Games Like Making History II: The War of the World

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 36.8% ★, Grand Strategy 33.2% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Historical 10.4%, Simulation 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: The modern gold standard for WWII grand strategy, offering unparalleled depth in national management and military logistics.

Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

Why similar: World War II 37.3% ★, Grand Strategy 35.5% ★, Strategy 13.4%, Historical 9.1%, Simulation 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fan-favorite title that provides a more detailed and challenging historical experience than the base Hearts of Iron games.

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 39.4% ★, Strategy 27.6%, Grand Strategy 16.5% ★, Turn-Based 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent turn-based grand strategy game that captures the global scope of WWII with a focus on hex-based movement.

Choose a nation and prepare for the greatest conflict in human history, World War II. Build your military and industrial power, form alliances and race to achieve the advanced technologies that will bring total victory in this global-wide turn-based Grand Strategy struggle.

Why similar: World War II 33% ★, Grand Strategy 27.1% ★, Turn-Based 11.6%, Historical 9.8%, Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: The direct successor to the seed game, refining the mechanics and historical scenarios of the original series.

War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!

Why similar: World War II 34.6% ★, Grand Strategy 31.9% ★, Strategy 14.4%, Simulation 7.7%, Turn-Based 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive, highly complex simulation of the Eastern Front for players who demand extreme historical accuracy.

Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.

Why similar: World War II 31.4% ★, Grand Strategy 29.5% ★, Historical 10.1%, Strategy 9.5%, Turn-Based 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep simulation of global WWII politics, economics, and military command on a massive scale.

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 36% ★, Grand Strategy 24% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Turn-Based 11.9%, Historical 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The premier turn-based WWII wargame that balances accessibility with deep tactical and strategic decision-making.

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.1% ★, World War II 37.1% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Historical 8.8%, Simulation 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, data-heavy grand strategy game that appeals to players who enjoy the granular control found in the Making History series.

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 37.9% ★, Grand Strategy 22.8% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based 12.5%, Simulation 6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, turn-based operational wargame that emphasizes supply lines and strategic movement during the WWII era.

The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 34.3% ★, World War II 22.7% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Historical 9.9%, Simulation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes the same engine as the seed game but shifts the focus to the strategic challenges of World War we.

Age of History II is a grand strategy wargame that is simple to learn yet hard to master.Your objective is to use military tactics and cunning diplomacy to either unify the world, or conquer it.Will the world bleed out or bow before you? The choice is yours..

Why similar: Grand Strategy 33.4% ★, World War II 19.7% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Historical 14.3%, Turn-Based 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A simplified but expansive global strategy game that allows players to guide any nation through the entirety of human history.

The Operational Art of War IV is the new generation of operational wargames. With more flexibility than before and with a new array of exciting features, it will make you relive the most iconic battles from the dawn of the 20th Century to modern day, including the ones that never occurred!

Why similar: World War II 36.5% ★, Strategy 30.6%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Simulation 16.3%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary wargame engine that allows for the simulation of almost any WWII conflict with incredible detail.

Set during the events of WW2, Strategic War in Europe is a classic turn-based strategy game that combines a deep strategic layer with accessibility and ease-of-use.

Why similar: World War II 51% ★, Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Historical 9.1%, Indie 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible turn-based strategy game that distills the WWII experience into a manageable, engaging format.

Cauldrons of War Barbarossa is the turn-based strategic wargame you will launch whenever you want your WW2 shot but don't have time for a monster strategy game.From June 1941 until the Battle of Moscow, play the USSR or the Axis forces in one of the largest and bloodiest operations in history.

Why similar: World War II 32.3% ★, Grand Strategy 28.5% ★, Turn-Based 11.7%, Historical 9.1%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, deep turn-based simulation that captures the intensity of the Eastern Front with a unique, narrative-driven style.

Shadow Empire is a deep turn-based 4X wargame with a unique blend of military focus, procedurally generated content and role-playing features. Players take the seat of the supreme ruler of a small nation, with the goal of reconquering a devastated planet.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 46.5% ★, Turn-Based 21.1%, Strategy 15.2%, Simulation 10.8%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides unmatched depth in turn-based grand strategy simulation, perfect for those who enjoy the complex systems of Making History.

Rule your land and dominate the world with unparalleled freedom, depth and historical accuracy. Write a new history of the world and build an empire for the ages.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 52.6% ★, Historical 18.4%, Strategy 15.2%, Simulation 10.6%, Multiplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive grand strategy experience, offering the same level of political and economic control as the seed game.

Making History® delivers the open-ended gameplay of strategy-game classics, but with compelling new economic, military, and diplomatic systems and deep research that lets you play with real historical challenges.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 36.5% ★, World War II 34.6% ★, Strategy 22.3%, Historical 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series, providing the foundational mechanics that defined the Making History experience.

