Games Like Steel Division 2

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: RTS 17.7%, Military 16%, Wargame 13.5%, War 10.2%, Historical 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game applies the Steel Division tactical formula to a modern Cold War setting.

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: World War II 34.3% ★, RTS 19.9%, Military 11.7%, Strategy 7.7%, War 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor to Steel Division 2, offering the same core tactical gameplay and Eugen Systems' signature front-line mechanics.

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: RTS 28.6%, Military 19.4%, Strategy 13%, Wargame 12%, War 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical wargame from the same developers that emphasizes unit synergy and large-scale battlefield 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: World War II 28.6% ★, RTS 16%, Military 11.4%, Historical 9.9%, War 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the most authentic tactical WW2 experience on the Eastern Front with a focus on realism and detailed unit control.

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: World War II 35.2% ★, Wargame 11.7%, RTS 11.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Military 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled level of tactical simulation and historical accuracy for Eastern Front engagements.

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: RTS 23.4%, Wargame 18%, Military 14.2%, War 13.4%, Strategy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical RTS that mirrors the command-and-control feel of the Wargame series with a focus on unit preservation.

2 SIDES, 12 NATIONS, 750 UNITS: THE STRATEGY GAME REFERENCE IS BACK! Richer, more beautiful and more accessible, Wargame AirLand Battle is the sequel to the explosive real-time strategy game Wargame European Escalation! 1985.

Why similar: RTS 28.2%, Military 22.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Wargame 10.9%, Tactical 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational title in the Eugen Systems catalog that excels at large-scale combined arms combat.

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: World War II 29.8% ★, RTS 16.2%, War 11%, Strategy 10.8%, Military 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense tactical combat with the ability to take direct control of individual units for precise maneuvers.

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: RTS 21.2%, Grand Strategy 13.7% ★, Military 11.9%, Strategy 11.2%, Historical 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar hybrid structure of turn-based strategic management and real-time tactical battles.

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: World War II 31.9% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Wargame 12.7%, RTS 12.6%, Military 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, simulation-heavy tactical wargame that captures the brutal nature of tank warfare on the Eastern Front.

Combat Mission Battle for Normandy faithfully recreates the experience of tactical land warfare in Western France during World War Two.

Why similar: World War II 54.7% ★, Strategy 22.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for high-fidelity tactical WW2 simulation, focusing on realistic unit behavior and terrain usage.

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 30.2%, World War II 27.5% ★, RTS 16.7%, Military 5.8%, War 5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that captures the harsh conditions of the Eastern Front with a strong focus on tactical positioning.

Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

Why similar: World War II 27.3% ★, Military 12.3%, Grand Strategy 11.2% ★, Wargame 9.4%, Strategy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A premier turn-based strategy game that offers deep historical scenarios and complex unit management.

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: World War II 22.9% ★, RTS 15%, Military 10.5%, Wargame 9.5%, Moddable 9.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: The latest evolution of the series, offering refined tactical combat mechanics and large-scale multiplayer engagements.

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: Wargame 18.5%, Military 18.4%, War 11.6%, Strategy 10.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern-day tactical simulation with extreme attention to detail regarding ballistics and unit morale.

Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

Why similar: World War II 29.1% ★, RTS 20.1%, Strategy 11%, War 10.3%, Tactical 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that rewards careful unit placement and the effective use of combined arms in WW2 settings.

Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.

Why similar: World War II 32.8% ★, Grand Strategy 12.1% ★, Wargame 9.9%, Strategy 9.6%, Military 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the operational level of war, emphasizing logistics and supply lines during the Eastern Front campaign.

Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?

Why similar: World War II 23% ★, RTS 17.6%, Wargame 12.2%, Military 9.4%, Strategy 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional RTS mechanics with a dynamic campaign map that allows for strategic decision-making.

Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm is a grand tactical wargame set at the height of the Cold War, with the action centered on the year 1989.

Why similar: Strategy 34.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.8%, Military 15.6%, Wargame 14.5%, Multiplayer 10%

Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical wargame that emphasizes the importance of command, control, and communication in high-stakes scenarios.

Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.

Why similar: World War II 24.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.8% ★, Military 10.5%, War 9.4%, Real-Time with Pause 8% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides the grand strategic context for the Eastern Front, perfect for those who want to manage the entire war effort.

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: World War II 24.6% ★, RTS 14.8%, Military 11.9%, Real-Time with Pause 10.9% ★, War 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical combat and historical accuracy, providing a streamlined but challenging WW2 experience.

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

Why similar: RTS 21.9%, Military 17.5%, Wargame 13.6%, Historical 10.5%, War 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic tactical RTS that emphasizes unit preservation and the strategic use of limited resources.

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

Why similar: RTS 18.7%, Grand Strategy 16.2% ★, Wargame 14.1%, War 13.2%, Military 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features large-scale tactical battles where unit morale and positioning are just as important as firepower.

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 29.6%, RTS 19.4%, Wargame 15.8%, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate simulation for those interested in the technical and strategic aspects of modern military operations.

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: RTS 23%, Grand Strategy 18.1% ★, War 15.3%, Military 15.3%, Wargame 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique tactical command simulation that requires managing multiple units and systems simultaneously.

Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

Why similar: Historical 16.2%, Grand Strategy 15% ★, Strategy 14.2%, RTS 14.1%, War 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a compelling mix of turn-based empire management and large-scale real-time tactical battles.

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: RTS 22.2%, Military 19.1%, Wargame 17%, War 14.7%, Historical 12%

Why You'll Like It: A unique tactical experience that forces you to manage the battlefield entirely through radio communications.

Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.3% ★, Military 13.5%, Strategy 13.2%, War 12.1%, Historical 12%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that offers deep historical management and complex political systems.

