Games Like Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire

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 42.3% ★, FPS 18.1%, Tactical 15.5%, Action 6.4%, War 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on squad-based tactical maneuvers and authentic WWII combat scenarios.

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 41.5% ★, Tactical 25.1%, Strategy 19.2%, War 4.7%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the high-stakes, behind-enemy-lines tactical stealth gameplay that defines the mission structure of the seed game.

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 34.3% ★, War 19.6%, Shooter 10%, FPS 7.4%, Tactical 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a perfect blend of stealth, tactical planning, and WWII-era sniping that mirrors the infiltration feel of Hidden & Dangerous 2.

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 42.9% ★, FPS 16.8%, War 12.8%, Tactical 10.6%, Shooter 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty, realistic approach to WWII combat that rewards tactical awareness over arcade-style shooting.

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% ★, FPS 26%, War 14.3%, Tactical 9.1%, Shooter 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game pioneered the squad-command mechanics in a WWII setting, making it a direct thematic relative to the seed game.

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 41.8% ★, FPS 20.3%, War 14.3%, Shooter 7.1%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it remains a gold standard for WWII atmosphere and mission-based progression.

Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploy with a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, a massive arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and limitless opportunities for content creation. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.

Why similar: War 18.2%, Tactical 18.1%, FPS 17.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive tactical simulation game, offering the deep squad control and mission-based structure that fans of the genre crave.

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 39.5%, FPS 30.5%, Action 8.2%, Shooter 6.4%, Strategy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a foundational tactical shooter that emphasizes squad planning and execution in tight, dangerous environments.

The award-winning series returns as Karl Fairburne fights to uncover Project Kraken in 1944 France. The genre-defining authentic sniping, with enhanced kill cam, has never looked or felt better as you fight across immersive maps to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks.

Why similar: World War II 48.7% ★, Shooter 10.7%, War 10.3%, FPS 8.7%, Co-op 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title refines the tactical stealth and mission-based infiltration mechanics found in the series, perfect for fans of methodical gameplay.

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 40.8% ★, FPS 16.2%, War 14.4%, Tactical 8.6%, Shooter 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a hardcore, team-based WWII shooter experience that demands communication and tactical positioning.

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 43% ★, FPS 20.3%, Tactical 13.1%, War 9.3%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the tactical squad-based gameplay of the series with a focus on historical accuracy and team coordination.

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 39% ★, FPS 17%, War 16.6%, Shooter 7%, Strategy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a sandbox-style WWII experience with a strong focus on squad management and realistic mission objectives.

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% ★, War 19.2%, Strategy 15.1%, Tactical 13.6%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It allows for granular control over individual soldiers in a tactical WWII setting, mirroring the squad management of the seed game.

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 38.9% ★, FPS 16.3%, War 13.2%, Tactical 7.6%, Strategy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deeply immersive and realistic WWII simulation that requires intense squad-level coordination.

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 32.5% ★, War 15.8%, FPS 15.8%, Tactical 10.9%, Shooter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers large-scale, realistic WWII combat where squad cooperation and strategic movement are the keys to victory.

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 47.5% ★, Tactical 23.5%, Strategy 14.9%, Action 6.4%, War 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a classic tactical stealth game that requires the same level of patience and planning as the seed game's most difficult missions.

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 33.4% ★, FPS 17%, War 15.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Strategy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct homage to the squad-based WWII infiltration genre, focusing on small-team special operations.

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 43.4%, World War II 30.1% ★, War 9.5%, Shooter 5.4%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic team-based WWII shooter that emphasizes class roles and objective control.

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 53.2% ★, War 16.2%, Strategy 13.5%, Tactical 8%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Though an RTS, it captures the tactical intensity and squad-level decision-making required in WWII combat.

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 45.7% ★, FPS 20.8%, War 10.9%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the classic WWII shooter formula with larger, more tactical mission designs.

Play for free in operator-based extraction and full-scale combined arms warfare. Become elite Operators, customize an ever-expanding arsenal of weapons, and deploy into thrill-packed missions across multiple modes.

Why similar: FPS 30.6%, Tactical 20.7%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 8.8%, Co-op 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic tactical shooter emphasizes long-range engagement and mission-based objectives in hostile territory.

