Games Like Encoded War

Vanquish the Kaiser's Imperial Fleet using timing, tactics and telegraphy in MORSE, a minimalist strategy game that teaches you the secret language of Morse code. Can you change the world with the push of a button?

Why similar: Typing 35.2% ★, Word Game 27.9%, Wargame 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, 2D 2.7%

Ministry of Truth: False Memory is a story-driven simulator in a totalitarian society. Become an official, manipulate facts, rewrite history, and provide the ‘truth’ to the public. Choose: obey or fight against the regime. The Great Father is watching you!

Why similar: Dystopian 25.6%, Political Sim 18.9% ★, Point & Click 12.4%, Emotional 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%

Berlin 1933. “Adolf Hitler is chancellor!” We all know the consequences this message bore. Unspeakable horrors and suffering would sweep across the world. Few would stand and fight the monstrosity that was the German Reich. Will you? Lead an underground resistance group Through the Darkest of Times.

Why similar: World War II 30.1% ★, Simulation 16.3%, Emotional 13%, Point & Click 11.3%, Dark 9.7%

Get ready to take part in the world war! It depends only on your choice who you will be - a winner or a loser! It's time to press the red button!

Why similar: Dystopian 27%, World War II 19.4% ★, Political Sim 19.2% ★, War 16%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Adopt Karin or Klaus in this dark, story-driven parenting game. Help your child cope with the effects of hatred and bullying. Balance resources to meet their needs. Based on the true stories of the Lebensborn children, you’ll make difficult choices that will impact your child’s life forever.

Why similar: World War II 16.8% ★, War 15.6%, Psychological 15.3%, Emotional 13.3%, Point & Click 11.2%

Immigration Enforcement Case #112: You are under arrest. Unless your friends can cross a broken America, retrieve your identifying documents and stay out of trouble... this is the end of the American dream for you.

Why similar: Dystopian 28.7%, Political Sim 18.9% ★, Emotional 10.8%, Dark 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

Attentat 1942 is a historically-accurate adventure about World War 2. Face moral dilemmas and existential struggles as you uncover the troubled past of your family.

Why similar: World War II 32.6% ★, Emotional 18.4%, Point & Click 12.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%

It is the end of 1920. The Polish-Bolshevik war has been going on for almost two years. The battle for Korosteń – a key railway junction and technical supply base – is underway. Break Bolshevik cyphers, ensure radio communication, and neutralise the fearsome armoured trains.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, War 24.4%, Story Rich 18.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Casual 5.8%

ArmaCulture is an indie factory-builder RPG set in the midst of a bitter, industrialized war between two nations in a fictional world similar to our own. The game combines illustrated character art with stylized pixel art to create a unique and dark historic atmosphere.

Why similar: World War II 23.2% ★, War 20.4%, Political Sim 17.9% ★, Wargame 17.6%, Dark 6.6%

You have five days to save your husband, who has just been arrested by the Gestapo. Investigate, explore and form allegiances in this story-rich RPG-lite. Who will you trust?

Why similar: World War II 39.8% ★, Emotional 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Stylized 8.5%

«Undying Symphony» tells a story about challenges that Leningrad people faced during the Siege and shows us one of the most tragic episodes of Leningrad history

Why similar: World War II 54.3% ★, Story Rich 14.4%, Point & Click 12.8%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Singleplayer 5%

A desk investigation game set in a fictional 1970 communist state. Every morning, a new evidence bag arrives. Intercepted letters, coded messages, wiretap recordings. Somewhere in that paper trail is a network of names. Cross-reference. Decipher. Identify. Then decide what to do with what you know.

Why similar: Dystopian 29.2%, Political Sim 17.5% ★, Point & Click 17%, Dark 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

You are subordinate to the deranged dictator and must plan his doomed invasion in this text-based RPG / Visual Novel. Navigate the shark-filled waters of the Great Leader's presidential cabinet, try to save your family, and survive the purges in a world of power-hungry leaders and nuclear warfare.

