- #1 Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game
97% matchVery Positive85% of 390 reviews2010
Dev: BL-LogicPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Taking place from 1936-64, Arsenal of Democracy lets you play as any nation during the era of WW2, complete with detailed models for economics, diplomacy, research, and intelligence. Warfare is also fully represented with all three branches of operations: land, sea, and air.
Why similar: Strategy 45.2%, Grand Strategy 33.6% ★, World War II 21.2% ★
- #2 Hearts of Iron 2 Complete
96% matchVery Positive86% of 663 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Includes Hearts of Iron II plus the two expansions, Doomsday and Armageddon When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III.
Why similar: Strategy 37.4%, Grand Strategy 34.8% ★, World War II 27.8% ★
- #3 Europa Universalis III: Divine Wind
96% matchPositive80% of 45 reviews2011
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
The 4th expansion of the classic historical strategy game Europa Universalis III enhances every aspect of the game to create a deeper experience.
Why similar: Strategy 69.8%, Grand Strategy 30.2% ★
- #4 Making History: The Calm & the Storm
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 628 reviews2007
Dev: Muzzy LanePub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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: Strategy 40.6%, Grand Strategy 32.2% ★, World War II 27.2% ★
- #5 The Few
94% matchMixed52% of 204 reviews2014
Dev: BlackMoon DesignPub: BlackMoon Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Take command over RAF during the WW2 history turning point, the Battle of Britain! The goal of the game is to defend Great Britain against German bombing raids.
Why similar: Strategy 64.5%, World War II 35.5% ★
- #6 Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
93% matchVery Positive90% of 435 reviews2017
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is a deeply immersive turn based strategy game covering the greatest conflict in modern history!
Why similar: Strategy 75.8%, World War II 24.2% ★
- #7 Russian Front
94% matchMostly Negative21% of 38 reviews2015
Dev: Electric RunePub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Experience grand strategy across the entire theatre of the Eastern Front; the military conflict that many consider to be the iconic attacker/defender scenario. Command massive armies in this fully 3D turn-based simulation of one of the largest military campaigns in history, playable as both Germans and Russians.
Why similar: Strategy 62.5%, World War II 37.5% ★
- #8 战争与和平
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 我爱云云
Windows
不局限于经典沙盘战略框架的传统玩法:AI开始具备闪电战,大纵深战术的指挥能力;步炮/步坦等不同部队可以协同作战;海军可直接炮击沿岸陆军,空军战略轰炸机可以持续削弱未交战区;更真实的数值、多剧本随机事件驱动剧情等玩法下的大兵团即时战略游戏。
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, Grand Strategy 35.9% ★, World War II 26.3% ★
- #9 Across the Rhine
92% matchMixed58% of 33 reviews2014
Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Armoured combat from D-day to the end of the war in Europe!
Why similar: Strategy 57%, World War II 43% ★
- #10 Making History II: The War of the World
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 399 reviews2010
Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
What if Germany won the Battle of Britain? What if Moscow fell in 1942?You’re in charge. Anything can happen and history will never repeat itself in this classic WWII grand strategy game MAKING HISTORY II: The War of the World. Are you ready to battle for global dominance?
Why similar: Grand Strategy 35.5% ★, Strategy 32.3%, World War II 32.3% ★
- #11 Cults and Daggers
91% matchMixed63% of 54 reviews2015
Dev: Chaphat
Windows
Cults and Daggers is a strategy game set in the time between the death of the Buddha and the birth of Christ. You create your own religion and fight a secret war for the soul of the world. The game includes, spies, assassinations, double dealing, occult forces, martyrs, prophets and blasphemers.
Why similar: Strategy 65.7%, Grand Strategy 34.3% ★
- #12 Frontline : Road to Moscow
90% matchMixed59% of 66 reviews2014
Dev: 88mmPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
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 67.3%, World War II 32.7% ★
- #13 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
88% matchVery Positive84% of 609 reviews2018
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
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: Strategy 51.8%, World War II 31.8% ★, Grand Strategy 16.4% ★
- #14 CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 403 reviews2014
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
This individual army for COH2 allows you to access all existing COH2 maps in auto-match, and play against all other existing factions in multiplayer. It can also be obtained at a discount by acquiring The Western Front Armies multiplayer standalone, where it is bundled with the USF army.
Why similar: Strategy 65.8%, World War II 34.2% ★
- #15 World War II: Panzer Claws
89% matchMixed70% of 675 reviews2013
Pub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
WORLD WAR II: PANZER CLAWS [aka Frontline Attack: War over Europe] pushes back the boundaries of real-time strategy gaming!Take control of the Allied, German, or the Russian in the harsh reality of the battlefields of World War II.
Why similar: Strategy 90.1%, World War II 9.9% ★
- #16 Forward Line
86% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Dreamreason
Windows
Forward Line is a war strategy game with a focus on combined arms, logistics and military science.
