Games Like Men of War: Red Tide

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 42.8% ★, Strategy 21.2%, RTS 20.1%, War 6.9%, Military 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It remains the definitive, most polished iteration of the classic Men of War tactical formula.

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 44% ★, RTS 21.4%, Strategy 12.9%, Historical 9.1%, War 6.6%

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

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 44% ★, Strategy 24.7%, RTS 19.9%, Military 4.7%, War 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature blend of direct control and squad-based tactical 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 43.3% ★, Strategy 22.6%, RTS 18%, War 6.6%, Military 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A focused tactical experience that strips away traditional base-building in favor of pure combat maneuvers.

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 50.2% ★, Strategy 28.2%, RTS 18%, War 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct expansion of the Men of War engine that focuses on the historical penal battalions of the Soviet army.

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 43.5%, RTS 30.6%, War 10.5%, Historical 9.5%, Military 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Transfers the core Men of War tactical mechanics to the dense, asymmetrical warfare of the Vietnam conflict.

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 52.2% ★, Strategy 23.2%, RTS 19.2%, War 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor to the Men of War series, featuring the same squad-level intensity and destructible environments.

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

Why similar: RTS 43.6%, Strategy 19.6%, Historical 14.3%, Military 13.8%, War 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Built on a similar tactical engine, this game captures the same gritty, unit-preservation style of gameplay found in Red Tide.

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 42% ★, RTS 23.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Historical 9.1%, War 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title that introduced the tactical depth and direct control mechanics that define the series.

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 47.9% ★, RTS 25.1%, Strategy 16.7%, War 5.2%, Military 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on base-building, it shares the same high-intensity WWII tactical combat and unit-veterancy systems.

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 40.2% ★, RTS 24.1%, Strategy 16.7%, Military 7%, Historical 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive scale of historical tactical combat with a deep focus on unit composition and realistic ballistics.

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 46%, World War II 30.6% ★, RTS 16.1%, Historical 2.8%, War 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the tactical combat of the original with a stronger focus on the Eastern Front and environmental hazards.

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 39.6% ★, RTS 26.2%, Strategy 18.1%, Historical 6.7%, Military 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: The modern evolution of the series, offering a blend of grand strategy and intense tactical real-time combat.

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 63.3% ★, Strategy 24.4%, Historical 6.5%, War 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based tactical game that captures the desperate, small-scale guerrilla warfare of the Eastern Front.

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 48.7% ★, RTS 24.6%, Strategy 14.9%, Military 5.7%, War 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical intricacies of frontline management and historical unit accuracy during the D-Day campaign.

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 52.1% ★, Strategy 20.8%, RTS 14.8%, Military 4.5%, Historical 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore tactical simulation that offers unparalleled realism for players 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 40.4% ★, RTS 24.2%, Strategy 20.9%, War 6.3%, Historical 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modernized take on the classic RTS formula that emphasizes tactical positioning over base construction.

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 41.6% ★, RTS 23.1%, Strategy 13.8%, Historical 8.2%, Military 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, isometric tactical game that focuses on small-unit stealth and combat during the Eastern Front of WWII.

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 46% ★, Strategy 20.2%, RTS 18.5%, Historical 5.4%, War 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical experience that prioritizes historical accuracy and unit preservation over resource gathering.

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 46.4% ★, Strategy 40.4%, RTS 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed historical tactical game that emphasizes the technical specifications of WWII armor and infantry.

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 46.1%, Strategy 34.8%, War 12%, Military 7%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the modern era, it features the deep tactical unit control and complex combat systems that Men of War fans appreciate.

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 37.8% ★, Strategy 31.3%, RTS 24.3%, War 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A focused historical RTS that captures the brutal, close-quarters combat of the Battle of Stalingrad.

UBOAT is a simulator of a submarine from WWII era. It is a survival sandbox with crew management mechanics while its primary theme is life of German sailors. The boat is their home, but it can become their grave at any time.

Why similar: World War II 53.4% ★, RTS 19.3%, Historical 9.5%, Military 9.1%, War 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep simulation of submarine warfare that captures the tension and technical detail of WWII naval combat.

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 47.2%, Strategy 33.9%, Military 12.7%, War 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers massive-scale tactical combat with a focus on historical unit variety and complex battlefield logistics.

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 42.4% ★, RTS 22.1%, Strategy 14.4%, Historical 7.2%, Military 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that removes base-building to focus entirely on historical unit management and combat maneuvers.

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 52.7% ★, Strategy 25.9%, RTS 17.6%, War 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic tactical simulation that focuses on the historical accuracy of WWII military engagements.

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 45.2% ★, Strategy 33.1%, RTS 21.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that provides a wide-angle view of massive WWII engagements.

