- #1 Fleet Command
97% matchVery Positive88% of 480 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...
Why similar: Naval Combat 26.5% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Submarine 14.9% ★, Naval 11.1% ★, RTS 8.8%
- #2 Dangerous Waters
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 398 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 32%
S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.
Why similar: Submarine 25% ★, Naval Combat 23% ★, Naval 17.8% ★, Military 9.4%, War 6.2%
- #3 Sub Command
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 144 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Take charge of the most deadly modern-day submarines in the world - three distinct submarines across two unique and challenging campaigns. Utilize cutting-edge sensor and weapon technology to locate, track and destroy the enemy - even deliver Tomahawk missiles to inland targets.
Why similar: Submarine 23% ★, Naval Combat 19.5% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Underwater 11.2% ★, Military 8.4%
- #4 Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific
95% matchMixed70% of 1,125 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Hunt, hide and kill as you take command of U.S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII. Silent Hunter, the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade, returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism, immersive gameplay, innovative crew evolution and more...
Why similar: Submarine 45.5% ★, Naval Combat 22.6% ★, Naval 14.9% ★, Simulation 8.6%, Military 8.4%
- #5 Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions
94% matchVery Positive81% of 318 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Experience the thrill of the hunt! Prowl the waters as the captain of a German submarine in a never-before-seen theatre of operations the Indian Ocean. Take part in the war against British supply lines off the coast of North Africa and support the Japanese war against the U.S. Navy.
Why similar: Naval Combat 39.7% ★, Submarine 35.3% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Simulation 8.6%
- #6 Cold Waters
93% matchVery Positive87% of 4,688 reviews2017
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.
Why similar: Submarine 28.8% ★, Naval Combat 26.5% ★, Naval 19% ★, Military 7.6%, War 4.6%
- #7 Crash Dive
92% matchVery Positive90% of 198 reviews2015
Dev: Panic Ensues Software
Windows
WWII tactical submarine combat! Take command of a U-boat prowling the Atlantic in search of enemy convoys to sink. Sneak past the escorts and torpedo the transports. Or surface and use your deck gun in a daring night attack.
Why similar: Submarine 22.6% ★, Naval Combat 19.5% ★, Naval 14.7% ★, Underwater 9.8% ★, Military 6.5%
- #8 688(I) Hunter/Killer
91% matchVery Positive81% of 220 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 32%
688(I) Hunter/Killer, the most realistic submarine simulation ever developed for PC. Master the sonar and weapons control systems, learn to develop real target situations and outfit your boat with the latest advanced weaponry. Then use your skills to complete the tour of duty and earn your dolphins to become a true submariner.
Why similar: Naval Combat 39% ★, Submarine 33.1% ★, Naval 19.5% ★, Simulation 4.8%, Strategy 3.6%
- #9 Carrier Deck
91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,077 reviews2017
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Carrier Deck is a fast paced time management game where you play as the Air Boss on board the CVN-76 in the midst of active war.
Why similar: Naval Combat 59.4% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Military 8.7%, Simulation 6.2%, War 5.4%
- #10 War on the Sea
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,185 reviews2021
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.
Why similar: Naval 34.1% ★, Naval Combat 33.6% ★, War 6.1%, Simulation 6.1%, Wargame 5.7%
- #11 Command: Modern Operations
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,597 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.
Why similar: Military 29.1%, Wargame 17.6%, Simulation 13.2%, Modern 9.7%, RTS 9.2%
- #12 Rule the Waves 3
88% matchVery Positive88% of 1,046 reviews2023
Dev: Naval Warfare SimulationsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 58.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.
Why similar: Naval Combat 30.4% ★, Naval 28.8% ★, Military 16.1%, Wargame 15.4%, Simulation 5.2%
- #13 Silent Hunter 5®: Battle of the Atlantic
89% matchMixed45% of 2,527 reviews2010
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Step behind the periscope of a German U-boat and take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The best-selling submarine series of all time continues with the highly anticipated Silent Hunter: Battle of the Atlantic.
