Games Like Ultimate General: Civil War

Take command of the Union or the Confederacy. Prepare your nation for war, recruit and organize great armies and fleets under legendary commanders like Grant, Lee, Jackson or Farragut, plan cunning maneuvers on an epic campaign map and defeat your enemies in real-time battles!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.2% ★, RTS 14.7%, Historical 14.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.3%, War 13%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most comprehensive strategic and tactical experience of the American Civil War, closely mirroring the scope and depth of the seed game.

A Tactical Battle Simulator that allows you to command thousands of soldiers as a Union or Confederate General. The game features the most accurately created map, a non-linear battle campaign, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI.

Why similar: Wargame 21.7%, RTS 20.5%, Historical 19%, War 11.5%, Strategy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: As the predecessor to the seed game, it shares the same core tactical engine and focus on unit-level command during the American Civil War.

American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Wargame 17.3%, RTS 14.9%, War 11.9%, Historical 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title expands the series' signature tactical combat into a massive, persistent campaign map with deep logistical and political systems.

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: RTS 18.5%, Grand Strategy 16% ★, Wargame 14.1%, War 13.1%, Military 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly detailed tactical real-time experience where unit management, terrain usage, and morale are paramount.

Your quest for the true immersive Civil War battle experience ends here. Voted in PC Gamers list of Best 100 Games of All Time, Take Command is an RTCS "Real-Time Combat Simulator" and you've never played anything like it!

Why similar: Wargame 19.3%, Grand Strategy 17.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.9%, War 13.8%, RTS 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated tactical wargame that focuses specifically on the command-and-control challenges of the American Civil War.

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: Wargame 20.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.7%, RTS 15.4%, War 12.6%, Military 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Wargame, it provides modern tactical combat with a focus on command-and-control mechanics similar to the seed game.

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: RTS 26.7%, Wargame 20%, Military 12.2%, Real Time Tactics 11.8%, War 10%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for tactical depth, featuring complex unit interactions and a massive scale that appeals to serious wargame enthusiasts.

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: Wargame 28.6%, RTS 15.2%, Strategy 10.9%, War 10.7%, Real Time Tactics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an uncompromisingly realistic tactical simulation that rewards players who value historical accuracy and precise unit positioning.

Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21% ★, Historical 17.6%, War 13.7%, RTS 12.2%, Strategy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of line-infantry warfare and grand-strategy movement, making it a perfect thematic companion to the Civil War era.

The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 17.3% ★, RTS 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Wargame 11.1%, Historical 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully bridges the gap between turn-based grand strategy and real-time tactical combat within a historical war setting.

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: Wargame 23.4%, Real Time Tactics 19.4%, RTS 17.1%, War 14.1%, Military 7%

Why You'll Like It: A focused tactical wargame that emphasizes unit preservation and tactical maneuverability in a high-stakes modern setting.

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

Why similar: Wargame 19.8%, Real Time Tactics 19.2%, RTS 18%, Historical 10.7%, War 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong emphasis on tactical unit preservation and realistic real-time command, mirroring the 'every soldier counts' feel of the seed game.

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 23.5% ★, Historical 16.8%, War 12.5%, Military 10.3%, Strategy 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar blend of grand-strategy map management and real-time tactical battles involving gunpowder-era infantry.

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: Strategy 24%, Historical 22.4%, RTS 15.5%, Wargame 15.3%, Simulation 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Sharing the same developer, this game applies the successful campaign-to-battle flow of the seed game to naval warfare.

War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

Why similar: War 35.6%, Historical 29.6%, Military 15.3%, Strategy 5.8%, Simulation 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While a multiplayer shooter, it provides the most immersive and historically accurate representation of American Civil War combat available.

Battle Cry of Freedom brings brutal real-time first and third-person combat set in the 19th Century America, presenting players with the opportunity to re-fight the American Civil War as either the Union or the Confederates.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 28.7%, War 18.2%, Historical 16.3%, Military 12%, Combat 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the tactical, large-scale multiplayer combat of the Civil War era with a strong emphasis on historical authenticity.

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: RTS 30%, War 14.1%, Wargame 12.1%, Military 11.8%, Strategy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It serves as the foundation for modern tactical wargaming, offering deep unit variety and challenging real-time combat scenarios.

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: RTS 22%, War 21.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.8%, Strategy 11.5%, Military 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game allows for extremely granular control over individual units and vehicles, appealing to players who enjoy the tactical micro-management of the seed game.

