- #1 UBOAT
97% matchVery Positive84% of 27,151 reviews2024
Dev: Deep Water StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 52.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
UBOAT is a simulator of a submarine from WWII era. It is a survival sandbox with crew management mechanics while its primary theme is life of German sailors. The boat is their home, but it can become their grave at any time.
Why similar: Submarine 27.2% ★, Naval Combat 24.2% ★, World War II 16.1% ★, Naval 14.1% ★, Military 6.8%
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.
- #2 Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific
96% matchMixed70% of 1,139 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Hunt, hide and kill as you take command of U.S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII. Silent Hunter, the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade, returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism, immersive gameplay, innovative crew evolution and more...
Why similar: Submarine 39.1% ★, Naval Combat 21.7% ★, World War II 16.1% ★, Naval 10.6% ★, Simulation 7.5%
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.
- #3 Cold Waters
95% matchVery Positive87% of 4,734 reviews2017
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.
Why similar: Naval Combat 33.9% ★, Submarine 33.1% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Military 6%, Simulation 4.9%
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.
- #4 Silent Hunter 5®: Battle of the Atlantic
96% matchMixed45% of 2,527 reviews2010
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 34.2% ★, Submarine 25.4% ★, World War II 13.5% ★, Naval 11.8% ★, Military 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.
- #5 Wolfpack
94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,088 reviews2019
Dev: Usurpator ABPub: SUBSIM
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 34.2% ★, Submarine 28.2% ★, World War II 16% ★, Naval 7.9% ★, Simulation 4.9%
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.
- #6 Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,224 reviews2023
Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
Why similar: Naval Combat 27.6% ★, Submarine 23.7% ★, World War II 16.8% ★, Naval 14.5% ★, Military 7.6%
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.
- #7 688(I) Hunter/Killer
93% matchVery Positive82% of 228 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 32%
688(I) Hunter/Killer, the most realistic submarine simulation ever developed for PC. Master the sonar and weapons control systems, learn to develop real target situations and outfit your boat with the latest advanced weaponry. Then use your skills to complete the tour of duty and earn your dolphins to become a true submariner.
Why similar: Naval Combat 44.3% ★, Submarine 33.5% ★, Naval 16.4% ★, Simulation 5%, 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.
- #8 War on the Sea
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,244 reviews2021
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.1% ★, Naval 26.9% ★, World War II 26.2% ★, Simulation 5.7%, Military 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines strategic fleet movement with detailed tactical naval combat in the WWII Pacific theater.
- #9 Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
90% matchVery Positive91% of 6,439 reviews2024
Dev: Triassic GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 47.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.
Why similar: Naval Combat 51.5% ★, Naval 22.6% ★, Military 11.8%, Simulation 6.5%, Submarine 3.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: It offers a sophisticated tactical simulation of naval combat, focusing on the complexities of modern sensors and weapon systems.
- #10 Dangerous Waters
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 401 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.9% ★, Submarine 31% ★, Naval 18.3% ★, Military 8.2%, Simulation 4%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly deep simulation of modern naval warfare, allowing you to control submarines, frigates, and aircraft.
- #11 Rule the Waves 3
89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,072 reviews2023
Dev: Naval Warfare SimulationsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 60.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 37.6% ★, Naval 26.3% ★, World War II 14.1% ★, Military 12.5%, Simulation 5.8%
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.
- #12 Sub Command
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 146 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Take charge of the most deadly modern-day submarines in the world - three distinct submarines across two unique and challenging campaigns. Utilize cutting-edge sensor and weapon technology to locate, track and destroy the enemy - even deliver Tomahawk missiles to inland targets.
Why similar: Submarine 30.9% ★, Naval Combat 29.3% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, Military 7.9%, Underwater 7.4% ★
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.
- #13 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
88% matchMixed61% of 7,964 reviews2023
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 81.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!
Why similar: Naval Combat 30.6% ★, Submarine 18.1% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, World War II 16.9% ★, 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.
- #14 Atlantic Fleet
89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,571 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: Naval Combat 46.5% ★, Naval 22.4% ★, World War II 22.3% ★, Simulation 5.3%, 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.
