Games Like Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire

Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside.

Why similar: World War II 29.2% ★, FPS 25.5%, War 13.8%, Tactical 8.6%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the deep squad-based tactical focus and authentic WWII atmosphere that defines the Hidden & Dangerous experience.

Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a totally redesigned online component.

Why similar: World War II 43.5% ★, FPS 18%, Tactical 14.9%, Action 6.3%, War 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more modern take on the squad-based tactical shooter genre with intense, cinematic WWII combat.

Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a tactical action/strategy game set against the backdrop of World War II. Take control of an elite group of commandos who must venture deep into enemy territory and utilize their combined expertise to complete a series of mission-based objectives.

Why similar: World War II 39.2% ★, Tactical 22.3%, Strategy 16.8%, Classic 8.7% ★, War 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the exact same spirit of stealth-based tactical infiltration behind enemy lines during WWII.

With its unprecedented combination of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, the Brothers in Arms franchise has established itself as a benchmark for military action games, receiving the highest average review scores of any console WWII game to date (www.gamerankings.com).

Why similar: World War II 44% ★, FPS 20.5%, Tactical 12.4%, War 9%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the squad command mechanics, making it a perfect match for players who enjoy managing a team in WWII settings.

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time tactics game set in World War II that puts you in command of a small squad of elite troopers. Send them behind enemy lines on a series of hazardous missions, and bring them back alive.

Why similar: World War II 44.1% ★, Tactical 20.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Classic 10.2% ★, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title is essential for fans of the tactical, mission-based stealth gameplay found in the Hidden & Dangerous series.

Call of Duty® 2 redefines the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldiers fighting together in epic WWII conflicts. The sequel to 2003's Call of Duty, winner of over 80 Game of the Year awards, Call of Duty 2 offers more immense, more intense, more realistic battles than ever before, thanks to...

Why similar: World War II 39.7% ★, FPS 18.6%, War 13%, Classic 7.2% ★, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic WWII shooter that captures the intensity and scale of the war while maintaining a focused, mission-driven structure.

Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

Why similar: World War II 35.2% ★, War 19.3%, Shooter 10.1%, FPS 7.3%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the stealth and tactical planning required to complete objectives in large, open WWII environments.

Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...

Why similar: World War II 45.3% ★, FPS 16.3%, War 10.4%, Tactical 8.6%, Shooter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title is perfect for players who want a more realistic and punishing WWII combat experience.

Sniper Elite 3 is a tactical third-person shooter that combines stealth, gameplay choice and genre-defining ballistics with huge, open levels and the exotic terrain of World War 2 North Africa.

Why similar: World War II 40.5% ★, War 10.9%, Tactical 10%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This entry provides a strong focus on stealth and precision, rewarding players who carefully plan their approach to enemy-occupied areas.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

Why similar: World War II 42.3% ★, War 18.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Tactical 12.9%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides deep tactical control over individual units and vehicles in a realistic WWII setting.

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 40% ★, FPS 17%, War 16.5%, Shooter 7%, Strategy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines large-scale warfare with squad management and simulation elements that feel very much in line with the seed game.

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: World War II 52.7% ★, Strategy 27.2%, Action 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it provides the foundational gameplay mechanics that made the sequel so iconic.

Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

Why similar: World War II 41.7% ★, FPS 16.1%, War 14.2%, Tactical 8.3%, Shooter 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a gritty, realistic WWII combat experience with a strong emphasis on team coordination.

The U.S. Army is the most powerful ground force in the entire world. The backbone of a ground invasion is the U.S. Army Infantry, and in the midst of combat, their skills, courage, and teamwork are put to the test. While readiness continues to be the U.S. Army's top priority, how it goes about its business is changing.

Why similar: Tactical 40%, Strategy 34.3%, Action 24.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses entirely on squad-based tactical movement and fire-team management, stripping away the run-and-gun elements.

Award-winning developer Gray Matter Interactive follows up on the success of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty™ - winner of over 80 Game of the Year and 50 Editors' Choice awards worldwide - with Call of Duty™: United Offensive™.

Why similar: World War II 43.6% ★, FPS 19.1%, War 10%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the original game's tactical intensity with larger battles and more complex mission objectives.

Raven Shield:Command an elite multinational squad of special operatives against hidden terrorist forces. In Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield, the third installment to the wildly popular Rainbow Six series, Team Rainbow faces the hidden global forces of a new and secretive foe.

Why similar: Tactical 36%, FPS 28.5%, Action 7.6%, Classic 7.5% ★, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Though set in a different era, it is the gold standard for tactical, squad-based planning and execution.

