- #1 Gallic Wars: Violens Annalis
97% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: 白新社
Windows · Mac
A turn-based strategy game set in the "Gallic Wars". It features a simple command system and a variety of storylines.
Why similar: Rome 35.9% ★, Wargame 15.4%, Historical 10.6%, War 9.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.6%
- #2 Age of Druids
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dejima Studios
Windows
Age of Druids is a historical turn-based strategy game, based on the Roman conquest of Britannia. Lead your Roman legions or Celtic tribes in operational level tactical campaigns to decide the fate of the Britons and walk in the footsteps of Julius Caesar and Boudicca.
Why similar: Rome 35.7% ★, Wargame 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Strategy 9.1%
- #3 No Retreat! The Russian Front
95% matchVery Positive76% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Cyril JarnotPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
This game is a Strategic game on the Eastern Front of World War II.It is a digital port from the famous and eponym boardgame, No Retreat!, designed by Carl Paradis.
Why similar: Wargame 24.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, War 12.1%, Strategy 12%, Historical 11.2%
- #4 Songs of Steel: Hispania
95% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Combat Time
Windows
Relive the conflict between the mighty Roman Republic and the brave Celtiberian people of Numantia! Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, classic turn-based strategy mechanics, and combat tactics, with decision-making and side missions.
Why similar: Rome 32% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Historical 10.3%, Strategy 9.1%
- #5 英雄竞起:三国
94% matchMixed62% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: 自在工作室
Windows
The world is in chaos, heroes are rising, and the public is a high-ranking official. We must take the collection of heroes as our heart, and we can help the Han dynasty and save the people.
Why similar: Wargame 23.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Strategy 12.9%, Historical 9.1%
- #6 Field of Glory II
93% matchVery Positive82% of 1,237 reviews2017
Dev: Byzantine GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC.
Why similar: Rome 25.2% ★, Wargame 17.6%, Strategy 12.8%, Historical 12.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #7 Strategos
92% matchVery Positive86% of 247 reviews2026
Dev: Strategos GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones.
Why similar: Rome 33.7% ★, Wargame 18.3%, Historical 10.9%, War 8.8%, Military 7.6%
- #8 Mare Nostrvm
93% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2017
Dev: TurnopiaPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
From the dawn of history to the Roman Civil Wars, from Iberia to Cyprus, revive the ancient naval battles of the Mediterranean Sea.
Why similar: Rome 45.3% ★, Wargame 25%, Strategy 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%
- #9 About Frontlines
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luca Burgio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 1v1 turn-based strategy game built on total freedom. Design your own maps, forge your own units, and set your own rules of war. Build and play every era you can imagine. Quick, tense, tactical battles against AI, friends, or players worldwide.
Why similar: Wargame 22.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Strategy 11.8%, Historical 10.1%
- #10 SGS Sealion
91% match8 user reviews89% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Strategy Game SudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Operation Sealion is Germany's code name for the planned invasion of Britain in 1940. It could have happened after a victory of the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain. Find out in this game how in could have unfolded.
Why similar: Wargame 28.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Strategy 12.7%, War 9.6%, Historical 9.4%
- #11 Simple Sanguo
90% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: clip_on
Windows · Mac
连角色头像都没有,谁会想玩吗?你别说,汉字就是有这样的魔力。有的人,你只要看到了他的姓名,就愿意舍命追随!恰好,刘备就是这样的人!如果你也厌倦了武力、智力的争吵,简易三国志同样是你不该错过的游戏!在《刘备篇》里跟随刘备纵横天下,然后在无尽挑战中验证自己的操作吧!!
Why similar: Wargame 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15%, Historical 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%, War 11.1%
- #12 Banality Wars Carridin
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrew Zuo
Windows
Discover the secrets of Project Carridin in this deep tactical turn based strategy game inspired by Advanced Wars Days Of Ruin.