Why similar: War 24.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Psychological 16.2%, Dark 13.9%, Story Rich 9.8%

Officer Jia has vanished, leaving a classified message pointing to the CaseCracker 2.0 system. Tear through suspects' alibis, look beyond the text, and extract hidden threads from seemingly unrelated intel. Will you find the ultimate truth, or a trap?

Why similar: Typing 27.6% ★, Word Game 24.3%, Point & Click 13.1%, Psychological 11.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!

Why similar: Political Sim 28.4% ★, Dystopian 23.5%, Point & Click 12.9%, Dark 8.3%, Story Rich 6.4%

21 Days is a simulation adventure game in which you experience the life of a Syrian refugee. Though you escaped the war in Syria, your family still has a hard journey ahead of them. Over 21 days, you must manage money, time, hunger and mental status. For yourself, and for the hope of saving your family.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Torn Away is an award winning interactive story with a unique blend of adventure games, side-scrollers, and cinematic first-person levels. Help little Asya find her way home in the middle of war.

Why similar: World War II 28.7% ★, War 20.3%, Emotional 18.5%, Point & Click 15.3%, Story Rich 9.8%

Write letters with your typewriter on behalf of others in this cozy single-player game. Compose everything from simple hellos to theater scripts and love letters, express each client’s emotions, and find your own meaning to letter writing.

Why similar: Typing 40.1% ★, Emotional 24.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Story Rich 9%, Simulation 7.5%

Experience the brutality and randomness of war as an Allied tactical commander in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. Train, equip, and command a squad of soldiers as you fight against the fanatical Imperial Japanese Empire.

Why similar: World War II 58.3% ★, War 20.1%, Simulation 13.4%, Casual 4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

England, 1940. The Luftwaffe is preparing for the invasion of Britain and the RAF need every man to stop it. They need you. Join the ground crews as they struggle to keep the aircraft flying. Repair engine, patch bullet holes, rearm machine guns and more.

Why similar: World War II 43.5% ★, Simulation 26.1%, War 17.8%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Casual 3.8%

Confronted with fragmented narratives and deceptive persons of interest, you must isolate crucial evidence. Shatter logical loopholes from testimonies and reconstruct the crime scene from subtle clues. Can you survive this immersive battle of wits?

Why similar: Typing 29% ★, Word Game 25.9%, Point & Click 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Story Rich 7.4%

Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome.

Why similar: Wargame 42.1%, War 31.7%, Simulation 16.7%, Singleplayer 4.9%, 2D 4.6%

To know a language, know the world, and finally know you.

Why similar: Typing 23.2% ★, Word Game 19.4%, Dystopian 18.9%, Psychological 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%

Field Hospital is a text-based bureaucratic detective game about hard decisions. Decide who to treat and whom to refuse. Face consequences. Study patients’ info and read their stories. Investigate the tangled case of Dr. Taylor.

Why similar: Wargame 20.3%, Point & Click 19.5%, War 16.7%, Dark 13.3%, Story Rich 10.8%

A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way?

Why similar: Dystopian 29.8%, Political Sim 20% ★, Point & Click 15.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.2%, Story Rich 8.2%

Project Wunderwaffe will take you back into the realities of World War II, the end of which seems to be near. Germany is now just a shadow of its power. Your order is to build a secret military base and construct weapons of unprecedented power. Will you be capable of turning the tide of war?

Why similar: World War II 34.7% ★, Wargame 28.5%, War 20.4%, Simulation 7%, Story Rich 7%

Acceptable Losses is a short, replayable WWI command and management game. Lead squads through a brutal 20 day campaign, balancing morale, fatigue, cohesion, and the paperwork of war. Perform well enough and you may be ordered Over the Top, where success leads to a second act holding captured ground.

Why similar: Wargame 54%, War 19.4%, Simulation 19.3%, Singleplayer 5.1%, 2D 2.2%

You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!

Why similar: Dystopian 30.6%, Political Sim 20.3% ★, Point & Click 12.6%, Dark 10.9%, Story Rich 7.8%

Thank You for Your Application is a story-driven interview simulation game. After 15 rounds of interviews, you are reassigned as a junior interviewer, tasked with screening candidates’ resumes according to company requirements and issuing the appropriate thank letters.

