Games Like Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943

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: Strategy 38.9%, Simulation 27.2%, World War II 27.2% ★, RTS 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the exact engine, mechanics, and tactical depth of the seed game but shifts the setting to the Eastern Front.

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 39.4% ★, Strategy 34.8%, Simulation 25.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the most direct thematic and mechanical experience for those who enjoyed the North African setting of the seed game.

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 52.6% ★, Strategy 25.3%, RTS 22.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical RTS that excels in historical detail and realistic unit interaction, mirroring the intensity of the seed game.

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 40.6% ★, Strategy 26.5%, Simulation 22.8%, RTS 10%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers an unparalleled level of tactical realism and simulation depth that appeals to fans of the Theatre of War series.

Steel Division: Normandy is a tactical real-time strategy (RTS) game that pits players against AI enemies in a single-player campaign -- or against several opponents in massive 10-on-10 multiplayer battles.

Why similar: World War II 46.2% ★, Strategy 23.1%, RTS 20.1%, Simulation 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a refined tactical RTS experience that balances large-scale strategy with detailed unit simulation.

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 41% ★, Strategy 37.6%, RTS 16%, Simulation 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features the same tactical RTS gameplay style where individual unit control and environmental interaction are paramount.

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 40.1% ★, Strategy 27.4%, RTS 20.8%, Simulation 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures large-scale tactical combat with a focus on historical unit accuracy and realistic line-of-sight mechanics.

Combat Mission Fortress Italy brings wargamers to the "soft underbelly of Europe", a place that was anything but.

Why similar: Strategy 33.7%, World War II 30.6% ★, Simulation 19.2%, RTS 16.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a premier tactical simulation that focuses on the same Mediterranean theater with high-fidelity unit management.

Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog details the desperate German counter-attack at Mortain, the last chance of the Wehrmacht to stave off defeat in Normandy. Can you match the tenacity of the American defenders of Hill 314? Or can you succeed where the Panzers failed, driving through to the sea and changing history?

Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, World War II 35.7% ★, Simulation 26.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical wargame that emphasizes the same squad-level realism and historical accuracy as the seed game.

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 39.7% ★, Strategy 37.9%, RTS 11.7%, Simulation 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex wargame that rewards players who appreciate the granular simulation aspects of the seed game.

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 50% ★, Strategy 30.2%, RTS 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS experience that focuses on the core tenets of WWII military strategy and unit management.

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: World War II 42.3% ★, Strategy 34%, Simulation 23.7%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based wargame that perfectly matches the North African setting and historical focus of the seed game.

Close Combat is a pausable real-time wargame series, heavily focused on historical accuracy and realistic soldier psychological profiles. In Close Combat: The Longest Day take command of either the Allied Expeditionary Force or Germany’s Wehrmacht.

Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Simulation 32.3%, World War II 17.3% ★, RTS 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A staple of the tactical wargame genre that provides a similar focus on infantry and armor coordination.

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 43.4% ★, Strategy 30.4%, Simulation 17.1%, RTS 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title maintains the series' commitment to realistic tactical combat and historical scenarios.

Stalingrad is a real-time strategy title that places gamers in the middle of the most dramatic periods of World War II, covering major events from June 1942 till January 1943.

Why similar: Strategy 46.5%, World War II 34.4% ★, RTS 19.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that captures the gritty, historical nature of Eastern Front combat.

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 47.9% ★, Strategy 26%, RTS 22.1%, Simulation 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dedicated tactical look at the North African campaign with a focus on historical accuracy.

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: Strategy 41.2%, World War II 36% ★, RTS 22.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more accessible, it provides a high-quality tactical RTS experience with strong historical themes.

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 43% ★, Strategy 31.2%, RTS 13.6%, Simulation 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the tactical RTS DNA of the seed game, focusing on squad-based combat and environmental destruction.

Fight alongside your troops in the sweltering desert heat of the Sahara or in the blustery heights of the Italian Alps. Wield your strategic prowess to gain the upper hand by the light of day and exploit the dark shroud of night to launch surprise attacks. Tanks, planes, troops, weapons - the resources are at your command.

Why similar: World War II 37.2% ★, Strategy 33.6%, Simulation 19.6%, RTS 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that features a strong focus on the North African and Mediterranean theaters.

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 51.6% ★, Strategy 39.7%, Simulation 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Though turn-based, it offers the deep strategic planning and historical unit variety that fans of the seed game enjoy.

Armored Brigade is a real-time tactical wargame, focusing on realism and playability. In Armored Brigade the Cold War has turned hot, and Europe is once again torn apart by conflict. An "Iron Curtain" divides the Western Powers gathered together under the NATO banner from the Soviet Union

Why similar: Strategy 48.6%, Simulation 39.8%, RTS 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly realistic tactical wargame that focuses on the complexities of modern and historical armored warfare.

