- #1 Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific
97% matchMixed70% of 1,110 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.8 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 37.3% ★, Naval Combat 24.9% ★, World War II 14.8% ★, Simulation 13.6%, Naval 9.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: This is the base game for the expansion, offering the same core mechanics and historical setting.
- #2 Silent Hunter® III
96% matchVery Positive88% of 2,573 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.6% ★, Submarine 29.6% ★, World War II 13.9% ★, Naval 11.4% ★, Simulation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the series, it offers unparalleled immersion and a legendary dynamic campaign.
- #3 UBOAT
95% matchVery Positive85% of 25,707 reviews2024
Dev: Deep Water StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 50.9 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: Naval Combat 31.9% ★, Submarine 29.7% ★, World War II 16.8% ★, Naval 14.3% ★, Simulation 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern survival-simulation hybrid that focuses on crew management and the technical realities of operating a U-boat.
- #4 Silent Hunter 5®: Battle of the Atlantic
96% matchMixed45% of 2,525 reviews2010
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 41.6% ★, Submarine 25.5% ★, World War II 13% ★, Naval 11.1% ★, Simulation 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The final entry in the series, featuring a first-person perspective that allows you to walk through your submarine.
- #5 Wolfpack
94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,043 reviews2019
Dev: Usurpator ABPub: SUBSIM
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 40.6% ★, Submarine 27.8% ★, World War II 15.1% ★, Simulation 9.2%, Naval 7.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative multiplayer simulator that requires players to work together to operate the various stations of a WWII submarine.
- #6 Cold Waters
94% matchVery Positive87% of 4,665 reviews2017
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.
Why similar: Naval Combat 40.8% ★, Submarine 33% ★, Naval 16.9% ★, Simulation 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Often described as the spiritual successor to Red Storm Rising, it brings the intense submarine combat of the Silent Hunter series into the Cold War era.
- #7 Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,195 reviews2023
Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 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 35.6% ★, Submarine 25.2% ★, World War II 17.3% ★, Naval 14.4% ★, Simulation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the inverse experience by putting you in command of an escort ship tasked with hunting down submarines.
- #8 Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
90% matchVery Positive90% of 5,484 reviews2024
Dev: Triassic GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 37.1 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 63.2% ★, Naval 21% ★, Simulation 12.4%, Submarine 3.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: Offers a modern take on naval combat with a focus on realistic sensor management and tactical engagement.
- #9 Dangerous Waters
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 390 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.5 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 40.9% ★, Submarine 32.9% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, Simulation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed naval warfare simulator that allows you to control multiple platforms, including submarines and surface ships.
- #10 Atlantic Fleet
91% matchVery Positive86% of 1,541 reviews2016
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 51.6% ★, World War II 19.8% ★, Naval 19.3% ★, Simulation 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that captures the strategic essence of naval battles in the Atlantic theater.
- #11 War on the Sea
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,150 reviews2021
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.
Why similar: Naval Combat 40.9% ★, World War II 24.6% ★, Naval 23.9% ★, Simulation 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines real-time naval combat with a strategic layer, allowing you to manage entire fleets during World War II.
- #12 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
88% matchMixed61% of 7,751 reviews2023
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 81.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!
Why similar: Naval Combat 39% ★, Submarine 19.7% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, World War II 17.2% ★, Simulation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the design and tactical deployment of warships, providing a deep look at naval technology and combat.
- #13 Sub Command
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 141 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: Naval Combat 39.3% ★, Submarine 34.4% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Simulation 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic hardcore submarine simulation that focuses on modern-era nuclear submarine warfare with deep technical fidelity.
- #14 688(I) Hunter/Killer
89% matchVery Positive81% of 216 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 47.8% ★, Submarine 30% ★, Naval 13.7% ★, Simulation 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational submarine simulation that set the standard for sonar management and tactical underwater combat.
- #15 Battlestations Pacific
87% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,584 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 38.8% ★, Naval Combat 27.1% ★, Naval 25.9% ★, Simulation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends action-oriented gameplay with strategic command, focusing on the large-scale naval battles of the Pacific theater.
- #16 Battlestations: Midway
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 953 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 45.6% ★, World War II 28.9% ★, Naval 19.4% ★, Simulation 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy naval game that allows you to switch between controlling ships, submarines, and aircraft in real-time.
- #17 Crash Dive
86% matchVery Positive91% of 193 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: Naval Combat 33.9% ★, Submarine 29.1% ★, World War II 15.7% ★, Naval 14.7% ★, Simulation 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A streamlined submarine simulation that captures the excitement of the hunt without the overwhelming complexity of hardcore sims.
- #18 Crash Dive 2
84% matchVery Positive94% of 230 reviews2021
Dev: Panic Ensues Software
Windows
WWII Tactical submarine combat in the South Pacific
Why similar: Submarine 43.1% ★, World War II 24% ★, Naval 22.5% ★, Simulation 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: An improved sequel that adds more tactical depth and variety to the submarine combat experience.