Why similar: Dystopian 36.1%, Point & Click 25.8%, Political Sim 14.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 11%, 2D 3.9%

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 41.5% ★, Wargame 21.1%, War 20.4%, Simulation 8.8%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Delve into a gripping world of puzzles, true ciphers on an old PalmPilot system. Will you uncover the Crypt Killer’s confession and bring him to justice, or will he escape the law?

Why similar: Point & Click 48.3%, Simulation 27.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Atmospheric 9%, 2D 4.8%

Become the Dictator of Gradnar! Rule the nation, choose between democracy and tyranny, wage wars with a unique card-based mechanic, and expand your empire. A political dystopia packed with satire and humor!

Why similar: Dystopian 43.8%, War 23.2%, Simulation 13.2%, Stylized 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%

As a private detective, you’ll crack word clues left by a mysterious informant, gather evidence, and uncover the truth hidden in the shadows.

Why similar: Word Game 46%, Typing 43.1% ★, Casual 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Take charge of a WW1 field hospital on the Western Front, and make all the decisions necessary to help the soldiers recover and to support the war effort. In this narrative management game, you are the last bastion of humanity.

Why similar: Wargame 59.3%, Story Rich 20.6%, Stylized 20.1%

The story about an uneasy journey of one man. You will experience certain situations, those, that could have happened with our parents, children or even a neighbours on just any other war. Through the eyes of our hero you will see his struggle in a modern war, struggle with oneself.

Why similar: Story Rich 77.1%, 2D 22.9%

Dark Side of War is a hardcore shooter game where players take on the role of a soldier during World War II and clear out enemy bases using every bullet wisely. The game offers diverse levels with unique designs and atmospheric soundtracks to create a realistic war atmosphere.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 34.2%, Simulation 30.6%, Atmospheric 25.5%, Singleplayer 9.7%

Save One More is a heal'em up game about combat medic, where your task is to save lives instead of taking them

Why similar: World War II 27.3% ★, War 23%, Point & Click 16.5%, Emotional 12.4%, Story Rich 9.7%

In 1980, you land a teller job at Kertasia Bank thanks to your distant uncle. But the bank follows bizarre rules set by a foolish government. Face strict policies, tough customers, and moral choices while saving for your mom’s medical bills. Your fate is in your hands.

Why similar: Dystopian 40.3%, Point & Click 20.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Simulation 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Raid On Taihoku is an adventure game with the backdrop of WW2 Taiwan. By controlling the characters pass through different danger and safe zones, you will experience the struggles of human nature and cruelty of war.

Why similar: World War II 33.7% ★, War 33.5%, Point & Click 13.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, Wargame 5.2%

It's WWII. You're a general sitting in a tent. All you have is a map, and a radio. Can you win the battle? Radio General is a unique strategy game where you interact with your units over the radio using speech recognition. Test your mettle and relive famous battles as a WWII general.

Why similar: World War II 48.5% ★, War 31.3%, Simulation 20.2%

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 31.6% ★, Wargame 22.1%, War 21.2%, Emotional 15.1%, Story Rich 8.4%

VOENKOMAT is a social game. This game makes it possible to become a worst enemy of teens and guys from CIS countries - military comissar. You need to send to the army as many as possible soldiers, protect yours military HQ from foreign spies and save your soul from karmic devastation.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.1%, War 27.7%, Interactive Fiction 22.3%, Story Rich 13.9%, 2D 5%

This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?

Why similar: World War II 33.9% ★, Wargame 29.5%, War 23.9%, Simulation 8.6%, Singleplayer 4.1%

An isolated village during the war. Men leave one by one, along the winding forest path painted crimson by distant fires, and do not return. Young Nadia becomes a part-time postwoman filling in for her sick mother. She is now a messenger of hope and of trouble.

Why similar: World War II 21.5% ★, Point & Click 19.6%, Emotional 15.8%, Story Rich 9.8%, Dark 9.1%

The story takes place in a future company called "RavenTek". R.O.O.T. - A grid, unit, and signal based computing system. Move the units to create signal links, transmit the signals, and activate other units to generate benefits. Are the benefits generated all for the company, or...?

