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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, World War II, Wargame, Historical.

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Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% — of 801 reviews
Released: 2020-08-31
Developer: War Frogs Studio
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive85% of 4,064 reviews2020
    Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

    Why similar: World War II 21.5%, Hex Grid 16.9%, Turn-Based 11.1%, Wargame 10.8%, Military 10.3%

  2. #2 Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,012 reviews2012
    Dev: 2x2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Unity of Command is an innovative and refreshing operational-level wargame that covers the entire 1942/43 Stalingrad Campaign on the Eastern Front.

    Why similar: World War II 30.2%, Wargame 15.2%, Turn-Based 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 8%

  3. #3 Order of Battle: World War II
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,120 reviews2015
    Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.

    Why similar: World War II 29%, Hex Grid 14.4%, Wargame 13.2%, Turn-Based 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%

  4. #4 Steel Division 2
    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,441 reviews2019
    Dev: Eugen Systems
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.6 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 33.7%, Military 18.1%, Wargame 14.5%, Historical 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%

  5. #5 Panzer Corps Gold
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 2,690 reviews2014
    Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 56.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.

    Why similar: World War II 28.6%, Hex Grid 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Wargame 12.1%, Turn-Based 9.8%

  6. #6 Second Front
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 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 18.6%, Hex Grid 17%, Tanks 11.2%, Wargame 10.4%, Turn-Based 10.1%

  7. #7 Headquarters: World War II
    93% matchMostly Positive78% of 654 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 15.8%, Tanks 12.7%, Wargame 10.9%, Military 9%, Board Game 8.9%

  8. #8 Panzer Strategy
    92% matchMixed65% of 469 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 14.6%, Hex Grid 13.3%, Tanks 12.8%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Board Game 11.5%

  9. #9 Tank Operations: European Campaign
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 92 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 22.9%, Hex Grid 14.8%, Tanks 11.8%, Wargame 10.2%, Military 9.9%

  10. #10 Valor & Victory
    91% matchMostly Positive71% of 190 reviews2021
    Dev: YobowargamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Valor & Victory is a fast-playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. Based on the original Valor & Victory board game, the digital edition provides you with an accessible and deep challenge, developed for classic tabletop game lovers.

    Why similar: World War II 16.3%, Turn-Based 9.9%, Tanks 9.8%, Hex Grid 9.7%, Wargame 9.6%

  11. #11 Total Tank Generals
    90% matchMostly Positive73% of 320 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 22.3%, Hex Grid 17.5%, Wargame 8.7%, Tabletop 8.4%, Board Game 8.4%

  12. #12 Steel Division: Normandy 44
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 6,291 reviews2017
    Dev: Eugen Systems
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 17.7 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 50.6%, Military 18.4%, Wargame 9.8%, Strategy 8.7%, Multiplayer 4.8%

  13. #13 Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 572 reviews2020
    Dev: Lock 'n Load Publishing
    Windows · Mac

    Lock 'n Load Tactical is fast and Furious tactical combat that is fast to learn. In LnLT you get squads, weapon teams, armored vehicles, fixed-wing aircraft, and, in the modern-era games, helicopters. Individuals such as Leaders, Medics, Snipers, Chaplains, Advisors, and, of course, Heroes.

    Why similar: Wargame 19.4%, Board Game 16%, World War II 12.3%, Hex Grid 11.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%

  14. #14 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
    88% matchVery Positive85% of 505 reviews2020
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!

    Why similar: World War II 17.2%, Tanks 13.8%, Wargame 11.9%, Board Game 11.8%, Turn-Based 10.9%

  15. #15 Men of War II
    86% matchMixed61% of 7,210 reviews2024
    Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 22%, Tanks 14.3%, Wargame 13.4%, Level Editor 11.3%, Military 10.8%

  16. #16 Attack at Dawn: North Africa
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 95 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 21.4%, Turn-Based 13%, Wargame 11.8%, Level Editor 11.4%, Hex Grid 10%

  17. #17 Tank On Tank Digital - West Front
    87% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2017
    Dev: Lock 'n Load Publishing
    Windows · Mac

    Tank on Tank Digital brings World War II tactical ground combat on Western Front 1944.

