- #1 GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
96% matchVery Positive86% of 27,364 reviews2020
Dev: CD PROJEKT RED
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 59.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Command mighty Witcher-world heroes in epic online PvP card battles!
Why similar: Card Game 40%, Trading Card Game 23.9% ★, Deckbuilding 11.5%, Strategy 10.1%, PvP 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Like KARDS, it's a polished competitive CCG where resource management, sequencing, and reading the opponent matter more than pure randomness.
- #2 Duelyst II
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,777 reviews2022
Dev: Dream Sloth Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Choose your faction, construct your deck and put your strategy to the test in the evolution of the ultimate collectible tactics game.
Why similar: Card Game 17.7%, Trading Card Game 16.6% ★, Board Game 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%, Deckbuilding 11%
Why You'll Like It: This is a competitive card game built around summoning units onto a grid, so tactical positioning matters almost as much as deck construction.
- #3 Faeria
95% matchVery Positive84% of 7,177 reviews2017
Dev: Abrakam Entertainment SAPub: Versus Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
With its unique living board, Faeria is also the only card game where you can gain all 300 cards in less than 50 hours.
Why similar: Card Game 50.2%, Board Game 13.9%, Trading Card Game 13.4% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Faeria combines deckbuilding with map positioning and unit placement, capturing the same 'card game plus battlefield' feel that makes KARDS distinct.
- #4 Stormbound
94% matchMixed70% of 1,206 reviews2018
Dev: Paladin StudiosPub: Stormbound B.V.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Cards and chess collide in Stormbound. Turn-based tactical gameplay, collecting cards and beautiful 2D Art. Level up your army to conquer the ladder.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 29.1% ★, Card Game 17%, Board Game 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, PvP 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Stormbound turns every card into board presence and movement, giving it a similarly tactical front-line push-and-pull.
- #5 Warhammer The Horus Heresy: Legions
94% matchMixed61% of 3,146 reviews2019
Dev: Everguild Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 56.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
A card battler based in the rich universe of the Horus Heresy, the origin story of Warhammer 40,000. Play through epic single-player campaigns, take part in draft tournaments based on famous battles, or build your own unstoppable deck and compete in fast and epic duels against players worldwide.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 23.5% ★, Card Game 16.7%, Board Game 14.1%, Deckbuilding 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers fast competitive deckbuilding around units, removal, and faction identities, scratching a very similar PvP CCG itch.
- #6 Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge
92% matchMixed50% of 3,342 reviews2024
Dev: Everguild Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A free-to-play digital collectible card game set in the 41st millennium, Warpforge brings together the major factions of the Warhammer 40,000 universe as digital cards for players to collect and do battle with in brutal and fast-paced skirmishes.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 21% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Card Game 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%, Deckbuilding 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: If you like building around distinct factions and winning through battlefield tempo, Warpforge is a strong modern alternative.
- #7 Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,465 reviews2014
Dev: Lightmare Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Outplay your opponent with simultaneous turns and commander-driven deck-building in a fully free-to-play PvP experience. Build your deck from 1000+ cards across 8 unique factions, and face opponents on a truly level playing field. In Infinity Wars, skill is the only factor that determines victory!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 28.1% ★, Card Game 18.5%, Deckbuilding 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its simultaneous turns and lane-based combat reward prediction and positional planning in a way KARDS players usually appreciate.
- #8 Minion Masters
91% matchVery Positive89% of 65,173 reviews2019
Dev: BetaDwarf
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An addictive fast-paced hybrid of Card games & Tower-Defense. Play 1v1 - or bring a friend for 2v2 - and engage in epic online multiplayer battles full of innovative strategy and awesome plays! Collect 200+ cards with unique mechanics, all free!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 40.7% ★, Card Game 21.4%, Deckbuilding 14.2%, PvP 11.3%, Multiplayer 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This deck-based battler focuses on deploying units and spells to control lanes and pressure the opponent, much like KARDS' tempo-heavy board fights.
- #9 MARVEL SNAP
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 34,461 reviews2023
Dev: Second Dinner Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 74.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
MARVEL SNAP is a fast-paced Collectible Card Game that reimagines the genre with innovative mechanics. Winner of multiple awards like 'Best Strategy Game' and 'Breakthrough Game of the Year,' we invite you to join millions of players worldwide – Jump right in!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 27.5% ★, Card Game 16.6%, Board Game 15%, Deckbuilding 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its quick PvP matches and location-based board control make it a great fit if you like KARDS' accessible but tactically sharp card battles.
- #10 Order of Battle: World War II
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,120 reviews2015
Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.
