- #1 Battlefield Commander WWII
97% matchMostly Positive70% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Sword of SteelPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
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 20.4% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, RTS 12.3%, Historical 11.4%
- #2 Supreme Ruler 1936
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 308 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: World War II 18.7% ★, Grand Strategy 15.1% ★, Historical 11.8%, Wargame 11.6%, RTS 10.2%
- #3 Steel Division 2
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,583 reviews2019
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 20.7% ★, RTS 12.9%, Military 11.3%, Grand Strategy 10.7% ★, Wargame 9.5%
- #4 Ground of Aces
95% matchVery Positive86% of 1,524 reviews2025
Dev: Blindflug Studios AG
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Take command of a remote military air base during World War II. Build your own airfield, manage iconic aircraft and oversee your crew’s well-being. Prepare them against air raids and send your pilots on dangerous missions. Survive and help your nation win the war!
Why similar: World War II 22.8% ★, Historical 11.1%, Base Building 11%, RTS 10.7%, Military 10.6%
- #5 Total Tank Generals
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 323 reviews2023
Dev: Noobz From PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
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 28.9% ★, Historical 14%, Wargame 11.9%, War 10.6%, Strategy RPG 10%
- #6 Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks
94% matchMixed68% of 1,070 reviews2024
Dev: FunGiPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Historical 15%, War 12.3%, Military 11.9%
- #7 Sherman Commander
93% matchMixed67% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
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 20.2% ★, Historical 13%, Wargame 12.6%, Military 11.7%, RTS 10.9%
- #8 Making History: The Second World War
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 290 reviews2018
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.
Why similar: World War II 22.3% ★, Grand Strategy 15.6% ★, Historical 12.9%, War 11.1%, Military 10.5%
- #9 Call to Arms: Panzer Elite
91% matchMixed70% of 1,951 reviews2025
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Digitalmindsoft Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 25.7% ★, Wargame 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Historical 11.4%, Military 10.5%
- #10 Project Wunderwaffe
91% matchMixed57% of 481 reviews2022
Dev: Weasel Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 20.5% ★, Wargame 13.6%, Military 10.6%, Base Building 9.9%, Historical 9.9%
- #11 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
90% matchMixed61% of 7,964 reviews2023
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 81.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!
Why similar: World War II 16.9% ★, Grand Strategy 13.3% ★, Wargame 11.5%, Military 9.5%, Historical 8.8%
- #12 Naval Battles Simulator
89% matchMixed53% of 66 reviews2020
Dev: Anarchy97 Games
Windows
Naval Battles Simulator is a WWII real-time strategy and simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, Simulation 36.3%, World War II 22.9% ★, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #13 Frontline: Western Front
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Frontline: Games Series
Windows
A tactical scale strategy game that invites the players to take command of the Allied or German forces in an epic struggle for the control of Western Europe during World War Two.
Why similar: World War II 19.8% ★, Grand Strategy 14.3% ★, Wargame 13.1%, Historical 11.8%, Military 10.8%
- #14 Men of War: Assault Squad
88% matchVery Positive87% of 5,173 reviews2011
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 28.7% ★, War 12.3%, RTS 12.3%, Military 11.6%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%
- #15 Hearts of Iron IV
85% matchVery Positive90% of 375,203 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.6 hrsMean: 299.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 23.6% ★, Grand Strategy 18.3% ★, Historical 13%, War 11.2%, Military 10.8%
- #16 Master of Command
84% matchVery Positive92% of 3,925 reviews2025
Dev: Armchair Interactive
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 26.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Historical 13.9%, Military 11.8%, RTS 11.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.2%, Wargame 11.2%
- #17 Blitzkrieg 3
87% matchMixed54% of 7,324 reviews2017
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 24.5% ★, RTS 13.1%, Military 12.8%, Historical 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.9%
- #18 World Warfare & Economics
86% matchMixed60% of 687 reviews2023
Dev: Okron Studio
Windows · Mac
Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, RTS 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.5%, Military 13.2%, War 11.7%
- #19 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,252 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16.7% ★, World War II 15.2% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Military 11.9%, RTS 11.6%
- #20 Sudden Strike 5
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 771 reviews2026
Dev: Kite GamesPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
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 22.9% ★, RTS 13.9%, Wargame 12.2%, Historical 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%
- #21 Project Wunderwaffe: Prologue
84% matchMixed67% of 333 reviews2022
Dev: Weasel Games
Windows
Project Wunderwaffe: Prologue is some part of the full version of the game. The gameplay starts in the realities of World War II, the Soviets and Allies are coming. Your task in the game is to keep enemy troops as far away from your base as possible. Fight and survive!