Why similar: Naval Combat 35.2% ★, Submarine 29.2% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Military 7.7%, Underwater 5.4% ★
- #14 Combat Mission Black Sea
87% matchVery Positive83% of 563 reviews2021
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 35.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 20.7%, Military 18.1%, War 11.8%, Realistic 10.5%, Modern 8.7%
- #15 Victory At Sea Pacific
86% matchMixed62% of 644 reviews2018
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Victory at Sea Pacific is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during World War II. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.
Why similar: Naval Combat 28.5% ★, Naval 23.8% ★, Wargame 10.8%, RTS 8.2%, War 8%
- #16 Atlantic Fleet
86% matchVery Positive86% of 1,548 reviews2016
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Turn based tactical and strategic naval combat. Atlantic Fleet puts you in command of the Allies or Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in the longest military campaign of WWII, The Battle of the Atlantic.Take command of surface ships, submarines as well as carrier and land based aircraft in the deadly struggle for control of Atlantic shipping...
Why similar: Naval Combat 49.6% ★, Naval 32.3% ★, War 7.3%, Simulation 6.3%, Strategy 3.8%
- #17 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,115 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Why similar: Naval Combat 52% ★, Naval 21.1% ★, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 6.1%, Wargame 4.5%
- #18 Crash Dive 2
84% matchVery Positive95% of 237 reviews2021
Dev: Panic Ensues Software
Windows
WWII Tactical submarine combat in the South Pacific
Why similar: Submarine 29.7% ★, Naval 20% ★, Wargame 9.1%, Underwater 8.4% ★, Military 6.8%
- #19 Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
82% matchVery Positive90% of 5,749 reviews2024
Dev: Triassic GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.2% ★, Naval 21.4% ★, Military 13.2%, War 9.2%, Simulation 5%
- #20 Battle Fleet 2
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 372 reviews2014
Dev: Mythical City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Welcome Admiral! Select your fleet, assign weapons, and sink the enemy fleet by controlling each of your ships down to setting the aim and range of each weapon's shot. Features include full open world Pacific & Atlantic campaigns, cross-platform multiplayer and awesome turn-based naval battles.
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.2% ★, Naval 32% ★, Military 11.3%, Wargame 11%, Simulation 5.8%
- #21 Combat Mission Cold War
83% matchMixed67% of 232 reviews2021
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
CM Cold War is set in the tipping-point years of a conflict that gripped the world for 45 years. Between 1979-1982, both the NATO and Soviet Warsaw Pact militaries began the shift away from industrialized warfare of the early 20th century and towards the modern digital battlefield of today.
Why similar: Wargame 20.1%, Military 17.5%, Modern 11.9%, War 11.5%, Realistic 10.6%
- #22 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
82% matchMixed61% of 7,835 reviews2023
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 81.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!
Why similar: Naval Combat 25.5% ★, Naval 20.3% ★, Submarine 17.2% ★, Military 10%, Wargame 9.7%
- #23 Victory at Sea Atlantic - World War II Naval Warfare
81% matchMixed66% of 112 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows
Victory At Sea Atlantic transports you to the cold, unforgiving waters of the Atlantic Theatre in WWII. With a vast array of ships, planes, and subs, engage in epic sea battles & secure your place in history. Victory At Sea Atlantic is the ultimate naval warfare experience.
Why similar: Submarine 27.9% ★, Naval Combat 26.3% ★, Wargame 11.5%, RTS 8.3%, Realistic 5.7%
- #24 Invasion Machine
81% matchMixed66% of 624 reviews2020
Dev: Pixel Machine
Windows
Modern-warfare RTS/sandbox game inspired by the real conflicts in the Middle East. Fight a counter-insurgency war, protect the civilian population, casevac your wounded and decide how the world sees your struggle. And remember - no one gets left behind.
Why similar: Military 25.5%, Wargame 14%, War 11.4%, RTS 10.8%, Modern 9.7%
- #25 Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,208 reviews2023
Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
Why similar: Naval Combat 20.2% ★, Submarine 19.5% ★, Naval 14.3% ★, Military 8.9%, War 6.2%
- #26 War Room
79% matchMixed53% of 690 reviews2020
Dev: Binge Gaming OU
Windows
War Room is a realistic strategy, taking you straight into the heat of the war in Afghanistan.
