- #1 Assault on Arnhem
97% matchMixed50% of 66 reviews2016
Dev: Bookmark GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Assault on Arnhem is an operational level wargame for between one and four players, based on the famous Operation Market Garden campaign in September 1944.
Why similar: Hex Grid 27.6% ★, World War II 27% ★, Tanks 14.5% ★, Turn-Based 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #2 Civil War: 1863
96% matchMixed58% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game.
Why similar: Strategy 44.1%, Turn-Based 35.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.7%
- #3 Tank Operations: European Campaign
95% matchVery Positive83% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: Linked DimensionsPub: 2tainment GmbH
Windows
Tank Operation: European Campaign - is a turn-based, tactical war game with a dozen nerve-racking historical scenarios on the various battlefields of World War II. As an allied general you fight right on the frontline to defeat the Third Reich with all its destructive potential.
Why similar: World War II 28.9% ★, Hex Grid 21.1% ★, Tanks 17% ★, Strategy 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.6%
- #4 Army General
96% matchMixed56% of 64 reviews2017
Dev: Phobetor
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Army General is a turnbased strategy game that depicts the desert warfare in Northern Afrika and parts of the Mediterranean sea during World War II.
Why similar: World War II 32.4% ★, Hex Grid 26.1% ★, Turn-Based 14.6%, Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.4%
- #5 Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom
94% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2021
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history.
Why similar: World War II 28.6% ★, Tanks 26.6% ★, Hex Grid 25.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.1%, Strategy 6.6%
- #6 Tank On Tank Digital - West Front
94% matchMixed57% of 54 reviews2017
Dev: Lock 'n Load Publishing
Windows · Mac
Tank on Tank Digital brings World War II tactical ground combat on Western Front 1944.
Why similar: World War II 29% ★, Hex Grid 25% ★, Tanks 19.3% ★, Turn-Based 16.1%, Strategy 10.7%
- #7 Total Tank Generals
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 320 reviews2023
Dev: Noobz From PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Every war has its Generals. Take command of an army during World War II and lead them to victory. Strategize your way through many scenarios and real historical military campaigns of past generals.
Why similar: World War II 41.5% ★, Hex Grid 36.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, Strategy 7.2%
- #8 Panzer Strategy
93% matchMixed65% of 469 reviews2018
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Panzer Strategy is a World War II wargame that combines classic turn-based strategy gameplay with modern looks. Command your armies and adapt your units to any objective using a huge selection of real-life military equipment and battle skills.
Why similar: Hex Grid 22.1% ★, Tanks 21.7% ★, World War II 21.5% ★, Turn-Based 16.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%
- #9 Frontline: Western Front
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Frontline: Games Series
Windows
A tactical scale strategy game that invites the players to take command of the Allied or German forces in an epic struggle for the control of Western Europe during World War Two.
Why similar: World War II 25.9% ★, Tanks 21.5% ★, Hex Grid 15.8% ★, Turn-Based 14.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.2%
- #10 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
90% matchVery Positive84% of 595 reviews2018
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
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 35.5% ★, Hex Grid 21.8% ★, Strategy 21.8%, Turn-Based 20.9%
- #11 Hex of Steel
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 801 reviews2020
Dev: War Frogs Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
Why similar: Hex Grid 27.4% ★, World War II 24.8% ★, Tanks 16.6% ★, Turn-Based 13.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #12 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
89% matchMixed69% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection is a set of three historical turn-based strategies, in which you are going to take command of the armies in the greatest Medieval wars as well as take control of countries and nations during World War II.
Why similar: World War II 40.1% ★, Strategy 32%, Turn-Based 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 13%
- #13 The Troop
86% matchVery Positive85% of 764 reviews2023
Dev: Giant FlamePub: PLA Studios
Windows · Mac
The Troop is a turn-based, platoon-level tactical game set in WW2. From the early hours of D-Day to Falaise, play as British and Canadian or German forces in desperate fighting across Normandy.
