Games Like Faces of War

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 44.6% ★, Strategy 17.2%, RTS 14.8%, War 11.4%, Simulation 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive evolution of the Faces of War engine, offering refined tactical mechanics and massive scale.

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 52.5% ★, RTS 18%, War 12.4%, Strategy 12%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the most modern and realistic iteration of the Men of War tactical style, focusing on historical accuracy and intense combat.

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 44% ★, RTS 17.4%, Strategy 11.3%, War 10.6%, Co-op 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor to the series, it established the core mechanics of direct unit control and tactical squad management.

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 47.8% ★, Strategy 20.8%, RTS 15.3%, War 7%, Multiplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: This foundational title refined the Faces of War formula into a cohesive and highly regarded tactical experience.

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 51.8% ★, RTS 19.2%, Strategy 14.1%, War 8.8%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It remains the gold standard for WWII real-time tactical combat, emphasizing cover, flanking, and environmental destruction.

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 44.7% ★, RTS 19%, Strategy 14.5%, War 10.5%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides massive scale while maintaining deep tactical control over individual units and their specific loadouts.

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 55.9% ★, Strategy 17.3%, RTS 11.2%, Simulation 9.4%, War 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers unparalleled tactical realism and simulation depth, perfect for players who want to master every aspect of the battlefield.

Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics game with stealth elements, set on the eastern front of WW II. As an army commander behind enemy lines you gather a group of Partisans to wage guerilla warfare against the German occupants.

Why similar: World War II 68.3% ★, Strategy 20.5%, War 9.9%, Action 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on squad-based tactical combat and stealth in a gritty, authentic WWII setting.

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 52.7% ★, RTS 18.8%, Strategy 12.5%, War 6.9%, Simulation 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines large-scale strategy with precise tactical unit management in a historically grounded setting.

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 54.7% ★, Strategy 18.7%, RTS 15.5%, War 9.2%, Multiplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that captures the tactical focus of WWII warfare through careful unit placement and resource management.

Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII. As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you’ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new...

Why similar: World War II 74% ★, Strategy 24%, Action 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features advanced physics and destructible environments that mirror the tactical feel and unpredictability of the seed game.

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 42%, World War II 35.9% ★, RTS 13.3%, War 4.5%, Multiplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the tactical depth and environmental hazards of the original with a focus on the Eastern Front.

Codename: Panzers is an incredible real-time strategy thrill ride. Nerves of steel are required when you're a tank driver. One direct hit and you're done for, but you must throw yourself into the battle, because without your support, many will die. You are the tank commander - make the hard decisions that win wars!

Why similar: World War II 42% ★, RTS 18.2%, Strategy 17.1%, War 13.1%, Simulation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong emphasis on tactical unit usage and combined arms warfare in a classic RTS style.

Relive the real-time tactics masterpiece that defined the genre like no other: Commandos 2 - HD Remaster is a true homage to one of gaming’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Why similar: World War II 53.5% ★, Strategy 46.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical squad game that shares the focus on precise unit control and complex mission objectives.

Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943, the historically accurate and detailed real-time tactical war game, welcomes military history fans to the battle which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.

Why similar: World War II 45.9% ★, Strategy 31.1%, Simulation 13.7%, RTS 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a realistic simulation of tactical WWII combat with a focus on individual unit performance.

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 52.8% ★, Strategy 23%, RTS 13.3%, War 5.9%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: A focused tactical campaign within the Men of War series that highlights the grit of WWII infantry combat.

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 46.7% ★, RTS 19.8%, Strategy 18.8%, War 11.4%, Multiplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical positioning and unit-specific capabilities within a challenging WWII framework.

The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Why similar: Strategy 85.7%, Co-op 8.2%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers deep squad-based tactical combat with high stakes and significant environmental interaction.

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 40%, RTS 25.6%, War 19.5%, Co-op 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Applies the familiar tactical engine and direct-control mechanics to a different, jungle-based historical conflict.