Why similar: Military 21.2%, War 15.8%, Wargame 12.8%, RTS 12.8%, Tactical 10.2%
- #27 Her Majesty's Ship
79% matchMixed50% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
All young naval officers dream of becoming Admiral, but few realise this can't be done without a loyal crew and keeping the vessel under your command afloat!
Why similar: Naval Combat 47.8% ★, Naval 29.1% ★, War 6.7%, Strategy 5.4%, RTS 4.9%
- #28 ICBM
77% matchVery Positive92% of 1,915 reviews2020
Dev: SoftWarWarePub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm.
Why similar: Submarine 29.6% ★, Naval Combat 17.5% ★, Military 15.2%, War 10.6%, RTS 9.3%
- #29 Silent Hunter® III
78% matchVery Positive88% of 2,591 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.
Why similar: Submarine 31.3% ★, Naval Combat 29.4% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Military 8%, Underwater 6.6% ★
- #30 Battleline: Pacific
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gronstedt Group
Windows
The Pacific is at war! Take command of an Arleigh Burke destroyer, hunt submarines, guard the U.S. carrier group, & master anti‑submarine warfare. Free Early Access proof of concept, tested & positively evaluated at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; your feedback will shape the fleet’s future.
Why similar: Submarine 25.4% ★, Naval 18.8% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Military 11.3%, Naval Combat 11.2% ★
- #31 Victory At Sea
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 577 reviews2014
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Naval Combat 41.4% ★, Naval 37.6% ★, Tactical 5.7%, RTS 5.6%, Simulation 5.4%
- #32 Silent Shark
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: John Goering
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tactical, map-based WWII submarine sim set in the Pacific Theater: Approach, intercept, strike unseen, withdraw into the deep. With realistic instruments, a Torpedo Data Computer (TDC), and including a full campaign with missions, patrol zones, radio intel, and more.
Why similar: Submarine 31.8% ★, Naval Combat 23.8% ★, Naval 12.8% ★, Wargame 8.4%, Military 6.8%
- #33 UBOAT: The Silent Wolf VR
76% matchMixed58% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: Titan GameZ
Windows
UBOAT: The Silent Wolf is an amazing combination of a role-playing game and a simulator, offering a deep and immersive experience, allowing you to feel like a real submarine captain during World War II.
Why similar: Submarine 21.2% ★, Naval Combat 15% ★, Naval 14.4% ★, Underwater 11.1% ★, War 10.6%
- #34 Nuclear Sub: Prologue
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mobilway S.A.Pub: Games Incubator
Windows
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. A realistic nuclear submarine simulator will allow you to take command of your crew and battle your fiercest enemies. Arm yourself with missiles, dive into the ocean and fight for your country
Why similar: Submarine 26.7% ★, Naval Combat 21.1% ★, Naval 13% ★, Wargame 8.9%, Underwater 8.7% ★
- #35 UBOAT
73% matchVery Positive84% of 26,468 reviews2024
Dev: Deep Water StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 51.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Submarine 26.4% ★, Naval Combat 21% ★, Naval 16.4% ★, Military 9.4%, War 7.3%
- #36 Uboat Attack
74% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: VOODOOPub: QubicGames
Windows
Become a legendary commander in the ultimate naval warfare simulator! Command a powerful submarine, unleash devastating torpedoes, and crush enemy armadas. Conquer tactical missions, dominate the seas, and rise through the ranks. Experience breathtaking combat and forge your path to naval supremacy!
Why similar: Submarine 33.6% ★, Naval Combat 30.4% ★, War 9.2%, Wargame 6.8%, Military 6.8%
- #37 IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition
74% matchVery Positive94% of 650 reviews2023
Dev: Ionized Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
This is the Free Non-VR version of IronWolf VR. A co-op submarine game with a light touch on realism, making the submarine sim genre accessible to a wider audience.
