Games Like Men of War II

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 20.5% ★, Moddable 11.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.8%, RTS 10.7%, Historical 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the exact engine and granular tactical control of the Men of War series, offering the most authentic experience for fans of the franchise.

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 27% ★, RTS 14%, Tanks 10.1% ★, Military 8.7%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive predecessor to the sequel, it provides the same core gameplay loop of squad-level management and intense historical combat.

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

Why You'll Like It: This classic entry established the tactical formula that Men of War II builds upon, focusing on cooperative and competitive skirmishes.

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 27.5% ★, RTS 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 8.4%, Strategy 8.4%, Military 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that launched the franchise, offering the foundational experience of direct control and tactical realism.

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 17.1% ★, Tanks 13.6% ★, RTS 10.4%, Historical 8.1%, Wargame 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the spiritual predecessor to the series, featuring the early implementation of the tactical systems that define the franchise.

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 22.9% ★, RTS 15.1%, Military 10.6%, Wargame 9.6%, Moddable 9.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers a grander scale of WWII combat while maintaining high levels of historical accuracy and complex unit interactions.

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: RTS 25.9%, Military 24.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Tactical 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizing the same engine as Men of War, this game shifts the focus to modern warfare while maintaining the signature direct-control mechanics.

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 50.8% ★, RTS 20.4%, Strategy 12.2%, Multiplayer 7%, Co-op 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that heavily influenced the development of the Men of War series with its focus on small-unit combat.

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 35% ★, RTS 19.3%, Military 10.9%, Wargame 6.6%, Strategy 5.8%

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

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 18.8% ★, Wargame 14%, RTS 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.4%, Co-op 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, modern RTS experience that balances base-building with tactical squad-level combat in the Mediterranean theater.

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 14.1%, Tanks 13.7% ★, RTS 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 12%, Military 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Wargame, this title offers deep tactical complexity and a massive scale for modern military engagements.

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 31.1% ★, RTS 19.2%, Military 9.1%, Tanks 8.5% ★, Strategy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for WWII real-time strategy, known for its cover-based mechanics and cinematic intensity.

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 29.8% ★, Tanks 16.2% ★, Wargame 14.7%, RTS 9.3%, Military 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore wargame that offers unparalleled realism in tank combat and tactical simulation for those who find Men of War too arcade-like.

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 23.3% ★, RTS 15.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.6%, Tanks 11.4% ★, Tactical 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical maneuvering and unit abilities rather than base-building, mirroring the tactical focus of 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 25.4%, Military 16.7%, Wargame 16%, Real Time Tactics 10%, Strategy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex wargame that focuses on large-scale military operations and diverse unit rosters.

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

Why similar: RTS 16.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Wargame 15.2%, Military 12.6%, Historical 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic real-time strategy game that focuses on tactical combat and the importance of unit preservation in modern conflict.

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: Wargame 19%, Real Time Tactics 16.6%, RTS 16.5%, Tanks 15.6% ★, Military 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical RTS that emphasizes unit positioning and combined-arms maneuvers in a Cold War setting.

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 43.2% ★, Wargame 16.7%, Historical 11.8%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Realistic 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines large-scale simulation with tactical combat, allowing players to experience the war from both a squad leader and individual soldier perspective.

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 21.6% ★, Tanks 14.5% ★, RTS 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 10%, Military 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style RTS that emphasizes historical accuracy and tactical combat without the distraction of base construction.

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 19.9%, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, Historical 12.6%, Wargame 11.4%, Military 11%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the tactical intensity of the Men of War style to the brutal, static warfare of the First World War.

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: RTS 44.5%, Co-op 12%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Strategy 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: While set in an alternate history, its mechanics are heavily inspired by the Company of Heroes style of tactical RTS gameplay.

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 20.9% ★, RTS 12.8%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Military 9.6%, Historical 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical game that emphasizes stealth and squad-level management 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 33.8% ★, RTS 17%, Tanks 8.9% ★, Military 8.8%, Real Time Tactics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic collection that emphasizes the importance of historical unit composition and tactical planning.

The latest title in the famous Combat Mission franchise of wargames, now on Steam. Shock Force 2 brings you to a hypothetical conflict in Syria between the forces of NATO and the Syrian Army. Play either on WeGo or Real Time in an incredibly detailed and realistic 1:1 tactical simulation.

Why similar: RTS 18.4%, Wargame 17.8%, Tanks 16.9% ★, Military 12.2%, Historical 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate tactical simulation for players who want to manage every aspect of modern military engagement with extreme fidelity.

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 44.8% ★, RTS 25.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Historical 8.8%, Military 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that focuses on the unique tactical challenges of the Black Sea Fleet during WWII.

