- #1 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
97% matchVery Positive89% of 122 reviews2024
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based strategy game. It offers a comprehensive experience of the Pacific Theater, challenging you to achieve victory in one of history's greatest conflicts.
Why similar: Wargame 24.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, World War II 13.9% ★, Strategy 12%, Historical 10.7%
- #2 Warplan Pacific
96% matchVery Positive88% of 100 reviews2022
Dev: Kraken StudiosPub: Matrix Games
Windows
WarPlan Pacific is an operational level wargame which covers all the nations at war in the Pacific theatre from December 1941 to 1945 on a massive game scale.
Why similar: World War II 18.3% ★, Wargame 18.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Strategy 9.4%
- #3 Fantasy General
96% matchVery Positive95% of 131 reviews2021
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
Fantasy General invites you to enter a world of heroes, swords, magic and beasts. You must lead your army into battle with the Shadowlord’s forces and defeat each of his lieutenants across varying terrain and battlefields.
Why similar: Wargame 26%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Strategy 17%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 11.4%
- #4 Total Tank Generals
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 325 reviews2023
Dev: Noobz From PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Every war has its Generals. Take command of an army during World War II and lead them to victory. Strategize your way through many scenarios and real historical military campaigns of past generals.
Why similar: World War II 19.4% ★, Wargame 14.4%, Hex Grid 13% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #5 Army General
94% matchMixed57% of 67 reviews2017
Dev: Phobetor
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Army General is a turnbased strategy game that depicts the desert warfare in Northern Afrika and parts of the Mediterranean sea during World War II.
Why similar: World War II 27.2% ★, Strategy 19%, Hex Grid 16.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%
- #6 Strategic Mind: The Pacific
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 623 reviews2019
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies.
Why similar: Wargame 20.4%, World War II 16.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Military 9.4%
- #7 Panzer Corps 2
93% matchVery Positive85% of 4,207 reviews2020
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 59.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 16.8% ★, Wargame 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%, Hex Grid 11.1% ★, Strategy 9.2%
- #8 Hex of Steel
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 912 reviews2020
Dev: War Frogs Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
Why similar: Wargame 19.7%, World War II 16.4% ★, Hex Grid 13.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%
- #9 Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom
91% matchVery Positive88% of 161 reviews2021
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history.
Why similar: Wargame 17.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, World War II 13.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 9.4%, Hex Grid 8.9% ★
- #10 Classified: France '44
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,040 reviews2024
Dev: Absolutely GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?
Why similar: World War II 19.6% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 17.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Historical 11.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
- #11 Frontline: Western Front
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Frontline: Games Series
Windows
A tactical scale strategy game that invites the players to take command of the Allied or German forces in an epic struggle for the control of Western Europe during World War Two.
Why similar: Wargame 18.3%, World War II 15.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Strategy 10.1%
- #12 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty
89% matchVery Positive84% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Prove to have a true Strategic Mind! Spirit of Liberty will put your strategic planning skills to the test. It’s a hardcore, turn-based, historically accurate strategy game set in WWII. Lead Finnish forces against an overwhelming threat through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War.
Why similar: Wargame 20.2%, World War II 15.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.6%, Military 9.5%
- #13 Tank Operations: European Campaign
89% matchVery Positive82% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Linked DimensionsPub: 2tainment GmbH
Windows
Tank Operation: European Campaign - is a turn-based, tactical war game with a dozen nerve-racking historical scenarios on the various battlefields of World War II. As an allied general you fight right on the frontline to defeat the Third Reich with all its destructive potential.
Why similar: World War II 20.3% ★, Strategy 17.5%, Wargame 17.1%, Hex Grid 11.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #14 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 226 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!
Why similar: Wargame 20.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.3%, World War II 13.9% ★, Military 9.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%
- #15 Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 270 reviews2023
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
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 30.3% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 25.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, Strategy 20.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #16 Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare
86% matchVery Positive88% of 333 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: Wargame 22.3%, World War II 14.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Historical 11.2%, Hex Grid 10.4% ★
- #17 Second Front
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 673 reviews2023
Dev: HexdrawPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.
