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Games Like Panzer Tactics HD

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, World War II, Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based.

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Strategists to the frontline!The HD remake of the Nintendo DS classic.Are you the strategist that the world has been waiting for?

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 73% — of 239 reviews
Released: 2014-05-22
Developer: Sproing
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 24.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 51%

Overview

Panzer Tactics HD is a classic hex-based WWII wargame that balances accessibility with deep tactical decision-making. These recommendations focus on titles that prioritize turn-based movement, logistics, and authentic historical scenarios, ranging from approachable tactical missions to complex grand strategy campaigns.

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  1. #1 Panzer Corps 2
    97% matchVery Positive85% of 4,064 reviews2020
    Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 58.1 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 39.7%, Hex Grid 16.6%, Strategy 15.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Wargame 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern evolution of the classic hex-based wargame formula found in Panzer Tactics HD.

  2. #2 Panzer Corps Gold
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 2,690 reviews2014
    Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 56.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.

    Why similar: World War II 46.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Strategy 14.9%, Hex Grid 11.3%, Wargame 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor that captures the same classic feel and gameplay loop as the original Panzer Tactics.

  3. #3 Order of Battle: World War II
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,120 reviews2015
    Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.

    Why similar: World War II 43.4%, Strategy 18.2%, Hex Grid 11.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.3%, Wargame 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a very similar tactical flow and unit management system with a focus on supply lines and terrain.

  4. #4 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
    95% matchVery Positive84% of 595 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 46.5%, Strategy 31.7%, Hex Grid 13.5%, Wargame 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a broader grand strategy experience while maintaining the essential hex-grid combat mechanics.

  5. #5 Unity of Command II
    94% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,102 reviews2019
    Dev: 2x2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

    Why similar: World War II 44.3%, Strategy 15.1%, Hex Grid 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Wargame 9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the same core tactical movement and supply chain mechanics that define the genre.

  6. #6 Hex of Steel
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 801 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: World War II 40.4%, Hex Grid 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Wargame 11.7%, Strategy 11%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern, highly accessible take on the classic hex-grid wargame that feels very familiar to fans of the genre.

  7. #7 Second Front
    92% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 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: World War II 41.1%, Hex Grid 20%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Wargame 10.6%, Strategy 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical game that emphasizes unit positioning and line-of-sight in a way that feels like a digital board game.

  8. #8 Battle Academy
    93% matchVery Positive85% of 362 reviews2014
    Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    A turn-based strategy game like no other has landed on Steam. Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling gameplay.

    Why similar: World War II 48.7%, Strategy 19.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Wargame 12.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a mission-based, tactical approach to WWII combat that is easy to pick up but difficult to master.

  9. #9 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 505 reviews2020
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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: World War II 47.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Wargame 14.9%, Strategy 12%, Simulation 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines narrative-driven historical campaigns with the deep tactical combat mechanics expected of the genre.

  10. #10 1943 Deadly Desert
    91% matchMixed63% of 111 reviews2018
    Dev: HandyGames
    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 49.6%, Strategy 19.4%, Hex Grid 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the same accessible, hex-based tactical combat style and historical focus as the seed game.

  11. #11 Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 240 reviews2016
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Command a true operational structure. Can you balance and prioritize three different Theatres in order to achieve your objective?

    Why similar: World War II 46.9%, Strategy 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Wargame 6.5%, Hex Grid 5%

    Why You'll Like It: Adds a layer of operational depth and historical realism while keeping the turn-based hex structure.

  12. #12 The Operational Art of War IV
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 363 reviews2018
    Dev: TrickeySoft LLCPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    The Operational Art of War IV is the new generation of operational wargames. With more flexibility than before and with a new array of exciting features, it will make you relive the most iconic battles from the dawn of the 20th Century to modern day, including the ones that never occurred!

