Games Like Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 45.6% ★, FPS 10.7%, Realistic 8.5%, War 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the realistic mechanics and Eastern Front focus of the original with improved ballistics and squad management.

Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game.

Why similar: World War II 39% ★, FPS 11.3%, War 8.7%, Military 7.8%, Realistic 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern, large-scale tactical experience that perfectly captures the gritty, high-lethality infantry combat of the original Red Orchestra.

Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.

Why similar: World War II 44% ★, FPS 11%, Military 8.9%, War 6.8%, Realistic 6%

Why You'll Like It: Formerly known as Post Scriptum, this game provides a hardcore, simulation-heavy WWII experience with a strong emphasis on communication and tactical positioning.

Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

Why similar: World War II 49.6% ★, FPS 11.8%, War 8.1%, Military 6.6%, Realistic 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a fast-paced but hardcore tactical shooter experience that feels like a spiritual successor to classic WWII shooters.

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: FPS 20.2%, Military 15.2%, War 14.9%, Realistic 9.9%, Historical 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the same engine and design philosophy as Red Orchestra, it translates the tactical, high-stakes gameplay to the Vietnam War era.

Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.

Why similar: World War II 47.7% ★, FPS 17.4%, War 5.7%, Military 5.6%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic team-based WWII shooter that shares the same roots and objective-focused gameplay as the original Red Orchestra.

Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploy with a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, a massive arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and limitless opportunities for content creation. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.

Why similar: Military 19.4%, FPS 14.5%, War 11.4%, Realistic 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for military simulation, it offers unparalleled tactical depth and realism, especially when paired with WWII-themed mods.

Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!

Why similar: World War II 46% ★, FPS 12%, War 9%, Realistic 5.8%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive, combined-arms WWII experience that prioritizes simulation and large-scale tactical movement.

Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience.

Why similar: FPS 16.3%, War 12.8%, Military 12.6%, Shooter 12%, Realistic 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the brutal, trench-warfare intensity and high-lethality combat that defined the Eastern Front experience in Red Orchestra.

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?

Why similar: World War II 52.8% ★, War 10.3%, Military 9.4%, Historical 7.6%, Realistic 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This deep tactical RTS captures the specific historical atmosphere and unit-level detail of the Eastern Front better than almost any other strategy game.

Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building.

Why similar: Military 18.7%, FPS 18.4%, Realistic 12.4%, War 10.8%, Tactical 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a modern era, it is the spiritual successor to the team-based tactical gameplay that made Red Orchestra a cult classic.

Ferocious Alpine warfare will test your tactical skills in this authentic WW1 FPS. Battle among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of northern Italy. The Great War on the Italian Front is brought to life and elevated to unexpected heights!

Why similar: Military 16.1%, FPS 13%, Realistic 12.8%, War 11.6%, Team-Based 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focusing on realistic mountain warfare, it emphasizes the same tactical map control and authentic weapon handling found in the Red Orchestra series.

In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.

Why similar: World War II 48.7% ★, FPS 15.3%, War 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Realistic 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This squad-based shooter features realistic damage models and authentic weaponry that rewards tactical positioning over twitch reflexes.

Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.

Why similar: World War II 35.2% ★, FPS 10%, War 8.6%, Military 8.6%, Realistic 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the Arma engine, this title offers a dedicated WWII tactical simulation that mirrors the realistic infantry and tank combat of the seed game.

Based on a true story. Set during the famous airdrop before the invasion at Normandy, where Sgt. Matt Baker and his squad of 101st Airborne Paratroopers were scattered over the French countryside.

Why similar: World War II 40.7% ★, FPS 21.8%, War 9.2%, Military 5.5%, Shooter 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes squad-level tactical maneuvers and suppression, mirroring the need for careful movement found in Red Orchestra.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

Why similar: World War II 52.1% ★, War 10.9%, Military 8.2%, Tactical 5.8%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed tactical RTS that allows for granular control over individual soldiers and vehicles in intense WWII scenarios.

Call of Duty® 2 redefines the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldiers fighting together in epic WWII conflicts. The sequel to 2003's Call of Duty, winner of over 80 Game of the Year awards, Call of Duty 2 offers more immense, more intense, more realistic battles than ever before, thanks to...

Why similar: World War II 48.7% ★, FPS 14.1%, War 7.7%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Classic 5.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic WWII shooter that remains a benchmark for cinematic immersion and authentic weapon feel.

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: World War II 67.1% ★, War 9.4%, Military 5.3%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Tactical 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive tactical RTS for WWII, offering a level of strategic depth and environmental interaction that complements the infantry-focused combat of Red Orchestra.

Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.

Why similar: World War II 64.3% ★, Military 9.8%, War 7%, Tactical 5.1%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game brings tactical realism to a grand scale, requiring careful management of historical units and terrain.

Experience authentic First World War action with 64 player battles of maneuver on the Eastern Front. Grab your rifle, ready your sabre and keep your gas mask close as you prepare to play a part in one of the most significant conflicts in history!

Why similar: FPS 17.9%, War 13.9%, Realistic 11.5%, Military 10.9%, Team-Based 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on large-scale maneuvering and Eastern Front combat, providing a similar sense of scale to the original Red Orchestra maps.

Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway brings the critically acclaimed squad-based WWII shooter into the next generation of gaming with amazing graphics and sound, new cutting-edge gameplay features and a totally redesigned online component.

Why similar: World War II 54% ★, FPS 13.8%, Military 7.6%, Tactical 6.8%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' focus on tactical cover and squad management in a gritty, authentic WWII environment.

Wolfenstein®: Enemy Territory is a free-to-play, objective-based multiplayer World War 2 first-person shooter. Featuring up to 32 players, choose either the Axis or Allies, as you fight across six maps based on real-world battle locations.

Why similar: World War II 53.9% ★, FPS 16.4%, Multiplayer 7.1%, War 6.9%, Shooter 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary objective-based team shooter that emphasizes class roles and coordination similar to Red Orchestra's multiplayer.

Days of War is an online FPS that re-imagines the team-based, close quarters, nonstop action of classic World War II multiplayer shooters.

Why similar: World War II 48.8% ★, War 12.5%, FPS 10.9%, Action 6.3%, Shooter 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Inspired by classic WWII shooters, it focuses on fast-paced, skill-based infantry combat in historical settings.

ENEMY FRONT is the first truly modern WW2 FPS, featuring stunning visuals, open-ended levels and a richly interactive combat experience that breaks out of the standard model of highly linear scripted FPS experiences, giving the player full freedom to own their playing style.

Why similar: World War II 53.8% ★, FPS 17.1%, War 6.3%, Multiplayer 5%, Shooter 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more grounded, stealth-oriented approach to WWII combat with a focus on historical authenticity.

The Call of Duty® experience supports Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, and Call of Duty®: Warzone™.

Why similar: FPS 23.4%, Military 15%, War 13.7%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Shooter 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The classic shooter that defined the WWII genre for a generation, focusing on intense, scripted infantry combat.

Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

Why similar: World War II 58.6% ★, Military 8.1%, War 7%, Tactical 6.6%, Realistic 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Pioneered the granular tactical control and realistic damage systems seen in later WWII strategy games.

Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.

Why similar: World War II 75% ★, War 10%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Action 4.1%, Strategy 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that emphasizes realistic squad management and environmental destruction during WWII.

The next chapter in the #1 rated RTS franchise thrusts players into a hellish war torn landscape to command two battle-hardened armies in relentless campaigns for honor and country. Players lead the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle...

Why similar: World War II 64.1% ★, Military 8.2%, War 5.6%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the tactical depth of the original RTS with new factions and complex battlefield mechanics.

Enlist in an intense brand of Axis vs. Allied teamplay set in the WWII European Theatre of Operations. Players assume the role of light/assault/heavy infantry, sniper or machine-gunner class, each with a unique arsenal of historical weaponry at their disposal. Missions are based on key historical operations.

Why similar: World War II 38.7% ★, FPS 33.4%, War 5.6%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Shooter 3.7%

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 52.2% ★, War 10.3%, Military 8.8%, Tactical 7.1%, Realistic 6%

Call of Duty® delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before.

Why similar: World War II 47.9% ★, FPS 15.1%, Classic 6.7% ★, War 6.5%, Military 5.8%

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. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Why similar: World War II 61.2% ★, Military 8.8%, War 6.3%, Tactical 5.7%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front - tactical battalion level combat simulation. Action takes place in the summer of 1943 at Mius river and Saur-Mogila tumulus area of over 140 sq. km. Four large-scale operations for the Red Army and Wehrmacht.

Why similar: World War II 64.1% ★, Military 7.1%, Realistic 5.9%, War 5.9%, Simulation 4.4%

Army Troop is an old-school PvP World War 2 online first-person shooter. Reminding you of the good old days World War games.

Why similar: World War II 39.5% ★, FPS 12.1%, War 8.5%, Military 7.1%, Realistic 6.9%

Command a Soviet penal battalion in this standalone real-time tactics game from the Men of War series. Based on true events, Condemned Heroes delivers brutal, story-driven missions across the Eastern Front – where every order, bullet, and life matters.