Call of Duty® delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before.

Why similar: World War II 39.9% ★, FPS 20.3%, War 11.4%, Classic 9.5% ★, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that set the standard for cinematic, mission-based WWII shooters.

Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.

Why similar: World War II 39.9% ★, FPS 16.2%, War 13%, Tactical 7.4%, Strategy 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an uncompromisingly realistic WWII simulation that requires heavy communication and squad-based tactics.

Commandos 3: Destination Berlin is a game of real-time tactics that places you in command of an elite unit of Special Forces behind enemy lines in the European theater of World War II.

Why similar: World War II 43.8% ★, Tactical 24.6%, Strategy 14%, Action 8.4%, War 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This entry continues the series' tradition of high-stakes, tactical stealth missions in WWII Europe.

Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.

Why similar: World War II 55.8% ★, Strategy 16.7%, War 15.3%, Action 6.3%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the tactical management of small squads in intense, destructible WWII environments.

Infiltrate German occupied territory with your squad of military misfits. Destroy, steal, and kidnap your way out.

Why similar: World War II 32.6% ★, FPS 15%, War 13%, Tactical 12.2%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the concept of leading a small squad of specialists on dangerous missions behind enemy lines.

You're a member of the U.S. Army's best kept secret: the elite SPECIAL OPERATIONS unit known as Delta Force, formed to BATTLE TERRORISM throughout the world. When the best of the rest can't handle the op, YOU are called into action. Can you handle THE JOB? Features FREE NovaWorld™: online gaming supporting up to 50 players.

Why similar: FPS 30.8%, Action 18.5%, Tactical 17.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Classic 12.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical shooter that emphasizes long-range engagements and careful mission planning.

ENEMY FRONT is the first truly modern WW2 FPS, featuring stunning visuals, open-ended levels and a richly interactive combat experience that breaks out of the standard model of highly linear scripted FPS experiences, giving the player full freedom to own their playing style.

Why similar: World War II 42.7% ★, FPS 21.9%, War 10.4%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a mix of stealth and open-combat approaches that allows players to tackle WWII missions with tactical variety.

Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

Why similar: World War II 46.3% ★, Strategy 17.6%, Tactical 14.3%, War 11.6%, Multiplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a granular level of control over units and equipment that appeals to fans of tactical strategy games.

You have been selected for active service in the Commandos Corps, and must now mobilize in a series of 8 new dangerous missions.

Why similar: World War II 44.3% ★, Tactical 22.6%, Strategy 12.4%, Action 9.1%, War 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This standalone expansion offers additional challenging tactical stealth missions that test your strategic thinking.

Enlist in an intense brand of Axis vs. Allied teamplay set in the WWII European Theatre of Operations. Players assume the role of light/assault/heavy infantry, sniper or machine-gunner class, each with a unique arsenal of historical weaponry at their disposal. Missions are based on key historical operations.

Why similar: FPS 41%, World War II 29.6% ★, War 8.9%, Shooter 5.2%, Classic 4.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic team-based shooter that focuses on objective-based gameplay and historical authenticity.

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 42.4% ★, War 17.5%, Tactical 15.9%, Strategy 15%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.

Why similar: World War II 30.4% ★, War 15.6%, FPS 13.9%, Tactical 13.6%, Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a hardcore, realistic WWII experience with a strong focus on military tactics and vehicle combat.

Fight alongside your troops in the sweltering desert heat of the Sahara or in the blustery heights of the Italian Alps. Wield your strategic prowess to gain the upper hand by the light of day and exploit the dark shroud of night to launch surprise attacks. Tanks, planes, troops, weapons - the resources are at your command.

Why similar: World War II 46% ★, War 21.4%, Strategy 16.8%, Classic 9.2% ★, Multiplayer 5.3%

Penetrate the island strongholds of Japanese Imperial forces with your squad of commandos in this tactical World War II first person shooter. Stealth, a cool head and your M1 may buy you one more day. Can you survive the hard-edged intensity of the Pacific theater?

Why similar: World War II 43.1% ★, FPS 17.2%, War 16.6%, Strategy 8.2%, Shooter 6.2%

Tank Squad is a tactical-combat action game. Take part in big tank battles during World War II. Play single-player or coop (4 players). Repair your tanks, replenish supplies, manage the crew and get back to the action!

Why similar: World War II 35.1% ★, War 17.5%, FPS 12.2%, Tactical 10.7%, Shooter 6.8%

Deal another deadly blow to fascism!