2 SIDES, 12 NATIONS, 750 UNITS: THE STRATEGY GAME REFERENCE IS BACK! Richer, more beautiful and more accessible, Wargame AirLand Battle is the sequel to the explosive real-time strategy game Wargame European Escalation! 1985.

Why similar: RTS 25.4%, Wargame 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Military 13.5%, Strategy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical wargame that excels at balancing complex unit types and large-scale battlefield management.

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

Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Wargame 17.8%, War 10.6%, RTS 10.2%, Historical 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep simulation of naval warfare and ship design that appeals to the same analytical mindset as the seed game.

Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.5% ★, War 18%, Historical 15%, RTS 13.5%, Strategy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides intense tactical battles and complex campaign management that will satisfy players looking for a deeper strategic challenge.

You take the part of the military and political leadership, trying to lead your nation to victory, in the midst of some of the toughest operations of the Civil War. You will build, organize and command your armies over one of the largest maps of the USA ever made for a Civil War game.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 27.7% ★, Historical 20.6%, Wargame 19.6%, Strategy 14.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the grand-strategy aspects of the American Civil War, providing a deep look at the logistics and politics of the conflict.

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: Wargame 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 14.7%, Tabletop 13.4%, RTS 12.7%, War 12%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique command-and-control perspective that forces the player to rely on map reports, emphasizing the fog of war.

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: Wargame 14.5%, War 14.5%, RTS 14.4%, Real Time Tactics 14.4%, Historical 11.2%

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

Why similar: Wargame 23.8%, War 22.8%, Strategy 18.5%, RTS 15.1%, Simulation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines strategic naval movement with tactical, real-time combat, appealing to fans of the seed game's campaign structure.

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: Grand Strategy 24.2% ★, Wargame 21.8%, War 12.4%, Strategy 9.4%, Historical 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on logistics and supply lines, which are critical components of the campaign management in the seed game.

Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War. Each mission showcases the era’s most devastating weaponry — sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery, and mobile infantry. BoE delivers the full WWI experience.

Why similar: War 31.1%, RTS 26.2%, Historical 20%, Strategy 11.8%, Military 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that focuses on the gritty, historical reality of WWI combat with a strong emphasis on unit-level tactics.

Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where thousands of players shape the outcome of a persistent online war. Every individual soldier is a player that contributes to the war effort through logistics, base building, reconnaissance, combat, and more.

Why similar: Wargame 37.9%, War 25.2%, Military 17%, Tactical 10.4%, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive, persistent multiplayer war where logistics and tactical cooperation are the keys to victory, echoing the scale of the seed game.

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: Wargame 27.6%, Military 19.6%, RTS 18.5%, Grand Strategy 11.9% ★, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: For players who love the deep, realistic tactical simulation aspect, this is the ultimate modern-day wargame experience.

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: Grand Strategy 21.4% ★, Wargame 20%, War 12.6%, Historical 10.3%, Military 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based tactical wargame that features deep unit progression and historical scenarios that mirror the campaign feel of the seed game.

Field of Glory: Empires is a grand strategy game in which you will have to move in an intricate and living tapestry of nations and tribes, each one with their distinctive culture.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 26.7% ★, War 14.9%, Wargame 13.8%, Historical 12.9%, Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a complex grand-strategy experience that integrates tactical battle resolution, perfect for those who enjoy the strategic layer of the seed game.

From the multi-award-winning strategy series, A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia combines huge real-time battles with engrossing turn-based campaign, set at a critical flashpoint in history. Anglo-Saxons, Gaelic clans and Viking settlers clash for control. What Kingdom will you build?

Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.5% ★, RTS 20.5%, Historical 18.2%, War 14.3%, Strategy 10.1%

Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones.