- #19 Victory At Sea Pacific
85% matchMixed61% of 641 reviews2018
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.8 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 46.6% ★, World War II 23.3% ★, Naval 22.4% ★, Simulation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive real-time strategy game that covers the entire Pacific theater of World War II.
- #20 Victory at Sea Atlantic - World War II Naval Warfare
81% matchMixed67% of 111 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 39.5% ★, Submarine 31% ★, World War II 19.6% ★, Simulation 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Expands the series to the Atlantic, offering large-scale naval combat and strategic fleet management.
- #21 Victory At Sea
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 574 reviews2014
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 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 46% ★, Naval 24% ★, World War II 21.6% ★, Simulation 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the naval warfare of World War II with a broad strategic scope and real-time combat.
- #22 Aircraft Carrier Survival
82% matchMixed60% of 1,187 reviews2022
Dev: Gambit Games StudioPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.0 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 52.3% ★, World War II 21.8% ★, Naval 19.1% ★, Simulation 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and survival of an aircraft carrier, providing a unique perspective on naval operations.
- #23 Carrier Deck
82% matchVery Positive89% of 1,069 reviews2017
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Carrier Deck is a fast paced time management game where you play as the Air Boss on board the CVN-76 in the midst of active war.
Why similar: Naval Combat 76.8% ★, Naval 11.6% ★, Simulation 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced management game where you oversee the complex operations of an aircraft carrier flight deck.
- #24 Silent Service 2
83% matchMixed67% of 70 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 62.6% ★, Submarine 24.5% ★, Simulation 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic retro title that captures the spirit of early submarine simulation gaming.
- #25 UBOAT: The Silent Wolf VR
80% matchMixed59% of 80 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 30.9% ★, Naval Combat 29.6% ★, World War II 17.2% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Simulation 6%
Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused submarine experience that emphasizes the tension of operating a U-boat in a virtual environment.
- #26 Silent Depth 2: Pacific
79% matchMixed61% of 252 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 32.4% ★, Naval Combat 30.6% ★, World War II 16.5% ★, Naval 15.8% ★, Simulation 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel to the indie sim, providing updated visuals and mechanics for Pacific-theater submarine operations.
- #27 Silent Depth 3D Submarine Simulation
81% matchMixed63% of 79 reviews2018
Dev: Codeknitters
Windows
Submarine Simulation playing in WWII in the Pacific.
Why similar: Submarine 36.3% ★, Naval Combat 20.3% ★, World War II 17.2% ★, Naval 15% ★, Simulation 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie submarine sim that offers a straightforward approach to underwater combat.
- #28 Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles
74% matchVery Positive91% of 586 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 45.6% ★, Naval 24.1% ★, World War II 21.1% ★, Simulation 9.2%
- #29 Fleet Command
79% matchVery Positive88% of 475 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.8 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 58.5% ★, Submarine 24.3% ★, Naval 14.1% ★, Simulation 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time strategy game that focuses on modern naval warfare and fleet-level command.
- #30 Rule the Waves 3
75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,014 reviews2023
Dev: Naval Warfare SimulationsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 58.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 47.8% ★, Naval 26.1% ★, World War II 14.4% ★, Simulation 11.7%
- #31 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,088 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 24.8 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 67.4% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Naval 15.7% ★
- #32 Battle Fleet 2
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 372 reviews2014
Dev: Mythical City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 48% ★, Naval 24.4% ★, World War II 16.7% ★, Simulation 11%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based naval combat game that emphasizes positioning and tactical decision-making.
- #33 IronWolf VR
75% matchVery Positive94% of 1,176 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: Naval Combat 39% ★, Submarine 35.5% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, Simulation 8.3%
- #34 IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,737 reviews2017
Dev: Team Fusion SimulationsPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Scramble to intercept in your RAF Spitfire or Hurricane. Or join huge formations of German or Italian Fighters and Bombers as they roar across the Channel towards London. Decide the fate of Britain!
Why similar: World War II 64.8% ★, Simulation 35.2%
- #35 IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover
78% matchMixed67% of 1,012 reviews2011
Dev: 1C: Maddox GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Join the Royal Air Force, face off against the deadly German Luftwaffe and the Italian air forces and battle for Britain!
Why similar: World War II 59.9% ★, Simulation 40.1%
- #36 Boat Crew
74% matchVery Positive89% of 418 reviews2022
Dev: Tabbing TabbyPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Command your crew in Boat Crew, a gripping action-strategy experience amidst the Pacific War. Take charge of a PT boat against Imperial Japan, skillfully managing resources and personnel by any means necessary to ensure victory in this high-stakes conflict.
Why similar: Naval Combat 47.8% ★, World War II 22.8% ★, Naval 20.5% ★, Simulation 8.9%
- #37 Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers
77% matchMixed54% of 554 reviews2012
Dev: Games Farm
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
True heroes know no bounds!Experience top combat action in this brand new arcade flight sim and become immersed in the exploits of famous aircraft carriers. Choose the side you want to play on: the US Navy or the Imperial Japanese Navy. Climb into the cockpit and re-live the most famous battles of the War in the Pacific.