Why similar: Dystopian 43.8%, Story Rich 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Simulation 14.5%, Casual 6.1%

Build the new future of Europe! Flip, renovate, repair and rebuild places destroyed during World War 2. Get to know the history and stories of civilians. Play an immersive building simulator with grappling storytelling.

Why similar: World War II 67.2% ★, Simulation 20.8%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Until the Last Plane is an airfield management game during WW2. Send pilots on mission. Craft spare parts. Repair your planes. Face your enemy and resist.

Why similar: World War II 40.6% ★, War 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Wargame 10.4%, Simulation 5.5%

Become a Medic - a true war hero. Survive the brutality of the Pacific Front as bombs rain from above and bullets shred the air. You’re the last chance for your wounded allies. Every decision you make could turn the tide of battle - but none will be easy.

Why similar: World War II 47.4% ★, War 29.1%, Simulation 13.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Singleplayer 4%

A Point and Click work simulator where you juggle 7 jobs to pay your debt. Start by doing simple spreadsheet and progress to more important job like overseeing a nuclear bomb.

Why similar: Typing 34.3% ★, Dystopian 23%, Point & Click 19.3%, Simulation 9.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.8%

In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.

Why similar: War 30.1%, Psychological 14.2%, Wargame 14.1%, Emotional 14%, Atmospheric 8.9%

How far would you go to save your daughter? As an infamous hacker-for-hire you have the skills to steal almost any secret. But when your daughter is taken, will you be able to use these skills to uncover a dark conspiracy that goes further than you could ever imagine?

Why similar: Point & Click 39.8%, Emotional 18.3%, Story Rich 17%, Dark 15.2%, Simulation 6.2%

Assume duties of a soldier involved in numerous battles and skirmishes with fast advancing German war machine. Go to battle on foot, driving armored vehicles, or flying an airplane. Use weapons not featured in any other game and feel a good, nostalgic climate of the production like MOHAA or COD.

Why similar: World War II 42.3% ★, Wargame 27.5%, War 17%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Singleplayer 4%

BROKEN LIFE is an atmospheric, fully voiced Point-and-Click Adventure set in a war-torn world. Follow Leo, a former soldier, as he returns to his hometown to uncover the fate of his family, restore his home, and confront the dark secrets hidden within.

Why similar: Point & Click 29.5%, Dark 18.1%, Emotional 14.6%, Story Rich 13.9%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Coming of age as a part of the first generation born free, WWII stripped me of my family, home, and future. Now I'm left with only one choice: to get my revenge and independence, or die trying. The odds are against us: will our tactics, stealth and teamwork be enough?

Why similar: World War II 51.8% ★, War 24.7%, Atmospheric 11%, Story Rich 8.6%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Dystopian 36.3%, Point & Click 22.8%, Simulation 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Story Rich 6.5%

A modern-day JRPG that imagines a world of war. Overcome language barriers, forge unlikely friendships, and find hope amidst conflict.

Why similar: Dystopian 23%, Emotional 17.8%, Political Sim 17.6% ★, War 17.5%, Story Rich 10.4%

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 31.7% ★, Wargame 28.4%, War 23.1%, Story Rich 8.8%, Simulation 8%

Touch the world with your fingertips! Your retro terminal awaits your command, for the balance of power, in this definitive Cold War strategy game. Here you belong; assert your leadership through turn based strategic tit-for-tat, on the brink of mutually assured destruction. Don't let it slip away!

Why similar: Wargame 31.7%, Political Sim 31% ★, War 17.1%, Simulation 14%, 2D 3.9%

IRON NEST is a brutal dieselpunk heavy-artillery game where you dominate the battlefield through a colossal war machine. Take map measurements based on the received coordinates, strain the hydraulics, and gunlay the cannons to unleash devastating blows ⟹ Will you obey High Command, Operator?

Why similar: War 28.3%, World War II 27% ★, Wargame 23.9%, Simulation 13.7%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

Why similar: Simulation 44.5%, Political Sim 21.9% ★, Dystopian 16.8%, Point & Click 4.7%, Interactive Fiction 4.6%