- #1 Burden of Command™
97% matchVery Positive84% of 620 reviews2025
Dev: Green Tree Games LLC
Windows
Can you lead? Burden of Command is an emotionally authentic tactical leadership RPG. You’re a company Captain in the historical Cottonbalers. Fighting psychology as much as bullets, you must build respect, trust, and battlefield experience to bring your brothers safely home.
Why similar: World War II 19.7% ★, Tactical RPG 17.3%, Wargame 13.9%, Historical 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #2 General Tactics: An Shi Rebellion
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Liyun
Windows
In November 755, the An Shi Rebellion broke out, with most cities of the Tang Empire falling to the rebels. You will be appointed as the acting Military Governor of Shuofang to confront them. Form armies and consolidate your power to completely defeat the rebels.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.2%, Wargame 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Strategy 7.4%, Turn-Based Combat 6.9%
- #3 SGS Operation Hawaii
96% matchMixed52% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
On December 7th, 1941, the Empire of Japan struck a surprise blow against unsuspecting American forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaï. In the ensuing confusion and panic, the USA feared a Japanese invasion of Oahu island, but it fortunately did not materialize. But what would have happened if it had?
Why similar: Wargame 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, World War II 16.9% ★, Historical 11.8%, Strategy 11.2%
- #4 SGS Afrika Korps
95% matchVery Positive82% of 88 reviews2020
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The game recreates the campaigns and battles of Erwin ‘Desert Fox’ Rommel’s legendary Afrika Korps, in Libya between 1941 and 1942. Play the Axis forces to conquer the most valuable prize of all: the Suez Canal. Or command the 8th Army soldiers, the famous Desert Rats, to repel the invaders.
Why similar: Wargame 21.7%, World War II 20.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Historical 13.9%, Turn-Based Combat 10%
- #5 SGS Afrika Korps: Tunisia
94% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
SGS Afrika Korps: Tunisia is a complete standalone game that covers the famous Tunisian campaign of November 1942 to June 1943. Hold Tunisia as the Axis, or expel your enemy from Africa and set the stage for the Allies invasion of Sicily.
Why similar: World War II 23.9% ★, Wargame 21.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.9%, Historical 11.7%
- #6 SGS Battle For: Madrid
94% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
With Battle for Madrid, relive the Nationalists most determined attempt to take the Republican capital of spain from November 1936 to February 1937.
Why similar: Wargame 26%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Strategy 12.9%, Historical 11.7%, World War II 11.2% ★
- #7 Kitty Cat Combat
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SuzushiroPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
A unique tactical military simulation RPG that fuses fantasy with modern warfare. Unite under the pawprint banner!
Why similar: Wargame 20.6%, Tactical RPG 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Historical 8.2%, RPG 7.6%
- #8 Rebel Fury
91% matchPositive92% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: Hexes of WarPub: GMT Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rebel Fury is a digital implementation of the wargame published by GMT Games and designed by Mark Herman.
Why similar: Wargame 27.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Historical 18.1%, Strategy 15%, Turn-Based Combat 12.8%
- #9 Brain Sanguo
92% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Brian Master (脑补大师)
Windows
Brain Sanguo is a strategy game with turn-based combat.You play as a seignior in a mythical world about Sanguo,develop your territory,employ warriors,build armies,prepare for the uprising of Huangjin.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Turn-Based Combat 16.1%, Historical 15.7%, Wargame 12.8%, Alternate History 11.2%
- #10 SGS Glory Recalled
91% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Relive the Battle of Hong Kong (8–26 December 1941), one of the first battles of the Pacific War in World War II.
Why similar: World War II 29.1% ★, Wargame 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.8%, Historical 15%, Turn-Based Combat 8.1%
- #11 SGS Winter War
90% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Winter War is the story of the Soviet onslaught on tiny Finland from November 1939 to March 1940, at the beginning of WW2. Can the Finns hold beyond the reasonable and receive the long awaited Allied intervention? Or will the Russian bear crush them and force them to lose their border lands?
