- #1 Panzer Corps 2
97% matchVery Positive85% of 4,141 reviews2020
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 59.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 21.8% ★, Hex Grid 16.8% ★, Turn-Based 11.2%, Wargame 10.8%, Military 10.3%
- #2 Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,018 reviews2012
Dev: 2x2 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.5 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 14.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Strategy 7.9%
- #3 Order of Battle: World War II
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,155 reviews2015
Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.1 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 14.5% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Turn-Based 13%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #4 Steel Division 2
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,528 reviews2019
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 52.4 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 33.6% ★, Military 18.3%, Wargame 14.7%, Historical 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #5 Second Front
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 666 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 11.3% ★, Wargame 10.5%, Turn-Based 10.2%
- #6 Panzer Corps Gold
94% matchVery Positive92% of 2,723 reviews2014
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 56.3 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% ★, Wargame 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Turn-Based 9.9%
- #7 Headquarters: World War II
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 677 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 15.9% ★, Tanks 12.8% ★, Wargame 11%, Military 9.1%, Board Game 8.9%
- #8 Panzer Strategy
93% matchMixed65% of 470 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 12.9% ★, Turn-Based 12.3%, Board Game 11.5%
- #9 Tank Operations: European Campaign
91% 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 22.9% ★, Hex Grid 14.8% ★, Tanks 11.8% ★, Wargame 10.2%, Military 9.9%
- #10 Valor & Victory
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 192 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 10%, Tanks 9.9% ★, Hex Grid 9.7% ★, Wargame 9.6%
- #11 Steel Division: Normandy 44
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,302 reviews2017
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 18.1 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 50.7% ★, Military 18.5%, Wargame 9.8%, Strategy 8.6%, Multiplayer 4.8%
- #12 Total Tank Generals
89% 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 22.4% ★, Hex Grid 17.5% ★, Wargame 8.7%, Board Game 8.4%, Tabletop 8.3%
- #13 Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
89% matchVery Positive83% of 579 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 19.5%, Board Game 16%, World War II 12.5% ★, Hex Grid 11.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%
- #14 Warplan Pacific
88% matchVery Positive88% of 99 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 24% ★, Wargame 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Military 9.5%, Hex Grid 8.9% ★
- #15 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
87% matchVery Positive84% of 509 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 13.9% ★, Wargame 11.9%, Board Game 11.8%, Turn-Based 11%
- #16 Men of War II
85% matchMixed61% of 7,396 reviews2024
Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 21.5 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 14.4% ★, Wargame 13.5%, Level Editor 11.3%, Military 10.8%
- #17 WarPlan
86% matchVery Positive82% of 223 reviews2020
Dev: Kraken Studios
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 20.4% ★, Hex Grid 18.2% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Military 11.5%, Turn-Based 10.9%
- #18 Tank On Tank Digital - West Front
86% 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 15.6%, Tanks 14.7% ★, Board Game 9.5%
- #19 Attack at Dawn: North Africa
84% matchVery Positive88% of 102 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 13.1%, Wargame 11.8%, Level Editor 11.4%, Hex Grid 10% ★
- #20 Axis & Allies 1942 Online
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,055 reviews2021
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 49.1 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 19.6% ★, Wargame 14.5%, Board Game 12.2%, Tabletop 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%
- #21 Frontline: Western Front
84% 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 16.6% ★, Tanks 12.1% ★, Turn-Based 10.5%, Wargame 10.4%, Hex Grid 9% ★
- #22 Armchair Commander
82% matchVery Positive88% of 103 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 14% ★, Tanks 12.1% ★, Wargame 11.4%, Level Editor 9.6%
- #23 KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
81% matchMixed69% of 49,408 reviews2020
Dev: 1939 Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 47.4 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 24.9% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Tanks 11.2% ★, Board Game 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%
- #24 Gary Grigsby's War in the East
82% matchVery Positive90% of 580 reviews2015
Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 49.6 hrs≥1hr: 60%
War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!