Why similar: World War II 45.4% ★, Wargame 17.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Strategy 9.6%, War 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: If the WWII theme and combined-arms decision-making are what you love most, this turn-based wargame is a natural step outward from KARDS.
- #11 Steel Division 2
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,441 reviews2019
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.
Why similar: World War II 36.7% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Military 11.1%, War 8.5%, Historical 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: For players who like KARDS' military authenticity and battlegroup flavor, Steel Division 2 offers a denser real-time version of that combined-arms planning.
- #12 Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 97,338 reviews2022
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 93.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Why similar: Card Game 37.2%, Trading Card Game 36% ★, PvP 11%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Strategy 6%
Why You'll Like It: While more combo-heavy, it offers deep competitive deckbuilding, archetype mastery, and constant PvP iteration like KARDS.
- #13 Eternal Card Game
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 7,005 reviews2018
Dev: Dire Wolf
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 61.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Six-guns and sorcery collide in Eternal, the new strategy card game of unlimited choices and unbelievable fun. Eternal brings AAA pace and polish to the infinite possibilities of a deep strategy card game. The only limits are your own creativity.
Why similar: Card Game 37.5%, Trading Card Game 26.9% ★, Deckbuilding 21.2%, Strategy 8.4%, Multiplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: It blends familiar CCG structure with interaction-heavy matches and strong strategic sequencing, appealing to KARDS players who want deeper card play.
- #14 Cards and Castles 2
87% matchMostly Positive80% of 428 reviews2023
Dev: Red Team Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Collectible cards spring to life in this wacky Tactical CCG. Assemble a deck to challenge your friends and rivals, and engage in glorious CARD BATTLES! Will you choose fearsome dragons, or the deadly squirrels?
Why similar: Card Game 34.1%, Deckbuilding 18.4%, PvP 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 13%, Strategy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It merges deckbuilding with tactical unit placement on a board, which makes it feel closer to KARDS than a traditional face-to-face CCG.
- #15 Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
86% matchVery Positive85% of 30,868 reviews2021
Dev: Barbedwire StudiosPub: Digitalmindsoft
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?
Why similar: World War II 42.8% ★, Historical 12.9%, Military 10.2%, War 10%, PvP 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same WWII equipment focus and tactical problem-solving, with battles built around careful positioning and unit synergy.
- #16 Headquarters: World War II
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 654 reviews2024
Dev: Starni GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Headquarters: World War II is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany. Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels.
Why similar: World War II 20% ★, Tanks 12.5% ★, Wargame 11.8%, Board Game 9.5%, PvP 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Its turn-based combined-arms battles capture the same historical tactics and unit interplay that make KARDS' theme work so well.
- #17 Panzer Corps 2
84% matchVery Positive85% of 4,064 reviews2020
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.
Why similar: World War II 34.9% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.9%, Military 9.4%, Historical 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It trades cards for units but keeps the same satisfaction of orchestrating tanks, infantry, and air power in a clear WWII strategy framework.
- #18 Steel Division: Normandy 44
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 6,291 reviews2017
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.
Why similar: World War II 55.1% ★, Military 11.2%, Wargame 9.1%, War 7.2%, Strategy 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its historically grounded deck composition and tactical battlefield control make it a good fit for KARDS fans who want more realism and scale.
- #19 Company of Heroes 3
83% matchMixed57% of 37,648 reviews2023
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 18.3 hrsMean: 73.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?
Why similar: World War II 30.6% ★, Wargame 20.1%, Historical 7.6%, Military 7.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Like KARDS, it centers on combined-arms decision-making and constant pressure over key battlefield space, just in RTS form.
- #20 Shadowverse CCG
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 14,924 reviews2016
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 98.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 45.7% ★, Card Game 23.6%, Deckbuilding 18.9%, Strategy 4.3%, PvP 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Shadowverse is another streamlined competitive digital CCG with strong faction identity, clean turns, and lots of deck refinement.
- #21 Causa, Voices of the Dusk
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 345 reviews2021
Dev: Niebla Games
Windows
Causa, Voices of the Dusk is an intriguing turn-based strategy card game with innovative game mechanics. Sacrifice cards to raise your Cause, and bring them back later for unexpected powerful plays. Prove your abilities in battle and draft your way to Victory in extremely challenging campaigns.
Why similar: Trading Card Game 27.2% ★, Card Game 18.7%, Board Game 15.1%, Deckbuilding 11.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its lane-based sacrifices and positional combat give it a more tactical battlefield feel than most digital card games.
- #22 Hex of Steel
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 801 reviews2020
Dev: War Frogs Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
Why similar: World War II 24.7% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Tanks 11.2% ★, Board Game 10.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Hex of Steel offers flexible turn-based WWII warfare with lots of unit interaction, making it a strong historical strategy follow-up to KARDS.