Why similar: Wargame 17.9%, World War II 16.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.4%, Hex Grid 13% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%
- #18 Battle of the Bulge
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 170 reviews2015
Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Battle of the Bulge is a fast-paced WW2 game where precise movement and detailed planning make the difference between a vain attempt and a brave operation.
Why similar: World War II 24.8% ★, Wargame 21.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.8%
- #19 World War 2: Strategy Simulator
84% matchMostly Negative36% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: joynowstudio
Windows
★Tactics & Collocations 30+ Historical Campaigns: Normandy Landing, Operation Market Garden 2 Warfare Conflict Camps: Allies faction and ally Axis 30+ large battlefield maps are provide in this strategy games Omni-directional combat space: naval battle, air combat, land battle.
Why similar: Wargame 20.5%, World War II 16.1% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Military 9.2%
- #20 Panzer Strategy
84% matchMixed65% of 471 reviews2018
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Panzer Strategy is a World War II wargame that combines classic turn-based strategy gameplay with modern looks. Command your armies and adapt your units to any objective using a huge selection of real-life military equipment and battle skills.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 16.8%, World War II 14.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Hex Grid 11.2% ★, Historical 10.7%
- #21 Atlantic Fleet
82% matchVery Positive86% of 1,574 reviews2016
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 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: World War II 54.1% ★, Strategy 23.8%, War 11.1%, Historical 10.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #22 SGS Battle For: Shanghai
81% matchVery Positive86% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Fight the ‘Stalingrad on the Yangze’, as was sometimes called the Battle for Shanghai in 1937. Play as the Chinese willing to reclaim the whole city or as the Imperial Japanese forces in their counter-attack.
Why similar: Wargame 25.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.6%, Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.8%, Historical 10%
- #23 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
82% matchVery Positive84% of 620 reviews2018
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: World At War is your chance to re-fight the 20th century’s greatest conflict, from Poland to China, Normandy to the Pacific, on a map encompassing the globe.
Why similar: World War II 31.6% ★, Strategy 30.4%, Wargame 23.3%, Hex Grid 14.7% ★
- #24 1943 Deadly Desert
83% matchMixed64% of 113 reviews2018
Dev: HandyGamesPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
North Africa 1943. Lead your forces to victory in the most intense WW2 battle!
Why similar: World War II 26.6% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Hex Grid 14.2% ★, Military 7.9%
- #25 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
81% matchVery Positive85% of 512 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!
Why similar: Wargame 20.5%, World War II 15.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%, Military 9.7%
- #26 Armoured Commander II
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 605 reviews2021
Dev: Gregory Adam Scott
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this roguelike wargame, take command of a tank and its crew in the Second World War, joining one of over 50 campaigns across Europe, North Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Fight against over 1300 historically-based unit types, where each day is a struggle for survival.
Why similar: World War II 18.7% ★, Wargame 16.5%, Historical 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%
- #27 The Troop
78% matchVery Positive84% of 835 reviews2023
Dev: Giant FlamePub: PLA Studios
Windows · Mac
The Troop is a turn-based, platoon-level tactical game set in WW2. From the early hours of D-Day to Falaise, play as British and Canadian or German forces in desperate fighting across Normandy.
Why similar: World War II 17.7% ★, Wargame 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%, Hex Grid 10.2% ★
- #28 iBomber Defense Pacific
79% matchVery Positive83% of 594 reviews2012
Dev: Cobra Mobile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
iBomber moves to the Pacific as you fight a whole new enemy across the Pacific rim to regain freedom.
Why similar: World War II 26.4% ★, Wargame 16.9%, Military 14.1%, Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.3%
- #29 Frontline: World War II
79% matchVery Positive85% of 58 reviews2021
Dev: Frontline: Games Series
Windows
Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of World War II, as you meticulously plan your moves and adapt to the ever-changing battlefield. With a wide array of units and tactical options at your disposal, success is determined by your strategic prowess and adaptability.