Why similar: Strategy 64.3%, World War II 35.7% ★
- #17 Company of Heroes 2
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 112,781 reviews2013
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 57.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 75.2%, World War II 24.8% ★
- #18 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
85% matchMixed70% of 289 reviews2016
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 51%, Grand Strategy 24.9% ★, World War II 24.1% ★
- #19 Sudden Strike 3
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: FireglowPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
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: Strategy 59.6%, World War II 40.4% ★
- #20 Hidden & Dangerous: Action Pack
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 187 reviews2017
Dev: Illusion SoftworksPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 35%
The year is 1941. Your special forces team has been shot down deep inside enemy territory and it's now reliant on your cunning and tactical thinking to get them safely across the border. The odds are stacked against you. Have you got what it takes?
Why similar: Strategy 60.6%, World War II 39.4% ★
- #21 Darkwinds
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MEGO GamesPub: Mego Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this new online card game, you must sail the dangerous seas of Thard, infested with ferocious pirates, dark spells and terrible creatures that will seek to sink you into the depths of oblivion. To survive, you must choose your crew wisely and create a powerful deck to defeat your opponents in order to become the most respected pirate...
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #22 ENDLESS Space™ 2
81% matchVery Positive83% of 22,955 reviews2017
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
ENDLESS Space™ 2 is a Strategic Space Opera, featuring the compelling “just one more turn” gameplay, set in the mysterious ENDLESS Universe™. As the leader of your civilization, will you impose your vision and build the greatest stellar empire?
Why similar: Strategy 97.8%, Grand Strategy 2.2% ★
- #23 Crusader Kings Complete
84% matchMixed61% of 243 reviews2012
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs and the Emperor struggles with the Pope. At this very moment the Pope has declared that those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of all sins. Gather prestige and piety and the world will whisper your name in awe.
Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, Grand Strategy 46.6% ★
- #24 Hearts of Iron III
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,070 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Grand Strategy 40.7% ★, World War II 35.3% ★, Strategy 24%
- #25 Heart in the Cell: Rebirth
70% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Team Gingerbread Man
Windows
“Heart in the Cell: Rebirth” is a real-time strategy (RTS) game which integrates the UI itself into the combat system. Players will act as rebels and explore the secrets beneath the vast wings of Oniros Corporation in a world Of highly advanced artificial intelligence.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #26 Novus Campis
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Benedikt Baum
Windows
Novus Campis is a space strategy game where you have to manage a base, wich has to gain influence to win the game. You will have to make smart strategic decisions, to survive the increasingly more difficult events and build your base into prosperity.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #27 Battles of the Ancient World
79% matchMixed60% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
The ‘Battles of the Ancient World’ game system is a tactical simulation of some of the greatest and most important battles from 1457 B.C. to 378 A.D.. Each scenario features one of these great battles and players may play as either side. The game has been designed to ensure maximum playability and historical accuracy, in that order.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #28 Rush for Berlin Gold
80% matchVery Positive85% of 191 reviews2009
Dev: StormregionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Strategy 69.6%, World War II 30.4% ★
- #29 The Campaign Series: Fall Weiss
81% matchMixed46% of 123 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Set during the early events of World War 2, Fall Weiss is a new successor to the Panzer General
Why similar: Strategy 65.1%, World War II 34.9% ★
- #30 Cyborg Tower Defense
79% matchMixed60% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Big Fun Games
Windows
Futuristic 3D Tower Defense Game where evil Cyborgs try to take over the space ship Andromeda deck by deck. Zoom right into the action and glide over the surface to see the spectacular weapons and explosions at your disposal. Kill 'em all!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #31 Akabeth Tactics
77% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2019
Dev: Daisu Games
Windows
Akabeth Tactics is a turn-based tactical puzzle game where you play as the vampire Liel, trying to infiltrate into King Cassius' castle and usurpe the throne. Solve challenging positioning puzzles through fixed levels, in a gothic tone.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #32 Vincere Totus Astrum
78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: GamesarePub: Clickteam
Windows
Blending galaxy conquering with quick and easy gameplay. Pick one of five races and set out to expand your one world into a vast empire. Research new techs, build colony ships, and begin to spread out, but be careful you aren't the only race on the rise.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #33 Widgets and Gidgets
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Dwarf Haven Games
Windows
You are a lowly gnome, making parts, earning shinnies, building (and repairing) machines on a quest to earn 1 million shinnies.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #34 Wars and Battles: Normandy
76% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: Battle FactoryPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Wars and Battles: Normandy is a turn-based wargame that simulates historical battles and campaigns around the battle for Normandy in June and July 1944.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #35 Galaxy Union
78% matchMixed53% of 19 reviews2015
Dev: cybercritics
Windows
Economic based 4x, puts you in a large galaxy with hundreds of systems as a CEO of a colony destined to rule over all competitors, features dozens or more opponent CEOs.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #36 Clash of Magic: Spectator Only
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Narvalous Inc
Windows
On the United Island of Magic, there is an Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students with magic powers, regardless of their ethnicity and background, can apply to this university. The acceptance rate is lower than Harvard.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #37 Twilight's Last Gleaming
75% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Twilights Last Gleaming recreates some of the pivotal battles of the War of 1812 between the United States and the British Empire.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #38 IWO: Bloodbath in the Bonins
77% matchMixed43% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Guerilla Tea GamesPub: HexWar Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Iwo Jima was a critical point on the flight path of US bombers from their Saipan bases to their Japanese targets. The island would be a refuge for malfunctioning or damaged bombers coming or going. An obvious target for a US amphibious assault, the Japanese had reinforced the garrison and dug miles of tunnels the length and breadth of...
