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Games Like Spirit of War

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, World War I, Historical, Wargame.

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Spirit of War: The Great War is a turn-based strategy game set during World War I. Drawing inspiration from board games classics, Spirit Of War is a unique arcade/strategy experience.

Reviews: Mixed — 59% — of 80 reviews
Released: 2015-03-12
Developer: G-OLD
Publisher: Plug In Digital
Genres: Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 3.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 93%

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    96% matchVery Positive92% of 464 reviews2019
    Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Strategic Command: World War I is a new chapter in the Strategic Command Franchise. Relive this momentous conflict from the opening shots of 1914 to the final offensives. Strategic Command: World War I covers all the main aspects and theatres of the war.

    Why similar: Strategy 54.4%, World War I 45.6%

  2. #2 Commands & Colors: The Great War
    97% matchMixed46% of 102 reviews2017
    Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    The Great War allow players to portray important engagements throughout WWI history. The battles focus on the historical deployment of forces and important terrain features of trench fighting in scale with the game system.

    Why similar: World War I 56.8%, Strategy 43.2%

  3. #3 Commander: The Great War
    96% matchVery Positive80% of 292 reviews2014
    Dev: The Lordz Games StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

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

    Why similar: World War I 60.4%, Strategy 39.6%

  4. #4 World War I
    95% matchMostly Positive73% of 265 reviews2015
    Dev: Dark FoxPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    World War I is a real-time strategy based on the modified version of the well-known Blitzkrieg engine.

    Why similar: World War I 56.6%, Strategy 43.4%

  5. #5 To End All Wars
    94% matchMixed63% of 189 reviews2014
    Dev: AgeodPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Ageod’s To End All Wars is a grand strategy game set during World War One. Players will take control over one of the major powers that so desperately fought for control over Europe and to end all wars.

    Why similar: World War I 59.3%, Strategy 40.7%

  6. #6 Steam Squad
    94% matchMixed65% of 89 reviews2016
    Dev: Bretwalda Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Steam Squad - a classical tactical wargame with honest physics simulation of battles set in an alternative universe during the First World War. Players acting for the 3 of the superpowers - the Holy Roman, British and Tianxian Empires complete 30 missions with squads of up to 8 units.

    Why similar: World War I 66.5%, Strategy 33.5%

  7. #7 Making History: The Great War
    93% matchMostly Positive76% of 453 reviews2015
    Dev: Muzzy Lane SoftwarePub: Factus Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.

    Why similar: World War I 72.1%, Strategy 27.9%

  8. #8 Wars Across The World
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 221 reviews2017
    Dev: StrategiaePub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    WAW is a unique historical strategy turn-based game, in a boardgame spirit, which aims at simulating in one single system ALL kind of wars and conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, on the operational or strategic levels.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  9. #9 Strategic War in Europe
    92% matchMixed49% of 214 reviews2014
    Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Set during the events of WW2, Strategic War in Europe is a classic turn-based strategy game that combines a deep strategic layer with accessibility and ease-of-use.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  10. #10 The Great War: Western Front™
    89% matchMixed66% of 3,181 reviews2023
    Dev: PetroglyphPub: Frontier Foundry
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory.

    Why similar: World War I 68.1%, Strategy 31.9%

  11. #11 The Operational Art of War IV
    91% matchVery Positive81% of 363 reviews2018
    Dev: TrickeySoft LLCPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Strategy 57.4%, World War I 42.6%

  12. #12 War Mines: WW1
    90% matchVery Positive92% of 53 reviews2021
    Dev: Wild Pepper Games
    Windows

    Play using the logic of traditional minesweeper games in this reinterpretation of the classic game. Interact with the story of World War I (the Great War) by solving the minesweeper puzzles and finding landmines.

    Why similar: World War I 75.6%, Strategy 24.4%

  13. #13 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty
    88% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows

    Prove to have a true Strategic Mind! Spirit of Liberty will put your strategic planning skills to the test. It’s a hardcore, turn-based, historically accurate strategy game set in WWII. Lead Finnish forces against an overwhelming threat through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  14. #14 Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 424 reviews2017
    Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is a deeply immersive turn based strategy game covering the greatest conflict in modern history!

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  15. #15 Battle of Empires : 1914-1918
    87% matchMixed69% of 2,101 reviews2015
    Dev: Great War TeamPub: Best Way Soft
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War. Each mission showcases the era’s most devastating weaponry — sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery, and mobile infantry. BoE delivers the full WWI experience.

    Why similar: World War I 73%, Strategy 27%

  16. #16 Trenches of War
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 91 reviews2017
    Dev: Vashta Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Trenches of War is a fast-paced World War I-inspired strategy game. Battle through the Alps by spawning units and capturing trenches, barracks, and factories. Cross rivers that rise when it rains. Use or destroy bridges and cornfields that may aid or deter your maneuvers.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  17. #17 On The Western Front
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 85 reviews2025
    Dev: Aggroblakh
    Windows · Mac

    January, 1915. The Race to the Sea is over. The Great War has just begun. You are the commander of a single division in the meat grinder that is the Western Front. Lead your men over the top as you attempt to break the stalemate that is to claim the lives of millions over the course of years.

