Games Like Silent Hunter® III

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 27.1% ★, Naval Combat 24.5% ★, World War II 15.9% ★, Naval 14.1% ★, Military 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the most direct modern successor to the Silent Hunter experience, blending realistic submarine simulation with deep crew management.

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 38.9% ★, Naval Combat 21.9% ★, World War II 15.9% ★, Naval 10.6% ★, Simulation 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel to the Silent Hunter series, it offers a similar level of historical immersion and naval simulation in the Pacific theater.

Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

Why similar: Naval Combat 33.9% ★, Submarine 32.7% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, Military 6%, Simulation 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the intense, high-stakes tension of submarine warfare, acting as a spiritual successor to classic titles like Red Storm Rising.

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 34.6% ★, Submarine 25.3% ★, World War II 13.3% ★, Naval 11.8% ★, Simulation 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The final entry in the series, it provides a more modern 3D engine and first-person perspective for managing your U-boat.

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 34.5% ★, Submarine 28.1% ★, World War II 15.8% ★, Naval 7.9% ★, Simulation 5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, highly immersive co-op experience where players must work together to operate a single submarine, mirroring the crew dynamics of Silent Hunter.

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 27.9% ★, Submarine 23.6% ★, World War II 16.6% ★, Naval 14.5% ★, Military 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides the perfect counter-perspective, putting you in command of an anti-submarine destroyer tasked with hunting U-boats.

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 44.5% ★, Submarine 33.3% ★, Naval 16.4% ★, Simulation 5.1%, Strategy 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, high-fidelity submarine simulator that focuses on the technical aspects of sonar and weapons systems.

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 52.3% ★, Naval 22.3% ★, Military 11.7%, Simulation 6.6%, Submarine 3.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It offers a sophisticated tactical simulation of naval combat, focusing on the complexities of modern sensors and weapon systems.

Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.

Why similar: Naval Combat 35.7% ★, Naval 26.8% ★, World War II 26.4% ★, Simulation 5.9%, Military 3%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines strategic fleet movement with detailed tactical naval combat in the WWII Pacific theater.

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: Naval Combat 32.1% ★, Submarine 30.8% ★, Naval 18.3% ★, Military 8.1%, Simulation 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly deep simulation of modern naval warfare, allowing you to control submarines, frigates, and aircraft.

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 37.7% ★, Naval 26.4% ★, World War II 13.9% ★, Military 12.3%, Simulation 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: For players who enjoy the technical side of naval history, this game offers unparalleled depth in ship design and strategic fleet management.

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 30.8% ★, Naval Combat 29.5% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, Military 7.8%, Underwater 7.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A predecessor to Dangerous Waters, it remains a highly respected simulation for those who enjoy the technical complexity of submarine operations.

Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

Why similar: Naval Combat 30.5% ★, Submarine 18.4% ★, Naval 18% ★, World War II 16.6% ★, Military 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the engineering and tactical application of naval vessels, perfect for those who love the technical side of naval warfare.

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 46.7% ★, Naval 22.4% ★, World War II 22% ★, Simulation 5.4%, Historical 2%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that captures the feel of WWII naval engagements with a focus on realistic ballistics and damage models.

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 40.4% ★, Naval 24.9% ★, World War II 24.8% ★, Simulation 4.4%, Open World 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a large-scale strategic view of the Pacific war, allowing players to command entire fleets in real-time.

Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

Why similar: Military 53.2%, Simulation 33.9%, War 8.3%, Strategy 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a complex, multi-layered simulation of commanding a carrier fleet, requiring careful management of various naval and air assets.

The all-new Silent Service II A State Of The Art Simulation Of Submarines In World War II!

Why similar: Naval Combat 62.6% ★, Submarine 29.1% ★, Simulation 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that laid the groundwork for the submarine simulation genre, offering a nostalgic look at historical naval combat.

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 41.8% ★, Naval 27.9% ★, World War II 24.1% ★, Simulation 5%, Strategy 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a sandbox approach to WWII naval warfare, allowing for large-scale engagements across the open ocean.

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

Why similar: Submarine 62.8% ★, Underwater 14.5% ★, Naval 13% ★, Simulation 5.9%, Multiplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a sci-fi environment, it captures the intense pressure and complex crew management required to keep a submarine operational.

WWII Tactical submarine combat in the South Pacific

Why similar: Submarine 36.4% ★, World War II 20.9% ★, Naval 20.4% ★, Military 5.8%, Underwater 5.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: An accessible yet engaging submarine simulator that focuses on the core loop of patrolling and engaging enemy convoys.

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 37.1% ★, Naval 25.8% ★, Naval Combat 21.1% ★, Military 6.1%, Simulation 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it allows players to take direct control of various naval units in large-scale WWII battles.

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 46.7% ★, Submarine 23.1% ★, Naval 14.4% ★, Military 8.3%, Underwater 4.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time naval wargame that focuses on the strategic and tactical challenges of modern naval combat.

Pacific Storm: Allies expands upon the success of the internationally acclaimed original to deliver an unforgettable mix of real-time strategy and blistering arcade combat, recreating World War II's most heated battles.

Why similar: Naval Combat 62.6% ★, World War II 22.3% ★, Simulation 13.5%, Strategy 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This hybrid title allows players to switch between strategic command and tactical simulation during WWII naval battles.

Submarine Simulation playing in WWII in the Pacific.

Why similar: Submarine 34.4% ★, World War II 16.8% ★, Naval Combat 16.2% ★, Naval 15.3% ★, Underwater 8.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward submarine simulator that focuses on the basics of stealth and torpedo attacks.

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 25.1% ★, Naval Combat 20.1% ★, World War II 14.4% ★, Naval 14.2% ★, Military 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused experience that brings the tension of U-boat combat into a fully immersive, interactive environment.