- #15 Silent Service 2
87% matchMixed67% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
The all-new Silent Service II A State Of The Art Simulation Of Submarines In World War II!
Why similar: Naval Combat 62.4% ★, Submarine 29.4% ★, Simulation 8.2%
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.
- #16 Victory At Sea Pacific
86% matchMixed62% of 651 reviews2018
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Victory at Sea Pacific is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during World War II. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.
Why similar: Naval Combat 40.1% ★, World War II 25.2% ★, Naval 24.8% ★, Simulation 4.3%, 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.
- #17 Carrier Command 2
84% matchVery Positive82% of 3,750 reviews2021
Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 53.9%, Simulation 33.3%, War 8.3%, Strategy 4.5%
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.
- #18 Victory At Sea
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 578 reviews2014
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.
Why similar: Naval Combat 41.6% ★, Naval 27.9% ★, World War II 24.5% ★, Simulation 4.8%, Strategy 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a sandbox approach to WWII naval warfare, allowing for large-scale engagements across the open ocean.
- #19 Battlestations Pacific
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,602 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 37.5% ★, Naval 25.7% ★, Naval Combat 20.8% ★, Military 6.1%, Simulation 4%
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.
- #20 Barotrauma
80% matchVery Positive94% of 89,315 reviews2023
Dev: FakeFishPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 56.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 63% ★, Underwater 14.3% ★, Naval 13.1% ★, Simulation 5.7%, Multiplayer 2.7%
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.
- #21 Crash Dive 2
82% matchVery Positive95% of 244 reviews2021
Dev: Panic Ensues Software
Windows
WWII Tactical submarine combat in the South Pacific
Why similar: Submarine 36.4% ★, World War II 21.1% ★, Naval 20.3% ★, Military 5.9%, Underwater 5.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: An accessible yet engaging submarine simulator that focuses on the core loop of patrolling and engaging enemy convoys.
- #22 Fleet Command
82% matchVery Positive88% of 480 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...
Why similar: Naval Combat 46.5% ★, Submarine 23.3% ★, Naval 14.4% ★, Military 8.4%, 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.
- #23 Pacific Storm Allies
83% matchMixed62% of 240 reviews2008
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 62.4% ★, World War II 22.7% ★, Simulation 13.2%, 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.
- #24 Silent Shark
77% matchVery Positive99% of 113 reviews2026
Dev: John Goering
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tactical, map-based WWII submarine sim set in the Pacific Theater: Approach, intercept, strike unseen, withdraw into the deep. With realistic instruments, a Torpedo Data Computer (TDC), and including a full campaign with missions, patrol zones, radio intel, and more.
Why similar: Submarine 30.6% ★, Naval Combat 25.5% ★, World War II 16.6% ★, Naval 12.8% ★, Military 7.2%
- #25 Silent Depth 3D Submarine Simulation
81% matchMixed63% of 80 reviews2018
Dev: Codeknitters
Windows
Submarine Simulation playing in WWII in the Pacific.
Why similar: Submarine 34.6% ★, World War II 17% ★, Naval Combat 16.1% ★, Naval 15.3% ★, Underwater 8.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward submarine simulator that focuses on the basics of stealth and torpedo attacks.
- #26 UBOAT: The Silent Wolf VR
79% matchMixed58% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: Titan GameZ
Windows
UBOAT: The Silent Wolf is an amazing combination of a role-playing game and a simulator, offering a deep and immersive experience, allowing you to feel like a real submarine captain during World War II.
Why similar: Submarine 25.1% ★, Naval Combat 19.9% ★, World War II 14.6% ★, Naval 14.2% ★, Military 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused experience that brings the tension of U-boat combat into a fully immersive, interactive environment.
- #27 Modern Naval Warfare
77% matchMixed59% of 289 reviews2026
Dev: Wave OpsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Command the silent service. Modern Naval Warfare is the definitive tactical simulation that puts you inside the pressure hull of a Virginia-Class nuclear submarine. This uncompromising tactical simulation offers unparalleled depth in graphics, physics, and authentic combat systems.
Why similar: Submarine 31.4% ★, Naval Combat 29.4% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Military 8%, Underwater 6.5% ★
- #28 Battlestations: Midway
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 971 reviews2007
Dev: Eidos InteractivePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 38.3% ★, World War II 30.9% ★, Naval 21% ★, Historical 3.2%, Simulation 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a cinematic approach to naval combat, focusing on the key battles of the Pacific war.