Why similar: Wargame 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Strategy 13.6%, War 10.8%
- #13 SGS Battle for: Gettysburg
88% match8 user reviews78% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
SGS' Battle for: Gettysburg recreates the 3 days of the most iconic and deadliest battle of the American Civil War. July 1 to 3, 1863, in Pennsylvania, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, under Robert E. Lee, attempted to outflank and destroy the Army of the Potomac, led by General Meade.
Why similar: Wargame 31.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Historical 12.8%, Strategy 11.5%
- #14 Field of Glory: Empires
88% matchVery Positive82% of 869 reviews2019
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.
Why similar: Rome 32.5% ★, Wargame 10.6%, Historical 10.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Strategy 8.7%
- #15 SGS Vietnam War
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The Vietnam War remains one of the most emblematic conflicts of the Cold War era. Relive, on each side, the epic fight for dominance in this key Southeast Asia conflict from US intervention in 1965 till the Fall of Saigon in 1975.
Why similar: Wargame 28.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, War 14.5%, Historical 13.1%, Strategy 12.9%
- #16 Roman General
86% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Moore Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A hex based strategy game set in the time of the Roman Republic. Fight through numerous historical wars and campaigns to experience the rise of one of the worlds greatest empires.
Why similar: Rome 33.2% ★, Wargame 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Historical 7.7%
- #17 Taking The Cross
86% match7 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: RangerStudios
Windows
Taking the Cross allows you to control Christian Armies fighting for the holy land, inflict crushing defeats on your enemies and win glory for the faith!
Why similar: Wargame 24.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Historical 12%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Military 7.8%
- #18 Roma Invicta
85% matchVery Positive83% of 249 reviews2022
Dev: Puntigames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Roma Invicta combines action packed real-time battles with turn-based strategy on a big campaign map. Supply your legions and conquer ancient Gaul turn by turn. Fight by yourself or hand over your soldiers to the AI and enjoy the spectacle.
Why similar: Rome 38.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%, Wargame 11.4%, Historical 9.7%, Military 6.7%
- #19 SGS Overlord
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The largest amphibious operation of WW2, and a two-month campaign in the hell of the Norman bocage. Will you manage to make the decisive breakthrough before the Germans recover? Or will you succeed, as Rommel wanted, in crushing the Allied landing as close to the beaches as possible?
Why similar: Wargame 30.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Historical 14%, Strategy 14%, War 12%
- #20 Chariots of War
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Chariots of War is an operational real-time game where you can play one of 58 different nations on a huge historically accurate and beautiful map covering the entire Middle East! Build up your cities and keep their inhabitants happy.
Why similar: Wargame 33.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.9%, Historical 18.6%, Strategy 16.5%, War 11.5%
- #21 Valor and Glory: Napoleonic Wars
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zeuta Caffe
Windows
Take on the campaign and lead one of 5 factions in an epic war to defend your lands and drive out the enemies.
Why similar: Wargame 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Military 10.1%
- #22 Columbia Games' EastFront
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Foible GamesPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Columbia Game’s EastFront details the conflict between Germany and the Soviet Union during WWII, using the famous Columbia Games Blocks system.
Why similar: Wargame 30%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.6%, Strategy 14.9%, War 11.8%, Historical 11.4%
- #23 SGS Battle For: Dien Bien Phu
82% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The emblematic siege battle of Dien Bien Phu that ended French rule over Indochina in 1954. Fight for the defense of the fortified camp or try to storm it, in order to reach the upcoming Geneva Peace Conference in a position of force.
Why similar: Wargame 31.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, Strategy 14.6%, Historical 14%, War 10.2%
- #24 Hispania
81% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
HISPANIA is the computer adaptation of a famous historical board game that broadly depicts the two thousand years of history of the Hispanian Peninsula.
Why similar: Wargame 29.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Strategy 13.7%, Historical 13.2%, War 13%
- #25 Pacific General
81% 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 27.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Historical 10.6%, Strategy 9.7%
- #26 Korean War
80% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: 丁近恒
Windows
3D full-terrain strategy game. Based on historical records of the Korean War, authentically restore war scenes, campaign units, equipment systems, and AI strategies. Players will command the Chinese military and engage in over 60 battles from October 24, 1950, to August 13, 1953.