    Why similar: World War II 36.8%, Strategy 30%, Simulation 17.2%, Wargame 16.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A more complex simulation that rewards players who enjoy deep logistical and tactical planning.

  13. #13 Tank Battle: 1944
    89% matchMixed62% of 58 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 42.2%, Hex Grid 24.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Strategy 15.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on direct, turn-based tactical engagements that mirror the core combat of Panzer Tactics HD.

  14. #14 Frontline: Western Front
    88% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 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: World War II 36.1%, Strategy 16.9%, Simulation 13.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%, Wargame 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic hex-based wargame that emphasizes unit diversity and tactical positioning on the battlefield.

  15. #15 Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
    87% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,012 reviews2012
    Dev: 2x2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.6 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 47.9%, Strategy 19%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Wargame 11%, Hex Grid 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic title that focuses heavily on the importance of supply lines and movement in tactical warfare.

  16. #16 Gary Grigsby's War in the East
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 579 reviews2015
    Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!

    Why similar: World War II 41.7%, Strategy 16.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14%, Wargame 13.3%, Simulation 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for deep, complex WWII wargaming for those looking to graduate from lighter tactical titles.

  17. #17 Close Combat - Panthers in the Fog
    86% matchMostly Positive72% of 200 reviews2015
    Dev: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog details the desperate German counter-attack at Mortain, the last chance of the Wehrmacht to stave off defeat in Normandy. Can you match the tenacity of the American defenders of Hill 314? Or can you succeed where the Panzers failed, driving through to the sea and changing history?

    Why similar: World War II 42.5%, Strategy 23.2%, Simulation 16.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9%, Wargame 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a more granular, tactical view of WWII combat that complements the broader strategy of hex-based games.

  18. #18 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 80 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: World War II 42.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Wargame 13.6%, Strategy 10.8%, Hex Grid 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Features the same blend of tactical combat and historical narrative found in the best of the genre.

  19. #19 Panzer Strategy
    85% matchMixed65% of 469 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: World War II 43.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, Hex Grid 21.2%, Strategy 13.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A 3D reimagining of the classic hex-based wargame that adds modern visual flair to traditional mechanics.

  20. #20 Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris
    83% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2015
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris is the first in an innovative series of operational World War II wargames that also include a strategic element. The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris simulates Germany’s military successes in Poland and France in 1939 and 1940 .

    Why similar: World War II 34.5%, Strategy 18.5%, Hex Grid 18.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Wargame 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the early war period with a balance of tactical combat and operational decision-making.

  21. #21 Strategic War in Europe
    84% matchMixed49% of 214 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 50.9%, Strategy 23.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Wargame 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, accessible grand strategy game that fits perfectly into the hex-based wargame category.

  22. #22 Commander: The Great War
    82% matchVery Positive80% of 292 reviews2014
    Dev: The Lordz Games StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Take Command and Secure Victory in the Great War! Commander – The Great War features a Grand Campaign covering the whole war from the invasion of Belgium on August 5, 1914 to the Armistice on the 11th of November 1918 in addition to 16 different unit types including Infantry, Cavalry, Armoured Cars and Tanks, Artillery, and much more!

    Why similar: Strategy 46.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 31.3%, Wargame 22.2%

    Why You'll Like It: While set in WWI, it utilizes a very similar engine and strategic philosophy to the Panzer Tactics series.

  23. #23 Advanced Tactics Gold
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 176 reviews2014
    Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Advanced Tactics: Gold offers a unique and infinitely replayable wargaming experience for any strategy fan. Building off of the enormous success of Advanced Tactics: World War II, the Gold edition gives players a more powerful game editor, much improved random game engine, many new features and abilities, and more.

    Why similar: World War II 24.6%, Hex Grid 22.6%, Strategy 18.5%, Wargame 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers immense replayability through randomized maps and deep, customizable tactical systems.

  24. #24 Gary Grigsby's War in the West
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 175 reviews2017
    Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Gary Grigsby’s War in the West is the most ambitious and detailed computer wargame on the Western Front of World War II ever made.