Why similar: Wargame 20.8%, World War II 18.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, Military 9.8%
- #30 Combat Mission: Final Blitzkrieg
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
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: Wargame 21.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.9%, World War II 10.5% ★, Historical 9.7%
- #31 Armchair Commander
75% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
Windows · Mac
A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.
Why similar: Wargame 20.3%, World War II 14.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Hex Grid 11.2% ★
- #32 Radio General
76% matchVery Positive83% of 554 reviews2020
Dev: Foolish Mortals Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
It's WWII. You're a general sitting in a tent. All you have is a map, and a radio. Can you win the battle? Radio General is a unique strategy game where you interact with your units over the radio using speech recognition. Test your mettle and relive famous battles as a WWII general.
Why similar: World War II 33.1% ★, Strategy 18.4%, Historical 14.3%, Military 14.2%, War 12.1%
- #33 Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,020 reviews2012
Dev: 2x2 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 24.3% ★, Wargame 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 13.6%, Historical 7.8%
- #34 Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies
77% matchMixed63% of 464 reviews2013
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Battle to Rule the Pacific Skies!Take flight over the treacherous Pacific waters where ace pilots redefine historic World War II battles! Skillfully pilot the most iconic American and Japanese fighter planes of the Pacific War while representing the army or navy.
Why similar: Strategy 40.4%, World War II 31.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 28%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #35 War on the Sea
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,262 reviews2021
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.
Why similar: World War II 46.6% ★, Strategy 19.6%, Wargame 18.8%, War 7.6%, Military 6.5%
- #36 Möbius Front '83
75% matchMixed69% of 516 reviews2020
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Defend America from an alternate-universe America using state-of-the-art 1980s military hardware in this intricate and tactical turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Wargame 22.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.3%, Hex Grid 15.1% ★, Military 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #37 WarPlan
74% matchVery Positive82% of 232 reviews2020
Dev: Kraken Studios
Windows
WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database
Why similar: Wargame 22%, World War II 17.2% ★, Hex Grid 13.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Historical 10.3%
- #38 Strategic War in Europe
77% matchMixed50% of 223 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Set during the events of WW2, Strategic War in Europe is a classic turn-based strategy game that combines a deep strategic layer with accessibility and ease-of-use.
Why similar: World War II 29.3% ★, Wargame 26.1%, Strategy 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Historical 10.2%
- #39 Headquarters: World War II
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 687 reviews2024
Dev: Starni GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
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: Wargame 20.2%, World War II 15.5% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.5%, Historical 10%
- #40 Strategic Command: World War I
71% matchVery Positive92% of 490 reviews2019
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command: World War I is a new chapter in the Strategic Command Franchise. Relive this momentous conflict from the opening shots of 1914 to the final offensives. Strategic Command: World War I covers all the main aspects and theatres of the war.
Why similar: Strategy 38.5%, Wargame 31.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Military 14.4%
- #41 Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
70% matchVery Positive91% of 474 reviews2021
Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.
Why similar: Wargame 28.8%, World War II 16.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Strategy 12.8%, Historical 7.2%
- #42 Civil War II
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 355 reviews2014
Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.
Why similar: Strategy 24.6%, Wargame 24.6%, Historical 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, America 8.3% ★
- #43 Strategic Command: American Civil War
71% matchVery Positive85% of 255 reviews2022
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
For the first time in the series’ history, Strategic Command will be taking you to the 19th century battlefields of the American Civil War. You will control the armies, research, production and diplomatic policy of either the Union or the Confederacy during a time of innovation and dramatic battles.
Why similar: Wargame 37.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.2%, Strategy 19.5%, Historical 18.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #44 Broken Lines
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 701 reviews2020
Dev: BirdIsland/PortaPlayPub: SuperGG.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Broken Lines is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate-history version of WWII. Lead a squad of soldiers and face the horrors of war. In the included expansion, 'The Dead and the Drunk', guide your troops through fights against both the living and the undead.