Why similar: Wargame 25.3%, War 16%, Military 15.9%, Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.6%
- #27 SGS Avalanche
79% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the whole Italian campaign of World War II, from Husky landings of July 1943 till the final capitulation of 1945. Struggle your way up the boot as the Allies, or defend every inch of the peninsula as the Axis.
Why similar: Wargame 32.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Strategy 14.9%, Historical 13.9%, War 10.3%
- #28 Grand War: Rome
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Studio
Windows
A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!
Why similar: Rome 33.6% ★, Wargame 18.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.7%, War 9.2%, Military 9%
- #29 SGS Battle For: Shanghai
78% matchVery Positive86% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the ‘Stalingrad on the Yangze’, as was sometimes called the Battle for Shanghai in 1937. Play as the Chinese willing to reclaim the whole city or as the Imperial Japanese forces in their counter-attack.
Why similar: Wargame 27.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Historical 12.4%
- #30 World War: Rome - Free Strategy Game
78% matchMixed67% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Joynow Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!
Why similar: Rome 24.8% ★, Wargame 22.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.9%, Historical 8.8%
- #31 Warfront Command
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: crazzy tapir
Windows
Warfront_Command is a turn-based strategy game where you lead a team of soldiers into battle, using clever tactics and explosive combat to outsmart your opponents. Engage in fast-paced, action-packed battles with strategic depth.
Why similar: Wargame 27.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Strategy 13%, War 9.7%
- #32 WarSlice
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deep Strike Games
Windows
WarSlice is a military turn-based tactics game where you take command of an army as a Commanding Officer. Secure properties, produce powerful units, and outmaneuver your enemies in tactical grid-based battles.
Why similar: Wargame 26.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 9.9%, Tactical 9.4%
- #33 Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
76% matchVery Positive88% of 87,981 reviews2013
Dev: CREATIVE ASSEMBLYPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 24.8 hrsMean: 114.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Emperor Edition is the definitive edition of ROME II, featuring an improved politics system, overhauled building chains, rebalanced battles and improved visuals in both campaign and battleEmperor Edition contains all free feature updates since its release in 2013, which includes bug fixes, balancing, Twitch.
Why similar: Rome 40.2% ★, Historical 15%, Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, War 8.2%
- #34 SGS Battle For: Fort Donelson
76% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the first decisive battle of the U.S. Civil War. Lead the Union force as General Grant to seize the key forts on the Cumberland, or play the Confederate defenders to maintain the gate to the South closed.
Why similar: Wargame 28.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Strategy 13.8%, Historical 12.2%
- #35 Combat Mission Black Sea
75% matchVery Positive83% of 572 reviews2021
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 35.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Combat Mission Black Sea is a military grade simulation depicting a fictional series of escalations between Russian and Ukraine which results in open conflict in the summer of 2017
Why similar: Wargame 26.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Military 11.6%, War 10%
- #36 SGS We The People
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The complete American Revolutionary War from July 1775 to April 1783, with all units, weapons and events included on a two week turn base. The most complete strategy game made on this conflict. Fight for your ideals, and take command of America!
Why similar: Wargame 30.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy 13.4%, Historical 12.4%, War 9.3%
- #37 Wars of Cards: ROMA
74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Commander BasePub: Beijing tactics game Culture Co., Ltd
Windows
Wars of Cards: ROMA is a multiplayer strategy game. Compared with the high-fidelity, brain-burning strategy game masterpieces, Wars of Cards: ROMA adopts a minimalist gameplay of maps and cards, which can easily satisfy the desire of strategy lovers to color the map.
Why similar: Rome 30.1% ★, Wargame 26.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Historical 10.1%, Strategy 8.7%
- #38 Encroached
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: polygnomial
Windows
A turn-based strategy game about losing territory, being increasingly cornered, optimizing choices, building a defence, and surviving.