    Why similar: World War II 43.2%, Simulation 26.6%, Wargame 10.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10%, Strategy 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides an unparalleled level of detail for players who want to master every aspect of the WWII European theater.

  25. #25 Field of Glory: Empires
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 858 reviews2019
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

    Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 31.9%, Wargame 19.4%

    Why You'll Like It: While set in antiquity, it provides the deep strategic planning and turn-based movement that fans of the genre appreciate.

  26. #26 Army General
    81% matchMixed56% of 64 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 45.5%, Strategy 22.6%, Hex Grid 17.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the command-level decisions of WWII with a clear, turn-based hex-grid interface.

  27. #27 Wars Across The World
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 221 reviews2017
    Dev: StrategiaePub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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 74%, Turn-Based Strategy 26%

    Why You'll Like It: A modular wargaming platform that allows for a variety of historical scenarios using a familiar turn-based system.

  28. #28 Blitzkrieg Anthology
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 1,520 reviews2014
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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 73%, Strategy 27%

  29. #29 Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 1,270 reviews2014
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    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 76.2%, Strategy 23.8%

  30. #30 Total Tank Generals
    76% matchMostly Positive73% of 320 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 44.8%, Hex Grid 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Strategy 8.6%, Wargame 8%

  31. #31 Theatre of War
    78% matchMixed61% of 364 reviews2010
    Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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 70.6%, Strategy 29.4%

  32. #32 Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star
    77% matchVery Positive83% of 452 reviews2014
    Dev: Graviteam
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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 52.6%, Strategy 25.9%, Wargame 14.1%, Simulation 7.4%

  33. #33 Tank Operations: European Campaign
    74% matchVery Positive83% of 92 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 41%, Strategy 25.2%, Hex Grid 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.4%, Wargame 8.4%

  34. #34 Blitzkrieg 3
    76% matchMixed54% of 7,303 reviews2017
    Dev: Nival
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 69.8%, Strategy 20%, Simulation 10.2%

  35. #35 Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 255 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 52.8%, Strategy 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.9%

  36. #36 Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 424 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 56.4%, World War II 43.6%

  37. #37 Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943
    75% matchMixed68% of 229 reviews2010
    Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    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 44.2%, Strategy 32.6%, Simulation 23.2%

  38. #38 Tank On Tank Digital - West Front
    74% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2017
    Dev: Lock 'n Load Publishing
    Windows · Mac

    Tank on Tank Digital brings World War II tactical ground combat on Western Front 1944.

    Why similar: World War II 46.2%, Strategy 18.9%, Hex Grid 18.8%, Simulation 12%, Wargame 4.1%

  39. #39 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 223 reviews2020
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.4 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: World War II 42.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Wargame 15.4%, Hex Grid 10.9%, Strategy 10.2%

  40. #40 Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943
    72% matchVery Positive83% of 413 reviews2017
    Dev: Graviteam
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943 - tactical battalion level combat simulation. During the Tunisian Campaign in winter 1943 German Panzer battlegroups launch a counteroffensive against the Allied forces to drive them out of Eastern Dorsal.

    Why similar: World War II 55.6%, Strategy 25.3%, Simulation 19%

  41. #41 Steel Division 2
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,441 reviews2019
    Dev: Eugen Systems
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 51.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 51.9%, Strategy 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%, Wargame 10.2%, Simulation 7.9%

  42. #42 World War II: Panzer Claws
    73% matchMixed70% of 671 reviews2013
    Pub: Topware Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 79.2%, World War II 20.8%

  43. #43 Codename: Panzers, Phase One
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 475 reviews2016
    Dev: StormregionPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Codename: Panzers is an incredible real-time strategy thrill ride. Nerves of steel are required when you're a tank driver. One direct hit and you're done for, but you must throw yourself into the battle, because without your support, many will die. You are the tank commander - make the hard decisions that win wars!