Why similar: World War II 36.9% ★, Wargame 14.8%, Historical 11.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.5%, Strategy 8.7%
- #12 Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
89% matchVery Positive92% of 445 reviews2021
Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
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: Wargame 26.9%, World War II 22.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Historical 9.7%
- #13 Air War General - WW2 Air Force Wargame
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Panzer AirlinesPub: SLS
Windows
WW2 turn-based aircraft war game that puts you in the USAAF/USAF, RAF or Luftwaffe air operations HQs. Build your squadrons, wings, air bases & pilots. Engage in bombing missions, dogfights & interceptions over Britain, N. Africa & Europe. Historical & what-if fighter/bomber airplane game scenarios
Why similar: World War II 25.5% ★, Wargame 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Turn-Based Combat 7.3%, Historical 7.3%
- #14 SGS Operation Downfall
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2022
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Project Manhattan failed! Operation Downfall, the Allied plan for the invasion of the Japanese home islands is set in motion. Start with Operation Olympic to capture Kyushu, and move on with Coronet, the landing near Tokyo. Force Japan surrender with the largest amphibious operation in history.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, World War II 17.4% ★, Historical 17.2%, Wargame 14.3%, Turn-Based Combat 12.9%
- #15 Mechs and Muskets
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Belmira studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mechs and Muskets is a 2D isometric tactical RPG set in an alternate Napoleonic era where mechs rule the battlefield. Customize your squad with unique mech parts and abilities, and lead them through turn-based strategic combat in a story-driven campaign
Why similar: Mechs 19.6% ★, Tactical RPG 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Historical 8.3%
- #16 SGS Sealion
86% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Strategy Game SudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Operation Sealion is Germany's code name for the planned invasion of Britain in 1940. It could have happened after a victory of the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain. Find out in this game how in could have unfolded.
Why similar: Wargame 26.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.3%, Historical 13.1%, Strategy 12.9%, Alternate History 9.1%
- #17 Pacific General
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
Pacific General explores the Pacific front of the Second World War. Taking control of Axis or Allied forces, you must strategically battle your way through the Eastern and Western front of the Pacific war, using a wide array of land, air and naval forces.
Why similar: Wargame 25.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.7%, World War II 16.3% ★, Historical 12%, Turn-Based Combat 10.3%
- #18 Precursors: Armored Angels
85% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: Artificial Worlds
Windows
Armored Angels is a turn-based strategy game in which players struggle with intelligent machines, competitive corporations and time. Deal with the invention of new technologies and the construction of huge walking units that allow you to counter the scale of the threat.
Why similar: Wargame 19.6%, Mechs 18.7% ★, Gun Customization 15.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
- #19 Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return
84% matchVery Positive88% of 282 reviews2023
Dev: Love in SpacePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Captain Kayto Shields returns from exile in Sunrider 4: The Captain’s Return for a new space adventure!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 23.4%, Mechs 21.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 11%, Management 7.5%
- #20 Blob Wars
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kohrs Games
Windows
Blob Wars is a turn-based tactics game where efficiency is key. Use each Blob’s unique abilities to defeat the enemy army in as few turns as possible, the fewer turns you take, the greater the reward. Traverse a branching world map and carve your own path through this replayable experience.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28%, Wargame 24.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Strategy 7.9%
- #21 Lancer Tactics
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wickworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
The iconic Lancer TTRPG, adapted to digital. Craft your Lancer from over 500 unique abilities and make your mark on the fight for Union's utopia. Play story-driven narrative campaigns, get right to battle in Instant Action, or build your own combats and campaigns with built-in sandbox editor tools.
Why similar: Mechs 31.7% ★, Tactical RPG 21.5%, Wargame 15.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, RPG 6.8%
- #22 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
81% matchVery Positive89% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based strategy game. It offers a comprehensive experience of the Pacific Theater, challenging you to achieve victory in one of history's greatest conflicts.
Why similar: Wargame 26.6%, World War II 21.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Historical 16.2%, Strategy 12.3%
- #23 WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes
82% matchMixed65% of 1,382 reviews2019
Dev: Pixelated MilkPub: Instytut Pamięci Narodowej
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
WARSAW RISING: City of Heroes is a challenging turn-based tactical RPG set in an occupied capital during WWII. Pick your heroes. Navigate historic streets. Confront occupiers. And try to survive the 63 days of hell in this historically accurate portrayal of Poles fighting for their city.
Why similar: Wargame 19.2%, Tactical RPG 18.9%, Historical 13.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.5%, Turn-Based Combat 11.6%
- #24 Strategic War in Europe
82% matchMixed49% of 215 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Set during the events of WW2, Strategic War in Europe is a classic turn-based strategy game that combines a deep strategic layer with accessibility and ease-of-use.
