- #1 Victory At Sea Pacific
97% matchMixed62% of 651 reviews2018
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Victory at Sea Pacific is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during World War II. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.
Why similar: Naval 29.3% ★, Naval Combat 27.6% ★, World War II 22.2% ★, RTS 7.4%, Tactical 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands upon the original's global campaign and RTS mechanics with significantly more depth and polish.
- #2 War on the Sea
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,262 reviews2021
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.
Why similar: Naval 35% ★, Naval Combat 27.4% ★, World War II 25.6% ★, Strategy 6%, Simulation 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly realistic and immersive World War II naval combat experience that mirrors the tactical feel of the seed game.
- #3 Atlantic Fleet
96% matchVery Positive86% of 1,574 reviews2016
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Turn based tactical and strategic naval combat. Atlantic Fleet puts you in command of the Allies or Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in the longest military campaign of WWII, The Battle of the Atlantic.Take command of surface ships, submarines as well as carrier and land based aircraft in the deadly struggle for control of Atlantic shipping...
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.1% ★, Naval 30.6% ★, World War II 22.9% ★, Strategy 5.6%, Simulation 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it provides a deep and authentic tactical naval combat experience that captures the essence of WWII maritime warfare.
- #4 Battlestations Pacific
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,606 reviews2009
Dev: Eidos Studio HungaryPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Experience one war through two epic sagas where you will be a part of history or change it. Feel the power of the historically authentic and decisive battles of the Pacific War. Relive some of the grandest and most critical naval battles of recent history and for the first time, choose to lead your fleet to a completely different ending...
Why similar: World War II 35.8% ★, Naval 32.8% ★, Naval Combat 15.5% ★, Strategy 6.5%, RTS 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully blends real-time strategy with direct action, allowing you to command fleets and pilot individual ships just like in the seed game.
- #5 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
94% matchMixed61% of 8,005 reviews2023
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 81.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!
Why similar: Naval 34.1% ★, Naval Combat 33.8% ★, World War II 23.8% ★, RTS 5.3%, Simulation 3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines complex ship design with realistic naval combat, perfect for players who enjoy the tactical side of fleet warfare.
- #6 Battlestations: Midway
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 976 reviews2007
Dev: Eidos InteractivePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Battlestations: Midway is an immense action game that drops players into massive air, sea, and undersea battles from Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Midway.
Why similar: World War II 30.5% ★, Naval Combat 29.4% ★, Naval 27.7% ★, Strategy 4.6%, RTS 3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic action-strategy hybrid that focuses on the iconic naval battles of the Pacific theater.
- #7 Rule the Waves 3
93% matchVery Positive87% of 1,083 reviews2023
Dev: Naval Warfare SimulationsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 60.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.
Why similar: Naval 39.9% ★, Naval Combat 33.4% ★, World War II 16% ★, Strategy 6.1%, Simulation 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly deep naval strategy game that focuses on ship design and fleet management over several decades of technological advancement.
- #8 Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
91% matchVery Positive91% of 6,818 reviews2024
Dev: Triassic GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 51.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.
Why similar: Naval Combat 46.9% ★, Naval 35% ★, Strategy 7.2%, Simulation 5.3%, RTS 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a sophisticated real-time tactical experience set in the Cold War era, emphasizing modern naval sensors and weaponry.
- #9 Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles
91% matchVery Positive89% of 793 reviews2026
Dev: Drydock Dreams GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.
Why similar: Naval 32.1% ★, Naval Combat 27.5% ★, World War II 20.5% ★, RTS 6.7%, Tactical 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed tactical simulation focusing on the critical carrier-based engagements of the Pacific War.
- #10 Cold Waters
92% matchVery Positive87% of 4,746 reviews2017
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.
Why similar: Naval Combat 43.9% ★, Naval 39.7% ★, Strategy 6.6%, Simulation 5.7%, Tactical 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: This modern naval simulation captures the intense tension of submarine and surface warfare with a focus on realistic tactical decision-making.
- #11 Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,232 reviews2023
Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.1% ★, Naval 27.9% ★, World War II 24.3% ★, RTS 6.5%, Tactical 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This immersive simulation focuses on the anti-submarine warfare aspect of WWII, requiring precise coordination and tactical awareness.
- #12 Victory at Sea Atlantic - World War II Naval Warfare
89% matchMixed66% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows
Victory At Sea Atlantic transports you to the cold, unforgiving waters of the Atlantic Theatre in WWII. With a vast array of ships, planes, and subs, engage in epic sea battles & secure your place in history. Victory At Sea Atlantic is the ultimate naval warfare experience.
Why similar: Naval Combat 38.5% ★, World War II 30.8% ★, RTS 11.3%, Strategy 8.2%, Tactical 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This entry focuses specifically on the intense naval battles of the Atlantic theater with updated mechanics.