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 43.6% ★, RTS 20.4%, Strategy 15.5%, War 6.7%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the franchise, offering refined tactical mechanics and a dynamic campaign map.

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 48.3% ★, RTS 17.8%, Strategy 12.8%, War 12.1%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical decision-making and unit management within a modern RTS framework.

Stalingrad is a real-time strategy title that places gamers in the middle of the most dramatic periods of World War II, covering major events from June 1942 till January 1943.

Why similar: World War II 42.2% ★, Strategy 27.1%, RTS 19.2%, War 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that emphasizes historical accuracy and the intensity of urban warfare.

Commander in the ranks. Soldier at heart. Choose a faction and deploy and command your army into massive physics-driven WWII battles to the last man standing. Destroy everything on sight with an insane amount of units that will behave tactically.

Why similar: World War II 52% ★, Strategy 19.4%, War 13.6%, Simulation 8.9%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a sandbox approach to tactical WWII combat with physics-based destruction and massive unit counts.

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 74.4% ★, War 12.4%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Action 2.8%, Simulation 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more immersive, first-person perspective on the same tactical WWII combat found in the seed game.

Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War. Each mission showcases the era’s most devastating weaponry — sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery, and mobile infantry. BoE delivers the full WWI experience.

Why similar: RTS 22.7%, Strategy 22.4%, War 20.7%, World War II 19.7% ★, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a similar tactical engine to simulate the brutal trench warfare of WWI.

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: Strategy 31.7%, RTS 28.1%, War 17.1%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Simulation 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the direct-control tactical engine into a modern warfare setting, allowing for both RTS and third-person control.

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 52.2% ★, Strategy 23.2%, RTS 19.2%, War 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Adds unique naval and infantry tactical scenarios to the established Men of War formula.

Fall in, soldier! Commandos 3 - HD Remaster sends you to the relentless and unforgiving battlefields of Europe. Remastered in high definition including reworked 3D models and textures, improved controls and refined UI.

Why similar: World War II 52.7% ★, RTS 21.8%, Strategy 14.2%, War 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the tradition of high-stakes, squad-based tactical infiltration and precise mission execution.

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 50.7% ★, RTS 20.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Multiplayer 7%, Co-op 6.7%

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 46.2% ★, Strategy 18.8%, RTS 13.6%, War 11%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Unite and fight your way to victory! Divided we Fall is a strategic close-combat multiplayer game that emphasizes the importance of building an effective cohesive squad and executing well thought-out tactics on the battlefield.

Why similar: World War II 48.2% ★, RTS 19.9%, Strategy 15.1%, War 8.6%, Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on small-scale tactical squad cooperation and positioning in a multiplayer-centric environment.

Tactical Multiplayer FPS shooter with a story based on the events of the World War II. Strategic battles with a variety of vehicles, including artillery. Multiple game modes. Ranks, titles, awards, career.

Why similar: World War II 58.6% ★, Strategy 12.4%, War 11.6%, Simulation 6.8%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical simulation that emphasizes the challenges of battlefield visibility and unit management.

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 50.3% ★, RTS 20.1%, Strategy 15.1%, War 6.3%, Multiplayer 4%

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 42.9% ★, Strategy 23.4%, RTS 22.3%, War 4.6%, Multiplayer 3%

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 56.2% ★, Strategy 21.5%, RTS 13.3%, War 6.4%, Multiplayer 2.6%

Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...

Why similar: World War II 75% ★, War 10%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Action 4.1%, Strategy 2.6%

Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!

Why similar: World War II 59.1% ★, War 14%, Strategy 10.9%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Simulation 5.9%

Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

Why similar: World War II 68.4% ★, War 13.5%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Strategy 5.4%, Co-op 2.6%

Fight alongside your troops in the sweltering desert heat of the Sahara or in the blustery heights of the Italian Alps. Wield your strategic prowess to gain the upper hand by the light of day and exploit the dark shroud of night to launch surprise attacks. Tanks, planes, troops, weapons - the resources are at your command.