Why similar: World War II 32.2% ★, Wargame 22.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based 9.2%, Strategy 8.6%
- #25 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
81% 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: World War II 32.9% ★, Turn-Based 21.6%, Hex Grid 17.9% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Wargame 12.8%
- #26 The Troop
78% matchVery Positive84% of 817 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 22.3% ★, Hex Grid 15% ★, Tanks 14.4% ★, Wargame 10.4%, Military 8%
- #27 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.1 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 15.1% ★, Wargame 13.8%, Military 11.7%, Board Game 8.9%
- #28 Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
76% matchVery Positive85% of 32,805 reviews2021
Dev: Barbedwire StudiosPub: Digitalmindsoft
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 75.5 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 33.5% ★, Historical 14.6%, Military 14.1%, Level Editor 12.7%, PvP 6.9%
- #29 Advanced Tactics Gold
79% 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 19.3%, World War II 16.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%
- #30 Nations At War Digital Core Game
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 106 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 17.6% ★, Hex Grid 12.3% ★, Wargame 12.3%, Turn-Based 10.6%, Military 10%
- #31 Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa
77% matchVery Positive88% of 246 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 42.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Strategy 14%, Wargame 13%, Hex Grid 8.6% ★
- #32 Strategic War in Europe
79% matchMixed49% of 215 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 36.7% ★, Wargame 17.2%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Strategy 11.4%
- #33 Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 264 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 40.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 12.9%, PvP 7.5%
- #34 Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom
75% matchVery Positive88% of 160 reviews2021
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.8 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 16.9% ★, Tanks 13.8% ★, Hex Grid 13.1% ★, Wargame 11.8%, Military 10.5%
- #35 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty
73% matchVery Positive84% of 82 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 14.7% ★, Wargame 12.5%, Military 11%, Board Game 11%
- #36 Tank Battle: 1944
77% 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 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%
- #37 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
71% matchVery Positive88% of 118 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 19.9% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Historical 11.4%, Military 11%
- #38 Battle Academy
74% matchVery Positive85% of 369 reviews2014
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.9 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 19.8%, Wargame 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 8.9%
- #39 Warside
70% matchMixed69% of 614 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 17.8%, Tanks 14.9% ★, Level Editor 13.6%, Military 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%
- #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 24.9% ★, Wargame 14.6%, Military 13%, Board Game 12.1%, Tabletop 11.6%
- #41 Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
71% matchVery Positive91% of 457 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 24.5% ★, Wargame 22.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Hex Grid 9.8% ★, Strategy 9.1%
- #42 Pacific General
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
Pacific General explores the Pacific front of the Second World War. Taking control of Axis or Allied forces, you must strategically battle your way through the Eastern and Western front of the Pacific war, using a wide array of land, air and naval forces.
Why similar: Wargame 19.6%, World War II 16.1% ★, Hex Grid 13.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%
- #43 Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris
73% matchVery Positive89% of 132 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 12%, Strategy 9.7%
- #44 Battlefield Commander WWII
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 51 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 26.5% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Tanks 13.5% ★, Military 11.7%, Historical 11%
- #45 Army General
74% matchMixed56% of 66 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 32.1% ★, Hex Grid 22.9% ★, Turn-Based 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Strategy 10.6%
- #46 Hexarchy
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,589 reviews2023
Dev: Main Tank SoftwarePub: Yogscast Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 23.3% ★, Turn-Based 15.2%, Military 13.3%, Historical 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #47 The Operational Art of War IV
72% matchVery Positive80% of 372 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 32.1% ★, Wargame 29.3%, Turn-Based 22%, Strategy 16.6%
- #48 Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front
70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,122 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 37.2% ★, Wargame 19.3%, Tanks 18.1% ★, Military 9.9%, Strategy 8.6%
- #49 1943 Deadly Desert
71% matchMixed63% of 112 reviews2018
Dev: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
North Africa 1943. Lead your forces to victory in the most intense WW2 battle!
Why similar: World War II 31.4% ★, Hex Grid 19.6% ★, Turn-Based 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Military 9.3%
- #50 Unity of Command II
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,167 reviews2019
Dev: 2x2 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 27% ★, Hex Grid 15.2% ★, Turn-Based 14%, Wargame 11.9%, Military 8.1%
- #51 Apes Warfare
63% matchVery Positive96% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: GigaQuests
Windows · Mac
Fast-paced tactical battles where every move can turn the tide. Outsmart your opponent, adapt on the fly, and turn the battle in seconds. Inspired by classic strategy games, reimagined for faster, more modern play. Play the solo campaign or challenge players worldwide in online multiplayer.
Why similar: Wargame 16.8%, Tanks 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Military 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.3%
- #52 The Great War: Western Front™
67% matchMixed66% of 3,251 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 17.1%, Historical 16.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Wargame 15.7%, Strategy 11.4%
- #53 Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
68% 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: World War II 42.9% ★, Strategy 37.1%, Turn-Based 19.9%
- #54 Frontline: Panzer Blitzkrieg!
67% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: Frontline: Games Series
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 14% ★, Wargame 12.7%, Turn-Based 12.2%, Board Game 10.3%
- #55 Sudden Strike 5
63% matchMostly Positive73% of 654 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 33.6% ★, Wargame 17%, Military 14.4%, Historical 12.7%, Tanks 10% ★
- #56 Battle of the Bulge
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 168 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 18.9%, Wargame 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Strategy 9%
- #57 Armoured Commander II
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 589 reviews2021
Dev: Gregory Adam Scott
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 29.9 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 24.6% ★, Tanks 20.7% ★, Military 11.5%, Wargame 11.4%, Historical 11.4%
- #58 Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive
65% matchVery Positive92% of 133 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 21.9% ★, Hex Grid 20% ★, Wargame 18.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Historical 10.8%