Games Like Men of War: Assault Squad

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 28.3% ★, Strategy 12.9%, War 10.7%, RTS 10.7%, Military 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct, refined successor to the seed game, offering improved graphics and expanded content while maintaining the core tactical gameplay.

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 29.5% ★, RTS 11.4%, War 10.3%, Military 8.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the same engine and philosophy, this title offers the most authentic and hardcore tactical WWII experience currently available.

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 24.2% ★, RTS 11%, Military 8.3%, Tanks 7.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the franchise brings modern quality-of-life improvements to the classic Men of War tactical formula.

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 31.1% ★, Strategy 16%, RTS 11.3%, Military 7.2%, Tactical 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature blend of squad-level tactics and realistic ballistics.

Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.

Why similar: World War II 46.2% ★, Strategy 18.8%, RTS 13.6%, War 11%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct predecessor that pioneered the physics-based destruction and squad management mechanics found in the seed game.

The first installment in the real-time tactics series that would become known as Men of War, now refreshed and enhanced! Take command of American, British, Soviet, or German forces and fight on the battlefields of World War II in 32 single-player missions or with others in PvP and co-op sessions.

Why similar: World War II 26% ★, RTS 11.6%, War 9.2%, Tanks 8.8% ★, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the spiritual ancestor to the Men of War series, featuring the same emphasis on individual unit control and tactical depth.

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 40% ★, RTS 16.8%, Strategy 12.8%, War 10%, Military 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: While slightly more arcade-focused, it remains the gold standard for WWII real-time strategy with excellent tactical depth.

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 28.1% ★, RTS 13.5%, Strategy 10.7%, Military 10.6%, War 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers massive, large-scale tactical battles that require careful planning and realistic unit positioning.

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 38.6% ★, RTS 15.6%, Strategy 10.8%, Military 9.8%, War 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical management of historical divisions with a strong emphasis on line-of-sight and realistic engagement ranges.

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 38.2%, World War II 27.7% ★, RTS 11.6%, War 5.1%, Tactical 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with a focus on environmental hazards and more complex unit interactions on the Eastern Front.

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 38.5% ★, Strategy 14.1%, Tanks 8.9% ★, RTS 8.8%, Military 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an uncompromising simulation experience for players who want the most realistic tank and infantry combat possible.

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 25.1%, RTS 15.4%, War 15.4%, Tactical 11.2%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that applies the series' signature tactical mechanics to the unique setting and combat style of the Vietnam 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 14.7%, Military 14.2%, War 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, Tanks 9.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Combines large-scale strategy with real-time tactical combat, offering a modern take on the genre's core pillars.

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 49.4% ★, Strategy 25.4%, RTS 14.1%, War 8.1%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the penal battalions of the Soviet army, providing a challenging and narrative-driven tactical experience.

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 27.4% ★, RTS 13.1%, Strategy 13%, War 9.9%, Real Time Tactics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that emphasizes unit placement and terrain usage over base-building mechanics.

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 43.3% ★, Strategy 22.6%, RTS 18%, War 6.6%, Military 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion focusing on the Black Sea fleet, offering intense infantry-focused tactical missions.

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 23.6%, Strategy 19.4%, Military 17.2%, War 9%, Tactical 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep tactical complexity and a massive roster of military hardware, perfect for fans of the Men of War scale.

Regiments is a Real-Time Tactics game set in Germany 1989. The Cold War has gone hot, and the inferno is raging. Lead your Regiment through the fires of conflict and the fog of war. Break through the lines, call in artillery, maneuver, feign retreats, stage defenses, counter-attack. Do not relent.

Why similar: RTS 17.4%, War 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Tactical 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical RTS that captures the same feeling of managing individual units within a larger battlefield context.

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 34.9% ★, Strategy 14%, RTS 11.2%, War 8.7%, Military 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that emphasizes the importance of combined arms and historical accuracy in tactical combat.

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 26.5% ★, RTS 11%, War 9.8%, Military 9.6%, Strategy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that strips away base building to focus entirely on unit composition and battlefield maneuvers.

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 37% ★, RTS 13.6%, Strategy 12.5%, War 8.8%, Military 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the classic tactical formula with more diverse units and complex mission objectives.

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 21.4%, Military 19%, RTS 18.2%, War 14.5%, Tactical 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern-day tactical RTS that allows for the same direct-control mechanics found in the Men of War series.

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

Why similar: RTS 18.3%, Military 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 13%, Tactical 10.8%, War 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic real-time tactics game that shares the Men of War focus on unit preservation and tactical positioning.

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 28.1% ★, RTS 14.8%, Strategy 11.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%, Military 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The most recent entry in the series, offering a blend of grand strategy and tactical combat across multiple theaters.