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 23.6% ★, RTS 15.3%, Wargame 11.4%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%, Historical 9.1%

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: World War II 33.5% ★, RTS 29.2%, Strategy 26.5%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the familiar Men of War gameplay mechanics into a modern setting with high-tech weaponry and tactical challenges.

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 24.1%, Military 18.3%, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Strategy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A precursor to Red Dragon that emphasizes the integration of air power into tactical ground combat.

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 55.5% ★, RTS 21.7%, Strategy 16.9%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical management of penal battalions, offering a unique narrative and gameplay perspective within the series.

Combat Mission Black Sea is a military grade simulation depicting a fictional series of escalations between Russian and Ukraine which results in open conflict in the summer of 2017

Why similar: Wargame 28.5%, Military 18.2%, Realistic 10.9%, Tactical 10.6%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a hyper-realistic depiction of modern conflict, focusing on the lethality and complexity of contemporary warfare.

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 24.2% ★, Tanks 21.9% ★, Wargame 13.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Military 8.3%

ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre.

Why similar: World War II 17.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, RTS 15.3%, Wargame 14.5%, Military 8.8%

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 48.6% ★, RTS 17.7%, Tanks 16.3% ★, Strategy 13%, Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic tactical RTS that focuses on the intricacies of tank combat and historical military engagements.

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 31.7% ★, RTS 13.9%, Tanks 11.2% ★, Military 9%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%

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 24.1% ★, Tanks 21.9% ★, Military 10.9%, Co-op 9.5%, Historical 8.1%

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: RTS 19.9%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Strategy 14%, Historical 12.5%, Tactical 10.5%

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 34.7% ★, Wargame 17%, Military 14.3%, Historical 11.4%, Strategy 8.8%

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 30.9% ★, RTS 24.8%, Strategy 11.7%, Military 8%, Tanks 7.5% ★

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: Wargame 21.9%, RTS 17.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.6%, Tanks 7.7% ★, Tactical 7.1%

Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes – is a real-time strategy game with a high degree of realism. Relive the Battle of Kiev (2022), a turning point in the Ukrainian conflict. Witness the Untold Story of 2022 Through the Eyes of Those Who Fought.

Why similar: Wargame 20.6%, RTS 18.6%, Real Time Tactics 18.1%, Historical 11.4%, Military 10.6%

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 29% ★, Strategy 23.7%, RTS 16.7%, Historical 5.8%, Military 5.6%

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 39% ★, RTS 22.3%, Strategy 7.4%, Military 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.2%

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 40.3% ★, Military 16.7%, Historical 8.5%, Realistic 8.3%, Multiplayer 8.2%

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 17.9% ★, RTS 11.5%, Wargame 11%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Tanks 10.2% ★

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

Why similar: World War II 25.2% ★, Tanks 22% ★, Military 12.6%, Historical 11.7%, Tactical 8.2%

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 42.8% ★, Tanks 32.7% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Realistic 5.1%, Action 3.9%

Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.

Why similar: Wargame 21.6%, RTS 21.5%, Tanks 20.7% ★, Military 9%, Realistic 7.3%

Warfare 1917 and 1944 return, fully remastered with enhanced visuals, full-screen support, and custom battles. Warfare Legacy Collection also Includes the Battle of the Bulge, a brand-new campaign set during WWII’s final offensive with all-new missions, snowy maps, and intense front-line action.

Why similar: World War II 30.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Military 15%, Historical 14%, Tactical 10.3%

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 26.1% ★, Tanks 16.4% ★, Wargame 14.8%, RTS 9.7%, Strategy 8.2%

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: RTS 18%, Real Time Tactics 16%, Historical 15.4%, Wargame 15.3%, Military 14.8%

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 44% ★, Wargame 18.5%, Military 11.3%, Historical 9.6%, Strategy 9.5%

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% ★, RTS 24.6%, Military 12%, Strategy 11.2%, Multiplayer 5.9%

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 39% ★, RTS 27.9%, Strategy 12.6%, Historical 10.3%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!

Why similar: RTS 18.3%, Wargame 18%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, Military 13.7%, Tactical 9.6%

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 22.2% ★, Tanks 19.9% ★, Wargame 14.9%, Historical 11%, Military 10.9%

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 41.3% ★, Tanks 26.6% ★, Strategy 18.1%, RTS 14%

Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".

Why similar: Moddable 16.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.3%, Level Editor 12.6%, Military 12.1%, RTS 10.4%

Coming of age as a part of the first generation born free, WWII stripped me of my family, home, and future. Now I'm left with only one choice: to get my revenge and independence, or die trying. The odds are against us: will our tactics, stealth and teamwork be enough?

Why similar: World War II 21.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, RTS 13.3%, Military 9.8%, Historical 8.8%

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 42.5% ★, Wargame 18.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Historical 6.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%