Games Like Men of War™

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 33.5% ★, Strategy 15.5%, RTS 13.7%, War 7.6%, Military 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It remains the definitive classic entry in the series, featuring refined mechanics and massive scale battles.

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 32.1% ★, RTS 13.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.2%, Strategy 8.8%, Military 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the spiritual successor to the Men of War series, offering the most authentic tactical experience using the same core engine mechanics.

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 28% ★, RTS 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%, Strategy 8.2%, Military 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The latest installment brings modern graphical fidelity and expanded tactical options to the classic Men of War formula.

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 41.9% ★, RTS 18.8%, Strategy 13.6%, War 6.3%, Military 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark title in the WWII RTS genre that shares the intense, cover-based tactical combat found in Men of War.

Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.

Why similar: RTS 22.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Military 14.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Tactical 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the same engine as Men of War, this game translates the series' deep tactical mechanics into a modern conflict setting.

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 31% ★, RTS 16.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Military 9.5%, War 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers massive scale and deep tactical simulation, perfect for players who enjoy the realistic unit behavior of Men of War.

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 41.4% ★, RTS 18.1%, Strategy 11.9%, Military 8.5%, Tactical 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes realistic unit stats and tactical positioning, capturing the strategic tension of WWII combat.

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 40.9%, World War II 29% ★, RTS 13.3%, Tactical 3.8%, Military 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the original's mechanics with a focus on the brutal Eastern Front, mirroring the atmosphere of Men of 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 44.6% ★, Strategy 17.4%, RTS 11%, Military 6.7%, War 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: For players seeking the ultimate hardcore simulation, this title provides unmatched realism in tank and infantry warfare.

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: Strategy 23.5%, RTS 21.3%, Military 16.7%, War 9.5%, Tactical 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a modern era, it utilizes the exact same tactical engine and direct-control mechanics as Men of War.

Men of War: Vietnam brings the acclaimed real-time tactics series into a new theater of war – the jungles of Southeast Asia, 1968. Experience the chaos of the Vietnam War through two story-driven campaigns that reveal both sides of the conflict.

Why similar: Strategy 28.9%, RTS 19.6%, War 10.6%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%, Tactical 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It applies the familiar Men of War tactical engine to the unique challenges of jungle warfare.

Red Tide blends deep RTS tactics with the raw intensity of third-person combat. Created in collaboration with author Alexander Zorich, this standalone expansion tells the story of the Black Coats – Soviet Naval Infantry famed for their ruthless precision in the Black Sea campaigns.

Why similar: World War II 44.6% ★, Strategy 23.9%, RTS 20.1%, Military 4.7%, War 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic standalone expansion that focuses on the intense naval and infantry battles of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet.

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

Why similar: World War II 39.7% ★, Strategy 16.4%, RTS 13.8%, Military 7.5%, War 6%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational tactical RTS that emphasizes historical accuracy and careful unit preservation.

Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

Why similar: World War II 30.9% ★, RTS 16%, Strategy 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%, Tactical 7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on tactical positioning and unit management, stripping away base building for a pure tactical experience.

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game that combines the complexity of joint-forces wargaming with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay.

Why similar: RTS 25.6%, Strategy 20.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, War 10.6%, Tactical 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern RTT that features deep unit customization and tactical control reminiscent of the Men of War series.

Combat Mission Battle for Normandy faithfully recreates the experience of tactical land warfare in Western France during World War Two.

Why similar: World War II 60.8% ★, Strategy 32.5%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a premier hardcore tactical simulation that offers the most detailed infantry and armor combat available.

Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.

Why similar: World War II 51.5% ★, Strategy 24.3%, RTS 15.8%, War 5.7%, Multiplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a highly realistic approach to tactical combat, focusing on the complexities of WWII armor and infantry interaction.

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 35.2% ★, Strategy 23.1%, RTS 22.4%, Military 6%, Tactical 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This expansion adds significant depth to the base game with new factions and tactical mechanics.

