Games Like Steel Armor: Blaze of War

The most devastating mechanized armor to ever roll onto a battlefield is brought to life in Iron Warriors: T72-Tank Command. This epic combat simulator allows the player to command an entire platoon of tanks and ALL associated support units, or assume the role of ANY member in a complete tank crew!

Why similar: Tanks 39.2% ★, Cold War 18.1% ★, Military 13.2%, Simulation 8.6%, Realistic 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a direct predecessor in terms of simulation style, focusing on realistic tank operation and crew management.

Gunner, HEAT, PC! (GHPC) is a simulation game about modern mounted combat, with special attention to authenticity and fun.

Why similar: Tanks 41.8% ★, Cold War 19.4% ★, Military 13.9%, Simulation 8.6%, Realistic 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most modern and high-fidelity tank simulation experience currently available, mirroring the realistic combat feel of the seed game.

Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942 is based on real-life events that took place from May 12 to 28, 1942. During a vicious German counterattack three Soviet Armies were surrounded and were forced to fighting in what has become known as the “meat grinder.”

Why similar: Tanks 48.2% ★, War 17.7%, Simulation 15.9%, Historical 8.7%, Tactical 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title shares the exact engine and hardcore simulation DNA as the seed game.

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

Why similar: Tanks 39.5% ★, Simulation 18.1%, Strategy 11.3%, Military 10.1%, Realistic 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers unparalleled tactical depth and realism, simulating complex battlefield dynamics at a scale similar to the seed game's campaigns.

The latest title in the famous Combat Mission franchise of wargames, now on Steam. Shock Force 2 brings you to a hypothetical conflict in Syria between the forces of NATO and the Syrian Army. Play either on WeGo or Real Time in an incredibly detailed and realistic 1:1 tactical simulation.

Why similar: Tanks 37.6% ★, Military 16.4%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 8.9%, Historical 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on realistic tactical engagements in a modern setting, perfect for those who enjoy the tactical command aspect of the seed game.

Regiments is a Real-Time Tactics game set in Germany 1989. The Cold War has gone hot, and the inferno is raging. Lead your Regiment through the fires of conflict and the fog of war. Break through the lines, call in artillery, maneuver, feign retreats, stage defenses, counter-attack. Do not relent.

Why similar: Tanks 29.1% ★, Cold War 24.2% ★, Military 11%, War 8.3%, Realistic 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that captures the tension and scale of Cold War armored warfare with a focus on realistic unit behavior.

Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.

Why similar: Tanks 36.1% ★, Cold War 17.2% ★, Simulation 12.8%, Military 9.4%, Strategy 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a highly realistic, large-scale tactical simulation of Cold War-era combat.

Combat Mission Black Sea is a military grade simulation depicting a fictional series of escalations between Russian and Ukraine which results in open conflict in the summer of 2017

Why similar: Military 23.5%, Simulation 19.5%, Realistic 13.6%, Strategy 12.9%, War 12%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep, turn-based tactical simulation of modern and Cold War-era armored warfare.

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: Tanks 31.6% ★, Cold War 19.3% ★, Military 14.9%, War 7.6%, Historical 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, Cold War-themed tactical strategy game that captures the scale and military doctrine of the era.

Armored Brigade is a real-time tactical wargame, focusing on realism and playability. In Armored Brigade the Cold War has turned hot, and Europe is once again torn apart by conflict. An "Iron Curtain" divides the Western Powers gathered together under the NATO banner from the Soviet Union

Why similar: Simulation 34.9%, Strategy 22.8%, Cold War 21.7% ★, Military 11.8%, Tactical 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at simulating the tactical complexities of Cold War military engagements with a focus on realism and unit management.

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

Why similar: Military 28.3%, Historical 20.7%, War 19.5%, Realistic 15.4%, Strategy 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a highly realistic tactical experience with detailed vehicle models and infantry-tank coordination.

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star is a sequel to Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943. It’s an Eastern Front war game with solid graphics and sprawling battlefields that really emphasizes the scope of WWII tank combat.Want to step into the role of a commander in the very heart of Kharkov’s defense?

Why similar: Tanks 43.3% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Military 9.2%, Simulation 8.2%, Tactical 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its extreme attention to detail and realistic simulation of tactical combat, it is a must-play for fans of the genre.

Renovate & build II World War tanks. Experience highly detailed & realistic simulation game. Take tanks fully apart by using different tools. Transform them from rusty and ruined to fully working. Check them on the training ground, sell or put into your own museum.

Why similar: Tanks 67.4% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Realistic 11.8%, First-Person 4.4%, Action 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on combat, it appeals to the technical interest in tank operation and maintenance found in the seed game.

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

Why similar: Tanks 46.2% ★, Military 14%, War 9.4%, Simulation 9%, Realistic 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the co-op and crew-based experience of operating a tank in a realistic combat environment.

Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943 - tactical battalion level combat simulation. During the Tunisian Campaign in winter 1943 German Panzer battlegroups launch a counteroffensive against the Allied forces to drive them out of Eastern Dorsal.

Why similar: Tanks 45.9% ★, Simulation 20.5%, Strategy 14.8%, Military 9.4%, Realistic 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same deep, simulation-heavy tactical gameplay that defines the Graviteam series.

In this roguelike wargame, take command of a tank and its crew in the Second World War, joining one of over 50 campaigns across Europe, North Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Fight against over 1300 historically-based unit types, where each day is a struggle for survival.

Why similar: Tanks 51.2% ★, Military 13.4%, Historical 9.2%, Strategy 6.2%, War 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelike tactical game that focuses on the management and survival of a tank crew in historical scenarios.

Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!

Why similar: Tanks 43.8% ★, Military 11.7%, Cold War 11.7% ★, Simulation 9.4%, War 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It allows players to manage the development and deployment of tanks, adding a strategic layer to the technical simulation.

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

Why similar: Tanks 27.5% ★, Military 14.4%, Strategy 14.2%, War 12.2%, Simulation 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a high level of tactical control over individual units and vehicles in a realistic combat setting.

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

Why similar: Tanks 38.6% ★, Military 13.4%, War 8.5%, Simulation 7.6%, Historical 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic military simulation that captures the grit and tactical nature of historical armored warfare.

Panzer War delivers intense tank combat, featuring a realistic damage system where every hit counts. Skip the grind—access all tanks instantly and dive into battle. Unleash your creativity with the Tank and Map Designer, crafting custom scenarios for endless gameplay possibilities.

Why similar: Tanks 64.2% ★, Simulation 23.5%, War 10.4%, Action 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated tank simulation that offers a wide variety of historical vehicles and realistic handling mechanics.

Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.

Why similar: Tanks 37.3% ★, Military 15.1%, War 9.1%, Historical 7.5%, Strategy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that emphasizes military doctrine and historical unit deployment.

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: Tanks 47.1% ★, Military 17.1%, War 10%, Historical 7.1%, Strategy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical wargame that focuses on the military history and armored tactics of the Soviet era.

Immerse yourself in a world of armored tank battles. Choose from a wide range of famous tanks of the major combatants. Pick the best tank and blast your way across the battlefield. Defeat your enemies with force and strategic decisions! And lead your team on a glorious road to victory!

Why similar: Tanks 51.6% ★, Simulation 22.7%, Military 13.1%, War 9.8%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-focused tank game that prioritizes the experience of operating historical armored vehicles.

Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943, the historically accurate and detailed real-time tactical war game, welcomes military history fans to the battle which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.

Why similar: Tanks 45.9% ★, Simulation 30.6%, Strategy 23.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical simulation that focuses on the complexities of armored warfare and unit command.

Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.

Why similar: Tanks 55.9% ★, Strategy 31.8%, War 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic tactical simulation experience with a focus on historical accuracy and unit management.

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: Tanks 33.6% ★, Military 16.5%, Strategy 16.3%, War 10.5%, Historical 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of tactical strategy games that focus on the historical military campaigns and armored warfare of the era.

Command a platoon of Sherman tanks over the most famous theaters of WWII. Take the commander’s seat and give specific orders to your crew, or open the tactical map to coordinate your actions with accompanying units.

Why similar: Tanks 40.7% ★, Military 15.3%, Historical 9%, War 8.9%, Simulation 8.5%

Lead a platoon of WWII tanks in this immersive TPP and FPP game. Engage in realistic, tactical combat across historic battlefields. Play through campaign or challenge yourself in skirmish mode as either German or US forces.

Why similar: Tanks 50% ★, Military 11.5%, Simulation 10.2%, Realistic 7.6%, War 7%

Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Why similar: Military 26.5%, Strategy 15.3%, War 14.4%, Simulation 12.2%, Historical 11.2%

"On the front line" - tank simulator. Action takes place during World War II. Battles are unilaterally - for the Red Army. Action in the game takes place on two large locations. Sequential execution of combat missions.

Why similar: Tanks 56.6% ★, Simulation 13.6%, War 11.5%, Military 11.2%, Realistic 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie simulation that focuses on the tactical and vehicular aspects of historical tank combat.

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: Tanks 25% ★, Military 16.8%, Strategy 16.3%, War 12.4%, Tactical 9%

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

Why similar: Military 28%, Strategy 17.5%, Simulation 15%, War 12.6%, Tactical 9.7%

Command an entire fleet of M1A2 Abrams tanks in this brutal third installment in the Armored Fist series. Using the latest Abrams technology, the game presents the esteemed tank in its up-to-date form which is designed to survive biological, nuclear, and chemical warfare.

Why similar: Tanks 67% ★, Simulation 33%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tank simulation that focuses on the technical operation of armored vehicles.