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 26% ★, Naval Combat 25.4% ★, World War II 14.4% ★, Naval 14.1% ★, Underwater 5.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series, offering a simplified but satisfying WWII submarine combat experience.

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: Naval Combat 33.9% ★, Submarine 31.7% ★, World War II 20.7% ★, Simulation 5.4%, Historical 5.2%

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 32.1% ★, Naval Combat 25.4% ★, World War II 16.8% ★, Naval 16.8% ★, Military 5.4%

Battlestations: Midway is an immense action game that drops players into massive air, sea, and undersea battles from Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Midway.

Why similar: Naval Combat 38.8% ★, World War II 30.3% ★, Naval 21.1% ★, Simulation 3.4%, Historical 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a cinematic approach to naval combat, focusing on the key battles of the Pacific war.

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 70% ★, Military 18.9%, Historical 5.6%, Action 1.2%, Realistic 1.2%

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 34.2% ★, Naval 23.2% ★, World War II 19.4% ★, Military 10.2%, Historical 6.3%

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 37.6% ★, Submarine 29.6% ★, World War II 13.9% ★, Naval 11.4% ★, Simulation 7.5%

When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy game set in the Pacific Theater of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.

Why similar: Naval Combat 44.9% ★, World War II 23% ★, Naval 21% ★, Simulation 3.8%, Open World 2.5%

VSTEP and Paradox are proud to announce the next installment of the acclaimed Ship Simulator series. With over 550K copies sold, the series returns to take you into the most extreme conditions on earth… Ever wonder how it feels to sail a half-million-ton supertanker through the perfect storm?

Why similar: Naval 56.4% ★, Simulation 31.6%, Realistic 5.4%, Open World 4.4%, Multiplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: For those who enjoy the navigation and handling aspects of naval vessels, this simulator provides a realistic open-world experience.

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 34.2% ★, Naval Combat 31.5% ★, Naval 17.8% ★, Underwater 8.1% ★, Simulation 4.3%

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

Why similar: Naval Combat 42.1% ★, World War II 17.9% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Military 8.5%, Historical 5.6%

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.

Why similar: World War II 61.3% ★, Military 13.9%, Historical 13.6%, Simulation 7%, Strategy 1.8%

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 52% ★, Naval 16.1% ★, Naval Combat 11.6% ★, Military 8.4%, Simulation 6.6%

IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is the continuation of the legendary IL-2 Sturmovik series that has set the standard for PC combat flight games for more than ten years. This new entry into the series will offer virtual pilots an even more accurate simulation of the most famous air battles.

Why similar: World War II 52.8% ★, Simulation 14.1%, Military 12.6%, Historical 9.7%, Realistic 6.3%

Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory.

Why similar: Military 47.1%, Historical 21.5%, Simulation 14.7%, Realistic 6.4%, War 4.7%

Experience the hit World War 2 real-time strategy game for the first time in full 3D glory, expanding on all strategic and tactical options. Command joint operations of naval, land-based and airborne units on the largest maps in the series.

Why similar: World War II 93.9% ★, Strategy 6.1%

When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. And it is like none other. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy set in the merciless reality of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.

Why similar: Naval Combat 46.9% ★, Naval 24.9% ★, World War II 15.4% ★, Simulation 7.6%, Realistic 2.8%

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 63.1% ★, Naval 18.8% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Historical 5.9%, Strategy 1.5%

A next-gen re-imagination of a groundbreaking 80s classic. Carrier Command: Gaea Mission brings a breathtaking combination of action and strategy elements.

Why similar: Naval Combat 56.9% ★, Naval 31.4% ★, Open World 3.7%, Simulation 3.3%, Strategy 2.8%

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 64.7% ★, Military 15.5%, Historical 8.6%, Classic 4% ★, Strategy 2.1%

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 41% ★, Naval 26.7% ★, World War II 17.5% ★, Military 7.9%, Simulation 6%

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 62.3% ★, Military 16.6%, Historical 10.2%, Classic 3.4% ★, Strategy 2.4%

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 45.3%, Simulation 31%, Naval Combat 16.4% ★, Strategy 2.1%, Open World 2%

You know their stories. Now it's time to step aboard! Board iconic ocean liner and warships from history like SS United States, Morro Castle and more as you explore and learn about the secrets that made them into legends.

Why similar: Naval 33.9% ★, World War II 32.8% ★, Military 13.3%, Historical 9.3%, Simulation 8.4%

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 57.6% ★, Military 18.6%, Historical 7.3%, Simulation 4.8%, Realistic 3.4%

Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!

Why similar: World War II 51.6% ★, Simulation 19.7%, Military 14.9%, Historical 8.1%, Realistic 2.3%

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 65.1% ★, Military 18%, Historical 6.8%, Multiplayer 2.4%, Strategy 2.2%

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 67% ★, Military 10.6%, Historical 9.1%, Classic 5.2% ★, Multiplayer 3.6%

Wings of Prey is based around large-scale aerial combat in World War II. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, attack aircraft and bombers across a range of thrilling missions.

Why similar: World War II 49.1% ★, Simulation 16.7%, Historical 14.2%, Military 11.5%, Realistic 3.6%

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 78.7% ★, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 3.1%, Multiplayer 2.5%, War 2.4%

Ready for the naval battle? Online ships are waiting for you!

Why similar: Naval Combat 54.8% ★, World War II 25.1% ★, Military 9.2%, Simulation 6.6%, Multiplayer 2%

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 55.4% ★, Military 21.5%, Historical 11.7%, Simulation 5.1%, Strategy 2.3%

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 73.8% ★, Military 21.5%, War 1.7%, Action 1.7%, Strategy 0.8%