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 54.4% ★, Strategy 17.6%, War 15.7%, Action 6.3%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers tactical squad control in a WWII setting, focusing on realistic physics and environmental interaction.

The Call of Duty® experience supports Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, and Call of Duty®: Warzone™.

Why similar: FPS 26.6%, War 20.3%, Tactical 16.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 6.8%

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

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 41.8% ★, FPS 22.2%, War 10.6%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This WWII shooter provides a mix of stealth and open combat, allowing players to choose their tactical approach to missions.

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 45.1% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Tactical 14.7%, War 11.8%, Multiplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a complex tactical experience where managing your squad's inventory and positioning is vital.

In the dark days of the end of World War Two amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history…

Why similar: World War II 43.4% ★, Action 11%, War 10.2%, FPS 8.6%, Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the precision and stealth required for high-stakes infiltration missions behind enemy lines.

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 42.5% ★, Tactical 25.4%, Strategy 14.6%, Action 8.5%, War 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of punishing, tactical stealth missions that require perfect execution.

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 51.3% ★, Strategy 28.4%, Action 20.2%

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 41.1% ★, War 17.6%, Tactical 16.3%, Strategy 15.7%, Multiplayer 3.3%

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 45.6% ★, FPS 17.1%, War 10.8%, Tactical 9.1%, Action 5.7%

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 43.3% ★, FPS 22.7%, War 12.8%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 5.8%

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 45.6% ★, Tactical 24.7%, Strategy 13.7%, Action 9.7%, War 6.3%

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 50.4% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Tactical 13.7%, War 11.3%, Action 4.5%

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 54.8% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Action 11.9%, War 10.9%

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 50.4% ★, Tactical 18.8%, Strategy 14.1%, War 13.1%, Action 2.3%

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 46.4% ★, Strategy 23.7%, Tactical 8.9%, War 8.8%, Action 7.1%

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 53.9% ★, Tactical 25.5%, Strategy 16.3%, Action 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 42.2% ★, FPS 17.3%, War 16.8%, Strategy 8.8%, Shooter 6.1%

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 34.9%, Action 21.9%, Tactical 19.8%, Shooter 14%, First-Person 7.8%

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 48.5% ★, War 20.9%, Strategy 11.6%, Co-op 6.6%, Action 6.6%

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

Why similar: World War II 29.4% ★, War 15.7%, Tactical 14%, FPS 13.9%, Shooter 7.1%

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 52.2% ★, War 22.1%, Strategy 11.1%, Shooter 8.7%, Multiplayer 4.3%

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 40.8%, World War II 37.3% ★, Tactical 8.8%, War 8.3%, Multiplayer 2.2%

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 49.2% ★, War 23.6%, Strategy 19.7%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Deal another deadly blow to fascism!

Why similar: World War II 45.6% ★, FPS 28.7%, Action 11.2%, Shooter 9.2%, First-Person 4%

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

Why similar: World War II 31.6% ★, FPS 15%, War 13.1%, Tactical 12.5%, Strategy 7.4%

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

Why similar: World War II 41.6% ★, FPS 25.4%, War 10.7%, Shooter 6.2%, Tactical 5%

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 54.7% ★, Strategy 21.2%, War 9.8%, Tactical 6.5%, Multiplayer 3.6%

The Most Mysterious Secret Service Agency of WWII This is a third-person stealth-action game describing the activities of the SMERSH, the most mysterious secret service agency of World War II. Moment of Truth is a sequel to the popular stealth action title Death to Spies.

Why similar: World War II 70.7% ★, Action 29.3%

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 31.6% ★, FPS 16.2%, War 14.8%, Tactical 12.1%, Shooter 8.6%

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 44.3% ★, War 18.6%, Tactical 15.2%, Strategy 13.4%, Co-op 3.7%

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 39.6% ★, War 11.1%, Tactical 10.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 8.4%

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 48.5% ★, Tactical 19.3%, Strategy 11%, Co-op 7.2%, Action 6.4%

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 33.8% ★, War 17.3%, FPS 12.5%, Tactical 11.8%, Shooter 7.1%

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 56.6% ★, War 16.2%, Strategy 15.2%, Tactical 10%, Multiplayer 1.2%

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 45.4%, Action 21.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Strategy 10.8%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?

Why similar: World War II 44.9% ★, Tactical 20.2%, War 19.2%, Strategy 8.8%, Action 5.1%