Why similar: Submarine 37.1% ★, Naval 13.8% ★, Wargame 10%, Military 8.6%, Immersive Sim 7.9%
- #38 Wolfpack
75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,063 reviews2019
Dev: Usurpator ABPub: SUBSIM
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A crew of players experience the tense atmosphere of a WW2 U-boat, manning the stations in this realistic co-op simulation game. Several crews may play together in a wolfpack, completing missions based on iconic events during the different stages of German U-boat warfare. Solo play included.
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.3% ★, Submarine 31.7% ★, Naval 10.6% ★, Underwater 8.6% ★, Simulation 5.5%
- #39 Silent Depth 2: Pacific
73% matchMixed60% of 260 reviews2024
Dev: MicroProse Software
Windows
Silent Depth 2: Pacific is a lite sub-sim. You enter the Silent Service at the command of a Gato class submarine on War Patrols during World War 2. How long will you survive, and ultimately how much tonnage you sink is down to skill and cunning.
Why similar: Submarine 32% ★, Naval Combat 22.4% ★, Naval 20.1% ★, Wargame 8.2%, Military 7.7%
- #40 IronWolf VR
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,180 reviews2022
Dev: Ionized Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
IronWolf VR is a roomscale submarine game playable either singleplayer or online co-op with motion controls. Built from the ground up for VR, each part of the submarine has been crafted for an optimal VR experience.
Why similar: Submarine 27% ★, Naval Combat 21.9% ★, Naval 16.9% ★, Underwater 12.7% ★, Wargame 6.2%
- #41 Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare
72% matchVery Positive87% of 309 reviews2020
Dev: Cyril Jarnot
Windows · Mac
CARRIER BATTLES is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame covering the naval-air battles of the Pacific War, from 1942 to 1943. Find your opponent and strike at him before he sinks your precious carriers, while preventing them from invading or supporting your own amphibious operations.
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.1% ★, Naval 21.9% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Military 8.1%, Simulation 6.2%
- #42 Silent Depth 3D Submarine Simulation
72% matchMixed63% of 80 reviews2018
Dev: Codeknitters
Windows
Submarine Simulation playing in WWII in the Pacific.
Why similar: Submarine 29.6% ★, Naval 15.8% ★, Underwater 15.3% ★, Naval Combat 12.3% ★, War 8.2%
- #43 Sovereign Strike: Submarine Supremacy
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pepper Games
Windows
Become the captain of a Los Angeles-class attack submarine. Strike without warning, sink enemy ships with different torpedoes, dominate the global rankings, and explore a living underwater world packed with historical wrecks and forgotten secrets. Fast, tactical, and fun submarine warfare.
Why similar: Submarine 37.2% ★, Underwater 18.7% ★, Naval 14.3% ★, Military 9.9%, War 7.6%
- #44 Regiments
70% matchVery Positive88% of 2,868 reviews2022
Dev: Bird's Eye GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 18.7%, Military 13%, War 12.7%, RTS 10.7%, Modern 10.1%
- #45 Nuclear Sub
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mobilway S.A.Pub: Games Incubator
Windows
A realistic nuclear submarine simulator will allow you to take command of your crew and battle your fiercest enemies. Arm yourself with missiles, dive into the ocean and fight for your country
Why similar: Submarine 29.7% ★, Naval Combat 24% ★, Underwater 14% ★, Wargame 8%, Realistic 5.9%
- #46 Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles
68% matchVery Positive89% of 650 reviews2026
Dev: Drydock Dreams GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.
Why similar: Naval Combat 29.1% ★, Naval 26.8% ★, Military 14.1%, RTS 7.7%, Tactical 7.6%
- #47 Battleships and Carriers 2: 1940-1945
69% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: SLS
Windows
Casual WW2 naval turn-based strategy: attack/defend, search & destroy, build ships, subs and aircraft. Clear & simple combat and move. Fast, re-playable board game style strategy, with 70 unit types. More than 40 missions, death-matches & campaigns (Destroy, Conquer, Defend, Escort, Kill-Them-All).
Why similar: Naval Combat 24.1% ★, Submarine 23.8% ★, Naval 19.2% ★, Military 10.4%, Wargame 9.8%
- #48 Waves of Steel
69% matchVery Positive91% of 418 reviews2023
Dev: TMA Games LLC
Windows · Linux
If you like warships but wish they could kickflip, Waves of Steel is for you! Build your own custom warship and embark on a sprawling campaign filled with enemy ships, planes, submarines, and bizarre superweapons. Fast-paced arcade naval action is here!