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: World War II 47.4% ★, Strategy 27.9%, Wargame 12.5%, Grand Strategy 12.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive strategic-level simulation that covers the entire scope of the Second World War.

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 38.1% ★, War 13.1%, Wargame 10.5%, Historical 8.1%, Strategy 6.6%

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 28.1% ★, RTS 13.5%, Strategy 10.7%, Military 10.6%, War 9.7%

Close Combat: The Bloody First is the latest release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series, and the first using the new 3D Archon engine. With this Close Combat: The Bloody First combines classic Close Combat tactical gameplay with battles fought across a wide variety of diverse 3D landscapes including craggy ridgelines, narrow...

Why similar: World War II 22% ★, Military 13.8%, Real-Time with Pause 13.2% ★, Wargame 10.4%, War 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical series that focuses on the grit and realism of small-unit infantry combat in WW2.

Take command in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements are scarce, and keeping your best men alive may matter more than any single victory.

Why similar: RTS 20.6%, Military 17.6%, War 14.4%, Historical 12.8%, Wargame 11.7%

Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.

Why similar: World War II 37.7% ★, Military 17.2%, War 10.3%, Historical 6.1%, Realistic 5.6%

Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

Why similar: World War II 30.6% ★, RTS 16%, Strategy 12.5%, Military 9.5%, War 6.5%

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: RTS 23.2%, Military 22.6%, Strategy 15.1%, War 12.6%, Tactical 7.5%

Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game.

Why similar: World War II 34.7% ★, Military 15.5%, War 13.6%, Historical 7.1%, Realistic 7.1%

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 37.1% ★, RTS 19.7%, Military 10.4%, Strategy 10%, War 8.6%

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

Why similar: World War II 30.1% ★, Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Real-Time with Pause 10.5% ★, Historical 8.1%, Military 8%

Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.

Why similar: World War II 44.7% ★, RTS 19%, Strategy 14.5%, War 10.5%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Command a Soviet penal battalion in this standalone real-time tactics game from the Men of War series. Based on true events, Condemned Heroes delivers brutal, story-driven missions across the Eastern Front – where every order, bullet, and life matters.

Why similar: World War II 50.4% ★, RTS 20.8%, Strategy 20.7%, War 8.1%

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: World War II 24.2% ★, RTS 15.6%, Historical 8.8%, Military 8.8%, War 8.4%

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: RTS 25.7%, Wargame 20.9%, War 13.2%, Strategy 12.3%, Military 9.9%

War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.

Why similar: World War II 28.9% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Strategy 13.8%, War 10%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.8%

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 36% ★, RTS 16.7%, Strategy 11.5%, Military 11.2%, War 8.8%

Command Ops 2 is a wargame engine that lets you assess, plan, order and react at the operational level just like a real Corps, Division and Brigade commander. What sets Command Ops 2 apart from the competition is the most advanced and realistic model of command decision-making.

Why similar: World War II 37.6% ★, Wargame 14.3%, Strategy 11.7%, Military 10.6%, Real-Time with Pause 8.6% ★

KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.

Why similar: World War II 36.7% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Military 11.1%, War 8.5%, Historical 8.2%

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 17.7% ★, Real-Time with Pause 13.1% ★, RTS 10.9%, Grand Strategy 10.5% ★, Military 10.1%

The next chapter in the #1 rated RTS franchise thrusts players into a hellish war torn landscape to command two battle-hardened armies in relentless campaigns for honor and country. Players lead the tenacious British 2nd Army during the heroic World War II liberation of Caen, France, and command the German Panzer Elite as they struggle...

Why similar: World War II 31.8% ★, RTS 26.9%, Strategy 16.2%, Military 9%, War 4.9%

Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".

Why similar: Real-Time with Pause 22.5% ★, Military 16%, RTS 13.3%, Moddable 11.9% ★, Tactical 9.8%

The legendary Men of War RTS series has reached the cold war era. Take command of U.S. or Soviet soldiers, controlling vast armies with the military decisions down to you. Claim victory in dynamic singleplayer and co-op campaigns or challenge fellow strategists in online multiplayer!

Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, RTS 31.1%, Simulation 17.5%, War 16.2%

Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

Why similar: World War II 31.7% ★, Grand Strategy 18.6% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Historical 8.8%, Wargame 7.6%

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: World War II 42.9% ★, War 16.3%, Strategy 15%, Sandbox 9.7%, Simulation 7.6%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: World War II 37.8% ★, RTS 22.9%, Strategy 9.6%, War 9.3%, Military 6.7%

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

Why similar: World War II 33.2% ★, RTS 21.7%, Military 10.7%, Strategy 9.3%, War 6%

Men of War: Vietnam brings the acclaimed real-time tactics series into a new theater of war – the jungles of Southeast Asia, 1968. Experience the chaos of the Vietnam War through two story-driven campaigns that reveal both sides of the conflict.

Why similar: RTS 22.5%, Strategy 20.3%, War 15.3%, Military 11%, Historical 10.2%

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

Why similar: World War II 28.1% ★, Military 15.4%, War 12.1%, Historical 10%, Tactical 7.9%

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

Why similar: RTS 43.6%, War 18.6%, Strategy 14.1%, Grand Strategy 9.9% ★, Multiplayer 6.5%

Combat Mission Final Blitzkrieg (CMFB) follows the Western Allies through the battles along Germany's border and into the heart of the Reich itself.

Why similar: RTS 18.5%, World War II 15.1% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Military 11.2%, Historical 8.2%

A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.

Why similar: RTS 22.3%, Historical 16.5%, Strategy 14.1%, Wargame 13.3%, Tactical 8.8%