Why similar: World War II 35.5% ★, Wargame 21.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.5%, Strategy 15.4%, Historical 11.9%
- #25 R0: Concourse of Conquest
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cloud Nine Creations
Windows
Will you unearth the war's secrets, or will your ideals be put to the sword? As Laelynn travels across Eirea, a mystical journey of tactical warfare and strategy unfolds. Old school strategy RPG with a modern flair awaits!
Why similar: Wargame 24.4%, Tactical RPG 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.7%, RPG 6.9%
- #26 Cauldrons of War - Stalingrad
79% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2021
Dev: Maestro CinetikPub: Gaming at Work
Windows · Mac
Cauldrons of War Stalingrad is the turn-based strategic wargame you will launch whenever you want your WW2 shot but don't have time for a monster strategy game.From May 1942 to November 1942 play the USSR or the Axis forces in some of the largest and bloodiest operations in history.
Why similar: World War II 29.2% ★, Wargame 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, Historical 13.7%, Turn-Based Combat 9.6%
- #27 Close Combat - Gateway to Caen
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 490 reviews2014
Dev: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Close Combat: Gateway to Caen is a great release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series. Gateway to Caen focuses on the largest, concentrated British offensive since the Normandy landings in an attempt to penetrate the German lines west of Caen and cross the Odon River to get the stalled advance moving again.
Why similar: World War II 37.8% ★, Wargame 21.5%, Strategy 12.6%, Tactical 12%, Historical 11.1%
- #28 War Pawns
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SOKILL
Windows
Fast-paced WWII turn-based tactics with team-based multiplayer, objective-driven battles, and a built-in map editor to create and share custom battlefields.
Why similar: World War II 26.5% ★, Wargame 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 13.8%, Historical 13.3%
- #29 Panzer Corps Gold
79% matchVery Positive92% of 2,713 reviews2014
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 56.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.
Why similar: World War II 35.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.1%, Wargame 19.8%, Strategy 10.6%, Historical 9%
- #30 Rommel in The Republic ~ Operation Weichsel ~
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Period Games
Windows
Turn-based fictional WWII simulation game. Take control of Commander Gertrude Rommel and aim for victory on the battlefield.
Why similar: World War II 25.8% ★, Wargame 20.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Tactical RPG 14.9%, Strategy 6.2%
- #31 甲午:北洋风云
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 左手茶工作室
Windows
《甲午:北洋风云》是一款以甲午战争为背景的复古像素风战棋游戏。你将置身于那个荣光与屈辱交织的时代,指挥北洋水师在惊涛骇浪中与日本联合舰队展开一场场殊死对决。这一次,你已不再是历史的旁观者,每一次移动、每一次炮击都不仅仅是战术的博弈,更是能决定民族命运的走向!
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Tactical RPG 18%, Wargame 17.3%, Turn-Based Combat 16.8%, Historical 11.9%
- #32 SUPER ROBOT WARS Y
75% matchVery Positive83% of 2,640 reviews2025
Dev: Bandai Namco Forge Digitals Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 43.9 hrsMean: 69.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Super Robot Wars is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes. Rise, Unite, and Triumph!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.7%, Mechs 19.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 14.5%, RPG 9.1%
- #33 SGS Okinawa
77% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
A standalone epic rendering of the 1945 bloody fighting on Okinawa, the last great battle of the Pacific War. The game is part of the Pacific D-Day collection. Both sides are playable, each with their own challenge.
Why similar: Wargame 27.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.3%, World War II 19.1% ★, Historical 14.1%, Strategy 14%
- #34 One-inch Tactics
75% matchVery Positive94% of 90 reviews2024
Dev: KOGADO STUDIOPub: KOMODO
Windows
Turn the tide of the war with nuanced strategies in One-inch Tactics, introducing players to a unique turn-based strategy experience.
Why similar: Mechs 27.9% ★, Wargame 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.2%, Tactical 10.3%, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%
- #35 Combined Arms Operations Series
76% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2021
Dev: Nemeton Singularity Simulations
Windows
The Combined Arms Operations Series simulates hypothetical battles between World War II armies. Assemble your forces, out plan, and outfight your enemies to master the art of combined arms warfare in chaotic simultaneous turns where commanders must adapt quickly to an evolving battlefield.
Why similar: World War II 23.2% ★, Wargame 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.3%, Historical 13%, Alternate History 10.2%
- #36 Germany at War - Soviet Dawn
76% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Phobetor
Windows
Germany At War: Soviet Dawn is a turn-based operational wargame, with a strong historical focus. You command either the German forces through a branching historical campaign covering the entire 1941 campaign as well as part of the 1942 one or the Soviets from 1941 to the revenge of 1944/45.