Why similar: Naval Combat 39.2% ★, Naval 23% ★, Military 12%, War 11.7%, Wargame 6.9%
- #49 Morse Depths: WWII
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sasunia Game Studio
Windows
Take command of a WWII submarine. Master Morse Code to fire torpedoes, defuse mines, and survive the final siege. From 1942 to 1945, every dot and dash is the difference between glory and the ocean floor.
Why similar: Submarine 34.9% ★, Naval 20.4% ★, Naval Combat 13.4% ★, Underwater 9.2% ★, Military 7.7%
- #50 Boat Crew
67% matchVery Positive89% of 431 reviews2022
Dev: Tabbing TabbyPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Command your crew in Boat Crew, a gripping action-strategy experience amidst the Pacific War. Take charge of a PT boat against Imperial Japan, skillfully managing resources and personnel by any means necessary to ensure victory in this high-stakes conflict.
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.8% ★, Naval 24.5% ★, Wargame 13.8%, War 10.7%, Tactical 6.2%
- #51 Task Force 1942: Surface Naval Action in the South Pacific
70% matchMixed63% of 32 reviews2014
Dev: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
A Long Lance torpedo rips through the hull of your flagship. Huge columns of water from enemy gunfire surround your battleships. It's just another day in Task Force 1942, the first in a new series of spectacular World War II Pacific War simulations from MicroProse.
Why similar: Naval Combat 65.6% ★, Naval 24.9% ★, Simulation 9.5%
- #52 Carrier Commander
68% matchMostly Negative31% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: ss
Windows · Mac
Carrier Commander is a real-time strategy game which allows you choose the intensity of gameplay. You can manage your Carrier Operations against incoming attacks or intensify your game play by directly engaging the enemy controlling your own Jets, Destroyer's, Helicopter's and more...
Why similar: Naval Combat 27.6% ★, Naval 21.9% ★, Military 12.2%, War 9.5%, Wargame 7.4%
- #53 Tigershark
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: N-SpacePub: Bleem.net
Windows
2060 A.D. The Red Menace has resurfaced. The Sea Boils with submarines and battlecruisers, blood and oil. The skies are dark with enemy birds. Tigershark has been deployed. A fully-loaded subfoil prototype.
Why similar: Submarine 29.8% ★, Naval 21.6% ★, Naval Combat 17.4% ★, Underwater 14.8% ★, Wargame 11.6%
- #54 Clad in Iron: Gulf of Mexico 1864
68% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2017
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Manage your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, amphibious assaults, struggle for dominance over the seas in turned-based strategic mode.
Why similar: Naval 41.4% ★, Naval Combat 34.6% ★, Simulation 15%, Strategy 9.1%
- #55 SHIPS AT WAR
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 385 reviews2021
Dev: Golddorf Spieleentwicklung
Windows
Sink player-made battleships, aircraft carriers and submarines in this physics-based game. Use pre-built ships and sink the enemy by deploying aircraft, torpedoes, depth charges or shells. Or built your own ships in the extensive ship-editor.
Why similar: Submarine 27.4% ★, Naval Combat 26.5% ★, Naval 20% ★, Wargame 8.7%, War 5.4%
- #56 Gunboat
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Accolade, Inc.Pub: Ziggurat
Windows
For decades, the U.S. Navy has deployed the river patrol boat (PBR) in the most hostile and claustrophobic type of war: riverine combat. The classic action sim Gunboat lets you fight from all perspectives of your boat's four-man crew in over 20 missions across 3 sweltering combat zones.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.8% ★, Naval 26.8% ★, Military 14.5%, War 10.6%, Simulation 4.9%
- #57 Force of Warships: Battleship Games
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 713 reviews2022
Dev: XDEVS LTD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Direct your battleship to glorious victory! Online battle under your leadership!
Why similar: Naval Combat 26.8% ★, Naval 21.8% ★, Military 12.4%, War 9.9%, Modern 7.6%