Why similar: World War II 46.9% ★, FPS 28.3%, Action 11%, Shooter 8.9%, First-Person 3.6%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Why similar: World War II 51% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Tactical 13%, War 11%, Action 4.4%

Deadly Dozen Reloaded is a complete remake of the original squad-based 3rd person shooter. Made in a new engine with upgraded maps, graphics and missions, Reloaded takes this classic franchise and brings it to modern audiences with a bang.

Why similar: World War II 34.3% ★, FPS 17%, War 15.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Strategy 7.4%

Command a Soviet penal battalion in this standalone real-time tactics game from the Men of War series. Based on true events, Condemned Heroes delivers brutal, story-driven missions across the Eastern Front – where every order, bullet, and life matters.

Why similar: World War II 56.5% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Action 11.7%, War 10.5%

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 43.9% ★, FPS 16.7%, War 12.6%, Tactical 10.2%, Shooter 4.6%

Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war!

Why similar: World War II 53.2% ★, War 14.9%, Strategy 13.3%, Tactical 9.1%, Classic 7.7% ★

The next chapter in the #1 rated RTS franchise thrusts players into a hellish war torn landscape to command two battle-hardened armies in relentless campaigns for honor and country. Players lead the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle...

Why similar: World War II 47.8% ★, Strategy 22.7%, War 8.8%, Tactical 8.6%, Action 7.1%

At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.

Why similar: World War II 62.8% ★, Strategy 24.6%, Classic 12.6% ★

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: World War II 53.3% ★, War 15.5%, Strategy 12.5%, Tactical 7.5%, Action 3.6%

Days of War is an online FPS that re-imagines the team-based, close quarters, nonstop action of classic World War II multiplayer shooters.

Why similar: World War II 39% ★, War 20.8%, FPS 14.1%, Action 10.4%, Shooter 7.8%

Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game.

Why similar: World War II 33.4% ★, FPS 15.7%, War 15.7%, Tactical 10.5%, Shooter 8.7%

Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.

Why similar: World War II 41% ★, FPS 24.2%, War 10.2%, Shooter 6%, Tactical 4.6%

Fight Today's War: Elite Special Forces in a gritty combat campaign using the surgical tactics of Tier 1 Operators combined with the sledgehammer force of Army Rangers.

Why similar: FPS 38.4%, War 19.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 9.6%, First-Person 5.8%

Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics game with stealth elements, set on the eastern front of WW II. As an army commander behind enemy lines you gather a group of Partisans to wage guerilla warfare against the German occupants.

Why similar: World War II 51.7% ★, Tactical 18.2%, Strategy 13.5%, War 13%, Action 2.3%

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 55.6% ★, War 12.6%, Tactical 12.1%, Strategy 11.5%, Action 4.3%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: World War II 56.1% ★, Strategy 20.2%, War 9.6%, Tactical 6.3%, Multiplayer 3.7%

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: World War II 66.9% ★, Strategy 33.1%

Wolfenstein®: Enemy Territory is a free-to-play, objective-based multiplayer World War 2 first-person shooter. Featuring up to 32 players, choose either the Axis or Allies, as you fight across six maps based on real-world battle locations.

Why similar: World War II 41.9% ★, FPS 20.4%, War 11.2%, Shooter 7.1%, Classic 6% ★

Army Troop is an old-school PvP World War 2 online first-person shooter. Reminding you of the good old days World War games.

Why similar: World War II 32.5% ★, FPS 16.1%, War 14.6%, Tactical 11.7%, Shooter 8.6%

Eastern Europe, 2008. War has broken out on the borders of Russia and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. That's when the call goes out for the Ghosts—an elite handful of specially trained Green Berets, armed with the latest technology and trained to use the deadliest weapons.

Why similar: Tactical 31.6%, FPS 23.9%, Classic 9.4% ★, Shooter 8.4%, Action 6.5%

Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII. As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you’ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new...

Why similar: World War II 50.9% ★, Tactical 22.8%, Strategy 14.4%, Classic 8.1% ★, Action 3.1%

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 39.4%, World War II 38.7% ★, Tactical 8.6%, War 8.3%, Multiplayer 2.2%

March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Why similar: World War II 51.6% ★, Strategy 15.3%, War 15%, Tactical 9.2%, Classic 6.5% ★

Take charge of the most feared special operations forces in the world: the elite British SAS or the US Delta Force squads. You're the best trained, best equipped and best organised. The area that has been assigned to you is yours for the taking. Seek, locate and destroy enemy targets and personnel.

Why similar: Tactical 36.9%, Action 17.8%, Classic 17.6% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Strategy 8.7%