- #29 Crash Dive
79% matchVery Positive91% of 200 reviews2015
Dev: Panic Ensues Software
Windows
WWII tactical submarine combat! Take command of a U-boat prowling the Atlantic in search of enemy convoys to sink. Sneak past the escorts and torpedo the transports. Or surface and use your deck gun in a daring night attack.
Why similar: Submarine 26.1% ★, Naval Combat 25.2% ★, World War II 14.6% ★, Naval 14.1% ★, Underwater 5.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series, offering a simplified but satisfying WWII submarine combat experience.
- #30 Battleship Command
73% matchVery Positive93% of 285 reviews2026
Dev: BracerPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Command the mighty Scharnhorst in this immersive WWII naval simulation. Walk her decks in first-person, control gunnery, radar, and navigation, and lead your fleet through the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean. Battle convoys, outwit enemies, and survive the stormy seas of war.
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.3% ★, Naval 26.3% ★, World War II 22.3% ★, Simulation 10.5%, Historical 3.9%
- #31 Victory at Sea Atlantic - World War II Naval Warfare
75% matchMixed66% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows
Victory At Sea Atlantic transports you to the cold, unforgiving waters of the Atlantic Theatre in WWII. With a vast array of ships, planes, and subs, engage in epic sea battles & secure your place in history. Victory At Sea Atlantic is the ultimate naval warfare experience.
Why similar: Naval Combat 33.6% ★, Submarine 31.8% ★, World War II 21% ★, Simulation 5.3%, Historical 5.2%
- #32 Silent Depth 2: Pacific
76% matchMixed59% of 273 reviews2024
Dev: MicroProse Software
Windows
Silent Depth 2: Pacific is a lite sub-sim. You enter the Silent Service at the command of a Gato class submarine on War Patrols during World War 2. How long will you survive, and ultimately how much tonnage you sink is down to skill and cunning.
Why similar: Submarine 32.2% ★, Naval Combat 25.2% ★, World War II 17% ★, Naval 16.7% ★, Military 5.5%
- #33 Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions
78% matchVery Positive81% of 320 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Experience the thrill of the hunt! Prowl the waters as the captain of a German submarine in a never-before-seen theatre of operations the Indian Ocean. Take part in the war against British supply lines off the coast of North Africa and support the Japanese war against the U.S. Navy.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.4% ★, Submarine 29.7% ★, World War II 14.1% ★, Naval 11.4% ★, Simulation 7.3%
- #34 Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles
72% matchVery Positive89% of 757 reviews2026
Dev: Drydock Dreams GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.
Why similar: Naval Combat 33.9% ★, Naval 23.1% ★, World War II 19.7% ★, Military 10.3%, Historical 6.4%
- #35 Ship Simulator Extremes
78% matchMixed51% of 2,300 reviews2010
Dev: VStepPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 57% ★, Simulation 30.7%, Realistic 5.6%, Open World 4.5%, Multiplayer 2%
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.
- #36 Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway™
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,407 reviews2008
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 70.1% ★, Military 19%, Historical 5.5%, Action 1.2%, Realistic 1.2%
- #37 IronWolf VR
73% matchVery Positive94% of 1,185 reviews2022
Dev: Ionized Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 34.4% ★, Naval Combat 31.3% ★, Naval 17.8% ★, Underwater 8% ★, Simulation 4.2%
- #38 Aircraft Carrier Survival
75% matchMixed60% of 1,229 reviews2022
Dev: Gambit Games StudioPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 44.6% ★, World War II 23.3% ★, Naval 21% ★, Simulation 3.7%, Open World 2.6%
- #39 Hearts of Iron III
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 6,079 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 61.5% ★, Military 13.9%, Historical 13.6%, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 1.8%
- #40 IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,914 reviews2014
Dev: FOR-GAMES CR LTD
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 53.2% ★, Simulation 13.8%, Military 12.6%, Historical 9.6%, Realistic 6.3%
- #41 FULL METAL COFFIN
67% matchVery Positive95% of 150 reviews2026
Dev: Titanite
Windows
FULL METAL COFFIN is a 3D co-op submarine simulator. Crew your vessel with up to 4 players. Load the torpedoes, dodge incoming fire, and eliminate the enemy.