Relive the real-time tactics masterpiece that defined the genre like no other: Commandos 2 - HD Remaster is a true homage to one of gaming’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Why similar: Strategy 52.8%, World War II 47.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for squad-based tactical infiltration, requiring the same level of micro-management as Men of War.

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 44.7% ★, RTS 25.4%, Strategy 14%, Historical 8.8%, Military 7.1%

Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome.

Why similar: RTS 38.3%, Strategy 21.7%, Historical 14.1%, Military 13%, War 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique tactical game that forces you to manage units through radio reports, emphasizing the fog of war and command tension.

Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.

Why similar: World War II 59% ★, Strategy 23.8%, RTS 17.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the naval aspect of WWII, providing a tactical simulation of maritime warfare similar to the naval infantry themes in Red Tide.

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 43.1% ★, RTS 25%, Strategy 22.9%, Military 5%, War 2.7%

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 45.1% ★, RTS 25.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Military 5%, War 3.6%

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 37.8% ★, RTS 27.7%, Strategy 26.5%, Military 3.7%, War 2.6%

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 78.8% ★, War 6.7%, Military 6.1%, Historical 4.9%, Strategy 3.5%

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 47.1% ★, RTS 21.7%, Strategy 17.4%, War 4.8%, Military 4.5%

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 45.1% ★, Strategy 27.9%, RTS 26.9%

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 36.3%, Strategy 23.1%, Historical 15.4%, War 12.9%, Military 12.3%

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 58.6%, RTS 32.7%, War 8.6%

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 53.4% ★, Strategy 22.1%, RTS 9.3%, Historical 8.8%, Military 3.7%

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 36.5% ★, Strategy 35.7%, RTS 27.7%

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 49.5% ★, Strategy 31.4%, RTS 13.5%, Military 3.6%, War 2%

Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.

Why similar: World War II 62% ★, Strategy 22%, RTS 8.4%, War 4.8%, Military 2.8%

Unity of Command is an innovative and refreshing operational-level wargame that covers the entire 1942/43 Stalingrad Campaign on the Eastern Front.

Why similar: World War II 59.8% ★, Strategy 28.1%, Historical 6.6%, War 2.9%, Military 2.5%

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: RTS 29.1%, Strategy 26.1%, World War II 17.9% ★, Historical 12%, War 12%

Pacific Storm: Allies expands upon the success of the internationally acclaimed original to deliver an unforgettable mix of real-time strategy and blistering arcade combat, recreating World War II's most heated battles.

Why similar: World War II 53.8% ★, Strategy 46.2%

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 46.2% ★, Strategy 26.9%, RTS 15.8%, Historical 4.7%, Military 3.8%

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 76.4% ★, Historical 9.8%, War 8.1%, Military 5.7%

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 40.6%, Strategy 21.4%, Military 14.5%, Historical 11.8%, War 11.8%

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 38.2%, RTS 37.3%, Military 14.3%, War 10.2%

Cossacks II: Battle for Europe is a standalone add-on for "Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars" presenting new nations with the possibility to wage multiplayer battles.

Why similar: Strategy 55.5%, RTS 32.3%, Historical 12.2%

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 63.7% ★, Strategy 36.3%

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 66% ★, Strategy 15.7%, War 10%, Historical 8.3%

WORLD WAR II: PANZER CLAWS [aka Frontline Attack: War over Europe] pushes back the boundaries of real-time strategy gaming!Take control of the Allied, German, or the Russian in the harsh reality of the battlefields of World War II.

Why similar: Strategy 75.2%, World War II 16.6% ★, RTS 8.2%

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 41.1%, World War II 36.2% ★, RTS 22.8%

Combat Mission Final Blitzkrieg (CMFB) follows the Western Allies through the battles along Germany's border and into the heart of the Reich itself.

Why similar: RTS 30.3%, World War II 28.6% ★, Strategy 18.7%, Historical 9.1%, Military 7.2%

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 61.1% ★, Strategy 16.5%, RTS 13.7%, Military 4%, Historical 2.9%

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: RTS 40.4%, Strategy 29.4%, Military 11.8%, War 10.7%, Historical 7.6%

Command a platoon of Sherman tanks over the most famous theaters of WWII. Take the commander’s seat and give specific orders to your crew, or open the tactical map to coordinate your actions with accompanying units.

Why similar: World War II 42.8% ★, RTS 22.4%, Strategy 10.1%, Historical 9.5%, Military 7.9%

This latest multiplayer standalone entry in the COH2 series features this iconic Allied army. Experience a unique tech-tree that challenges the player to balance the constant trade-off between mobility and defense. Surprise opponents with your development choices and an open end game configuration.

Why similar: World War II 43.6% ★, Strategy 23.5%, RTS 21%, Military 6%, War 5.9%