Why similar: World War II 80.9% ★, Action 8.1%, War 7.4%, Strategy 3.6%

The invasion has begun. Land by sea, launch from gliders, fight in the fields, in the beaches and in the skies. it is time to free France.[/b]

Why similar: World War II 65% ★, FPS 13.7%, Action 5.4%, Multiplayer 3.7%, War 3.5%

Also contains all multi-player content from Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

Why similar: World War II 44.6% ★, FPS 12.3%, Realistic 11.7%, Multiplayer 5.3%, War 5.2%

With its unprecedented combination of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, the Brothers in Arms franchise has established itself as a benchmark for military action games, receiving the highest average review scores of any console WWII game to date (www.gamerankings.com).

Why similar: World War II 57% ★, FPS 16.1%, Military 8.7%, Tactical 6%, War 5.7%

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II.

Why similar: World War II 45.6% ★, FPS 17.1%, War 10.8%, Tactical 9.1%, Action 5.7%

RAID: World War II is an action-packed four player cooperative shooter set during a time when the Nazi war machine was still winning, and hope was in short supply.

Why similar: World War II 61.3% ★, FPS 16.6%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Shooter 6.2%, Action 4.3%

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 59.3% ★, Military 8.3%, War 8.2%, Historical 4.9%, Classic 4.4% ★

War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

Why similar: War 18.9%, FPS 14.3%, Military 13.7%, Historical 13.1%, Realistic 11.2%

Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.

Why similar: World War II 50.1% ★, Military 10.3%, Realistic 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Historical 6.9%

Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you've never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced.

Why similar: World War II 51.3% ★, FPS 14.8%, War 7.7%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Shooter 5.7%

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 50.2% ★, War 9.9%, Military 8.2%, Historical 7.5%, Realistic 6.5%

Join 200-player battles in Over The Top: WWI - an intense shooter set in the gritty backdrop of World War I. Pick your class, choose from a vast arsenal, including rifles, artillery, airplanes and powerful tanks, and experience the chaos of fully destructible battlefields.

Why similar: FPS 21.1%, Multiplayer 11.6%, War 11.3%, Realistic 11.2%, Historical 10.6%

Tactical Multiplayer FPS shooter with a story based on the events of the World War II. Strategic battles with a variety of vehicles, including artillery. Multiple game modes. Ranks, titles, awards, career.

Why similar: World War II 43.1% ★, FPS 12%, Military 7.6%, War 7%, Realistic 5.9%

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 61.2% ★, War 8.1%, Military 7.7%, Classic 5.2% ★, Historical 4%

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 82% ★, War 7.7%, Multiplayer 4.2%, Strategy 3.2%, Tanks 3% ★

Tank Squad is a tactical-combat action game. Take part in big tank battles during World War II. Play single-player or coop (4 players). Repair your tanks, replenish supplies, manage the crew and get back to the action!

Why similar: World War II 39.5% ★, War 9.3%, Military 8.8%, FPS 8.7%, Realistic 6%

WWII Online is a massive, persistent free-to-play MMO FPS driven entirely by players. Fight as Army, Air, or Naval forces and earn Victory Points to access more units. One global server. No scripts. Real outcomes. No zones. Huge world (300,000 km²). ENLIST NOW!

Why similar: World War II 38.3% ★, FPS 23.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Military 6.3%, Action 5.7%

Fight Today's War: Elite Special Forces in a gritty combat campaign using the surgical tactics of Tier 1 Operators combined with the sledgehammer force of Army Rangers.

Why similar: FPS 33.5%, Military 17.2%, War 13.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Multiplayer 10.2%

Commander in the ranks. Soldier at heart. Choose a faction and deploy and command your army into massive physics-driven WWII battles to the last man standing. Destroy everything on sight with an insane amount of units that will behave tactically.

Why similar: World War II 57.9% ★, War 12.5%, FPS 5.4%, Action 5%, Tanks 4.7% ★

Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency.

Why similar: World War II 19.3% ★, FPS 16.3%, Military 14.8%, Realistic 10.5%, War 9.2%

Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.

Why similar: FPS 46.6%, Realistic 10.2%, Military 8.4%, Tactical 8.1%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Step into fast-paced WWII combat with Frontline Inferno! Choose your side and engage in chaotic, arcade-style battles with dynamic respawns, customizable loadouts, and vibrant low-poly visuals. Join the fight and dominate the battlefield!

Why similar: World War II 51.3% ★, FPS 12.6%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Military 6.5%, Shooter 5.9%