- #1 Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game
97% matchVery Positive84% of 387 reviews2010
Dev: BL-LogicPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 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 44.9%, Grand Strategy 33.9% ★, World War II 21.2% ★
- #2 Hearts of Iron 2 Complete
96% matchVery Positive87% of 654 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 17.9 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 36.8%, Grand Strategy 35.7% ★, World War II 27.5% ★
- #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 69.4%, Grand Strategy 30.6% ★
- #4 Making History: The Calm & the Storm
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 624 reviews2007
Dev: Muzzy LanePub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 40.3%, Grand Strategy 32.4% ★, World War II 27.2% ★
- #5 The Few
94% matchMixed52% of 203 reviews2014
Dev: BlackMoon DesignPub: BlackMoon Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 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 64.2%, World War II 35.8% ★
- #6 Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
93% matchVery Positive91% of 424 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 75.4%, World War II 24.6% ★
- #7 Russian Front
94% matchMostly Negative22% of 37 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 62.2%, World War II 37.8% ★
- #8 战争与和平
89% 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 37.5%, Grand Strategy 36.2% ★, World War II 26.3% ★
- #9 Across the Rhine
92% matchMixed59% of 32 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 56.8%, World War II 43.2% ★
- #10 Making History II: The War of the World
91% matchMostly Positive80% of 397 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 35.7% ★, World War II 32.3% ★, Strategy 32%
- #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 65.3%, Grand Strategy 34.7% ★
- #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 67.1%, World War II 32.9% ★
- #13 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 65.5%, World War II 34.5% ★
- #14 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
87% matchVery Positive84% of 595 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 52.3%, World War II 32.4% ★, Grand Strategy 15.3% ★
- #15 World War II: Panzer Claws
88% matchMixed70% of 671 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%, World War II 10% ★
- #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 64.1%, World War II 35.9% ★
- #17 Company of Heroes 2
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 112,211 reviews2013
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 57.3 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 75.1%, World War II 24.9% ★
- #18 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
85% matchMixed69% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 50.7%, Grand Strategy 25.1% ★, World War II 24.1% ★
- #19 Clash of Magic: Spectator Only
78% 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%
- #20 Sudden Strike 3
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 219 reviews2017
Dev: FireglowPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.0 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 59.4%, World War II 40.6% ★
- #21 Hidden & Dangerous: Action Pack
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 182 reviews2017
Dev: Illusion SoftworksPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.1 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 60.3%, World War II 39.7% ★
- #22 Crusader Kings Complete
84% matchMixed62% of 240 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%, Grand Strategy 47% ★
- #23 Hearts of Iron III
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,046 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 41% ★, World War II 35.3% ★, Strategy 23.7%
- #24 ENDLESS™ Space 2
79% matchVery Positive83% of 22,789 reviews2017
Dev: AMPLITUDE Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 25.9 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 97.7%, Grand Strategy 2.3% ★
- #25 Gary Grigsby's War in the East
80% matchVery Positive90% of 579 reviews2015
Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.7% ★, World War II 33.3% ★, Strategy 31.9%
- #26 Rush for Berlin Gold
81% matchVery Positive87% of 186 reviews2009
Dev: StormregionPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 69.4%, World War II 30.6% ★
- #27 The Campaign Series: Fall Weiss
81% matchMixed47% of 122 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 64.8%, World War II 35.2% ★
- #28 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,069 reviews2011
Dev: Martin IvanovPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Grand Strategy 37% ★, World War II 34.4% ★, Strategy 28.5%
- #29 Holodeck Arena
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yan Hildebrand
Windows
Compete for supremacy in this fast-paced cyberspace-RTS with exotic units and supply chains of your own making.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #30 Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf
77% matchMixed44% of 27 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf" was released in 1992, the third in the series and the second to be released outside Japan. The wolves of the Great Plains become the rulers of the world. Engage in culturally rich battles using fighters, horsemen, elephant riders and more.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #31 Tank Battle: East Front
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Use hex based tactical combat to dominate foes on the Russian front of the Second World War. Fight as the Germans or the Soviets in a series of ever more complex missions.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #32 Order of War™
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 670 reviews2009
Dev: Wargaming.netPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
October 22, 2009 - Update has released free Downloadable Content for Order of War. The DLC will download automatically the next time you launch the game. This DLC contains all the formerly exclusive pre-order items which include: Heavy Bomber Squadrons - Addition of German Arado and Allied B-24 Marauder heavy bomber units to air support...