Why similar: World War II 23.8% ★, Wargame 16.1%, Military 13.4%, Historical 12.6%, War 10.9%
- #22 Total Tank Simulator
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,751 reviews2020
Dev: Noobz from PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 42.9% ★, War 20.1%, Sandbox 16.8%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 8.7%
- #23 Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
82% matchVery Positive85% of 33,822 reviews2021
Dev: Barbedwire StudiosPub: Digitalmindsoft
Windows
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 77.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 27.2% ★, Historical 16%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, RTS 13.4%, Military 11.6%
- #24 Mandate Order
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 897 reviews2026
Dev: Digital Sky
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Mandate Order is a Warring States war city-builder set in ancient China. Build a stronghold, manage industries and logistics, recruit scholars from the Hundred Schools of Thought, raise armies, and command real-time tactical battles with thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Wargame 13.9%, Historical 12.9%, Military 11.6%, RTS 10.9%, Grand Strategy 10% ★
- #25 Radio General
81% matchVery Positive83% of 552 reviews2020
Dev: Foolish Mortals Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 26.1% ★, RTS 13.2%, War 12.1%, Historical 11.3%, Military 10.8%
- #26 Armored Front: Tiger Command
81% matchMixed47% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: AutoRotate180
Windows
Immerse yourself in a fully interactive VR Tiger Tank game and lead your way across the treacherous deserts of North Africa in a Legendary Tank of World War 2.
Why similar: World War II 17.2% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Military 11.6%, Grand Strategy 11.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.5%
- #27 World War 2: Strategy Simulator
80% matchMostly Negative37% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: joynowstudio
Windows
★Tactics & Collocations 30+ Historical Campaigns: Normandy Landing, Operation Market Garden 2 Warfare Conflict Camps: Allies faction and ally Axis 30+ large battlefield maps are provide in this strategy games Omni-directional combat space: naval battle, air combat, land battle.
Why similar: World War II 21.4% ★, Wargame 15.1%, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Military 12.2%, Historical 11.2%
- #28 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
77% matchVery Positive81% of 4,412 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.
Why similar: World War II 16.6% ★, Grand Strategy 14.4% ★, Historical 11.5%, Military 10.9%, War 9.8%
- #29 Panzer Strategy
79% matchMixed65% of 471 reviews2018
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Panzer Strategy is a World War II wargame that combines classic turn-based strategy gameplay with modern looks. Command your armies and adapt your units to any objective using a huge selection of real-life military equipment and battle skills.
Why similar: World War II 29% ★, Historical 21.6%, Military 18.3%, War 13.9%, Tactical 10.5%
- #30 Making History: The First World War
78% matchMixed66% of 115 reviews2021
Dev: Factus Games
Windows · Linux
A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.
Why similar: Wargame 22.7%, Grand Strategy 22.3% ★, Historical 20.5%, War 12.2%, Military 10.6%
- #31 Frontline: World War II
78% matchVery Positive85% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Frontline: Games Series
Windows
Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of World War II, as you meticulously plan your moves and adapt to the ever-changing battlefield. With a wide array of units and tactical options at your disposal, success is determined by your strategic prowess and adaptability.
Why similar: World War II 24.2% ★, Grand Strategy 16.6% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Military 12.7%, War 9.9%
- #32 Ultimate General: Gettysburg
77% matchVery Positive80% of 2,709 reviews2014
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.