    Why similar: World War I 70.2%, Strategy 29.8%

  18. #18 Making History: The First World War
    86% matchMixed67% of 114 reviews2021
    Dev: Factus Games
    Windows · Linux

    A turn-based WWI Grand Strategy game. Rush to field new modern weaponry and survive the horrendous attrition battles. Join the global conflict between the Great Powers of the age and forge a new world order for freedom or tyranny.

    Why similar: World War I 73.1%, Strategy 26.9%

  19. #19 Hex of Steel
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 801 reviews2020
    Dev: War Frogs Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  20. #20 All Quiet in the Trenches
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 855 reviews2024
    Dev: Totally Not Aliens
    Windows · Linux

    All Quiet in the Trenches is a narrative turn-based strategy RPG set in World War I. Get to know your soldiers, take care of their needs and lead them in battle, trying to strike a precarious balance between the ambitions of your superiors and the survival of your men.

    Why similar: World War I 75.1%, Strategy 24.9%

  21. #21 Panzer Strategy
    84% matchMixed65% of 469 reviews2018
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows

    Panzer Strategy is a World War II wargame that combines classic turn-based strategy gameplay with modern looks. Command your armies and adapt your units to any objective using a huge selection of real-life military equipment and battle skills.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  22. #22 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty - Prologue 1939
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows

    Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Lead the scarce Finnish forces through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War. Save your country’s very existence from the Red Menace. Niet Molotoff!

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  23. #23 Ground Pounders
    85% matchMostly Negative41% of 54 reviews2014
    Dev: Kerberos Productions Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Ground Pounders is a turn-based, strategy wargame. Inspired by classic strategy games like Panzer General, and steeped in the lore of the Sword of the Stars universe, Ground Pounders offers a new generation of gamers an updated taste of turn-based strategic warfare.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  24. #24 Gettysburg: The Tide Turns
    84% matchMixed67% of 66 reviews2017
    Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
    Windows

    Gettysburg: The Tide Turns is a hex-based wargame set in one of the most decisive and iconic battles of the Civil War. 150 years ago, brave soldiers fought across this idyllic battlefield, and, now, we put you in their shoes.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  25. #25 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 223 reviews2020
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  26. #26 Total Tank Generals
    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 320 reviews2023
    Dev: Noobz From PolandPub: 505 Games
    Windows

    Every war has its Generals. Take command of an army during World War II and lead them to victory. Strategize your way through many scenarios and real historical military campaigns of past generals.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  27. #27 Spirit of Europe - Origins
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 120 reviews2021
    Dev: Predict Edumedia
    Windows

    An edutainment jRPG experience, spanning from ancient Greece to the 12th century European Renaissance, brimming with historically-accurate characters and events, experienced through two realms: of spirits, thoughts and emotions, and the material world.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  28. #28 Stickman Trenches
    77% matchVery Positive80% of 1,695 reviews2023
    Dev: Big Play Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Stickman Trenches is a Real Time Strategy game in which you need to manage your men and weapons and build up your defenses in the brutal trenches of Stick World War 1.

    Why similar: World War I 75.2%, Strategy 24.8%

  29. #29 Forgotten but Unbroken
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 254 reviews2024
    Dev: Centurion DevelopmentsPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    A tactical turn-based strategy game inspired by events and stories of forgotten and unsung heroes of WW2. Unique and new-to-genre features offer immersion and deeper protagonists to lead and care for. Lead the resistance against the Axis Forces.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  30. #30 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 505 reviews2020
    Dev: Starni Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way!

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  31. #31 Aggression: Europe Under Fire
    80% matchMixed55% of 118 reviews2014
    Dev: Lesta StudioPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows

    Aggression is a military real-time strategy game set within a historic context featuring role-playing elements. Play the role of a political leader of Russia, Great Britain, France or Germany. It is up to you to take firm decisions at the crucial period of the European history – the World Wars ages covering 1914 – 1945.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  32. #32 Iron Harvest
    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 15,723 reviews2020
    Dev: KING ArtPub: Prime Matter
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

    Why similar: World War I 66.9%, Strategy 33.1%

  33. #33 Fantasy Wars
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 308 reviews2010
    Dev: Ino-CoPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and...

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  34. #34 Apes Warfare
    70% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: GigaQuests
    Windows · Mac

    APES WARFARE is a fast paced turn based tactics game inspired by classic strategy titles like Advance Wars. Build your army, capture key positions, and counter enemy units across dynamic battlefields. Play the solo campaign or challenge players worldwide in competitive online multiplayer.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  35. #35 Wings of Glory
    74% matchVery Positive80% of 102 reviews2022
    Dev: Dire Wolf
    Windows · Mac

    Rule the skies in strategy dogfights in the digital adaptation of the classic tabletop board game!

