Games Like Sub Command

S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.

Why similar: Submarine 22.9% ★, Naval Combat 21.4% ★, Naval 18.4% ★, Military 8.5%, Cold War 7.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct spiritual successor to Sub Command, offering even deeper control over modern naval platforms and sensor suites.

From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.

Why similar: Naval Combat 29.9% ★, Naval 19.2% ★, Cold War 18.3% ★, Military 10.5%, War 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by veterans of the genre, this game focuses on the high-stakes tactical naval combat of the Cold War era.

688(I) Hunter/Killer, the most realistic submarine simulation ever developed for PC. Master the sonar and weapons control systems, learn to develop real target situations and outfit your boat with the latest advanced weaponry. Then use your skills to complete the tour of duty and earn your dolphins to become a true submariner.

Why similar: Naval Combat 37.5% ★, Submarine 31.2% ★, Naval 20.8% ★, Strategy 6%, Simulation 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the predecessor to Sub Command, this title establishes the foundation of the realistic submarine simulation gameplay found in the series.

Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

Why similar: Submarine 25.1% ★, Naval Combat 23.4% ★, Naval 18.7% ★, Cold War 14.6% ★, Military 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the modern gold standard for submarine tactical combat, it perfectly balances accessibility with authentic sonar and weapon mechanics.

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 34%, Wargame 24%, Simulation 15.7%, Strategy 8.9%, Naval Combat 7.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is the ultimate modern naval wargame, providing a comprehensive strategic view of the same military environments found in Sub Command.

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: Submarine 29.1% ★, Naval Combat 23.6% ★, Naval 20.4% ★, Military 10.2%, War 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, immersive submarine simulation experience with a heavy emphasis on crew management and mechanical realism.

Hunt, hide and kill as you take command of U.S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII. Silent Hunter, the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade, returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism, immersive gameplay, innovative crew evolution and more...

Why similar: Submarine 44.6% ★, Naval Combat 22.5% ★, Naval 16.4% ★, Simulation 8.4%, Military 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The benchmark for WWII submarine simulation, offering a highly detailed and atmospheric experience that fans of the genre will appreciate.

International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...

Why similar: Naval Combat 27.7% ★, Wargame 19.9%, Submarine 15.3% ★, Naval 12.9% ★, Military 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time naval strategy game that shares the same focus on modern naval combat and weapon systems as Sub Command.

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.

Why similar: Naval Combat 25% ★, Submarine 23.5% ★, Naval 19.6% ★, Military 10.6%, Wargame 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides the perfect counter-perspective to submarine sims by focusing on the complex and intense task of anti-submarine warfare.

The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.

Why similar: Submarine 30.8% ★, Naval Combat 29.5% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, Military 7.8%, Underwater 7.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Widely regarded as the best in the Silent Hunter series, it remains a must-play for its realistic submarine operations and campaign depth.

Turn based tactical and strategic naval combat. Atlantic Fleet puts you in command of the Allies or Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in the longest military campaign of WWII, The Battle of the Atlantic.Take command of surface ships, submarines as well as carrier and land based aircraft in the deadly struggle for control of Atlantic shipping...

Why similar: Naval Combat 47.9% ★, Naval 34.5% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Simulation 5.9%, War 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based naval combat game that emphasizes realistic ballistics and tactical positioning in a WWII setting.

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

Why similar: Naval 37.3% ★, Naval Combat 33% ★, Strategy 6.8%, Wargame 6.1%, Simulation 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time naval strategy game that captures the scale and tension of WWII naval engagements in the Pacific.

Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.

Why similar: Naval 26.1% ★, Naval Combat 24.8% ★, Wargame 14.2%, Cold War 13.6% ★, Military 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep naval design and strategy game that captures the technical evolution of warships throughout the 20th century.

Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

Why similar: Naval Combat 26.4% ★, Naval 23.4% ★, Submarine 17.7% ★, Wargame 11.5%, Military 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title allows for intricate ship design and tactical combat, appealing to those who enjoy the technical side of naval warfare.

WWII tactical submarine combat! Take command of a U-boat prowling the Atlantic in search of enemy convoys to sink. Sneak past the escorts and torpedo the transports. Or surface and use your deck gun in a daring night attack.

Why similar: Submarine 23.8% ★, Naval Combat 20.9% ★, Naval 17.5% ★, Underwater 11.9% ★, Wargame 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible yet engaging submarine combat game that captures the core loop of tracking and attacking enemy vessels.

A crew of players experience the tense atmosphere of a WW2 U-boat, manning the stations in this realistic co-op simulation game. Several crews may play together in a wolfpack, completing missions based on iconic events during the different stages of German U-boat warfare. Solo play included.

Why similar: Naval Combat 33.9% ★, Submarine 30.7% ★, Naval 11.6% ★, Underwater 9.6% ★, Simulation 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique cooperative submarine simulation that requires real-time coordination between players to operate the boat effectively.

Step behind the periscope of a German U-boat and take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The best-selling submarine series of all time continues with the highly anticipated Silent Hunter: Battle of the Atlantic.