Why similar: Submarine 55.5% ★, Underwater 13.2% ★, Naval 12.6% ★, Simulation 8.8%, Military 7%
- #42 IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition
69% matchVery Positive94% of 667 reviews2023
Dev: Ionized Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
This is the Free Non-VR version of IronWolf VR. A co-op submarine game with a light touch on realism, making the submarine sim genre accessible to a wider audience.
Why similar: Submarine 52.1% ★, Naval 16.1% ★, Naval Combat 11.5% ★, Military 8.6%, Simulation 6.5%
- #43 WARNO
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 16,013 reviews2024
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 15.3 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 48.2%, Historical 20.8%, Simulation 14.2%, Realistic 6.4%, War 4.7%
- #44 Sudden Strike 3
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: FireglowPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
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 94.1% ★, Strategy 5.9%
- #45 Blitzkrieg Anthology
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,554 reviews2014
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 25.5 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 62.3% ★, Military 16.5%, Historical 10.1%, Classic 3.7% ★, Strategy 2.4%
- #46 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,142 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Why similar: Naval Combat 63.1% ★, Naval 18.9% ★, Simulation 10%, Historical 5.9%, Strategy 1.5%
- #47 Aircraft Carrier Survival: Tutorial
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,176 reviews2021
Dev: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 46.5% ★, Naval 25.2% ★, World War II 15.7% ★, Simulation 7.4%, Realistic 2.8%
- #48 World of Warships
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 156,184 reviews2017
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 83.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 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 34.1% ★, World War II 21.2% ★, Naval 20.8% ★, Military 10%, Historical 6.5%
- #49 Ship Explorer
66% matchVery Positive85% of 140 reviews2025
Dev: Turbine Room StudioPub: Seabank Digital Productions
Windows
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 33.7% ★, World War II 33.1% ★, Military 13.4%, Historical 9.3%, Simulation 8.3%
- #50 Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,294 reviews2014
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.7 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 64.3% ★, Military 15.6%, Historical 8.6%, Classic 4.4% ★, Realistic 2.1%
- #51 Battle Fleet 2
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 372 reviews2014
Dev: Mythical City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 40.8% ★, Naval 26.7% ★, World War II 17.8% ★, Military 7.9%, Simulation 5.9%
- #52 Command: Modern Operations
68% matchVery Positive85% of 1,636 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 45.6%, Simulation 29.6%, Naval Combat 17.1% ★, Strategy 2.1%, Open World 2.1%
- #53 Carrier Command: Gaea Mission
71% matchMixed48% of 1,182 reviews2012
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 56.7% ★, Naval 31.5% ★, Open World 3.8%, Simulation 3.3%, Strategy 2.7%
- #54 Navy War: Battleship Games
68% matchMixed65% of 257 reviews2022
Dev: XDEVS LTD
Windows · Mac · Linux
War & battle ships simulator PvP game with friends. Craft your modern ship fleet
Why similar: Naval Combat 54.4% ★, World War II 25.5% ★, Military 9.3%, Simulation 6.4%, Multiplayer 2%
- #55 Men of War: Assault Squad
67% matchVery Positive87% of 5,173 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 57.9% ★, Military 18.5%, Historical 7.2%, Simulation 4.6%, Realistic 3.4%
- #56 World of Warships: Legends
63% matchMixed64% of 653 reviews2026
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Join this free-to-play PvP online naval shooter with fast-paced combat, easy-to-learn gameplay, intuitive controls, and cross-platform play on Steam, console, and mobile. Choose from 600+ warships and 150+ Commanders, and master tactics on diverse maps. Play now and become a legend!
Why similar: Naval Combat 24.9% ★, Naval 23.7% ★, World War II 19.2% ★, Military 12%, Historical 8.2%
- #57 IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
67% matchVery Positive87% of 3,205 reviews2008
Dev: 1C: Maddox GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 51.9% ★, Simulation 19.1%, Military 14.9%, Historical 8.1%, Realistic 2.3%