- #23 Company of Heroes 2
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 112,211 reviews2013
Dev: Relic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 57.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: World War II 45.1% ★, Strategy 28.8%, Historical 6%, Military 5.7%, War 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This one leans real-time, but its emphasis on positioning, cover, and WWII battlefield momentum mirrors KARDS' tactical spirit.
- #24 Total Tank Generals
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 320 reviews2023
Dev: Noobz From PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Every war has its Generals. Take command of an army during World War II and lead them to victory. Strategize your way through many scenarios and real historical military campaigns of past generals.
Why similar: World War II 35.1% ★, Wargame 11.6%, Board Game 11%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Historical 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its accessible turn-based WWII battles emphasize unit roles, timing, and combined-arms tactics in a way KARDS players may find familiar.
- #25 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
80% matchVery Positive85% of 505 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!
Why similar: World War II 22.7% ★, Tanks 14.1% ★, Wargame 13.2%, Board Game 13.1%, Military 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is another strong WWII strategy pick for players who enjoy planning around authentic units, momentum, and battlefield efficiency.
- #26 Unity of Command II
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,102 reviews2019
Dev: 2x2 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.
Why similar: World War II 42.2% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%, Strategy 7.2%, Military 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its elegant turn-based operational puzzles and front-line management appeal to the same kind of strategic thinking KARDS encourages.
- #27 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
79% matchVery Positive84% of 595 reviews2018
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: World At War is your chance to re-fight the 20th century’s greatest conflict, from Poland to China, Normandy to the Pacific, on a map encompassing the globe.
Why similar: World War II 59.8% ★, Strategy 20.5%, Wargame 19.7%
Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of KARDS is commanding WWII nations and thinking in terms of military theaters, this gives you that at a much larger strategic scale.
- #28 Hearts of Iron IV
77% matchVery Positive90% of 360,411 reviews2016
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 292.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Why similar: World War II 48.4% ★, Historical 13.5%, War 12.6%, Military 12.2%, Strategy 8.5%
- #29 Card Blitz: WWII
78% matchMixed58% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: HocWar
Windows
WWII card game - simple but deep, challenging but friendly. If you are into military history, collecting and fast game sessions then Card Blitz is perfect for you!
Why similar: World War II 22.8% ★, Trading Card Game 19.3% ★, Card Game 11.4%, Wargame 7.6%, Military 6.5%
- #30 World of Tanks
75% matchVery Positive81% of 97,557 reviews2021
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 58.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.
Why similar: Tanks 33.4% ★, World War II 22.6% ★, Military 10.6%, PvP 8.8%, Historical 8.5%
- #31 World of Warships
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 153,508 reviews2017
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 82.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
Why similar: World War II 39.3% ★, Military 12.9%, Historical 12.9%, War 11.6%, PvP 10.9%
- #32 Hell Let Loose
73% matchVery Positive82% of 145,932 reviews2021
Dev: Expression GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 72.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 44.1% ★, War 11.8%, Military 11.7%, Historical 7.9%, Realistic 7.1%
- #33 Supremacy: Call of War 1942
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,188 reviews2017
Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!
Why similar: World War II 37.2% ★, Wargame 10.8%, War 10.4%, Military 9.9%, Board Game 8.2%
- #34 HoCWar
77% matchMixed56% of 138 reviews2016
Dev: HoCWar
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Immerse yorself into the harsh world of ruthless card battles!
Why similar: World War II 35.8% ★, Trading Card Game 25% ★, Card Game 22.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Multiplayer 3.6%
- #35 Easy Red 2
73% matchVery Positive90% of 12,483 reviews2022
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 47.2% ★, Wargame 16.2%, War 11.1%, Historical 8.7%, Multiplayer 5.8%
- #36 Third Front: WWII
74% matchMixed61% of 360 reviews2018
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Are you ready to rewrite history and take on the role of ruler of the nation? Show your knowledge of tactics and strategy, become the commander-in-chief of a huge army! Lead the troops of one of the three nations - the USSR, Germany and the Allies - and pave your way for each of them!
Why similar: World War II 35% ★, Card Game 17.8%, Strategy 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.5%, Military 8.4%
- #37 War Thunder
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 730,871 reviews2013
Dev: Gaijin EntertainmentPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 194.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
Why similar: World War II 40.3% ★, Tanks 23.8% ★, Military 12.9%, War 11.6%, Realistic 5.7%
- #38 Total Tank Simulator
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,576 reviews2020
Dev: Noobz from PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Commander in the ranks. Soldier at heart. Choose a faction and deploy and command your army into massive physics-driven WWII battles to the last man standing. Destroy everything on sight with an insane amount of units that will behave tactically.