Why similar: World War II 45.4% ★, Strategy 19.5%, War 12.2%, RTS 9.6%, Simulation 7.2%

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 52.4% ★, Strategy 29.8%, RTS 17.8%

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 55.7% ★, RTS 18.1%, Strategy 16%, War 8.9%, Multiplayer 1.3%

The legendary Men of War RTS series has reached the cold war era. Take command of U.S. or Soviet soldiers, controlling vast armies with the military decisions down to you. Claim victory in dynamic singleplayer and co-op campaigns or challenge fellow strategists in online multiplayer!

Why similar: Strategy 39.9%, RTS 20.3%, Simulation 18.1%, War 11.8%, Action 9.9%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: World War II 49.3% ★, Strategy 20.4%, RTS 20.3%, War 4.9%, Multiplayer 3.8%

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 53.9% ★, Strategy 19.8%, RTS 14.3%, War 4.9%, Action 4.7%

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

Why similar: World War II 51.4% ★, Strategy 16.6%, War 13.5%, RTS 8.7%, Multiplayer 4%

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II.

Why similar: World War II 54.4% ★, Strategy 17.6%, War 15.7%, Action 6.3%, Multiplayer 3.3%

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 52.5% ★, Strategy 25.9%, RTS 10.1%, Co-op 3.5%, War 3.3%

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time tactics game set in World War II that puts you in command of a small squad of elite troopers. Send them behind enemy lines on a series of hazardous missions, and bring them back alive.

Why similar: World War II 58.7% ★, Strategy 19.7%, RTS 12.7%, War 3.9%, Action 3.5%

By the creators of Codename Panzers: Stormregion; this real-time strategy title will once more take you onto the European battlefields of the Second World War. 1944–1945: In a race for the German capital Berlin, you take command of American, British, French and Soviet Red Army forces.

Why similar: World War II 43% ★, Strategy 37.9%, RTS 19.1%

Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.

Why similar: World War II 61.5% ★, War 11.6%, Strategy 9.2%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Simulation 6.1%

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 50.8% ★, RTS 18.8%, War 13.5%, Strategy 9.3%, Simulation 5.7%

In Close Combat: Cross of Iron you start off as a junior officer leading your men into battle in real-time, focusing on the Eastern Front of World War II. Earn promotions as you deal with an unforgiving enemy. Fight and survive through the frozen winter, hot dusty summer and muddy autumn.

Why similar: World War II 44.1% ★, Strategy 21.4%, RTS 20.7%, Simulation 10.8%, Multiplayer 3%

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 63.9% ★, Strategy 13.4%, RTS 10.1%, Simulation 3.8%, Action 3.3%

Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

Why similar: World War II 62% ★, Strategy 20%, RTS 7.7%, War 4.9%, Simulation 3.7%

Close Combat is a pausable real-time wargame series, heavily focused on historical accuracy and realistic soldier psychological profiles. In Close Combat: The Longest Day take command of either the Allied Expeditionary Force or Germany’s Wehrmacht.

Why similar: Strategy 37%, World War II 32.1% ★, Simulation 17.9%, RTS 12.9%

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 45.5% ★, Strategy 16.2%, RTS 15.8%, War 11.7%, Simulation 7.6%

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 65.4% ★, Strategy 28.9%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.

Why similar: World War II 54.4% ★, War 16.1%, Strategy 12.7%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Simulation 6.3%

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 79.8% ★, Strategy 6.8%, War 6.7%, Action 5.3%, Multiplayer 1.5%

Days of War is an online FPS that re-imagines the team-based, close quarters, nonstop action of classic World War II multiplayer shooters.

Why similar: World War II 66.4% ★, War 20.7%, Action 8.1%, Multiplayer 4.8%