Why similar: Wargame 23.2%, World War II 17.7% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 16.4%, Historical 13.5%, War 13.1%
- #45 Battlestations Pacific
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,606 reviews2009
Dev: Eidos Studio HungaryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 57.6% ★, Strategy 18.6%, Military 11.8%, Historical 7.9%, War 3.7%
- #46 Wars Across The World
72% matchVery Positive82% of 224 reviews2017
Dev: StrategiaePub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
WAW is a unique historical strategy turn-based game, in a boardgame spirit, which aims at simulating in one single system ALL kind of wars and conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, on the operational or strategic levels.
Why similar: Strategy 24.6%, Wargame 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Historical 16.4%, World War II 14.5% ★
- #47 Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far
70% matchVery Positive91% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Atomic GamesPub: SNEG
Windows
Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far challenges you to take control of five strategic bridges in the most dramatic battle of World War II. From war-room strategy to gritty trench combat, battlefields come to life as you command Allied or Axis powers. It's a fight where every second counts.
Why similar: Wargame 32.3%, World War II 24.8% ★, Strategy 15.4%, Historical 8.2%, Tactical 6%
- #48 Tank Battle: 1944
73% matchMixed63% of 59 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Instantly get involved in the action by joining the Allied invasion of Europe during the Second World War. Take command of an American battle group during WW2 in this turn based strategy wargame and help liberate Europe from the evil Axis power-base!
Why similar: World War II 31.1% ★, Hex Grid 29.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%, Strategy 16%
- #49 The Great War: Western Front™
69% matchMixed66% of 3,308 reviews2023
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Wargame 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Strategy 17.2%, Historical 15.6%, Military 12.5%
- #50 Forgotten but Unbroken
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 283 reviews2024
Dev: Centurion DevelopmentsPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
A tactical turn-based strategy game inspired by events and stories of forgotten and unsung heroes of WW2. Unique and new-to-genre features offer immersion and deeper protagonists to lead and care for. Lead the resistance against the Axis Forces.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 19.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, World War II 15.5% ★, Historical 12%, Military 8.6%
- #51 Axis & Allies 1942 Online
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,120 reviews2021
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.
Why similar: Wargame 24.4%, World War II 17.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Historical 10.3%
- #52 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty - Prologue 1939
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Lead the scarce Finnish forces through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War. Save your country’s very existence from the Red Menace. Niet Molotoff!
Why similar: Wargame 18.6%, World War II 14.2% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Hex Grid 10.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 10%
- #53 Storm over the Pacific
72% matchMixed54% of 78 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Storm over the Pacific is a game that takes place during 1937-1945. It depicts the conflict between the Japanese Empire, the USA and other allies during World War II.
Why similar: World War II 46.5% ★, Strategy 29.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.6%
- #54 Three Kingdoms Classic
63% matchVery Positive89% of 131 reviews2026
Dev: SEEAT
Windows · Mac
Lead a Three Kingdoms warlord in a turn-based grand strategy simulation focused on logistics, diplomacy, officer management, and large-scale warfare.
Why similar: Wargame 26.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.8%, Military 11.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%, Strategy 8.2%
- #55 Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
67% matchVery Positive90% of 443 reviews2017
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is a deeply immersive turn based strategy game covering the greatest conflict in modern history!
Why similar: Strategy 62.8%, World War II 37.2% ★
- #56 Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles
62% matchVery Positive89% of 793 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: World War II 31.7% ★, Historical 21.5%, Military 21%, Tactical 13.7%, Strategy 12.1%
- #57 Victory At Sea Pacific
68% matchMixed62% of 651 reviews2018
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Wargame 34.7%, World War II 32.3% ★, Strategy 12.1%, Tactical 10.6%, War 9.6%
- #58 Ultimate General: Gettysburg
67% matchVery Positive80% of 2,709 reviews2014
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Wargame 30.5%, Historical 23.3%, Strategy 18.9%, Tactical 9.4%, Military 7.4%
- #59 Vietnam ‘65
67% matchVery Positive82% of 436 reviews2015
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Wargame 25.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.2%, Strategy 22.3%, Historical 20.9%, War 5.2%
- #60 Combat Mission Shock Force 2
66% matchVery Positive81% of 870 reviews2020
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 69.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Wargame 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.6%, Military 10.1%, Historical 10.1%