Stalingrad is a real-time strategy title that places gamers in the middle of the most dramatic periods of World War II, covering major events from June 1942 till January 1943.

Why similar: World War II 39.3% ★, Strategy 29.7%, RTS 21.8%, War 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that captures the brutal, close-quarters combat of the Eastern Front.

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 47.4% ★, Strategy 17%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Tactical 9.6%, War 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends squad-based tactical combat with stealth and guerrilla warfare in a gritty WWII setting.

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 41.1% ★, RTS 16.4%, Strategy 14.2%, Military 7%, War 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the tactical RTS formula with a focus on historical campaigns and realistic unit capabilities.

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 59.1% ★, Military 8%, War 7%, Tactical 6.5%, Realistic 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: While an FPS, it shares the same gritty, realistic atmosphere and focus on the Eastern Front as Men of War.

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: RTS 20.5%, Military 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Strategy 11.9%, War 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical warfare game that emphasizes realistic unit management and deep strategic decision-making.

The country of Grand Chien is thrown into chaos when the elected president goes missing and the paramilitary force known as “the Legion” seizes control. Hire mercs, meet interesting characters, and fight in tactically deep turn-based combat in this true successor to a beloved franchise.

Why similar: Strategy 46.9%, Tactical 33.2%, Military 13.6%, Co-op 3.8%, Action 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep, squad-based tactical combat with a high degree of realism and inventory management.

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 38.1% ★, Strategy 22.7%, Tactical 12.7%, RTS 9%, Real Time Tactics 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Though more stealth-oriented, it shares the high-stakes, squad-level tactical management found in Men of War.

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: RTS 28%, Strategy 21.7%, Military 15.3%, Tactical 7.7%, Real Time Tactics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex tactical simulation that offers deep unit variety and large-scale strategic planning.

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 31% ★, RTS 14%, Strategy 9.9%, Military 9.1%, Real Time Tactics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modernized take on the classic tactical RTS formula with a focus on historical accuracy and unit management.

Experience the hit World War 2 real-time strategy game for the first time in full 3D glory, expanding on all strategic and tactical options. Command joint operations of naval, land-based and airborne units on the largest maps in the series.

Why similar: World War II 48% ★, Strategy 31.6%, RTS 20.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic tactical RTS experience with a focus on large-scale maneuvers and historical accuracy.

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 31.7% ★, Strategy 15.5%, RTS 11.4%, Military 7.1%, Tactical 6.9%

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 38.8% ★, RTS 19.1%, Strategy 14.1%, Military 7.5%, Tactical 5.8%

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 38.1% ★, Military 11.7%, Moddable 11.2%, Tactical 9.3%, War 8.9%

Sudden Strike 5 delivers real-time tactics in epic WWII battles. A host of tactical options and more than 300 playable units open-up multiple approaches to reach your objectives in a 25 mission campaign on historical battlefields in Europe and North Africa.

Why similar: World War II 36.2% ★, RTS 18.6%, Strategy 12.3%, Military 8.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%

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 30.8% ★, RTS 17.6%, Strategy 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%, Military 7.3%

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 51.4% ★, Strategy 26.5%, RTS 15.1%, War 4.8%, Action 2.2%

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 52.8% ★, Military 9.5%, War 9.3%, Tactical 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.3%

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

Why similar: World War II 40.3% ★, RTS 20.3%, Strategy 19.9%, Military 8.3%, War 3.5%

A one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory. The Definitive Edition — includes all DLCs and Steam Deck support.

Why similar: World War II 40.1% ★, RTS 23%, Strategy 22.5%, War 5.5%, Multiplayer 4.9%

The legendary Men of War RTS series has reached the cold war era. Take command of U.S. or Soviet soldiers, controlling vast armies with the military decisions down to you. Claim victory in dynamic singleplayer and co-op campaigns or challenge fellow strategists in online multiplayer!

