Games Like Men of War: Vietnam

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: Strategy 23.9%, RTS 17.8%, War 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.4%, Tactical 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive entry in the series, it provides the most refined version of the tactical RTS gameplay found in the Vietnam installment.

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: RTS 19.8%, Real Time Tactics 17.6%, War 16.8%, Strategy 15.5%, Historical 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the exact engine and tactical depth of the Men of War series while offering a highly polished, realistic combat experience.

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

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the franchise brings modern graphics and expanded mechanics to the classic squad-based tactical formula.

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

Why similar: RTS 21.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.9%, Historical 12.4%, Strategy 12.2%, War 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a very similar engine and tactical philosophy, focusing on small-unit management and realistic damage models in a modern conflict.

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 24.4%, Strategy 22.4%, Military 11.1%, Cold War 11% ★, War 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the scale and tension of Cold War-era conflicts with a deep emphasis on tactical positioning and unit diversity.

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 16.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.1%, War 13%, Cold War 12.9% ★, Strategy 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Wargame, this title offers a modern, high-fidelity tactical experience set in a Cold War gone hot scenario.

Leave No One Behind is tactical real time strategy war game. Experience some of the hardest battles fought during the Vietnam War in 1965 between US Army and the Army of the Northern Vietnam for landing zones X-Ray and Albany and for Plei Me special forces camp.

Why similar: RTS 25.5%, Strategy 20.6%, Real Time Tactics 19.2%, Historical 12.4%, Tactical 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a direct thematic and mechanical match, focusing specifically on small-scale tactical engagements during the Vietnam War.

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: RTS 22.6%, Strategy 20.1%, War 15.4%, Military 11%, Historical 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at large-scale tactical combat, requiring careful management of units and terrain similar to the Men of War series.

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 58.5%, RTS 16%, War 6.6%, Tactical 5.4%, Historical 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: While slightly more macro-focused, it provides the same high-intensity tactical RTS gameplay and environmental destruction found in the Men of War series.

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: Strategy 29.7%, RTS 18.7%, War 10.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%, Tactical 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' signature direct-control mechanics and tactical combat style.

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: Strategy 25%, War 15.5%, RTS 15.4%, Tactical 11.1%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational entry that perfected the skirmish-style tactical gameplay that defines the franchise.

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: Strategy 34.9%, RTS 18.9%, War 12.8%, Military 9.6%, Historical 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: For players who crave extreme realism, this game offers unparalleled tactical depth and complex simulation of historical combat.

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 25.2%, Strategy 19.8%, War 14.6%, Historical 13.4%, Tactical 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a premier tactical wargame that emphasizes realistic line-of-sight, ballistics, and squad-level decision-making.

Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning.

Why similar: War 24.2%, Cold War 23.1% ★, Historical 16.5%, Military 15.1%, Tactical 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: While an FPS, it is the best thematic match for the Vietnam War setting, capturing the brutal and claustrophobic nature of the jungle conflict.

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 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, War 15.8%, Cold War 15.7% ★, Strategy 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: This unique simulation focuses on the command-and-control aspect of the Vietnam War, emphasizing the difficulty of managing units through radio communication.

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: Strategy 22.6%, RTS 20.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, War 14.4%, Tactical 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that focuses on unit positioning and combined arms warfare without the need for traditional base building.

It is 1965 and the US ground war in Vietnam is in full swing. As a US Army commander, wage a counter-insurgency (COIN) war to secure the Ia Drang valley, on the border with Cambodia.

Why similar: Strategy 48.7%, Historical 26.3%, War 13.2%, Cold War 9.9% ★, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic look at the counter-insurgency operations in Vietnam that captures the unique logistical and tactical challenges of the era.

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 27.5%, RTS 21%, War 15.6%, Military 13.6%, Tactical 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game bridges the gap between traditional RTS and third-person action, allowing for the same direct-control playstyle as Men of War.

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: RTS 20.4%, Strategy 18%, Real Time Tactics 14%, Historical 9.4%, War 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The latest in the Company of Heroes series, offering a blend of tactical combat and dynamic campaign management.

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: RTS 20.1%, Strategy 15.1%, War 15%, Historical 13.9%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title introduced the core tactical mechanics that eventually evolved into the Men of War series.

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: Strategy 39.8%, RTS 25.7%, War 19.6%, Co-op 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual predecessor to the Men of War series that features the same squad-based tactical focus and destructible environments.

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: Strategy 37.1%, RTS 30.3%, War 7.6%, Military 6.8%, Tactical 6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded classic that set the standard for tactical RTS gameplay with its focus on cover and squad veterancy.

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: RTS 28.1%, Strategy 21.9%, War 12.7%, Military 11.1%, Tactical 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep tactical experience with a focus on historical unit accuracy and front-line management.

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: Real Time Tactics 28.4%, Strategy 28.2%, Tactical 16%, War 14.4%, Historical 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends squad-based tactical combat with stealth and resource management, mirroring the 'behind enemy lines' feel of certain Men of War missions.

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: Strategy 43.3%, RTS 30.7%, War 10.5%, Historical 9.5%, Military 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that focuses on the elite Black Sea Marines, offering a more focused and narrative-driven tactical experience.