Why similar: Wargame 17.1%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, RTS 12.7%, War 11%, Tabletop 10.9%

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: Grand Strategy 24.7% ★, Wargame 19.4%, RTS 16.5%, War 9.4%, Military 9.4%

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 40.4%, Historical 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, Strategy 16%, Multiplayer 2.8%

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: Wargame 22.8%, RTS 19.8%, War 12%, Historical 10.7%, Military 9.1%

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: Grand Strategy 44.3% ★, Historical 14.7%, War 8.9%, Strategy 8.4%, Military 7.7%

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: Grand Strategy 37.5% ★, Wargame 17%, Historical 13.8%, Strategy 9.4%, RTS 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: RTS 20.2%, War 19.7%, Real Time Tactics 17.8%, Strategy 14.3%, Historical 11.5%

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: RTS 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 18.7%, War 17.8%, Historical 12.2%, Military 11.1%

Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.1% ★, Wargame 17.2%, RTS 14.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.7%, War 14.5%

Inspired by The Iliad and brought to life through the award-winning strategy game series, A Total War Saga: TROY brings a blend of grand, turn-based empire management and spectacular real-time battles to the heart of the Trojan War.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19.9% ★, RTS 18.6%, War 17%, Historical 13.6%, Real Time Tactics 12.7%

The Great War is over - the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers, desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.

Why similar: Real Time Tactics 22.8%, RTS 21.7%, Wargame 14.6%, War 14.5%, Historical 12.8%

Total War: ROME REMASTERED lets you relive the legacy that defined the award-winning strategy game series. Remastered to 4K with multiple improvements to visuals as well as refinements to gameplay, it’s time to revisit a true classic. Not everyone gets a second chance to conquer the Roman Empire.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 22.9% ★, Wargame 15.2%, RTS 13.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Historical 8.6%

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

Why similar: RTS 24.9%, Wargame 20.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Military 11.6%, Strategy 10.4%

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: Real Time Tactics 23.9%, RTS 21%, War 18.6%, Historical 16.4%, Military 10.1%

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: Wargame 18%, RTS 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 16.8%, War 9.4%, Historical 9.3%

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: Wargame 32.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 14.3%, Grand Strategy 12.6% ★, Historical 12.4%

War Room is a realistic strategy, taking you straight into the heat of the war in Afghanistan.

Why similar: RTS 17.2%, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, War 14.8%, Grand Strategy 14.2% ★, Wargame 13.4%

Welcome to Scourge of War, a real-time 3D computer game/simulation developed by NorbSoftDev, the company headed by renowned game designer Norb Timpko, designer of Mad Minute Games' acclaimed Take Command series. Scourge of War is the epitome of historical command simulations.

Why similar: Wargame 19.8%, Grand Strategy 16.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.6%, War 13.7%, RTS 12.6%

Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes – is a real-time strategy game with a high degree of realism. Relive the Battle of Kiev (2022), a turning point in the Ukrainian conflict. Witness the Untold Story of 2022 Through the Eyes of Those Who Fought.

Why similar: Wargame 23.9%, Real Time Tactics 19.8%, RTS 18.2%, War 10.2%, Historical 10.1%

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 19% ★, War 18.2%, Historical 17.6%, RTS 12.8%, Strategy 8.8%

Command armies, manage resources, and build an empire in this real-time strategy wargame from Longbow Games. Will Rome fulfil its destiny to rule the ancient world or will history be rewritten to forge a new Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek hegemony!

Why similar: Grand Strategy 20.7% ★, Wargame 18%, RTS 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Historical 15.1%

Modern-warfare RTS/sandbox game inspired by the real conflicts in the Middle East. Fight a counter-insurgency war, protect the civilian population, casevac your wounded and decide how the world sees your struggle. And remember - no one gets left behind.

Why similar: Wargame 18.3%, RTS 18.1%, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, Military 14.2%, War 13.2%

It's WWII. You're a general sitting in a tent. All you have is a map, and a radio. Can you win the battle? Radio General is a unique strategy game where you interact with your units over the radio using speech recognition. Test your mettle and relive famous battles as a WWII general.

Why similar: RTS 21%, War 20%, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, Historical 11.7%, Strategy 9.8%

Spanning the most turbulent era in Western history, your quest for territory and power takes you through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and even onto the shores of the New World.

Why similar: Grand Strategy 21.9% ★, War 13.8%, Historical 13.7%, RTS 13.5%, Strategy 9.6%

Victory and Glory: The American Civil War is a game of grand strategy and fast-play tactical battles where you take the role of either the Union or the Confederates and attempt to win.

Why similar: Wargame 30.3%, Strategy 22.4%, War 21.9%, Military 11.9%, Simulation 11.6%

A one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory. The Definitive Edition — includes all DLCs and Steam Deck support.

Why similar: RTS 43.9%, Strategy 19.9%, War 17.9%, Historical 14.8%, Multiplayer 3.1%

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: Wargame 26.9%, Historical 25%, Strategy 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17%, War 12.8%