Why similar: Wargame 26.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, War 10.1%, Strategy 9%
- #39 War Tactics
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yawningcat Games
Windows
《War Tactics》is a turn-based tactical game inspired by "Advance Wars". Command military units on square grids in modern warfare scenarios. Features deep tactics, intuitive controls, rich unit variety, complex terrain interactions, and single-player campaigns. Plan and conquer with your intellect.
Why similar: Wargame 25.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 25%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Strategy 9.9%, Military 9%
- #40 Fire and Movement
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 星川友亮
Windows
A turn-based wargame set on randomly generated hex battlefields. Read the terrain and long sightlines, scout the enemy, and coordinate tanks, infantry, and artillery to capture multiple objectives.
Why similar: Wargame 24.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.6%, War 12.1%, Military 11.3%
- #41 Ashen Destiny
72% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Arrow & Blade Games
Windows
Invade rival provinces with your armies, command powerful generals, and unite a fractured ancient land through strategy and conquest.
Why similar: Wargame 28.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Military 8.3%, War 8.2%
- #42 纸上谈兵模拟器
73% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: 犟游社
Windows
一款简单易上手的兵团战争游戏。 扮演战国七雄,搭配自己的将领,统一天下。
Why similar: Wargame 26.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Strategy 15%, Historical 11.6%
- #43 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
71% matchVery Positive88% of 121 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: Wargame 28.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Historical 14.3%, Strategy 13.2%, War 10.1%
- #44 Aggressors: Ancient Rome
73% matchVery Positive82% of 281 reviews2018
Dev: Kubat SoftwarePub: Kube Games
Windows
A mix of deep gameplay and rich historical flavor, Aggressors: Ancient Rome lets you relive history as the ruler of one of the mighty civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. Choose one of twenty available factions and conquer the world.
Why similar: Rome 39.8% ★, Historical 13.6%, Military 10.2%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.4%
- #45 Expeditions: Rome
71% matchVery Positive87% of 6,735 reviews2022
Dev: Logic ArtistsPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Determine the destiny of Rome as you conquer foreign lands and navigate political intrigue in this turn-based RPG. Directly fight with your party of Praetorians, guide your legion to victory, and choose your own path in a story where every decision matters. How will you shape the future of Rome?
Why similar: Rome 43.8% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Historical 9.5%, Strategy 7.3%
- #46 WEGO World War II: Stalingrad
70% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Brian KellyPub: Matrix Games
Windows
WEGO World War II: Stalingrad is a hex-based wargame depicting the German offensive to seize Stalingrad in 1942. With historical scenarios and dynamic campaigns, players command forces in one of WWII’s most pivotal battles.
Why similar: Wargame 33.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, Strategy 17%, War 15.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%
- #47 SanGuos3
70% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: 陈文龙
Windows
SanGuos3 is a Three Kingdoms themed chess game with simple graphics and easy operation. Players can control multiple forces to compete with each other, capture cities and territories. Players can also freely modify the characters, maps and terrain in the scripts
Why similar: Wargame 26.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.2%, War 13.8%, Military 13.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%
- #48 Germany at War - Soviet Dawn
71% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Phobetor
Windows
Germany At War: Soviet Dawn is a turn-based operational wargame, with a strong historical focus. You command either the German forces through a branching historical campaign covering the entire 1941 campaign as well as part of the 1942 one or the Soviets from 1941 to the revenge of 1944/45.
Why similar: Wargame 28.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Historical 10.4%
- #49 Rogue Conflict
70% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Frans Wikman
Windows
Rogue Conflict is a turn-based strategy roguelike. Combining wargame rules and mechanics, with procedurally generated roguelike features.
Why similar: Wargame 30.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.9%, Strategy 14.6%, War 12.6%, Military 10.8%
- #50 SGS Battle For: Hue
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The battle of Hué is an epic fight during the audacious 1968 Tết offensive launched by the Communists during the Vietnam War. Relive one of the longest, bloodiest battles the Americans would fight against VC in that emblematic conflict.