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 42.3% ★, Strategy 35.8%, RTS 21.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that emphasizes unit positioning and combined arms tactics in a WWII setting.

Replay the events of the first hot war of the Cold War era, the Korean War, also known as the Forgotten War. Players will be involved in two campaigns, both set in the 1950’s: the North Korean (June 25 – August 20) and the American (September 15 – October 8).

Why similar: Strategy 81.9%, RTS 18.1%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of tactical simulation, albeit in a different historical conflict.

North Africa 1943. Lead your forces to victory in the most intense WW2 battle!

Why similar: World War II 56.9% ★, Strategy 43.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that mirrors the North African setting and historical focus of the seed game.

By the creators of Codename Panzers: Stormregion; this real-time strategy title will once more take you onto the European battlefields of the Second World War. 1944–1945: In a race for the German capital Berlin, you take command of American, British, French and Soviet Red Army forces.

Why similar: Strategy 54.6%, World War II 29.4% ★, RTS 16%

Why You'll Like It: An RTS that provides a fast-paced take on the final stages of the European theater.

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

Why similar: World War II 50.6% ★, Strategy 33.4%, Simulation 16%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that emphasizes supply lines and unit positioning, essential for any WWII strategy enthusiast.

Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is a deeply immersive turn based strategy game covering the greatest conflict in modern history!

Why similar: Strategy 71.5%, World War II 28.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy wargame that provides the necessary historical context for the tactical battles of the era.

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 39.3% ★, Strategy 31.9%, RTS 16%, Simulation 12.8%

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 58.4% ★, Strategy 41.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep wargame that covers the global scope of the conflict with a focus on historical accuracy.

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 42.3% ★, Strategy 36.2%, RTS 15.2%, Simulation 6.4%

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 50.9% ★, Strategy 49.1%

Why You'll Like It: A wargame that emphasizes the strategic and tactical planning required for successful WWII operations.

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 43.8% ★, Strategy 24.4%, RTS 19.7%, Simulation 12.2%

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 47.8% ★, Strategy 38.5%, RTS 13.8%

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 44.9% ★, Strategy 41.3%, RTS 13.9%

At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.

Why similar: Strategy 40.1%, World War II 39.5% ★, RTS 20.4%

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

Why similar: RTS 49.7%, Strategy 42.3%, Simulation 8.1%

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 48.4% ★, Strategy 34.8%, RTS 16.8%

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 49.9% ★, Strategy 25.5%, RTS 24.5%

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 41.9% ★, Strategy 39.2%, RTS 18.8%

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: Strategy 73%, RTS 27%

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 53.8% ★, Strategy 29.6%, Simulation 11.2%, RTS 5.4%

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

Why similar: World War II 49.2% ★, Strategy 33.4%, Simulation 10%, RTS 7.4%

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: Strategy 37.6%, RTS 32.4%, Simulation 30%

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 45.9% ★, Strategy 28.9%, RTS 22.5%, Simulation 2.7%

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 56.5% ★, Strategy 43.5%

Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.

Why similar: Strategy 77.3%, RTS 22.7%

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

Why similar: Strategy 62.3%, World War II 25.3% ★, RTS 11.5%, Simulation 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 51.8% ★, Strategy 48.2%

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 54.4% ★, Strategy 26.7%, Simulation 18.8%

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 43.8% ★, Strategy 34.5%, Simulation 21.7%

Storm over the Pacific is a game that takes place during 1937-1945. It depicts the conflict between the Japanese Empire, the USA and other allies during World War II.

Why similar: World War II 39.7% ★, Strategy 35.1%, Simulation 25.2%

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: Strategy 54.4%, World War II 45.6% ★

Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game combined with a global turn-based tactical mode, thrusting gamers into a world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962.

Why similar: Strategy 75.6%, RTS 24.4%

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 58.1% ★, Strategy 22.6%, Simulation 19.3%

Decisive Campaigns: Case Blue simulates the German drive to Stalingrad and into the Caucasus of the summer of 1942, as well as its May preludes (2nd Kharkov offensive, Operation Trappenjagd) and also the Soviet winter counter-offensive (Operation Uranus) that ended with the encirclement of 6th Army in Stalingrad.

Why similar: Strategy 58.2%, Simulation 41.8%

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: Strategy 28.5%, World War II 26.5% ★, RTS 24.3%, Simulation 20.7%

Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. You will be transported back to the dusty battlefields of Egypt, the combat theaters of Gaul and finally to the heart of the Empire itself, Italy in the crusade to become Emperor.

Why similar: Strategy 68.9%, RTS 31.1%

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: Strategy 44.7%, RTS 36.7%, Simulation 18.6%

WORLD WAR II: PANZER CLAWS [aka Frontline Attack: War over Europe] pushes back the boundaries of real-time strategy gaming!Take control of the Allied, German, or the Russian in the harsh reality of the battlefields of World War II.

Why similar: Strategy 83.9%, World War II 11.3% ★, RTS 4.8%