Why similar: Historical 24.9%, Wargame 17.9%, RTS 17.5%, War 9.4%, Tactical 9.1%
- #33 Call to Arms
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 24,122 reviews2018
Dev: Digitalmindsoft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Military 27.4%, RTS 23.4%, War 17.5%, Strategy 11.1%, Tactical 10%
- #34 Armchair Commander
75% matchVery Positive89% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
Windows · Mac
A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.
Why similar: World War II 24.6% ★, Wargame 19.7%, Historical 18.3%, Military 15.2%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #35 Headquarters: World War II
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 684 reviews2024
Dev: Starni GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Headquarters: World War II is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany. Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels.
Why similar: World War II 22.4% ★, Wargame 16.3%, Historical 14.6%, Military 12.9%, War 12.3%
- #36 Victory at Sea Atlantic - World War II Naval Warfare
73% matchMixed66% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows
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: World War II 16.7% ★, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Wargame 11.6%, RTS 11.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.9%
- #37 Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far
73% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Atomic GamesPub: SNEG
Windows
Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far challenges you to take control of five strategic bridges in the most dramatic battle of World War II. From war-room strategy to gritty trench combat, battlefields come to life as you command Allied or Axis powers. It's a fight where every second counts.
Why similar: World War II 27.2% ★, Wargame 19.6%, Historical 9.1%, War 7.8%, Strategy 6.8%
- #38 Close Combat: Cross of Iron
74% matchVery Positive82% of 170 reviews2020
Dev: Strategy 3 TacticsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
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 21.7% ★, Wargame 15.9%, RTS 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Military 10.8%
- #39 Tank Operations: European Campaign
72% matchVery Positive82% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Linked DimensionsPub: 2tainment GmbH
Windows
Tank Operation: European Campaign - is a turn-based, tactical war game with a dozen nerve-racking historical scenarios on the various battlefields of World War II. As an allied general you fight right on the frontline to defeat the Third Reich with all its destructive potential.
Why similar: World War II 29.5% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Military 12.9%, Historical 12.5%, War 12.1%
- #40 SandTable War: Three Kingdoms
69% matchVery Positive84% of 319 reviews2026
Dev: 古玩工作室
Windows
"SandTable War: Three Kingdoms" is a strategic simulation game set during the Three Kingdoms period. Here you can play as various factions from Three Kingdoms history to conquer cities and lands, unify the realm. With abundant historical officers and scenarios, come restore the Han Dynasty!
Why similar: Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Historical 14.3%, RTS 13.4%, Wargame 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%
- #41 Armored Battle Crew [World War 1] - Tank Warfare and Crew Management Simulator
75% matchMostly Negative34% of 659 reviews2019
Dev: Gattai Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Armored Battle Crew is a Tank and Crew Management Simulation game, where your skills as a Tank commander is tested. Customize your tank carefully and make strategic battle choices to achieve mission success! The fate of your crew lies in your hands!
Why similar: Military 23.3%, War 19.7%, Historical 19.5%, Tactical 10.7%, Sandbox 9.7%
- #42 Attack at Dawn: North Africa
71% matchVery Positive88% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: Panzer Division Games
Windows
Attack at Dawn is a WWII strategy game that mixes the ease of real-time action with the depth of operational gameplay, all on beautifully crafted North Africa maps. Plan your strategy like Rommel or Montgomery and better the real history.
Why similar: World War II 25.5% ★, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Historical 14.5%, RTS 14%
- #43 Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,097 reviews2011
Dev: Martin IvanovPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 26.8 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: World War II 28.4% ★, Grand Strategy 23.1% ★, Historical 13.7%, Wargame 10.6%, Military 6.1%
- #44 Third Front: WWII
73% matchMixed61% of 360 reviews2018
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Are you ready to rewrite history and take on the role of ruler of the nation? Show your knowledge of tactics and strategy, become the commander-in-chief of a huge army! Lead the troops of one of the three nations - the USSR, Germany and the Allies - and pave your way for each of them!