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #39 Wars and Battles: October War
74% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Battle FactoryPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Wars and Battles: October War is a platform of turn-based wargames that simulate historical battles and campaigns over several centuries and continents.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #40 Essence Defenders
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Other Side Worlds
Windows
The Void has come to devour the world - and only Essence can stop it. Command a fleet to protect remaining islands from Demons of the Void who come to deplete the Essence Source.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #41 Morps
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Random developers
Windows
Morps game is 2D pixel art strategy with simple principies of fight and defense. Use your king to control Morp´s world. The future of little creatures and end tyranny of king Gark is in your hands.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #42 Shields Up! VR
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LesInk Productions
Windows
Shields Up! is a real-time mining construction VR strategy game. Shields Up! is a tower defense-style challenge where you land, build, mine, defend, and get out with your valuable cargo while fending off the hazards of space debris and the impending war machine.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #43 Physica-E
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Electro Maniac
Windows
Escape is the one thing you know. Craft, defend, and survive in this unique horror.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #44 Ancient Battle: Rome
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar Games LtdPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Designed from the ground up Ancient Battle: Rome gives a unique wargaming experience. Use Roman legionaries, elephants, catapults, heavy and light cavalry, archers, slingers, fanatics and many other unit types to engage in classic battles.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #45 Wellington's Victory
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
At dawn on June 18th, the torrential rain which had soaked the Belgium countryside the previous day began tapering off.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #46 Rebellion Again
74% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Cory Green
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short demo featuring a single procedurally-generated level, in which you need to eliminate the occupying enemy soldiers. An intriguing tactical action thriller is intended as the final game
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #47 Pirates vs Corsairs: Davy Jones's Gold
71% matchMixed59% of 34 reviews2015
Dev: Little World StudioPub: M.INDIE
Windows · Mac
Davy Jones' gold has been lying at the bottom of the sea for years... ... it's time to bring it to the surface!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #48 Xtractor Defender
73% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Giroka Game Studio
Windows
Xtractor Defender one of the toughest Tower RTS you will have ever played. Are You Up For the Challenge Team Leader ?
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #49 Reign: Conflict of Nations
73% matchMixed49% of 128 reviews2010
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Reign: Conflict of Nations allows players to have a well thought-out and historically accurate system of building and assigning labor forces in cities, a large selection of scenario-based and random missions, an expansive and realistic technology tree, more than 150 types of military units and elaborated graphics and animations which brin
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #50 March to Glory
69% matchMixed57% of 35 reviews2018
Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
March to Glory is a turn-based strategy game that takes you through the Napoleonic wars with a new strategic and challenging gameplay, full of interesting mechanics combined with thrilling combat.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #51 MoonBase Commander
69% matchVery Positive89% of 180 reviews2014
Dev: Humongous EntertainmentPub: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore. Strategize. Conquer.In the far future, Mankind has nearly exhausted all of earth’s natural resources. Fragile alliances between nations are tested to their limits as fierce wars ignite across land and space.MoonBase Commander puts you in charge of your own lunar territory in a quest to build the most powerful empire in space.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #52 Onimod Land
68% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2017
Dev: Astralax
Windows
Onimod Land is real-time strategy game. The premise of the game centers around a conflict between inhabiting aboriginals and settlers from space as they both try to colonize a planet. Each race has a unique set of skills (technologies or magic spells). Network game supports up to 8 players.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #53 Hexaverse
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Stefan Elsen
Windows
Hexaverse is a turn based, multiplayer strategy game. You'll strive to conquer volumetric planets against an AI or other players. Players are free to expand any way around the globe. Use your terraformers to build walls and bridges, excavate tunnels, or submerge your bases beneath mountains.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #54 ASCII Wars
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: James Oliver
Windows
Protect the servers. Locate the vulnerabilities. Exterminate the viruses. This fast paced strategy game lets you enter terminal commands from a VR interface to defeat the viruses before you become overrun.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #55 Tank Battle: North Africa
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 40 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Take command as the British Commonwealth and U.S. forces fight the Germans in the North African theatre and lead your battalion to victory in challenging tactical battles.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #56 MoonStrike
67% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Big Dorks Entertainment
Windows
Colossal, deep space, fleet scale conquest… in miniature! MoonStrike is a boiled down realtime strategy game, built for both Vive and Oculus Touch controllers (controllers required). Take over planets as fast as possible, build ships, and take over the galaxy!
Why similar: Strategy 100%