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

Why similar: Tanks 50.1% ★, Simulation 16.8%, Strategy 12.3%, War 11.2%, Realistic 4.6%

World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.

Why similar: Tanks 60.4% ★, Military 12.4%, War 6.7%, Historical 5.8%, Tactical 5%

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: War 22.2%, Simulation 21.2%, Realistic 16.2%, Historical 14.3%, Strategy 13.3%

Lead a German panzer platoon through the chaos of World War II in this intense, anime-inspired tank simulation. Assemble an elite crew, deploy legendary tanks, and survive fierce engagements where cunning and skill will decide victory or defeat.

Why similar: Tanks 65.1% ★, War 12.7%, Military 11.4%, Simulation 9%, Action 1.1%

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: Military 32.2%, Strategy 20.7%, War 14.5%, Simulation 10.6%, Tactical 9.2%

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: Military 29.5%, Simulation 19.8%, War 17.9%, Historical 15%, Realistic 14.7%

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: Tanks 52.6% ★, Military 24%, Historical 12.3%, Strategy 10.1%, Singleplayer 1%

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

Why similar: Tanks 46.8% ★, Military 16.4%, Historical 10%, Realistic 9.6%, Strategy 7.8%

Armored Battle Crew is a Tank and Crew Management Simulation game, where your skills as a Tank commander is tested. Customize your tank carefully and make strategic battle choices to achieve mission success! The fate of your crew lies in your hands!

Why similar: Tanks 48.9% ★, Military 14.7%, War 8.7%, Simulation 8.5%, Historical 6.5%

The first installment in the real-time tactics series that would become known as Men of War, now refreshed and enhanced! Take command of American, British, Soviet, or German forces and fight on the battlefields of World War II in 32 single-player missions or with others in PvP and co-op sessions.

Why similar: Tanks 45.7% ★, Military 11.6%, Historical 9.7%, War 8.9%, Simulation 8.3%

Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.

Why similar: Military 28.8%, Realistic 15.9%, Historical 14.6%, War 11.5%, Tactical 11%

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: Tanks 45.5% ★, Military 16.1%, War 9.9%, Historical 8%, Simulation 7.8%

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: Tanks 42.9% ★, Military 14.2%, Historical 8.8%, Realistic 7.9%, War 7.5%

The New Fatal Error DLC includes a new 5-mission Operation and touch-screen controls.

Why similar: Cold War 27.8% ★, Military 20.2%, Strategy 14.8%, Tanks 9.5% ★, Simulation 7.4%

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 39.7%, Simulation 34%, Strategy 12.6%, War 4.7%, Realistic 4.3%

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: Military 25%, Cold War 24.7% ★, Strategy 16.1%, Realistic 10.3%, War 7.7%

Join a Tank as a Driver, Gunner or Commander and team up with and against other Tanks in Tank Vs Tank combat where tactics and communication is key

Why similar: Tanks 63.2% ★, Military 13.4%, Simulation 10.3%, War 8.2%, Historical 2.9%

Tank Operation: European Campaign - is a turn-based, tactical war game with a dozen nerve-racking historical scenarios on the various battlefields of World War II. As an allied general you fight right on the frontline to defeat the Third Reich with all its destructive potential.

Why similar: Tanks 42.7% ★, Strategy 21%, Military 16.8%, War 11.1%, Historical 8.5%

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game that combines the complexity of joint-forces wargaming with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay.

Why similar: Tanks 27.8% ★, Strategy 17.2%, War 15.5%, Military 14.4%, Realistic 11.9%

Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome.

Why similar: Cold War 28.7% ★, Military 18.4%, Simulation 13.4%, War 11.4%, Historical 9.7%

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: Cold War 33.5% ★, Military 21.7%, Simulation 15.4%, War 11.7%, Strategy 10.2%

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: Tanks 28.9% ★, Military 17.6%, Strategy 16.3%, War 11.8%, Historical 8.5%

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

Why similar: Military 21.7%, War 18.9%, Historical 18.8%, Realistic 12.6%, Simulation 12.5%

Join the historic battle for Vukovar at the end of the 20th century through multiplayer combat. Play in teams choosing one of the five modes or outside the team in a free for all mode. Accomplish your goals using real weapons from the war while moving through an accurate simulation of the city map

Why similar: Tanks 44% ★, Military 16%, War 10.5%, Simulation 6.2%, Historical 6.1%

Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...

Why similar: Military 20.7%, Realistic 16.4%, War 14.3%, Tanks 13% ★, Tactical 9.4%

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: Tanks 35% ★, Simulation 16%, Realistic 15.3%, Military 11.4%, War 8.7%

Wage war against players from around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of 300+ powerful armored combat vehicles. Compete in PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles.

Why similar: Tanks 44.4% ★, Military 14.5%, War 13.5%, Realistic 12.5%, Strategy 7.5%