Why similar: Strategy 37%, World War II 26.5% ★, RTS 18.3%, War 8.5%, Simulation 6.1%

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: World War II 38.8% ★, Strategy 35.6%, RTS 25.6%

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 46.4% ★, Military 12.7%, Strategy 8.3%, War 7.8%, Multiplayer 5.5%

War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. Dynamic and tactical gameplay with stealth elements, tightly packed into a dark, fascinating story! Play on your own or in online co-op (PC).

Why similar: World War II 30.1% ★, RTS 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 9.7%, Military 9.4%, Strategy 9.3%

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 58.5% ★, Tactical 11.6%, Military 11.2%, Strategy 5.9%, War 4.3%

Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943, the historically accurate and detailed real-time tactical war game, welcomes military history fans to the battle which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.

Why similar: World War II 47.3% ★, Strategy 34.9%, RTS 12.2%, Simulation 5.6%

Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

Why similar: RTS 22%, Strategy 15.1%, Military 14.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.1%, War 12.5%

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

Why similar: World War II 49.6% ★, Strategy 27%, RTS 23.4%

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 38.4% ★, Strategy 17%, Tactical 12.5%, RTS 12.5%, Military 7.2%

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 50.6% ★, Strategy 19.7%, RTS 7.7%, Military 6.1%, Historical 5.4%

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 42.4% ★, Strategy 17%, Tactical 11.4%, RTS 11.1%, Real Time Tactics 6.7%

2 SIDES, 12 NATIONS, 750 UNITS: THE STRATEGY GAME REFERENCE IS BACK! Richer, more beautiful and more accessible, Wargame AirLand Battle is the sequel to the explosive real-time strategy game Wargame European Escalation! 1985.

Why similar: RTS 26.5%, Strategy 21.9%, Military 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%, Tactical 7.4%

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is a sequel to Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943. It’s an Eastern Front war game with solid graphics and sprawling battlefields that really emphasizes the scope of WWII tank combat.Want to step into the role of a commander in the very heart of Kharkov’s defense?

Why similar: World War II 40.2% ★, Strategy 22%, RTS 11.9%, Tactical 6.5%, Military 5.8%

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 44.3% ★, Strategy 22.4%, RTS 12%, War 10.6%, Multiplayer 6.7%

Battlefield Commander WWII is a real-time tactical game where you lead the soldiers and vehicles that battled across the globe during this time in history. Play hundreds of unique units across multiple game modes.

Why similar: World War II 31.9% ★, RTS 16.1%, Strategy 10.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%, Military 7.9%

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 52.3% ★, Strategy 24.2%, War 6.4%, Tactical 4.4%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 54.9% ★, Realistic 8.3%, War 8.2%, Tactical 7.4%, Military 7.2%

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: World War II 53.9% ★, Strategy 17%, Military 8.6%, Historical 5.6%, RTS 5.5%

Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far challenges you to take control of five strategic bridges in the most dramatic battle of World War II. From war-room strategy to gritty trench combat, battlefields come to life as you command Allied or Axis powers. It's a fight where every second counts.

Why similar: World War II 42.2% ★, Strategy 20.6%, RTS 8.8%, Tactical 7.4%, War 6%

Codename: Panzers is an incredible real-time strategy thrill ride. Nerves of steel are required when you're a tank driver. One direct hit and you're done for, but you must throw yourself into the battle, because without your support, many will die. You are the tank commander - make the hard decisions that win wars!

Why similar: World War II 40.5% ★, RTS 21.5%, Strategy 19.6%, War 11.2%, Multiplayer 4.3%

By the creators of Codename Panzers: Stormregion; this real-time strategy title will once more take you onto the European battlefields of the Second World War. 1944–1945: In a race for the German capital Berlin, you take command of American, British, French and Soviet Red Army forces.

Why similar: Strategy 40.8%, World War II 38.3% ★, RTS 20.9%