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 40.6% ★, Grand Strategy 24.5% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Historical 9.1%, Simulation 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep WWII strategic planning with intense, large-scale tactical combat simulations.

Set during the early events of World War 2, Fall Weiss is a new successor to the Panzer General

Why similar: World War II 51.9% ★, Strategy 41.5%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed, hex-based wargame that focuses on the opening stages of WWII with high historical fidelity.

Taking place from 1936-64, Arsenal of Democracy lets you play as any nation during the era of WW2, complete with detailed models for economics, diplomacy, research, and intelligence. Warfare is also fully represented with all three branches of operations: land, sea, and air.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.5% ★, World War II 30% ★, Strategy 27.5%

Why You'll Like It: A refined version of the Hearts of Iron II engine, focusing on industrial and military management.

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: Grand Strategy 41.8% ★, Strategy 21%, Turn-Based 18.2%, Historical 14.1%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep turn-based grand strategy game that emphasizes historical simulation and long-term nation-building.

Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is a deeply immersive turn based strategy game covering the greatest conflict in modern history!

Why similar: Strategy 51.1%, World War II 38.5% ★, Turn-Based 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A refined turn-based grand strategy experience that offers a balanced look at the European theater.

“he Who Fears Being Conquered Is Sure Of Defeat.”The war-game March of the Eagles focuses on the dramatic conflicts of Europe during 1805 to 1820. Explore one of the defining periods in European history with this experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy, Paradox Development Studio.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 50% ★, Strategy 24.6%, Simulation 12.8%, Historical 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A focused grand strategy title that emphasizes military and diplomatic control during the Napoleonic era.

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 39% ★, Grand Strategy 29.7% ★, Strategy 14.5%, Historical 8.4%, Simulation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A global WWII strategy game that emphasizes long-term planning and real-time strategic movement.

Lead your people to glory and write a new chapter of history in Realpolitiks II, a real-time grand strategy game where you lead any contemporary nation in an attempt to secure world dominance.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 51.1% ★, Strategy 26.3%, Simulation 17.7%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern grand strategy game that focuses on political and economic simulation, mirroring the nation-management aspects of the seed game.

A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Strategy 15.4%, Historical 15.2%, Simulation 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Another entry in the series that applies the familiar Making History strategic framework to the First World War.

Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front - tactical battalion level combat simulation. Action takes place in the summer of 1943 at Mius river and Saur-Mogila tumulus area of over 140 sq. km. Four large-scale operations for the Red Army and Wehrmacht.

Why similar: World War II 57% ★, Strategy 19.7%, Simulation 16.1%, Historical 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: An extreme simulation of WWII tactical combat that will appeal to players who appreciate the realism of the seed game.

You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 32.5% ★, Strategy 26%, Historical 16.8%, Simulation 13.9%, Turn-Based 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A historical turn-based simulation that shares the same engine DNA as many of the best grand strategy wargames.

A tactical scale strategy game that invites the players to take command of the Allied or German forces in an epic struggle for the control of Western Europe during World War Two.

Why similar: World War II 28.8% ★, Grand Strategy 24.4% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Simulation 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based WWII wargame that focuses on tactical and strategic decision-making in the European theater.

Gary Grigsby’s War in the West is the most ambitious and detailed computer wargame on the Western Front of World War II ever made.

Why similar: World War II 55% ★, Simulation 32.5%, Strategy 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive simulation of the Western Front, offering the same level of detail as the Eastern Front counterpart.

Making History Gold Edition is the expanded and updated version of the original WWII grand strategy game Making History: Calm & the Storm. Command your nation and change the course of history.

Why similar: World War II 51.1% ★, Strategy 29.2%, Simulation 19.7%

Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 61% ★, Historical 15.8%, Strategy 14.9%, Simulation 6.2%, Multiplayer 1.6%

Includes Hearts of Iron II plus the two expansions, Doomsday and Armageddon When Germany is defeated in 1945, the Allies and the new Soviet alliance fight for supremacy. World War III is drawing closer. Play as the ruler of one of 175 countries through World Wars II and III.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 38.2% ★, World War II 33.3% ★, Strategy 19.3%, Historical 9.3%

Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 40.9% ★, World War II 32.1% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Historical 7.4%, Simulation 6.9%

Time of Wrath gives a fine piece of wargaming for every fan of WW2 era. This strategy allows players to take control over any country during World War 2 era in Europe and North Africa theater.