    Why similar: World War II 25.1%, Hex Grid 19.2%, Turn-Based 15.4%, Tanks 14.7%, Board Game 9.5%

  18. #18 Axis & Allies 1942 Online
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,970 reviews2021
    Dev: Beamdog
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 49.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.

    Why similar: World War II 19.5%, Wargame 14.3%, Board Game 12.1%, Tabletop 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%

  19. #19 Armchair Commander
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 98 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 14.9%, Hex Grid 13.9%, Tanks 12%, Wargame 11.3%, Level Editor 9.6%

  20. #20 Frontline: Western Front
    85% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 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 16.5%, Tanks 12%, Wargame 10.4%, Turn-Based 10.3%, Hex Grid 8.9%

  21. #21 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
    83% matchMostly Positive79% of 223 reviews2020
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!

    Why similar: World War II 17.4%, Tanks 15%, Wargame 13.7%, Military 11.6%, Board Game 8.9%

  22. #22 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
    82% 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: World War II 32.9%, Turn-Based 21.4%, Hex Grid 17.9%, Strategy 15%, Wargame 12.8%

  23. #23 Gary Grigsby's War in the East
    82% 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: World War II 32.5%, Wargame 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Strategy 8.8%

  24. #24 Advanced Tactics Gold
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 176 reviews2014
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Advanced Tactics: Gold offers a unique and infinitely replayable wargaming experience for any strategy fan. Building off of the enormous success of Advanced Tactics: World War II, the Gold edition gives players a more powerful game editor, much improved random game engine, many new features and abilities, and more.

    Why similar: Hex Grid 28.2%, Wargame 19.2%, World War II 16.3%, Turn-Based 15.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.2%

  25. #25 Nations At War Digital Core Game
    80% matchMostly Positive73% of 105 reviews2020
    Dev: Lock 'n Load Publishing
    Windows · Mac

    Nations At War series is a dynamic platoon-level combat computer game based on the award-winning board games of the same series name. Nations At War series centered on armor, artillery and infantry combat during World War 2.

    Why similar: World War II 17.5%, Hex Grid 12.4%, Wargame 12.3%, Turn-Based 10.4%, Military 10%

  26. #26 WarPlan
    79% matchVery Positive81% of 220 reviews2020
    Dev: Kraken StudiosPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database

    Why similar: World War II 20.3%, Hex Grid 18.6%, Wargame 13.7%, Military 11.5%, Turn-Based 11%

  27. #27 Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 240 reviews2016
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Command a true operational structure. Can you balance and prioritize three different Theatres in order to achieve your objective?

    Why similar: World War II 42.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Strategy 14.1%, Wargame 12.9%, Hex Grid 8.5%

  28. #28 KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
    78% matchMixed69% of 47,196 reviews2020
    Dev: 1939 Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.

    Why similar: World War II 24.7%, Wargame 13.2%, Tanks 11.2%, Board Game 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%

  29. #29 The Troop
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 764 reviews2023
    Dev: Giant FlamePub: PLA Studios
    Windows · Mac

    The Troop is a turn-based, platoon-level tactical game set in WW2. From the early hours of D-Day to Falaise, play as British and Canadian or German forces in desperate fighting across Normandy.

    Why similar: World War II 22.2%, Hex Grid 14.9%, Tanks 14.5%, Wargame 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.9%

  30. #30 Strategic War in Europe
    81% matchMixed49% of 214 reviews2014
    Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Set during the events of WW2, Strategic War in Europe is a classic turn-based strategy game that combines a deep strategic layer with accessibility and ease-of-use.

    Why similar: World War II 36.6%, Wargame 17.2%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Strategy 11.5%

  31. #31 Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 255 reviews2023
    Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    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 40.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Strategy 12.9%, PvP 7.6%

  32. #32 Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2021
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history.