Why similar: Strategy 57.9%, World War II 42.1% ★
- #33 Monkeys Ahoy
76% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: Fishing CactusPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
Join two young pirate chimps on their quest to make the Ultimate Friendship Smoothie through this bright and lively monkey world
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #34 Genghis Khan
76% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Aoki Okami to Shiroki Mejika: Genghis Khan" was released in 1987, the second in the series. This was also the first title in the series to be released outside of Japan under the title "Genghis Khan." The game includes 2 scenarios.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #35 Heart in the Cell: Rebirth
64% 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%
- #36 Warlock: Tower Defence
75% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2018
Dev: Snowdon Games
Windows
Warlock: Tower Defence is a story driven tower defence game, giving players access to 6 elemental magics to face challenges spread across 5 chapters.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #37 Fire and Fury: English Civil War
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 22 reviews2018
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Fight the various battles of the English Civil War between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #38 Onimod Land
74% 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%
- #39 Ancient Battle: Hannibal
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows · Mac
Ancient Battle: Hannibal is the newest edition to the Ancient Battles series. Experience the magnificence of the Punic Wars!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #40 Chronostorm: Siberian Border
75% matchMixed58% of 130 reviews2015
Dev: Ulysses GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A dynamic real-time strategy, tells about the hot battles that could happen in the near future on the eastern borders of Russia.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #41 Hexaverse
73% 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%
- #42 Medieval Battle: Europe
72% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Fight various battles across Europe throughout the medieval ages.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #43 Novus Campis
63% 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%
- #44 Dominus 2
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 45 reviews2018
Dev: Superstruct
Windows · Mac · Linux
A free multiplayer strategy game. Grow in power by capturing castles. Climb the tree to become Dominus and win the game.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #45 Darkwinds
62% 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%
- #46 Ancient Battle: Successors
70% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Ancient Battle: Successors is the latest edition to the Ancient Battle series. Alexander the Great died on 13 June 323 B.C., leaving no heir. Perhaps foreseeing the many great conflicts that would follow his demise, he left the Macedonian Kingdom 'To the best man'.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #47 Battle for Enlor
73% matchMostly Negative26% of 23 reviews2017
Dev: Sonera Game Studio
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Battle for Enlor is a turn-based tactical combat game. Demons, Undead and the most terrifying creatures are taking over the kingdom and is up to you to assemble a party to defeat them! Join forces with over 8 unique characters and battle the most powerful foes you have ever faced!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #48 Ancient Battle: Alexander
70% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Ancient Battle: Alexander delivers a unique wargaming experience on PC and Mac.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #49 Bandit Kings of Ancient China
71% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2017
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
"Suikoden: Tenmei no Chikai" was released in Japan in 1988 and later in the US as "Bandit Kings of Ancient China." It is a simulation game based on the novel "Suikoden" or "Water Margin," a Chinese classic. Players play as a bandit being pursued by imperial officers.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #50 Civil War: 1864
71% matchMixed62% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Civil War: 1864 is the latest addition to our Civil War strategy series, bringing you the ferocious battles from 1864. Experience the American Civil War like never before with with over 40 missions; including 20 detailed historical battles.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #51 100 Years’ War
69% matchMostly Positive64% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Fight the various battles of the 100 Years Was throughout the Medieval ages.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #52 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%
- #53 Physica-E
60% 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%
- #54 Rebels & Redcoats
68% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Rebels and Redcoats recreates the battlefields of the American Revolutionary War. The war began in 1775 when the American colonies rebelled against the British Empire, declaring their independence in 1776.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #55 Tank Battle: Blitzkrieg
69% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
‘Tank Battle: Blitzkrieg!’ recreates the first battles of World War II. On 1st September 1939 the German army marched into Poland, two weeks later the Soviets also invaded and the Polish army was crushed by 6th October. Over the coming months the Germans expanded their grip on Europe with further invasions of Denmark and Norway.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #56 Shields Up! VR
59% 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%
- #57 Civil War: 1862
70% matchMixed56% of 36 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #58 Gettysburg: The Tide Turns
68% matchMixed67% of 66 reviews2017
Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Gettysburg: The Tide Turns is a hex-based wargame set in one of the most decisive and iconic battles of the Civil War. 150 years ago, brave soldiers fought across this idyllic battlefield, and, now, we put you in their shoes.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #59 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%