Why similar: Wargame 27.6%, World War II 27.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Strategy 13.1%, Historical 12%
- #37 Only Tactics
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yellow BearPub: Only Tactics
Windows · Mac · Linux
You lead a tactical group in a series of turn-based battles with other groups. A limited number of actions and rules create an infinite number of tactical combinations. The levels are balanced so that the one who finds the right tactics wins. Get ready, that will not be easy
Why similar: Tactical RPG 26%, Wargame 24.2%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Choices Matter 8.6%
- #38 Ashbane
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Shiverblade Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ashbane is a turn-based tactics RPG built around expeditions. Recruit Freeblades, grow your roster, and deploy a warband to accept paid jobs or launch your own raids. Choose your path, push deeper, and bear the cost.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 20.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Tactical RPG 19.7%, RPG 11.6%, Strategy 10.6%
- #39 Combat Mission 2: Barbarossa to Berlin
72% matchPositive86% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Battlefront.comPub: SNEG
Windows
Command epic WWII battles on the Eastern Front in Combat Mission 2: Barbarossa to Berlin. Fight from Moscow to Berlin across 125+ scenarios, or create your own with the editor. Experience tactical warfare at its most intense!
Why similar: World War II 31.9% ★, Wargame 24.5%, Historical 13.5%, Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.3%
- #40 Warplan Pacific
73% matchVery Positive88% of 97 reviews2022
Dev: Kraken StudiosPub: Matrix Games
Windows
WarPlan Pacific is an operational level wargame which covers all the nations at war in the Pacific theatre from December 1941 to 1945 on a massive game scale.
Why similar: World War II 31.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Wargame 21.2%, Historical 13.3%, Strategy 11.9%
- #41 Gladiators and Glory
73% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Oguz Kemerli
Windows
A Turn-Based Fighting Game Set in the Roman Era, where you can develop your Gladiators and fight them in arenas to increase the glory of your Ludus.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 30.5%, Turn-Based Combat 19.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Strategy 10.8%, RPG 10.3%
- #42 Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,013 reviews2012
Dev: 2x2 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Unity of Command is an innovative and refreshing operational-level wargame that covers the entire 1942/43 Stalingrad Campaign on the Eastern Front.
Why similar: World War II 34.5% ★, Wargame 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.6%, Strategy 12.7%, Historical 10.7%
- #43 Bolt Action
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frag GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Step into the boots of a battlefield commander in Bolt Action, a turn-based WWII strategy inspired by Warlord Games’ tabletop classic.
Why similar: Wargame 25.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, World War II 20.4% ★, Strategy 13.3%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%
- #44 Desert War WWII
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Build your army and enter into combat with your enemy in the desert battles of WWII.
Why similar: Wargame 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, World War II 17.2% ★, Historical 15.7%, Strategy 13%
- #45 WEGO World War II: Overlord
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Brian KellyPub: Matrix Games
Windows
WEGO World War II: Overlord is an operational-level, ground-centric WEGOWW2 game system. This hex-based wargame recreates the Allied invasion of Western Europe. Includes 14 historical scenarios, from the landing at Omaha beach to a huge 135-turn campaign that covers the entire Normandy campaign.
Why similar: Wargame 27.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.3%, World War II 20% ★, Strategy 14.6%, Management 11.9%
- #46 Battle For Korsun
72% matchMostly Negative28% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: YobowargamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
January 1944. The German Army had their last toehold on the Dneiper River. The Soviet player must coordinate the offensives of his Fronts to encircle the Germans quickly, before the Germans powerful reinforcements arrive.
Why similar: World War II 25.9% ★, Wargame 25.5%, Historical 13.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.2%, Turn-Based Combat 11.8%
- #47 Panzer Corps 2
70% matchVery Positive85% of 4,120 reviews2020
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 58.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 25.8% ★, Wargame 17%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, Historical 10.8%, Strategy 9.4%
- #48 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
71% matchVery Positive85% of 507 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Tactical RPG 19.3%, World War II 18.6% ★, Wargame 16.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.5%, Historical 10.4%
- #49 Endless Tactics: Trial Run
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dead Battery GamesPub: GIGATANK 3000
Windows · Mac · Linux
Endless Tactics: Trial Run is a Turn-Based Roguelite game. Play as the commander of a high-risk planetary mining expedition, defend your base from alien creatures while trying not to get overrun. Use resources to upgrade your starship, unlock new tech, powerups, and deadly new worlds to harvest.