Why similar: Naval Combat 34.3% ★, Submarine 27.9% ★, Naval 17.6% ★, Military 7.3%, Underwater 6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers an immersive first-person perspective inside a U-boat, enhancing the feeling of being part of a submarine crew.

WWII Tactical submarine combat in the South Pacific

Why similar: Submarine 33.1% ★, Naval 25.2% ★, Wargame 11.7%, Underwater 10.9% ★, Military 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel to Crash Dive, refining the submarine combat mechanics and providing a more polished tactical experience.

Submarine Simulation playing in WWII in the Pacific.

Why similar: Submarine 25.3% ★, Naval 15.2% ★, Underwater 15% ★, Cold War 12.8% ★, Naval Combat 10.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated submarine simulation that focuses on the core mechanics of underwater navigation and torpedo attacks.

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: Wargame 26.5%, Military 21%, War 15.6%, Old School 10.4%, Strategy 10%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a complex, multi-platform command experience that requires managing naval and air assets in a realistic military environment.

ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm.

Why similar: Submarine 26.8% ★, Cold War 23.5% ★, Naval Combat 16.2% ★, Military 13.6%, Naval 9.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A strategic wargame that focuses on the Cold War era, emphasizing the same global military tension found in modern submarine warfare.

Silent Depth 2: Pacific is a lite sub-sim. You enter the Silent Service at the command of a Gato class submarine on War Patrols during World War 2. How long will you survive, and ultimately how much tonnage you sink is down to skill and cunning.

Why similar: Submarine 31.9% ★, Naval Combat 22.7% ★, Naval 22.6% ★, Wargame 9.4%, Military 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with a Pacific theater setting, offering more variety in submarine combat scenarios.

The all-new Silent Service II A State Of The Art Simulation Of Submarines In World War II!

Why similar: Naval Combat 60.3% ★, Submarine 31.2% ★, Simulation 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic submarine simulation that captures the historical tension of WWII naval warfare with a retro aesthetic.

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: Military 40.5%, War 23.8%, Strategy 13.8%, Simulation 12.3%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: While set in space, its focus on realistic radar, sensor management, and tactical positioning makes it a great fit for fans of Sub Command.

Harpoon Classic 97 a naval warfare simulation game that builds on the legacy of the original Harpoon®. Command naval forces, including ships, submarines, and aircraft, across global theaters like the Nth Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean, a realistic modern naval combat.

Why similar: Naval Combat 25.2% ★, Wargame 25.2%, Military 16.8%, Strategy 14.7%, War 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary naval wargame that defined the genre for modern naval combat simulation and strategic planning.

Welcome Admiral! Select your fleet, assign weapons, and sink the enemy fleet by controlling each of your ships down to setting the aim and range of each weapon's shot. Features include full open world Pacific & Atlantic campaigns, cross-platform multiplayer and awesome turn-based naval battles.

Why similar: Naval Combat 33.7% ★, Naval 33.1% ★, Wargame 11.6%, Military 10.2%, Strategy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical naval combat game that emphasizes positioning and weapon management in a variety of historical scenarios.

Submarine Titans is a real-time strategy video game that takes place in the year 2115 after a comet has struck Earth, driving two human factions, the militant White Sharks and the scientific Black Octopi, to establish underwater bases and fight for dominance over the oceans.

Why similar: Naval Combat 19.7% ★, Submarine 18.6% ★, Strategy 15.9%, Naval 15.7% ★, Simulation 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that brings submarine warfare into a unique setting while maintaining the focus on underwater tactical combat.

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 32.1% ★, Wargame 21.5%, Military 18.2%, War 10.4%, Simulation 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique simulation that focuses on the command and control aspect of military operations, mirroring the tactical communication found in naval sims.

When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy game set in the Pacific Theater of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.

Why similar: Naval Combat 40.9% ★, Naval 28.8% ★, War 8.2%, Realistic 7.5%, Strategy 5.6%

Victory At Sea Atlantic transports you to the cold, unforgiving waters of the Atlantic Theatre in WWII. With a vast array of ships, planes, and subs, engage in epic sea battles & secure your place in history. Victory At Sea Atlantic is the ultimate naval warfare experience.

Why similar: Submarine 32.3% ★, Naval Combat 31.1% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Strategy 5.9%, Realistic 5.8%

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

Why similar: Submarine 47.2% ★, Underwater 25% ★, Naval 13.3% ★, Multiplayer 4.5%, Simulation 4.2%

Experience the thrill of the hunt! Prowl the waters as the captain of a German submarine in a never-before-seen theatre of operations — the Indian Ocean. Take part in the war against British supply lines off the coast of North Africa and support the Japanese war against the U.S. Navy.

Why similar: Naval Combat 39.3% ★, Submarine 34.4% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Simulation 8.3%

Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Why similar: Naval Combat 49.6% ★, Naval 22.3% ★, Strategy 10.2%, Simulation 8.5%, Wargame 4.8%

Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.