Why similar: World War II 35.5% ★, Military 15.4%, War 14.7%, Historical 13.4%, Strategy 11.5%
- #45 Extremely Realistic Siege Warfare Simulator
71% matchMixed54% of 375 reviews2022
Dev: Screambox Studio
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Extremely Realistic Siege Warfare Simulator is a physics-based tactical strategy game where you must lead a military force in a fantasy medieval world. Build an army. Construct siege equipment. Experience epic battles. Lead your people to victory!!
Why similar: Wargame 20.4%, War 18.4%, RTS 18.2%, Building 11.8%, Sandbox 11.5%
- #46 National Machine
72% matchMixed61% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Eric Sun
Windows
You are a munitions manufacturer in 1930s. Help your nation for arms race. Before war break, you need to produce enough aircraft, tanks and guns.
Why similar: World War II 27.5% ★, Historical 17.1%, War 13.4%, Sandbox 12.5%, Building 11.5%
- #47 Syrian Warfare
69% matchVery Positive87% of 5,573 reviews2017
Dev: Cats Who Play
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.
Why similar: Wargame 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.7%, RTS 15.8%, Military 15.2%, Historical 14.4%
- #48 Steel Division: Normandy 44
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,309 reviews2017
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 33.6% ★, RTS 17.5%, Military 12.4%, War 7.9%, Wargame 6.9%
- #49 Three Kingdoms: Innovatory
68% matchMixed59% of 981 reviews2024
Dev: 瞬息万变工作室Pub: Moment HK
Windows
This is a classic historical simulation + real-time strategy game, where you will go back to the era of the Three Kingdoms and play as various renowned sovereigns.
Why similar: Wargame 18.1%, Grand Strategy 17.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, RTS 14.8%, Historical 12%
- #50 Hearts of Iron III
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,079 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: World War II 29.1% ★, Grand Strategy 25.6% ★, Historical 13.6%, Military 8.3%, War 5.1%
- #51 Easy Red 2
65% matchVery Positive90% of 14,718 reviews2022
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 35.8% ★, War 15.4%, Wargame 15.2%, Historical 13.1%, Sandbox 10%
- #52 Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty
66% matchMixed69% of 2,094 reviews2023
Dev: 不秋草游戏工作室(Bamboo Games)Pub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ancient Warfare: The Han Dynasty is a wargame demonstrating ancient warfare in China and combining elements of Big Strategy, RTS and RPG. You can learn little-known stories of heroes in ancient China by experiencing battles accommodating thousands of soldiers.
Why similar: Historical 14.8%, Grand Strategy 14.6% ★, Wargame 13.9%, War 12.5%, Military 11.3%
- #53 Radio Commander: Vietnam '64
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,060 reviews2019
Dev: Serious SimPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 15.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Historical 12.5%, Military 12.4%, RTS 12%
- #54 Theatre of War
70% matchMixed61% of 375 reviews2010
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 54.6% ★, RTS 19.9%, Strategy 13.3%, War 12.2%
- #55 The Great War: Western Front™
66% matchMixed66% of 3,283 reviews2023
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 16% ★, RTS 15.7%, Historical 14%, Real Time Tactics 12.2%, Military 10.8%
- #56 Strategos
63% matchVery Positive86% of 249 reviews2026
Dev: Strategos GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones.
Why similar: Wargame 17%, Historical 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.2%, RTS 13%, Military 11.4%
- #57 DSS 2: War Industry
64% matchVery Positive84% of 187 reviews2025
Dev: vikingfabian
Windows · Linux
In this real-time grand strategy game, command armies, build cities, and manage a dynamic economy. Establish automated supply routes within your territory to streamline production. Fortify your defenses and brace for intense battles. Can you lead your empire to dominance?
Why similar: Wargame 29.4%, Grand Strategy 27.9% ★, RTS 21.7%, Tactical 8%, Strategy 5.1%
- #58 Second Front
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 670 reviews2023
Dev: HexdrawPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.
Why similar: World War II 28.8% ★, Wargame 17.1%, War 12.5%, Tactical 10.2%, Historical 7.5%