Why similar: World War II 58.1% ★, Simulation 41.9%
- #38 NavalArt
73% matchVery Positive90% of 2,183 reviews2018
Dev: RigidbodyPub: RZ Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Design your own warships, equip them with a variety of armament, and bring them out to the ocean!
Why similar: Naval Combat 41.9% ★, Submarine 25.5% ★, World War II 14.3% ★, Naval 13% ★, Simulation 5.3%
- #39 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
73% matchVery Positive83% of 4,579 reviews2016
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!
Why similar: Naval Combat 74.2% ★, Naval 19% ★, Simulation 6.7%
- #40 Aircraft Carrier Survival: Tutorial
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,176 reviews2021
Dev: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 51.8% ★, Naval 21.5% ★, World War II 13.8% ★, Simulation 13%
- #41 Naval Hurricane
70% matchVery Positive90% of 94 reviews2022
Dev: Efril
Windows
Turn based tactical game about war at sea between British Royal Navy and Imperial German Navy during World War I. Command powerful dreadnoughts, fast destroyers and stealthy submarines, conduct artillery battles, torpedo attacks and fight for the survivability of damaged ships.
Why similar: Naval Combat 59.7% ★, Naval 24.3% ★, Simulation 16%
- #42 Strategic Mind: The Pacific
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 620 reviews2019
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies.
Why similar: Naval Combat 47.7% ★, World War II 27.1% ★, Naval 25.2% ★
- #43 Pacific Storm Allies
73% matchMixed62% of 239 reviews2008
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 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 61.6% ★, Simulation 20.6%, World War II 17.8% ★
- #44 Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare
70% matchVery Positive87% of 306 reviews2020
Dev: Cyril Jarnot
Windows · Mac
CARRIER BATTLES is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame covering the naval-air battles of the Pacific War, from 1942 to 1943. Find your opponent and strike at him before he sinks your precious carriers, while preventing them from invading or supporting your own amphibious operations.
Why similar: Naval Combat 47.3% ★, World War II 21.2% ★, Naval 18.6% ★, Simulation 12.9%
- #45 Carrier Command 2
68% matchVery Positive82% of 3,658 reviews2021
Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Simulation 100%
- #46 SHIPS AT WAR
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 381 reviews2021
Dev: Golddorf Spieleentwicklung
Windows
Sink player-made battleships, aircraft carriers and submarines in this physics-based game. Use pre-built ships and sink the enemy by deploying aircraft, torpedoes, depth charges or shells. Or built your own ships in the extensive ship-editor.
Why similar: Naval Combat 35.7% ★, Submarine 27.4% ★, World War II 16.7% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Simulation 4.7%
- #47 World of Warships
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 153,508 reviews2017
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 82.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 54.9% ★, World War II 19% ★, Naval 18.2% ★, Simulation 7.9%
- #48 Easy Red 2
66% matchVery Positive90% of 12,483 reviews2022
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 74.3% ★, Simulation 25.7%
- #49 1971: Indian Naval Front
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Neosphere Interactive Studios
Windows
Learn about the biggest naval conflict since WWII. Third-person vehicular combat game based on 1971 India-Pakistan war. Conduct missions based on actual events. Control naval units including aircraft carriers, warships, jets and choppers. Relive one of the most unique naval battles ever fought.
Why similar: Naval Combat 45% ★, Submarine 37.1% ★, Naval 18% ★
- #50 Terror of the Seven Seas
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Cutthroat Games
Windows
Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!
Why similar: Naval Combat 68.2% ★, Naval 25.1% ★, Simulation 6.7%
- #51 Harpoon Classic '97
65% matchVery Positive82% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Alliance InteractivePub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Harpoon Classic 97 a naval warfare simulation game that builds on the legacy of the original Harpoon®. Command naval forces, including ships, submarines, and aircraft, across global theaters like the Nth Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean, a realistic modern naval combat.
Why similar: Naval Combat 66.7% ★, Simulation 33.3%
- #52 Wings of Prey: Special Edition
71% matchMixed63% of 737 reviews2010
Dev: Gaijin Entertainment CorporationPub: Gaijin Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 60.6% ★, Simulation 39.4%
- #53 Ship Explorer
65% matchVery Positive82% of 118 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: World War II 40.2% ★, Naval 39.9% ★, Simulation 19.8%
- #54 Warplanes: Battles over Pacific
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2023
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows
Warplanes: Battles over Pacific opens the next chapter in aviation history. Become a World War II pilot and take part in the campaign against the Empire of Japan. The sequel to the hit Warplanes: WW1 Fighters, takes dogfight to a new level.
Why similar: World War II 58.3% ★, Simulation 41.7%
- #55 Command: Modern Operations
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,564 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 33.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Simulation 74.6%, Naval Combat 25.4% ★
- #56 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
66% matchVery Positive81% of 3,819 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.
Why similar: World War II 70.5% ★, Simulation 29.5%