Why similar: World War II 59.5% ★, Strategy 22.4%, Turn-Based 14.7%, Indie 3.4%

Cauldrons of War Stalingrad is the turn-based strategic wargame you will launch whenever you want your WW2 shot but don't have time for a monster strategy game.From May 1942 to November 1942 play the USSR or the Axis forces in some of the largest and bloodiest operations in history.

Why similar: World War II 40.1% ★, Grand Strategy 37.7% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Historical 9.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 46.3% ★, Strategy 26.9%, Turn-Based 12.6%, Historical 8.9%, Indie 4.6%

This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?

Why similar: World War II 37.1% ★, Grand Strategy 31.5% ★, Historical 14.5%, Strategy 9.2%, Simulation 6.5%

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.7% ★, Strategy 27.4%, Historical 20.9%, Turn-Based 6.9%, Multiplayer 2.6%

Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II.

Why similar: World War II 28.7% ★, Grand Strategy 26.5% ★, Strategy 26.2%, Historical 10.1%, Turn-Based 7.5%

Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 53.6% ★, Strategy 20.6%, Historical 13.7%, Simulation 9.5%, Multiplayer 1.9%

Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 46.8% ★, World War II 37.8% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 41.6% ★, Turn-Based 16.5%, Historical 14.6%, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 9.1%

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...

Why similar: Strategy 40.1%, Grand Strategy 26% ★, Historical 19%, Simulation 11.3%, Indie 3.2%

Command a true operational structure. Can you balance and prioritize three different Theatres in order to achieve your objective?

Why similar: World War II 65% ★, Strategy 32.9%, Multiplayer 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

It's WWII. You're a general sitting in a tent. All you have is a map, and a radio. Can you win the battle? Radio General is a unique strategy game where you interact with your units over the radio using speech recognition. Test your mettle and relive famous battles as a WWII general.

Why similar: World War II 51.1% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Simulation 14.2%, Historical 11.3%, Indie 3%

Attack at Dawn is a WWII strategy game that mixes the ease of real-time action with the depth of operational gameplay, all on beautifully crafted North Africa maps. Plan your strategy like Rommel or Montgomery and better the real history.

Why similar: World War II 36.4% ★, Grand Strategy 25% ★, Turn-Based 14.1%, Historical 10.5%, Strategy 10.5%

Take command over RAF during the WW2 history turning point, the Battle of Britain! The goal of the game is to defend Great Britain against German bombing raids.

Why similar: World War II 56.2% ★, Strategy 43.8%

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 58.3% ★, Strategy 28.4%, Historical 5.1%, Simulation 3.9%, Multiplayer 3.8%

WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database

Why similar: World War II 32.3% ★, Grand Strategy 28.1% ★, Turn-Based 11.2%, Historical 10.2%, Strategy 9.4%

A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.

Why similar: World War II 54.6% ★, Historical 20.6%, Strategy 19.4%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Experience one war through two epic sagas where you will be a part of history or change it. Feel the power of the historically authentic and decisive battles of the Pacific War. Relive some of the grandest and most critical naval battles of recent history and for the first time, choose to lead your fleet to a completely different ending...

Why similar: World War II 69.3% ★, Strategy 16.2%, Simulation 7%, Historical 4.9%, Multiplayer 2.2%

Get ready to take part in the world war! It depends only on your choice who you will be - a winner or a loser! It's time to press the red button!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.4% ★, World War II 32.9% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Historical 10.2%

Drive on Moscow: War in the Snow, a strategy game from the award-winning makers of Battle of the Bulge, invites you to take command of the pivotal battle of World War II! Defend the homeland as the Soviets, or lead a bold push to seize the Soviet capital as the Axis.

Why similar: World War II 53.6% ★, Strategy 30.8%, Turn-Based 15.5%

Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 42.7% ★, Turn-Based 17.2%, Strategy 13.8%, Historical 13.8%, Simulation 8.8%

In the unique world of this political simulator, you travel to Europe, 1932-1935, to become the party leader in one of the following countries: Germany, France, or England. You have a real chance to become the winner of WWII even before it begins...

Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Simulation 28.7%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Historical 11%, Indie 7%

Tank Operation: European Campaign - is a turn-based, tactical war game with a dozen nerve-racking historical scenarios on the various battlefields of World War II. As an allied general you fight right on the frontline to defeat the Third Reich with all its destructive potential.

Why similar: World War II 42% ★, Strategy 26.5%, Grand Strategy 14.8% ★, Historical 9%, Turn-Based 7.7%

Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history.

Why similar: World War II 56.6% ★, Historical 17.5%, Strategy 14.9%, Simulation 9.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 37.5% ★, Strategy 25.3%, Historical 19.2%, Simulation 13.7%, Indie 3.4%

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 62.2% ★, Historical 15.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%