Why similar: World War II 32.9% ★, Hex Grid 24.9% ★, Tanks 24.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.5%, Strategy 5.2%
- #14 1943 Deadly Desert
89% matchMixed63% of 111 reviews2018
Dev: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
North Africa 1943. Lead your forces to victory in the most intense WW2 battle!
Why similar: World War II 36% ★, Hex Grid 25.4% ★, Turn-Based 13.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, Strategy 12.6%
- #15 Second Front
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 653 reviews2023
Dev: HexdrawPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.
Why similar: Hex Grid 27% ★, World War II 26% ★, Tanks 18% ★, Turn-Based 12.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.4%
- #16 Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
86% matchVery Positive91% of 424 reviews2017
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is a deeply immersive turn based strategy game covering the greatest conflict in modern history!
Why similar: Strategy 45.7%, World War II 39.3% ★, Turn-Based 15%
- #17 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty - Prologue 1939
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Lead the scarce Finnish forces through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War. Save your country’s very existence from the Red Menace. Niet Molotoff!
Why similar: World War II 27.6% ★, Hex Grid 27.3% ★, Tanks 25.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Strategy 6.4%
- #18 Strategic War in Europe
87% matchMixed49% of 214 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 47.7% ★, Strategy 20.1%, Turn-Based 16.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%
- #19 WWII Tanks: Battlefield
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: SP GAMES
Windows
Immerse yourself in a world of armored tank battles. Choose from a wide range of famous tanks of the major combatants. Pick the best tank and blast your way across the battlefield. Defeat your enemies with force and strategic decisions! And lead your team on a glorious road to victory!
Why similar: World War II 54% ★, Tanks 46% ★
- #20 Armchair Commander
81% matchVery Positive89% of 98 reviews2023
Dev: Zack SimaPub: Indie War Games
Windows · Mac
A turn-based strategy game where you can experience WWII campaigns and explore alternate history scenarios made by the community.
Why similar: Hex Grid 27.4% ★, World War II 25.9% ★, Tanks 23.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 8.1%
- #21 Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 223 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution. For Stalin! For the Motherland!
Why similar: World War II 31.4% ★, Tanks 30.9% ★, Hex Grid 17.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 13.7%, Strategy 6.8%
- #22 Battle of the Bulge
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 166 reviews2015
Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Battle of the Bulge is a fast-paced WW2 game where precise movement and detailed planning make the difference between a vain attempt and a brave operation.
Why similar: World War II 44.7% ★, Turn-Based 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Strategy 15.4%
- #23 Strategic Mind: Spirit of Liberty
80% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Prove to have a true Strategic Mind! Spirit of Liberty will put your strategic planning skills to the test. It’s a hardcore, turn-based, historically accurate strategy game set in WWII. Lead Finnish forces against an overwhelming threat through the Winter War, Continuation War, and Lapland War.
Why similar: World War II 32.2% ★, Tanks 30.3% ★, Hex Grid 15.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.8%, Strategy 7.4%
- #24 Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
81% matchVery Positive85% of 505 reviews2020
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: World War II 31.7% ★, Tanks 29.1% ★, Turn-Based 18.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.8%, Strategy 7.2%
- #25 Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 255 reviews2023
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
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 51.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 25.7%, Strategy 22.4%
- #26 1775: Rebellion
82% matchMixed57% of 126 reviews2016
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Command the armies of the British Redcoats, English Loyalists, German Hessians, American Regulars, Patriots, French Regulars and Native Americans to decide the fate of the Americas!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #27 Headquarters: World War II
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 654 reviews2024
Dev: Starni GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Headquarters: World War II is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany. Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels.
Why similar: World War II 37.7% ★, Tanks 34.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.5%, Strategy 9.2%
- #28 Drive on Moscow
79% matchVery Positive80% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Drive on Moscow: War in the Snow, a strategy game from the award-winning makers of Battle of the Bulge, invites you to take command of the pivotal battle of World War II! Defend the homeland as the Soviets, or lead a bold push to seize the Soviet capital as the Axis.
