Games Like Steel Division: Normandy 44

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

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the original's mechanics with a massive scale and a deeper focus on the Eastern Front.

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 26.3%, Military 19%, Wargame 10.7%, War 10%, Strategy 7.6%

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

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 34.8%, Military 19.1%, Strategy 13.8%, Wargame 7.8%, Tactical 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cornerstone of the tactical wargame genre, it offers the same complex unit management and large-scale battlefields as the Steel Division series.

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 41.5% ★, RTS 19.5%, Military 11.2%, War 8%, Strategy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers an unparalleled level of tactical realism and unit detail for WWII enthusiasts who enjoy deep 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: World War II 38% ★, RTS 17.3%, Strategy 10.1%, Military 9%, War 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its granular control over individual units and vehicles, it captures the intensity of WWII tactical combat perfectly.

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 29%, Military 14.2%, Wargame 11.9%, War 11.1%, Strategy 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A Cold War tactical RTS that emphasizes unit positioning and front-line management in a way that feels very familiar to Steel Division players.

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 45.5% ★, RTS 12.5%, Strategy 9.7%, Military 7.7%, Wargame 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation-heavy wargame offers an incredibly detailed look at WWII combat with a focus on realistic ballistics and unit behavior.

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 33% ★, RTS 21.1%, Military 9.1%, Strategy 8.1%, Wargame 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished WWII RTS that balances tactical combat with a grand campaign map, offering a more accessible but still deep strategic experience.

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: RTS 30.4%, Military 16.7%, Wargame 10.5%, Strategy 10.3%, War 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for tactical realism, it provides a deep, turn-based/real-time hybrid experience for serious military strategy fans.

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 36.3% ★, RTS 21%, Strategy 10%, War 7.2%, Tactical 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical WWII combat without the burden of base-building, emphasizing unit preservation and strategic movement.

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 34.7% ★, RTS 17.5%, Military 11.4%, War 7.1%, Strategy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that prioritizes historical accuracy and unit management over traditional resource gathering.

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 33.2%, Military 21.3%, Strategy 14%, Wargame 6.9%, Tactical 6%

Why You'll Like It: An essential predecessor in the Wargame series that refined the tactical RTS mechanics found in modern Eugen Systems titles.

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 30.1%, War 14.2%, Wargame 12.1%, Military 11.8%, Strategy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a different era, it features large-scale tactical battles where unit morale, positioning, and supply lines are critical to victory.

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 35% ★, RTS 19.2%, Military 10.9%, Wargame 6.6%, Strategy 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration of the classic series, offering updated graphics and refined tactical mechanics for WWII combat.

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 46.6% ★, RTS 23.7%, Strategy 8.7%, War 6.4%, Military 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive WWII RTS that set the standard for tactical squad combat and environmental destruction.

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 32.9%, Strategy 15.1%, Military 14.9%, War 8%, Tactical 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines grand strategy with real-time tactical battles, capturing the grueling nature of trench warfare and front-line management.

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

Why similar: RTS 29.9%, Military 19.2%, Wargame 9.9%, Tactical 8.5%, War 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic tactical RTS that focuses on modern military engagements with a strong emphasis on unit persistence and tactical decision-making.

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 28.3%, Military 22.2%, Strategy 16.1%, War 10.2%, Tactical 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern-day tactical experience with similar unit-level control and a focus on realistic military engagements.

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 40.9% ★, RTS 17.9%, Strategy 12.3%, Military 8.6%, Tactical 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The title that established the tactical depth and unit-level control that the entire Men of War series is known for.

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 52.7% ★, RTS 18.8%, Strategy 12.5%, War 6.9%, Simulation 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that focuses on small-unit dynamics and intense WWII combat scenarios.

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 35.6% ★, RTS 19.2%, Military 8.8%, War 7%, Strategy 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical squad-based game that emphasizes the importance of individual unit positioning and stealth in WWII combat.

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: World War II 57.3% ★, RTS 18.5%, Strategy 15.1%, War 5.3%, Multiplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical simulation that focuses on the complexities of WWII combat across various theaters of operation.

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 44.9% ★, RTS 17.4%, Strategy 10.5%, Military 9.5%, War 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The foundation of the tactical WWII RTS genre, offering a pure focus on military strategy and unit tactics.

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 57% ★, War 11%, Strategy 7.2%, Wargame 7.1%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A large-scale WWII simulation that captures the intensity of the battlefield through a mix of tactical and action-oriented gameplay.

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 42.3% ★, RTS 23.2%, Military 9.2%, Strategy 8.7%, Tactical 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that remains a staple for players who enjoy tactical WWII RTS gameplay with a focus on map control.