Why similar: Naval 43.5% ★, Naval Combat 43.2% ★, Strategy 7.8%, Simulation 5.5%

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: Naval 45.2% ★, Naval Combat 24.5% ★, Military 11.1%, Strategy 9.1%, Simulation 5%

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: Cold War 33.4% ★, Military 21.5%, Wargame 15.4%, Realistic 8.7%, Strategy 7.6%

Carrier Deck is a fast paced time management game where you play as the Air Boss on board the CVN-76 in the midst of active war.

Why similar: Naval Combat 61.2% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Military 8.6%, Simulation 6.3%, War 3.8%

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: Cold War 29.3% ★, Wargame 22.5%, Military 20%, War 9.5%, Realistic 6.5%

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: Cold War 33.8% ★, Wargame 22.8%, Military 13.6%, War 9.5%, Realistic 8.6%

Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

Why similar: Wargame 26.6%, Military 25.9%, Cold War 21.4% ★, War 9%, Strategy 7.5%

When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. And it is like none other. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy set in the merciless reality of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.

Why similar: Naval Combat 33.6% ★, Naval 26.9% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Realistic 7.4%, Simulation 5.7%

Sink player-made battleships, aircraft carriers and submarines in this physics-based game. Use pre-built ships and sink the enemy by deploying aircraft, torpedoes, depth charges or shells. Or built your own ships in the extensive ship-editor.

Why similar: Submarine 27.1% ★, Naval Combat 26.7% ★, Naval 22.4% ★, Wargame 9.8%, Physics 4.1%

Master grand tactical combat as a Cold War force commander in this data-rich simulation. Plan and issue orders in asynchronous WEGO turns, leveraging real-world maps and complex features like Electronic Warfare and Air Assaults to outthink your enemy.

Why similar: Cold War 47.1% ★, Wargame 38.3%, Strategy 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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: Strategy 63.7%, War 27.4%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Victory at Sea Pacific is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during World War II. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.

Why similar: Naval Combat 33.8% ★, Naval 31.3% ★, Wargame 14.4%, War 6.6%, Strategy 5.1%

This game is a simulation real-time strategy game with the theme of modern naval warfare. Players can control all kinds of active naval equipment of the three camps, and use the common tactics and tactics of the navy in reality to start a fierce confrontation with the computer.

Why similar: Naval Combat 40.2% ★, Strategy 29.4%, Simulation 28%, Indie 2.3%

ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS where you command armies, develop cutting-edge tech, and wield devastating weapons. Conquer enemies with conventional forces or nuclear firepower. With new modes like Standoff and Conquest, the game offers deep strategic layers in a global warfare setting.

Why similar: Wargame 30.8%, Cold War 30.2% ★, Military 16.3%, War 9.2%, Strategy 7.5%

Turn based tactical game about war at sea between British Royal Navy and Imperial German Navy during World War I. Command powerful dreadnoughts, fast destroyers and stealthy submarines, conduct artillery battles, torpedo attacks and fight for the survivability of damaged ships.

Why similar: Naval Combat 41.8% ★, Naval 32.7% ★, War 9.6%, Simulation 7.6%, Strategy 7.2%

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: Military 31.6%, Wargame 27.8%, War 19.3%, Strategy 11.8%, Simulation 7.8%

Command your crew in Boat Crew, a gripping action-strategy experience amidst the Pacific War. Take charge of a PT boat against Imperial Japan, skillfully managing resources and personnel by any means necessary to ensure victory in this high-stakes conflict.

Why similar: Naval Combat 33.2% ★, Naval 27.5% ★, Wargame 15.8%, War 7.6%, Strategy 4.8%

Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.

Why similar: Naval 33.2% ★, Naval Combat 32.5% ★, Military 15.3%, Realistic 6.2%, Strategy 4.6%

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.

Why similar: Wargame 31.6%, Naval 20.6% ★, Military 19.1%, Strategy 15.4%, War 10.4%

Steel Armor: Blaze of War is realistic tank simulator with tactical elements. The game models Soviet T-62 tank and US M60A1 tank in detail. Each tank has interactive cockpit with crew. Player controls a tank, and commands a tank platoon and attached forces in 4 large scale dynamic campaigns.

Why similar: Cold War 29.6% ★, Military 22.6%, Simulation 14.6%, Realistic 11.2%, Strategy 10.3%

Nuclear war simulator is a detailed realistic simulation and visualization of large-scale nuclear conflicts with a focus on humanitarian consequences. It lets you design conflict scenarios and estimate the consequences using a population density map and realistic weapons effects.

Why similar: Wargame 29.7%, Military 23.1%, Realistic 18.2%, Simulation 15.8%, Real-Time 5.2% ★

IronWolf VR is a roomscale submarine game playable either singleplayer or online co-op with motion controls. Built from the ground up for VR, each part of the submarine has been crafted for an optimal VR experience.

Why similar: Submarine 28.2% ★, Naval Combat 23.4% ★, Naval 19.9% ★, Underwater 15.3% ★, Wargame 7.4%

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: Wargame 33%, Naval Combat 19.5% ★, Military 11.8%, War 11.6%, Strategy 11.6%

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: Simulation 100%

Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!

Why similar: Naval Combat 77.5% ★, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 10.9%