Why similar: World War II 37.8% ★, Hex Grid 19.4% ★, Strategy 19.1%, Turn-Based 15.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 8.1%
- #29 Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943
78% matchVery Positive83% of 413 reviews2017
Dev: Graviteam
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 48.2% ★, Tanks 32.1% ★, Strategy 19.7%
- #30 Armoured Commander II
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 581 reviews2021
Dev: Gregory Adam Scott
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this roguelike wargame, take command of a tank and its crew in the Second World War, joining one of over 50 campaigns across Europe, North Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Fight against over 1300 historically-based unit types, where each day is a struggle for survival.
Why similar: World War II 38.9% ★, Tanks 37.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%, Strategy 8.7%
- #31 Order of Battle: World War II
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,120 reviews2015
Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 37.7% ★, Hex Grid 21.1% ★, Turn-Based 15.3%, Strategy 14.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.7%
- #32 Panzer Tactics HD
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 239 reviews2014
Dev: SproingPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Strategists to the frontline!The HD remake of the Nintendo DS classic.Are you the strategist that the world has been waiting for?
Why similar: World War II 42.2% ★, Hex Grid 24.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.5%, Strategy 15.5%
- #33 World War 2: Time of Wrath
78% matchMixed51% of 107 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Time of Wrath gives a fine piece of wargaming for every fan of WW2 era. This strategy allows players to take control over any country during World War 2 era in Europe and North Africa theater.
Why similar: World War II 59.5% ★, Turn-Based 20.8%, Strategy 19.7%
- #34 Classified: France '44
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 931 reviews2024
Dev: Absolutely GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany's war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?
Why similar: World War II 61.5% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 25.8%, Strategy 12.6%
- #35 Valor & Victory
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 190 reviews2021
Dev: YobowargamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Valor & Victory is a fast-playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. Based on the original Valor & Victory board game, the digital edition provides you with an accessible and deep challenge, developed for classic tabletop game lovers.
Why similar: World War II 28.1% ★, Tanks 19.3% ★, Hex Grid 18.8% ★, Turn-Based 15.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.6%
- #36 Battle Fleet: Ground Assault
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Mythical City Games
Windows · Mac
Command entire companies of tanks across the battlefields of WW2 in turn based tactical strategy. Move without grids, skillfully aim every shot and use cover to lead your tanks to victory.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #37 Sherman Commander
70% matchMixed69% of 116 reviews2026
Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Command a platoon of Sherman tanks over the most famous theaters of WWII. Take the commander’s seat and give specific orders to your crew, or open the tactical map to coordinate your actions with accompanying units.
Why similar: World War II 50.2% ★, Tanks 40.8% ★, Strategy 9%
- #38 Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa
74% matchVery Positive88% of 240 reviews2016
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Command a true operational structure. Can you balance and prioritize three different Theatres in order to achieve your objective?
Why similar: World War II 46.7% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Strategy 20.7%, Hex Grid 10.5% ★
- #39 Time of Fury
75% matchMixed60% of 92 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Time of Fury takes you right into the European Theater of Operations. Strategic Command is the essence of winning the war and in Time of Fury the World War 2 is just huge, ideal for every strategy game fan.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #40 World War 2: Strategy Simulator
73% matchMostly Negative37% of 83 reviews2022
Dev: joynowstudio
Windows
★Tactics & Collocations 30+ Historical Campaigns: Normandy Landing, Operation Market Garden 2 Warfare Conflict Camps: Allies faction and ally Axis 30+ large battlefield maps are provide in this strategy games Omni-directional combat space: naval battle, air combat, land battle.
Why similar: World War II 40.5% ★, Tanks 33.9% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 8.4%
- #41 Commands & Colors: The Great War
73% matchMixed46% of 102 reviews2017
Dev: HexWar GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The Great War allow players to portray important engagements throughout WWI history. The battles focus on the historical deployment of forces and important terrain features of trench fighting in scale with the game system.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #42 Attack at Dawn: North Africa
69% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Panzer Division Games
Windows
Attack at Dawn is a WWII strategy game that mixes the ease of real-time action with the depth of operational gameplay, all on beautifully crafted North Africa maps. Plan your strategy like Rommel or Montgomery and better the real history.