Why similar: Mechs 30.1% ★, Wargame 21.5%, Tactical RPG 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 11%, Tactical 8.6%
- #50 SGS Fall Weiss
69% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The Second World War began with the invasion of Poland by German forces on 1 September 1939. It is represented in this strategy game, a fully-fledged turn-based wargame.
Why similar: Wargame 32.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.1%, World War II 16% ★, Historical 13.9%, Strategy 11%
- #51 Notoris 2: Warlords
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flying General Games LLC
Windows
A dark meets high fantasy strategy RPG inspired by the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Play as ruler, administrator, or officer, wielding Influence to sway allies and rivals alike. Command vast armies in tense tactical turn-based battles.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 27.3%, Wargame 23.8%, Management 13.3%, Historical 9.1%, RPG 8%
- #52 ANIWARS: Call of the Void
67% matchVery Positive94% of 162 reviews2025
Dev: Breaker Interactive
Windows
ANIWARS is a challenging turn-based strategy roguelite. Assemble your squad, collect powerful items, conquer territory and dominate the enemy!
Why similar: Wargame 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.4%, Tactical RPG 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16.2%, Anime 9%
- #53 Bomber Command
69% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Silent S Studios, LLC
Windows
Take command of what would become the greatest air armada in history! Build, plan, coordinate, and command your forces into a mighty aerial armada against a smart German economy that adapts to your attacks, researches tech, and smartly reacts to your moves. Take over the Bomber Command.
Why similar: World War II 24.3% ★, Wargame 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.2%, Historical 13.6%, Alternate History 8.8%
- #54 Eiyu*Senki Gold – A New Conquest
68% matchVery Positive84% of 418 reviews2021
Dev: TencoPub: JAST
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A young man takes up his sword and leads an army in search of his missing past. Carefully plan strategic turn-based battles against adorable portrayals of historical and mythical world heroes, as you conquer the globe... for not well explained reasons!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.1%, Historical 14.8%, Turn-Based Combat 12.4%, Anime 8.4%
- #55 Celestial Fragments
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Platypus Games
Windows · Linux
Command your evolving robot army in this turn-based strategy which brings classic RTS elements into the tactics format. Collect resources, construct bases, control units and conquer asteroids as you become a critical element in an interplanetary power struggle.
Why similar: Wargame 19%, Mechs 18% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 16.9%, Turn-Based Combat 16%, Tactical 11.4%
- #56 Red Lily
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Red Lily
Windows
A tactical survival game, play as teacher/general leading your students to safety. Keep them alive by hiding from enemies, while gathering enough supplies to survive the night! If one of your students dies, they're gone forever, leaving one less mouth to feed. Inspired by the Battle of Okinawa.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 22.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, RPG 12.2%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Combat 8.7%
- #57 Klotzen! Panzer Battles
68% matchMixed60% of 42 reviews2022
Dev: Maxim Games
Windows
World War 2 turn based strategy with massive branching campaign, challenging difficulty and aggressive counterattacking AI. Change history by delaying Barbarossa by one year to deal with the UK, fight in Normandy and beyond in 1943, fight off UK invasion of Spain, invade USA and more.
Why similar: World War II 43% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Historical 19.8%, Strategy 16.3%
- #58 Strategic Command: American Civil War
67% matchVery Positive85% of 240 reviews2022
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
For the first time in the series’ history, Strategic Command will be taking you to the 19th century battlefields of the American Civil War. You will control the armies, research, production and diplomatic policy of either the Union or the Confederacy during a time of innovation and dramatic battles.
Why similar: Wargame 33%, Turn-Based Strategy 26.7%, Historical 23.6%, Strategy 16.6%
- #59 Milites Fortunae
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Broski McDavePub: BroskI McDave
Windows
Welcome to Milites Fortunae, a stategy game where you control a team of warriors! Take turns with your opponent as your warriors perform attacks known as Abilities, to deplete enemy units health and claim victory!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 28.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.6%, Strategy 14.7%, Historical 14%, Turn-Based Combat 11.2%
- #60 Super Robot Wars 30
66% matchVery Positive86% of 6,406 reviews2021
Dev: Bandai Namco Forge Digitals Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 58.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
30 years on, the battle for our world's future continues. Super Robot Wars is a tactical RPG that brings characters and robots from a variety of mecha anime together to battle their mutual foes.
Why similar: Mechs 30.1% ★, Tactical RPG 18.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.2%, Turn-Based Combat 9.2%, Strategy 8%