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 51.7% ★, Military 15.9%, War 7.9%, Strategy 5.3%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: While an FPS, its focus on realistic military simulation and team-based tactical coordination will appeal to those who enjoy the atmosphere of Steel Division.

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 31.6%, Wargame 13.8%, Strategy 13.2%, War 10.8%, Military 9.8%

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 55.5% ★, RTS 19.2%, Strategy 16.7%, War 5%, Action 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the narrative-driven tactical combat of WWII, emphasizing the difficulty of commanding specialized infantry units.

Act of Aggression – Reboot Edition brings the techno-thriller RTS game Act of Aggression to a higher level. The Reboot Edition offers a full gameplay overhaul in skirmish mode against the AI and in your multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 48.9%, Military 17.6%, Strategy 15.2%, War 7.2%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced tactical RTS that features modern military units and a focus on base-building and strategic resource management.

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 38.6% ★, RTS 15.6%, Strategy 10.8%, Military 9.8%, War 7.5%

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 38.4% ★, RTS 27.3%, Strategy 14.4%, Military 7.4%, War 3.3%

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 28%, Strategy 22%, War 12.7%, Military 11%, Tactical 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the tactical RTS gameplay of the Men of War series to the unique challenges of the Vietnam War theater.

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 45.9% ★, RTS 20.5%, Strategy 9.1%, Military 8.7%, War 6%

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

Why similar: RTS 55.5%, War 15.8%, Strategy 15.6%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Real-Time 3% ★

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 42% ★, RTS 13.9%, Strategy 13.1%, Wargame 7.6%, Military 6.9%

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

Why similar: World War II 41% ★, Military 15.2%, War 9.9%, Tactical 7.8%, Strategy 6.6%

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 48.6% ★, Military 14.7%, War 10.7%, Tactical 6.5%, Multiplayer 5.7%

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

Why similar: RTS 33.2%, Military 18.7%, Strategy 15.4%, Wargame 8.2%, War 6.3%

Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

Why similar: World War II 59.4% ★, Military 11.9%, War 9.5%, Tactical 5%, Multiplayer 4.6%

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: World War II 49.5% ★, Military 12.5%, Wargame 8.9%, War 7.8%, Real Time Tactics 5.3%

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 59.7% ★, RTS 13%, Strategy 8.6%, Military 7.7%, Simulation 2.9%

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 30.8%, Strategy 16.9%, Wargame 9.9%, Tactical 9.7%, Military 9.2%

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 46.4% ★, Military 14.2%, Strategy 11.7%, Wargame 7.2%, War 7.1%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: World War II 43.3% ★, RTS 24.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Military 9.9%, War 3.5%

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 26.1%, Military 17.9%, War 12.2%, Strategy 9.2%, Tactical 9.1%

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 72% ★, Strategy 21.9%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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: World War II 57.2% ★, Strategy 16.5%, Military 9.3%, Simulation 9.1%, Tactical 4.5%

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 56% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Military 10%, RTS 6.3%, War 4.5%

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 23.7%, World War II 23.1% ★, Military 11.5%, Strategy 8.1%, Wargame 7.7%

Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.

Why similar: World War II 59.3% ★, Strategy 11.3%, RTS 7.8%, Simulation 5.9%, War 5.8%

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 56.5% ★, Strategy 14.5%, War 12%, Simulation 7.8%, Tanks 3.2% ★

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: World War II 46.7% ★, Military 15.7%, War 10.8%, Tactical 6.5%, Multiplayer 4.9%

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 55.1% ★, Military 11.2%, Wargame 9.1%, War 7.2%, Strategy 7.2%

Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.

Why similar: World War II 57.1% ★, Strategy 15.2%, Wargame 8%, War 6.4%, Simulation 4%

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 43.2% ★, Military 12.4%, RTS 10%, Strategy 9.6%, War 9.2%

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: World War II 44.3% ★, RTS 32.5%, Strategy 23.2%

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: World War II 49.2% ★, Strategy 22.9%, RTS 13.5%, Simulation 11.9%, Tanks 2.4% ★

Red Tide blends deep RTS tactics with the raw intensity of third-person combat. Created in collaboration with author Alexander Zorich, this standalone expansion tells the story of the Black Coats – Soviet Naval Infantry famed for their ruthless precision in the Black Sea campaigns.

Why similar: World War II 48.7% ★, RTS 24.6%, Strategy 14.9%, Military 5.7%, War 4.1%

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 33.5% ★, RTS 17.2%, Military 13%, War 8.5%, Tactical 6.6%