Why similar: World War II 39.9% ★, Turn-Based 22%, Hex Grid 21% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.1%
- #43 Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front
71% matchVery Positive92% of 239 reviews2014
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sequel to its successful predecessor, Battle Academy 2 moves the action east – to the bloodied plains of Mother Russia. When a gritty new look, great new features, and random mission generation meet battle-proven gameplay you can be sure of a turn-based strategy classic!
Why similar: World War II 42.4% ★, Turn-Based 21.9%, Strategy 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%
- #44 Panzer Corps 2
69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,064 reviews2020
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 58.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 31.5% ★, Hex Grid 28% ★, Turn-Based 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, Strategy 11.3%
- #45 Third Front: WWII
72% matchMixed61% of 360 reviews2018
Dev: Hamsters Gaming
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Are you ready to rewrite history and take on the role of ruler of the nation? Show your knowledge of tactics and strategy, become the commander-in-chief of a huge army! Lead the troops of one of the three nations - the USSR, Germany and the Allies - and pave your way for each of them!
Why similar: World War II 45% ★, Strategy 22.9%, Turn-Based 17.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%
- #46 Axis & Allies 1942 Online
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,970 reviews2021
Dev: Beamdog
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 49.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.
Why similar: World War II 57.1% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 28.2%, Strategy 14.6%
- #47 Theatre of War
73% matchMixed61% of 364 reviews2010
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 58.2% ★, Strategy 21.8%, Tanks 20% ★
- #48 Combat Mission: Final Blitzkrieg
66% matchVery Positive80% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
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: World War II 42.3% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 36.7%, Strategy 21.1%
- #49 Supreme Ruler 1936
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 303 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Real-Time Strategy Game. Guide your nation through the most violent era in modern history. Play massive campaigns as one of the principal nations, set-piece scenarios of famous battles, or set your own victory condition and play as any nation in the world in Sandbox mode.
Why similar: World War II 45.2% ★, Hex Grid 26.8% ★, Turn-Based 16%, Strategy 12%
- #50 Total Tank Simulator
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,576 reviews2020
Dev: Noobz from PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 46.7% ★, Tanks 36.3% ★, Strategy 17%
- #51 Gary Grigsby's War in the East
68% matchVery Positive90% of 579 reviews2015
Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!
Why similar: World War II 44.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.8%, Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based 11.4%, Hex Grid 10.4% ★
- #52 Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943
71% matchMixed68% of 229 reviews2010
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 42.7% ★, Tanks 29% ★, Strategy 28.3%
- #53 Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris
69% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2015
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris is the first in an innovative series of operational World War II wargames that also include a strategic element. The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris simulates Germany’s military successes in Poland and France in 1939 and 1940 .
Why similar: Hex Grid 34.6% ★, World War II 30.7% ★, Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based 12.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.7%
- #54 The Campaign Series: Fall Weiss
71% matchMixed47% of 122 reviews2014
Dev: Wastelands InteractivePub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Set during the early events of World War 2, Fall Weiss is a new successor to the Panzer General
Why similar: World War II 58.8% ★, Strategy 41.2%
- #55 Vietnam ‘65
68% matchVery Positive83% of 433 reviews2015
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
It is 1965 and the US ground war in Vietnam is in full swing. As a US Army commander, wage a counter-insurgency (COIN) war to secure the Ia Drang valley, on the border with Cambodia.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35%, Turn-Based 34.8%, Strategy 30.2%
- #56 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
63% matchVery Positive88% of 113 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: World War II 44.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 30.9%, Strategy 24.5%
- #57 Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,068 reviews2014
Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 48.4% ★, Tanks 39.5% ★, Strategy 12.1%
- #58 Tank Squad
62% matchMostly Positive71% of 756 reviews2025
Dev: DeGenerals S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 51.8% ★, Tanks 48.2% ★