    Why similar: World War I 74.1%, Strategy 25.9%

  36. #36 Iron Order 1919
    73% matchMixed69% of 432 reviews2022
    Dev: Bytro Labs GmbH
    Windows · Mac

    An unique long-term strategy game with week-long matches with up to 101 players, set in the alternate reality of 1919.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  37. #37 Army General
    77% matchMixed56% of 64 reviews2017
    Dev: Phobetor
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Army General is a turnbased strategy game that depicts the desert warfare in Northern Afrika and parts of the Mediterranean sea during World War II.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  38. #38 Civil War: 1863
    75% matchMixed58% of 50 reviews2016
    Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  39. #39 Second Front
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2023
    Dev: HexdrawPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows

    Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  40. #40 Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,012 reviews2012
    Dev: 2x2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Unity of Command is an innovative and refreshing operational-level wargame that covers the entire 1942/43 Stalingrad Campaign on the Eastern Front.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  41. #41 Armchair Commander
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 98 reviews2023
    Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
    Windows · Mac

    A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  42. #42 Toy Soldiers
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 1,485 reviews2012
    Dev: Signal Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles.

    Why similar: World War I 64.6%, Strategy 35.4%

  43. #43 Attack at Dawn: North Africa
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2022
    Dev: Panzer Division Games
    Windows

    Attack at Dawn is a WWII strategy game that mixes the ease of real-time action with the depth of operational gameplay, all on beautifully crafted North Africa maps. Plan your strategy like Rommel or Montgomery and better the real history.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  44. #44 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 113 reviews2024
    Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based strategy game. It offers a comprehensive experience of the Pacific Theater, challenging you to achieve victory in one of history's greatest conflicts.

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  45. #45 Lux Alliance
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 76 reviews2017
    Dev: Sillysoft Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Lux Alliance is a synchronized-turns strategy war game, inspired by the classic boardgames RISK, Diplomacy and Axis & Allies. Marshall your troops, collaborate with your allies, anticipate your opponents, and capture all the enemy HQs to win!

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  46. #46 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 595 reviews2018
    Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Strategic Command WWII: World At War is your chance to re-fight the 20th century’s greatest conflict, from Poland to China, Normandy to the Pacific, on a map encompassing the globe.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  47. #47 Warring States
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 105 reviews2018
    Dev: polynation games ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Warring States : Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The Warring States period is one of turmoil in China, where various feudal states struggle for control of all of China.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  48. #48 Epic Little War Game
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 62 reviews2017
    Dev: Rubicon Development
    Windows

    The lighter side of turn-based war gaming. Take your time to plan good strategies, deploy your troops in the right places, try not to laugh whilst killing your enemies.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  49. #49 Valor & Victory
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 190 reviews2021
    Dev: YobowargamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows

    Valor & Victory is a fast-playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. Based on the original Valor & Victory board game, the digital edition provides you with an accessible and deep challenge, developed for classic tabletop game lovers.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  50. #50 兵法:战国篇
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 142 reviews2020
    Dev: 奇正游戏
    Windows

    A tactical strategy game with a background set in the Warring States Period.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  51. #51 Shadows of War
    73% matchMostly Negative34% of 167 reviews2015
    Dev: TRI.G
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Shadows of War is a 2D Real-Time Strategy sidescroller game. The game combines classical RTS elements with new ideas into a 2D game.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  52. #52 Grand War: Rome
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Joynow Studio
    Windows

    A turn-based strategy war chess game. You will play a commander in the Roman period, and command the generals and troops to complete the specified mission objectives and occupy important strongholds in the level. Rome, Samnite, Epirus, Carthage. Different choices will open different histories!

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  53. #53 Fire & Maneuver
    64% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,756 reviews2023
    Dev: Armchair Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    The Armchair Historian brings you a new turn-based strategy game set in the Victorian Era. As muskets become rifles and infantry is confronted by modernizing artillery, it is imperative to adapt to a rapidly changing battlefield. This is a new age, not of courage and chivalry, but of Blood and Iron.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  54. #54 Millennia
    63% matchMixed67% of 3,746 reviews2024
    Dev: C Prompt GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Create your own nation in Millennia, a historical turn-based 4X game that challenges your strategic prowess across 10,000 years of history, from the dawn of humanity to our possible futures.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  55. #55 Frontline: World War II
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2021
    Dev: Frontline: Games Series
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of World War II, as you meticulously plan your moves and adapt to the ever-changing battlefield. With a wide array of units and tactical options at your disposal, success is determined by your strategic prowess and adaptability.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  56. #56 Gary Grigsby's War in the East
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 579 reviews2015
    Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

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

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

  57. #57 Four Kings One War
    68% matchMixed54% of 192 reviews2021
    Dev: StaplesVR
    Windows · Mac

    Four Kings One War is a 1 or 2 player strategy game inspired by chess. Each player controls two armies as though they were one and get's two moves per turn. This opens up guerrilla style tactics and hidden attacks. This is strategy for the modern mind, outside the 64th square.

    Why similar: Strategy 100%

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