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 47.9% ★, Strategy 21.6%, RTS 12.8%, War 8%, Tanks 6.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore tactical simulation that demands high attention to detail regarding unit stats and battlefield conditions.

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 32.7% ★, Strategy 21%, RTS 19.2%, Military 7%, War 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that introduces new factions and tactical depth to the core Company of Heroes experience.

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

Why similar: World War II 28.3% ★, War 12.4%, Military 11.5%, Tanks 10.5% ★, Tactical 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A military simulation that offers a more grounded and realistic perspective on WWII combat.

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 38.7% ★, Strategy 18.8%, RTS 18%, Military 9.8%, War 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Adds unique direct-fire abilities and new units that bring the gameplay closer to the tactical feel of the Men of War series.

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 39.8% ★, Strategy 15.7%, Tactical 13.5%, RTS 9.7%, Real Time Tactics 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical game that requires precise unit control and stealth to overcome overwhelming odds.

Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII. As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you’ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new...

Why similar: World War II 55.6% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Tactical 18%, Destruction 3.9%, Action 1%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredible destructible environments and tactical squad-based combat that feels very similar to the infantry management in Men of War.

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 47.5% ★, War 16.7%, Strategy 10.3%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Realistic 6.2%

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 34.7% ★, RTS 15.7%, Strategy 12.2%, Military 8.3%, Tactical 6.4%

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 40.9% ★, Military 13.9%, War 11.4%, Strategy 7.2%, Realistic 5.8%

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 52.2% ★, War 10.3%, Military 8.8%, Tactical 7.1%, Realistic 6%

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 36.1% ★, Strategy 20.9%, Tactical 14.9%, RTS 7.9%, Military 5.7%

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 46.8% ★, War 13.6%, Military 10.3%, Tactical 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.4%

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 53.2% ★, Tactical 13.4%, Military 12.5%, War 6.6%, Strategy 5.3%

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 40.5% ★, Strategy 17.7%, War 15.7%, Tanks 13.1% ★, Simulation 3.7%

Tank Squad is a tactical-combat action game. Take part in big tank battles during World War II. Play single-player or coop (4 players). Repair your tanks, replenish supplies, manage the crew and get back to the action!

Why similar: World War II 31.6% ★, War 13.3%, Tanks 12.3% ★, Military 11.7%, Tactical 7.5%

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 45.5%, RTS 22.2%, War 17%, Simulation 9.4%, Action 5.9%

Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War. Each mission showcases the era’s most devastating weaponry — sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery, and mobile infantry. BoE delivers the full WWI experience.

Why similar: War 21.9%, Strategy 18.8%, RTS 18.3%, World War II 14% ★, Historical 9.6%

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 34.8% ★, Tanks 13.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.1%, War 10%, Military 9.7%

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 37.4% ★, Strategy 28.3%, RTS 19.2%, War 15.1%

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 55.5% ★, Strategy 13.7%, RTS 10%, Military 7.9%, War 3.6%

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 40.5% ★, Strategy 32.3%, Tanks 11.5% ★, RTS 9.2%, Simulation 6.5%

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 34.4% ★, Strategy 18.3%, RTS 9.4%, Tanks 9.2% ★, Tactical 7%

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: RTS 20.3%, Strategy 19.4%, Military 12.3%, War 10.8%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%

Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles.

Why similar: Strategy 68.7%, Historical 13.5%, Simulation 8.8%, Action 8.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 43.7% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Tactical 11.2%, War 9.3%

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 49.9% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Military 9.8%, Historical 8.1%, War 7.2%

With its unprecedented combination of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, the Brothers in Arms franchise has established itself as a benchmark for military action games, receiving the highest average review scores of any console WWII game to date (www.gamerankings.com).

Why similar: World War II 54% ★, Military 13.7%, Tactical 11.3%, War 9.7%, Strategy 6.3%

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 36% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Tactical 14.7%, RTS 10.8%, Military 8.4%

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 27.3% ★, RTS 12.2%, Military 10.2%, War 9.4%, Real Time Tactics 9%

The New Fatal Error DLC includes a new 5-mission Operation and touch-screen controls.

Why similar: RTS 22.6%, Strategy 21.8%, Military 17%, War 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 7.7%

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 46.1% ★, War 11.4%, Realistic 8.9%, Tactical 7.8%, Military 7.4%

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 40% ★, Strategy 35.8%, RTS 24.2%

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: War 17.7%, RTS 17.2%, Military 15.7%, Strategy 12.5%, Tactical 12.4%

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 20%, Strategy 17.3%, War 15.1%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Tactical 10.9%

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 37% ★, War 14.8%, Military 12.3%, Tactical 8.5%, Realistic 7.2%

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II.

Why similar: World War II 41.1% ★, War 17.6%, Tactical 16.3%, Strategy 15.7%, Multiplayer 3.3%