    Why similar: World War II 16.8%, Tanks 13.7%, Hex Grid 13.1%, Wargame 11.7%, Military 10.4%

  33. #33 Tank Battle: 1944
    78% matchMixed62% of 58 reviews2016
    Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Instantly get involved in the action by joining the Allied invasion of Europe during the Second World War. Take command of an American battle group during WW2 in this turn based strategy wargame and help liberate Europe from the evil Axis power-base!

    Why similar: Hex Grid 27.4%, World War II 24.8%, Tanks 16.6%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%

  34. #34 Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 30,868 reviews2021
    Dev: Barbedwire StudiosPub: Digitalmindsoft
    Windows
    Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 72.7 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 33.1%, Historical 14.7%, Military 14.1%, Level Editor 12.7%, PvP 7%

  35. #35 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 113 reviews2024
    Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based strategy game. It offers a comprehensive experience of the Pacific Theater, challenging you to achieve victory in one of history's greatest conflicts.

    Why similar: World War II 19.8%, Wargame 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Historical 11.4%, Military 10.9%

  36. #36 Battle Academy
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 362 reviews2014
    Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    A turn-based strategy game like no other has landed on Steam. Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling gameplay.

    Why similar: World War II 33.7%, Turn-Based 19.5%, Wargame 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Strategy 9%

  37. #37 Unity of Command II
    74% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,102 reviews2019
    Dev: 2x2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

    Why similar: World War II 26.9%, Hex Grid 15.2%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Wargame 11.9%, Military 8.2%

  38. #38 Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 1,068 reviews2014
    Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 27%, Tanks 19.2%, Historical 12.6%, Wargame 12.5%, Military 10.5%

  39. #39 Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2015
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris is the first in an innovative series of operational World War II wargames that also include a strategic element. The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris simulates Germany’s military successes in Poland and France in 1939 and 1940 .

    Why similar: World War II 27.3%, Hex Grid 27.3%, Wargame 14.4%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Strategy 9.8%

  40. #40 Frontline: World War II
    73% matchVery Positive84% 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 24.7%, Wargame 14.5%, Military 12.9%, Board Game 12%, Tabletop 11.7%

  41. #41 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows

    Prove to have a true Strategic Mind! Spirit of Liberty will put your strategic planning skills to the test. It’s a hardcore, turn-based, historically accurate strategy game set in WWII. Lead Finnish forces against an overwhelming threat through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War.

    Why similar: World War II 17.8%, Tanks 14.6%, Wargame 12.5%, Military 11%, Board Game 10.9%

  42. #42 Hexarchy
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,534 reviews2023
    Dev: Main Tank SoftwarePub: Yogscast Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Hexarchy is an innovative, fast-paced, historical 4x strategy game where you use cards and deckbuilding to make your decisions. Single-player and online multiplayer.

    Why similar: Hex Grid 23.2%, Turn-Based 15%, Military 13.2%, Historical 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%

  43. #43 Warside
    70% matchMixed70% of 586 reviews2025
    Dev: LAVABIRDPub: First Break Labs
    Windows · Linux

    Welcome to Warside, the fast-paced turn-based tactics game. With a single-player story campaign, multiplayer support, and a built-in map editor, the fight for victory never ends. Choose your Commander, assemble your forces, and battle your way to victory.

    Why similar: Wargame 17.7%, Tanks 14.8%, Level Editor 13.6%, Military 12.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%

  44. #44 Army General
    74% matchMixed56% of 64 reviews2017
    Dev: Phobetor
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Army General is a turnbased strategy game that depicts the desert warfare in Northern Afrika and parts of the Mediterranean sea during World War II.

    Why similar: World War II 32%, Hex Grid 22.9%, Turn-Based 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Strategy 10.7%

  45. #45 Warplan Pacific
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 94 reviews2022
    Dev: Kraken StudiosPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    WarPlan Pacific is an operational level wargame which covers all the nations at war in the Pacific theatre from December 1941 to 1945 on a massive game scale.