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 17.6%, War 17%, Strategy 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Historical 13.4%

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: Strategy 36.9%, Tactical 20.7%, RTS 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%, Co-op 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical game that emphasizes individual unit skills and stealth, which influenced the squad-management style of later RTS games.

A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.

Why similar: Strategy 27.4%, RTS 21.5%, Historical 19.5%, Tactical 12.4%, War 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical movement of regiments and the importance of terrain, offering a deep strategic challenge.

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: Strategy 27.1%, RTS 19.3%, War 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, Historical 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic wargame that prioritizes tactical realism and historical unit composition over base building.

Replay the events of the first hot war of the Cold War era, the Korean War, also known as the Forgotten War. Players will be involved in two campaigns, both set in the 1950’s: the North Korean (June 25 – August 20) and the American (September 15 – October 8).

Why similar: Strategy 60.1%, Cold War 20.2% ★, RTS 19.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical complexities of Cold War-era conflicts with a strong emphasis on historical accuracy.

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: Strategy 35.8%, RTS 30.5%, Military 10.3%, War 9.1%, Tactical 4.7%

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: Strategy 53.3%, RTS 26.5%, War 14.3%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging entry in the series that focuses on the unique tactical scenarios of Soviet penal battalions.

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: RTS 28.3%, Strategy 24.7%, War 10.9%, Tactical 10.2%, Military 9.3%

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 18.3%, Cold War 16.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Strategy 15.1%, War 14.4%

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 44.8%, RTS 19.1%, Cold War 15.4% ★, War 14.9%, Action 5.8%

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

Why similar: Strategy 24%, RTS 22.2%, Cold War 14.4% ★, Military 10.4%, Real Time Tactics 8.9%

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 21.7%, Strategy 21.2%, Cold War 14.7% ★, Military 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 10%

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: Strategy 48.7%, RTS 29.5%, War 21.8%

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: RTS 28.9%, Strategy 24.8%, War 16.2%, Tactical 6.3%, Military 5.7%

Ancestors Legacy is a squad-based real time strategy with a strong focus on tactics. Inspired by medieval European history, it brings to life four different nations and their conflicts, usually solved by war.

Why similar: Strategy 29%, RTS 25.8%, Historical 13.6%, War 12.1%, Tactical 10.3%

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: Strategy 24.6%, RTS 24%, War 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%, Historical 9.1%

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: Strategy 22.8%, RTS 21.1%, Real Time Tactics 13%, Historical 12%, War 10.8%

Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!

Why similar: Strategy 35.9%, RTS 18%, Historical 17.5%, War 15.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

Why similar: RTS 20.2%, War 19.7%, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Strategy 14.3%, Historical 11.5%

Act of Aggression – Reboot Edition brings the techno-thriller RTS game Act of Aggression to a higher level. The Reboot Edition offers a full gameplay overhaul in skirmish mode against the AI and in your multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 36.9%, Strategy 26.7%, War 11.2%, Military 11%, Multiplayer 5.4%

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 22.5%, Real Time Tactics 19.3%, Strategy 14.6%, Historical 12.3%, War 12.1%

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: RTS 18.5%, Strategy 15.5%, War 15.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Historical 10.9%

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: RTS 25.8%, Strategy 19.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Historical 13.6%, Military 9.8%

Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game combined with a global turn-based tactical mode, thrusting gamers into a world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962.

Why similar: Strategy 57%, RTS 27.2%, Cold War 15.8% ★

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: RTS 24%, Strategy 22%, Real Time Tactics 22%, Military 9.6%, Historical 9.2%

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: Strategy 37.3%, RTS 31.9%, War 12.5%, Historical 10.5%, Multiplayer 5.9%

9th Company Roots of Terror is an action-oriented real-time strategy game based on actual events that took place during the Soviet military campaign in Afghanistan.

Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, RTS 37.1%, Military 15.4%

Combat Mission Fortress Italy brings wargamers to the "soft underbelly of Europe", a place that was anything but.

Why similar: Strategy 25.2%, RTS 18.3%, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, War 10.5%, Historical 9.7%

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: RTS 17.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Strategy 13.6%, War 12.9%, Historical 11.3%

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 22.9%, Strategy 22.3%, Real Time Tactics 17.7%, War 16.2%, Tactical 11.1%

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 22.1%, Strategy 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 17.3%, Historical 12%, War 11.9%

Joint Task Force is the real-time strategy (RTS) game where you command the frontline forces in tomorrow's most hazardous conflicts. Lead twenty dramatic missions in explosive war-zones including the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans.

Why similar: Strategy 48.6%, RTS 33%, Military 13.1%, Action 5.2%

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: Strategy 25.4%, War 24.9%, RTS 21.9%, Historical 16.3%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Cossacks II: Napoleonic Wars sends the player into the heroic XIX century where they assume the role of a commander to take part in the massive historical battles for the supremacy over Europe.

Why similar: Strategy 53.4%, RTS 29.5%, Historical 17.1%

War Room is a realistic strategy, taking you straight into the heat of the war in Afghanistan.

Why similar: RTS 21.9%, War 18.1%, Strategy 16.5%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Tactical 13.1%