Why similar: World War II 47% ★, Tanks 24.8% ★, War 12.2%, Strategy 9.6%, Realistic 3.2%
- #39 WARNO
68% matchVery Positive81% of 14,911 reviews2024
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 69.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory.
Why similar: Wargame 22.4%, Tanks 17.4% ★, Military 12.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, War 9.2%
- #40 The Great War: Western Front™
70% matchMixed66% of 3,181 reviews2023
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory.
Why similar: Wargame 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.5%, Historical 14.6%, Military 12.2%, Strategy 11.1%
- #41 Blitzkrieg 3
73% matchMixed54% of 7,303 reviews2017
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.
Why similar: World War II 35.1% ★, Tanks 16.3% ★, Military 10.2%, Historical 8.8%, War 8.7%
- #42 Men of War II
69% matchMixed61% of 7,210 reviews2024
Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.
Why similar: World War II 29.3% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Tanks 14.9% ★, Historical 8.5%, Military 8.1%
- #43 Men of War: Assault Squad 2
70% matchVery Positive91% of 46,011 reviews2014
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 45% ★, Tanks 11.7% ★, War 11.3%, Strategy 9.5%, Military 9.4%
- #44 Magic: The Gathering Arena
68% matchMixed62% of 27,376 reviews2023
Dev: Wizards of the Coast LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 89.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG!
Why similar: Trading Card Game 32.5% ★, Card Game 27.2%, Deckbuilding 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, PvP 7.9%
- #45 Panzer Strategy
71% matchMixed65% of 469 reviews2018
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Panzer Strategy is a World War II wargame that combines classic turn-based strategy gameplay with modern looks. Command your armies and adapt your units to any objective using a huge selection of real-life military equipment and battle skills.
Why similar: World War II 22.6% ★, Tanks 15.5% ★, Board Game 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%, Historical 8.5%
- #46 Second Front
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2023
Dev: HexdrawPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.
Why similar: World War II 31% ★, Wargame 14.7%, Tanks 14.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.1%, Board Game 7.9%
- #47 Men of War: Assault Squad
69% matchVery Positive88% of 5,101 reviews2011
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 44.6% ★, War 10.5%, Military 10%, Strategy 9.9%, Tanks 9.7% ★
- #48 The Art of War: Card Game
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Brightdawn Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead one of four factions of your choice and defeat all your opponents in fierce card battles with real players from all around the world. Destroy your enemies, reinforce the power of your empire, and comprehend “The Art of War”!
Why similar: Card Game 42.3%, Deckbuilding 23.3%, Strategy 11.5%, Board Game 9.7%, Multiplayer 5.4%
- #49 Axis & Allies 1942 Online
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,970 reviews2021
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 49.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.
Why similar: World War II 27.3% ★, Wargame 17.1%, Board Game 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Historical 8.3%
- #50 Call to Arms: Panzer Elite
64% matchMixed70% of 1,425 reviews2025
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Digitalmindsoft Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Lead a platoon of WWII tanks in this immersive TPP and FPP game. Engage in realistic, tactical combat across historic battlefields. Play through campaign or challenge yourself in skirmish mode as either German or US forces.
Why similar: World War II 34.2% ★, Tanks 21.5% ★, Wargame 17%, Military 7.6%, Historical 7.6%
- #51 World War 2: Strategy Simulator
69% matchMostly Negative37% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: joynowstudio
Windows
★Tactics & Collocations 30+ Historical Campaigns: Normandy Landing, Operation Market Garden 2 Warfare Conflict Camps: Allies faction and ally Axis 30+ large battlefield maps are provide in this strategy games Omni-directional combat space: naval battle, air combat, land battle.
Why similar: World War II 27.4% ★, Wargame 15.6%, Tanks 15.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.6%, Military 8.6%
- #52 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
64% matchVery Positive88% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based strategy game. It offers a comprehensive experience of the Pacific Theater, challenging you to achieve victory in one of history's greatest conflicts.
Why similar: World War II 25.8% ★, Wargame 20.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.3%, Historical 10.1%, Military 8%
- #53 World War Armies
65% matchMixed62% of 965 reviews2024
Dev: Hypemasters, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
World War Armies is the ultimate PvP real-time strategy game. Command advanced war machines and compete for free against other players worldwide. Revolutionary mechanics reduce downtime and focus on direct engagement with the enemy, you get to the fun parts of RTS faster.
Why similar: Tanks 20.4% ★, World War II 18.8% ★, Deckbuilding 12.1%, Military 12%, Wargame 11.7%