    Why similar: World War II 28.4%, Wargame 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%, Military 10%

  46. #46 The Operational Art of War IV
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 363 reviews2018
    Dev: TrickeySoft LLCPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    The Operational Art of War IV is the new generation of operational wargames. With more flexibility than before and with a new array of exciting features, it will make you relive the most iconic battles from the dawn of the 20th Century to modern day, including the ones that never occurred!

    Why similar: World War II 31.1%, Wargame 29.7%, Turn-Based 22.1%, Strategy 17%

  47. #47 1943 Deadly Desert
    72% matchMixed63% of 111 reviews2018
    Dev: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    North Africa 1943. Lead your forces to victory in the most intense WW2 battle!

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  48. #48 Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,099 reviews2016
    Dev: Graviteam
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 37.7%, Wargame 18.4%, Tanks 18.3%, Military 10%, Strategy 8.5%

  49. #49 Neuroshima Hex
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 88 reviews2025
    Dev: Baked Games
    Windows

    Neuroshima Hex is a post-apocalyptic tactical game from the designers of Neuroshima, the board game. It is all about strategy and tactics on one hexagonal battlefield. The game offers many different units, technologies and special abilities that can be used for an effective strategy.

    Why similar: Board Game 16%, Tabletop 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Tanks 12.6%, Military 11.8%

  50. #50 Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 428 reviews2021
    Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.

    Why similar: World War II 24.9%, Wargame 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Historical 8.4%

  51. #51 Battle of the Bulge
    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 166 reviews2015
    Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Battle of the Bulge is a fast-paced WW2 game where precise movement and detailed planning make the difference between a vain attempt and a brave operation.

    Why similar: World War II 35.5%, Turn-Based 18.7%, Wargame 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Strategy 9.1%

  52. #52 Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
    68% 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: World War II 43.8%, Strategy 37.8%, Turn-Based 18.4%

  53. #53 Frontline: Panzer Blitzkrieg!
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
    Dev: Frontline: Games Series
    Windows

    Fight your way through 35 Unique WW2 battles - Aim your targets carefully, counter-attack, and strategically coordinate your Squads. The study of enemy tactics and the use of Special abilities will lead to victory!

    Why similar: World War II 14.8%, Tanks 13.9%, Wargame 12.7%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Board Game 10.3%

  54. #54 Armoured Commander II
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 581 reviews2021
    Dev: Gregory Adam Scott
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    In this roguelike wargame, take command of a tank and its crew in the Second World War, joining one of over 50 campaigns across Europe, North Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Fight against over 1300 historically-based unit types, where each day is a struggle for survival.

    Why similar: World War II 24.5%, Tanks 20.6%, Military 11.5%, Wargame 11.4%, Historical 11.4%

  55. #55 Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 306 reviews2020
    Dev: Cyril Jarnot
    Windows · Mac

    CARRIER BATTLES is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame covering the naval-air battles of the Pacific War, from 1942 to 1943. Find your opponent and strike at him before he sinks your precious carriers, while preventing them from invading or supporting your own amphibious operations.

    Why similar: World War II 19.2%, Hex Grid 15.7%, Wargame 15.2%, Historical 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%

  56. #56 Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 125 reviews2022
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive is the fourth wargame in the Decisive Campaign series. Covering the battles in the Ardennes between December 1944 and January 1945, it brings to life Operational wargaming by lowering the scale to just above tactical level.

    Why similar: World War II 21.8%, Hex Grid 19.9%, Wargame 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%, Historical 10.8%

  57. #57 The Great War: Western Front™
    65% matchMixed66% of 3,181 reviews2023
    Dev: PetroglyphPub: Frontier Foundry
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Military 16.8%, Historical 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Wargame 15.4%, Strategy 11.5%

  58. #58 Strategic Mind: The Pacific
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 620 reviews2019
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies.

    Why similar: World War II 19.9%, Board Game 15.3%, Wargame 13.1%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Military 11.3%

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