    Why similar: World War II 59.6%, Strategy 26.4%, Simulation 13.9%

  44. #44 The Campaign Series: Fall Weiss
    73% matchMixed47% of 122 reviews2014
    Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Set during the early events of World War 2, Fall Weiss is a new successor to the Panzer General

    Why similar: World War II 48.7%, Strategy 37.9%, Wargame 13.3%

  45. #45 Rush for Berlin Gold
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 186 reviews2009
    Dev: StormregionPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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: World War II 51.1%, Strategy 48.9%

  46. #46 Drive on Moscow
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 100 reviews2016
    Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Drive on Moscow: War in the Snow, a strategy game from the award-winning makers of Battle of the Bulge, invites you to take command of the pivotal battle of World War II! Defend the homeland as the Soviets, or lead a bold push to seize the Soviet capital as the Axis.

    Why similar: World War II 47%, Strategy 26.3%, Hex Grid 11.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.4%, Wargame 6.9%

  47. #47 Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2021
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 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: World War II 39.2%, Hex Grid 16.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 15%, Wargame 12.5%, Strategy 10%

  48. #48 Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 239 reviews2014
    Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Sequel to its successful predecessor, Battle Academy 2 moves the action east – to the bloodied plains of Mother Russia. When a gritty new look, great new features, and random mission generation meet battle-proven gameplay you can be sure of a turn-based strategy classic!

    Why similar: World War II 49.9%, Strategy 28%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.1%, Wargame 8%

  49. #49 Third Front: WWII
    70% matchMixed61% of 360 reviews2018
    Dev: Hamsters Gaming
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Are you ready to rewrite history and take on the role of ruler of the nation? Show your knowledge of tactics and strategy, become the commander-in-chief of a huge army! Lead the troops of one of the three nations - the USSR, Germany and the Allies - and pave your way for each of them!

    Why similar: World War II 54.4%, Strategy 30.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%

  50. #50 Making History II: The War of the World
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 397 reviews2010
    Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    What if Germany won the Battle of Britain? What if Moscow fell in 1942?You’re in charge. Anything can happen and history will never repeat itself in this classic WWII grand strategy game MAKING HISTORY II: The War of the World. Are you ready to battle for global dominance?

    Why similar: World War II 60%, Strategy 25.1%, Simulation 14.9%

  51. #51 Codename: Panzers, Phase Two
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 278 reviews2016
    Dev: StormregionPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Fight alongside your troops in the sweltering desert heat of the Sahara or in the blustery heights of the Italian Alps. Wield your strategic prowess to gain the upper hand by the light of day and exploit the dark shroud of night to launch surprise attacks. Tanks, planes, troops, weapons - the resources are at your command.

    Why similar: World War II 57.4%, Strategy 26.7%, Simulation 15.8%

  52. #52 Frontline: World War II
    67% matchVery Positive84% 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: World War II 48.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Wargame 13.1%, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 6.8%

  53. #53 Headquarters: World War II
    65% matchMostly Positive78% of 654 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: World War II 45.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Wargame 14.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 9.5%

  54. #54 Battle of the Bulge
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 166 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 51.6%, Strategy 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Wargame 10.7%

  55. #55 Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,068 reviews2014
    Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 60.2%, Strategy 16.7%, Wargame 12.8%, Simulation 10.3%

  56. #56 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
    64% matchVery Positive88% of 113 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: World War II 38.1%, Strategy 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Wargame 16.5%

  57. #57 Sudden Strike 2 Gold
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 342 reviews2017
    Dev: FireglowPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    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 65.7%, Strategy 34.3%

  58. #58 Men of War: Assault Squad
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 5,101 reviews2011
    Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 65.8%, Strategy 29%, Simulation 5.2%

  59. #59 Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 428 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: World War II 32.3%, Strategy 18%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Wargame 13.9%, Simulation 13.4%

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