sea between British Royal Navy and Imperial German Navy during World War I. Command powerful dreadnoughts, fast destroyers and stealthy submarines, conduct artillery battles, torpedo attacks and fight for the survivability of damaged ships.

Why similar: Naval Combat 38.9% ★, Naval 27.1% ★, Historical 13.4%, War 12.5%, Simulation 7.1%

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

Why similar: Naval Combat 24.3% ★, Naval 19.7% ★, World War II 19.6% ★, Military 11.4%, War 8.9%

If you like warships but wish they could kickflip, Waves of Steel is for you! Build your own custom warship and embark on a sprawling campaign filled with enemy ships, planes, submarines, and bizarre superweapons. Fast-paced arcade naval action is here!

Why similar: Naval Combat 29.9% ★, World War II 22.6% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, Military 9.2%, War 8.6%

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 37.6% ★, RTS 17.2%, Military 13.5%, War 7.5%, Tactical 5.7%

Harpoon Classic 97 a naval warfare simulation game that builds on the legacy of the original Harpoon®. Command naval forces, including ships, submarines, and aircraft, across global theaters like the Nth Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean, a realistic modern naval combat.

Why similar: Naval Combat 22.1% ★, RTS 18.9%, Wargame 17.4%, Military 15.2%, War 11.1%

The all-new Silent Service II A State Of The Art Simulation Of Submarines In World War II!

Why similar: Naval Combat 64.1% ★, Submarine 27% ★, Simulation 9%

Sink player-made battleships, aircraft carriers and submarines in this physics-based game. Use pre-built ships and sink the enemy by deploying aircraft, torpedoes, depth charges or shells. Or built your own ships in the extensive ship-editor.

Why similar: Naval Combat 24.7% ★, Submarine 20.4% ★, World War II 18.9% ★, Naval 18.4% ★, Wargame 7.2%

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 28.2% ★, RTS 15.4%, Military 15%, War 10.1%, Wargame 8.9%

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: Military 15%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, RTS 13.2%, War 12.3%, Historical 11.1%

War & battle ships simulator PvP game with friends. Craft your modern ship fleet

Why similar: Naval Combat 41.5% ★, World War II 25.2% ★, Military 11.4%, Simulation 5.3%, Tactical 4.5%

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 28% ★, RTS 15.1%, Military 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.1%, Wargame 10.1%

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 30.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, RTS 13.4%, Military 12.8%, Historical 11.2%

CARRIER BATTLES is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame covering the naval-air battles of the Pacific War, from 1942 to 1943. Find your opponent and strike at him before he sinks your precious carriers, while preventing them from invading or supporting your own amphibious operations.

Why similar: Naval Combat 26.1% ★, World War II 19% ★, Naval 17.6% ★, Wargame 11%, Historical 9%

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: Military 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 16.5%, Wargame 15.6%, RTS 15.2%, War 11.5%

Learn about the biggest naval conflict since WWII. Third-person vehicular combat game based on 1971 India-Pakistan war. Conduct missions based on actual events. Control naval units including aircraft carriers, warships, jets and choppers. Relive one of the most unique naval battles ever fought.

Why similar: Naval Combat 23.2% ★, Submarine 20.6% ★, Naval 15.9% ★, Wargame 10.1%, Military 9.5%

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 35.9% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Military 9.4%, RTS 9.3%, Simulation 9%

Design your own warships, equip them with a variety of armament, and bring them out to the ocean!

Why similar: Naval Combat 26.9% ★, Submarine 17.3% ★, World War II 14.8% ★, Naval 14.4% ★, Military 9%

IronWolf VR is a roomscale submarine game playable either singleplayer or online co-op with motion controls. Built from the ground up for VR, each part of the submarine has been crafted for an optimal VR experience.

Why similar: Naval Combat 28.6% ★, Submarine 28.1% ★, Naval 21.7% ★, Wargame 7.2%, Immersive Sim 6.4%

Lead a platoon of WWII tanks in this immersive TPP and FPP game. Engage in realistic, tactical combat across historic battlefields. Play through campaign or challenge yourself in skirmish mode as either German or US forces.

Why similar: World War II 28.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Wargame 12%, Military 11.1%, War 8.3%

Pacific Storm: Allies expands upon the success of the internationally acclaimed original to deliver an unforgettable mix of real-time strategy and blistering arcade combat, recreating World War II's most heated battles.

Why similar: Naval Combat 58.9% ★, World War II 27.8% ★, Simulation 13.4%

Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

Why similar: RTS 18.5%, Real Time Tactics 18%, Military 16.4%, War 16.3%, Wargame 15.8%

Naval Battles Simulator is a WWII real-time strategy and simulation game.

Why similar: Simulation 33.3%, Naval 25.9% ★, Naval Combat 23% ★, World War II 17.1% ★, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 23.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, RTS 12.6%, Wargame 10.9%, Military 10.3%