Why similar: Wargame 34.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Strategy 16.1%, Historical 15%, War 11.1%
- #51 Total War: ROME REMASTERED
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 13,663 reviews2021
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.
Why similar: Rome 38.1% ★, Wargame 17.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Historical 9.8%, Strategy 8.3%
- #52 Warlore
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BT Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A 15-minute 11×11 board strategy duel about territory, timing, and commander powers. Place stones to control space like Go; use cards only as tactical support when the board is ready. 16 historical commanders, 30 strategy cards, 500 challenges.
Why similar: Wargame 22%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.7%, Strategy 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Historical 10.1%
- #53 Combat Mission Cold War
68% matchMixed67% of 237 reviews2021
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
CM Cold War is set in the tipping-point years of a conflict that gripped the world for 45 years. Between 1979-1982, both the NATO and Soviet Warsaw Pact militaries began the shift away from industrialized warfare of the early 20th century and towards the modern digital battlefield of today.
Why similar: Wargame 26.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, Military 11.5%, War 10.1%
- #54 Ad Victoriam
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nagari Studios
Windows
Ad Victoriam lets you experience large scale immersive battles and lead Caesar's legions to victory in a groundbreaking simulator! You can start up custom battles or play a full strategy game as you conquer Gaul and establish the Roman Empire!
Why similar: Rome 38.9% ★, Wargame 23.4%, Historical 11.7%, War 10.7%, Military 9.2%
- #55 SGS Battle of the Bulge
67% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
On 16 December 1944, under appalling weather conditions, the Germans launch their last major offensive in the West. Their goal: cut off the Allies from their sources of supply by taking Antwerp. To do so, they must break through the Ardennes salient, starting the battle of the Bulge…
Why similar: Wargame 36.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Historical 14.4%, Strategy 12%, War 8.1%
- #56 Northern Ireland '74
67% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
The first strategy game to capture the essence of the entire Northern Ireland Conflict (1966 - 1998).
Why similar: Wargame 25.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Historical 11.4%, Military 9%
- #57 March, March! European Warfare
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Baroque Design
Windows
A minimalistic, turn-based wargame without randomness that puts emphasis on outmanouvering and striking the enemy with diverse unit types. Fight in the field, besiege forts or hunt down enemy king in local or streamed PvP. Illustrated with digitized, centuries-old copperplates.
Why similar: Wargame 20%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Military 11.5%, War 10.6%
- #58 Great Battles of Carolus XII
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: 𝕲𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖉𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖎 𝕾𝖙𝖚𝖉𝖎𝖔𝖘 (ᚴᛘᛋ)Pub: 𝕲𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖉𝕸𝖎𝖓𝖎 𝕾𝖙𝖚𝖉𝖎𝖔𝖘 (ᚴᛘᛋ)
Windows
GBOCXII is a simple, hexagon-based strategy game about the Great Northern War. Lead the Swedish army against the powerful enemies of the empire: Denmark, Poland-Saxony and Russia. With the Carolean gå-på spirit, you shall perform great deeds and overcome almost impossible odds!
Why similar: Historical 18.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Wargame 15%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, War 12.8%
- #59 Days Of Reckoning: Last Battle
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nice 2 Have
Windows
A turn-based strategy where modern military forces face an unknown, unnatural enemy. Command elite units, manage morale, and survive in a world where the rules of war no longer apply.
Why similar: Wargame 23.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Strategy 10.4%, War 7.6%
- #60 SGS Battle For: Stalingrad
66% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The terrible "rat fights" (Rattenkrieg) fought out in the urban area of Stalingrad end of 1942, on a battalion scale and two days per turn scales. Relive one of the fiercest and deadliest battles in history, a ‘Hell in a Small Place’.
Why similar: Wargame 30.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Historical 13.4%, Strategy 11.2%