- #13 UBOAT
88% matchVery Positive84% of 27,344 reviews2024
Dev: Deep Water StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 52.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
UBOAT is a simulator of a submarine from WWII era. It is a survival sandbox with crew management mechanics while its primary theme is life of German sailors. The boat is their home, but it can become their grave at any time.
Why similar: Naval 31.2% ★, Naval Combat 31.2% ★, World War II 26.6% ★, RTS 5.4%, Simulation 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep WWII submarine management simulation that captures the gritty reality of naval warfare from the perspective of a U-boat crew.
- #14 Carrier Command 2
86% matchVery Positive82% of 3,781 reviews2021
Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!
Why similar: RTS 44.6%, Strategy 33.1%, Simulation 22.3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a unique real-time strategy experience where you manage a carrier and its air and sea assets to dominate the map.
- #15 Pacific Storm Allies
89% matchMixed62% of 240 reviews2008
Dev: Lesta StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Pacific Storm: Allies expands upon the success of the internationally acclaimed original to deliver an unforgettable mix of real-time strategy and blistering arcade combat, recreating World War II's most heated battles.
Why similar: Naval Combat 52% ★, World War II 24.3% ★, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that allows players to engage in both large-scale strategy and direct tactical combat during the Pacific War.
- #16 Battle Fleet 2
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 373 reviews2014
Dev: Mythical City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Welcome Admiral! Select your fleet, assign weapons, and sink the enemy fleet by controlling each of your ships down to setting the aim and range of each weapon's shot. Features include full open world Pacific & Atlantic campaigns, cross-platform multiplayer and awesome turn-based naval battles.
Why similar: Naval 37.2% ★, Naval Combat 33.1% ★, World War II 18.6% ★, Strategy 6.8%, Simulation 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical naval combat game that emphasizes ship positioning and weapon management in a WWII setting.
- #17 Aircraft Carrier Survival
86% matchMixed60% of 1,239 reviews2022
Dev: Gambit Games StudioPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy game set in the Pacific Theater of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.4% ★, Naval 27.8% ★, World War II 23.1% ★, Strategy 5.4%, Tactical 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the management and strategic survival of a carrier task force, providing a different but complementary perspective on naval warfare.
- #18 Silent Hunter® III
85% matchVery Positive88% of 2,636 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.
Why similar: Naval Combat 41.6% ★, Naval 27.8% ★, World War II 24.7% ★, Simulation 4.7%, Strategy 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the definitive WWII submarine simulation, it offers unparalleled historical immersion in naval combat.
- #19 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,151 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Why similar: Naval Combat 51% ★, Naval 26.7% ★, Strategy 11.7%, Simulation 7.2%, RTS 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: While set in an earlier era, it offers the same high-quality tactical naval combat and fleet management found in the Ultimate Admiral series.
- #20 Command: Modern Operations
83% matchVery Positive85% of 1,645 reviews2019
Dev: Command Development TeamPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Simulation 30.9%, RTS 25%, Strategy 24.3%, Naval Combat 19.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for high-level naval warfare simulation, perfect for those who want to manage global-scale operations.
- #21 Fleet Command
84% matchVery Positive88% of 480 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...
Why similar: Naval Combat 49.5% ★, Naval 26.3% ★, RTS 15.3%, Strategy 7.4%, Simulation 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time naval strategy game that remains a foundational experience for fans of the genre.
- #22 World of Warships
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 156,709 reviews2017
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 84.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
Why similar: Naval 35.2% ★, Naval Combat 33.7% ★, World War II 26.8% ★, Simulation 2.8%, Action 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible, action-oriented naval combat game that captures the visual spectacle of WWII ship-to-ship fighting.
- #23 Waves of Steel
81% matchVery Positive90% of 430 reviews2023
Dev: TMA Games LLC
Windows · Linux
If you like warships but wish they could kickflip, Waves of Steel is for you! Build your own custom warship and embark on a sprawling campaign filled with enemy ships, planes, submarines, and bizarre superweapons. Fast-paced arcade naval action is here!
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.8% ★, World War II 28.4% ★, Naval 28.2% ★, Simulation 4.4%, Action 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style naval combat game that allows for extensive ship customization and fast-paced action.
- #24 Battleship Command
77% matchVery Positive94% of 293 reviews2026
Dev: BracerPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Command the mighty Scharnhorst in this immersive WWII naval simulation. Walk her decks in first-person, control gunnery, radar, and navigation, and lead your fleet through the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean. Battle convoys, outwit enemies, and survive the stormy seas of war.
Why similar: Naval 33.6% ★, Naval Combat 24.1% ★, World War II 21.3% ★, Strategy 9.8%, Simulation 7%
- #25 Silent Hunter 5®: Battle of the Atlantic
82% matchMixed45% of 2,533 reviews2010
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Step behind the periscope of a German U-boat and take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The best-selling submarine series of all time continues with the highly anticipated Silent Hunter: Battle of the Atlantic.
Why similar: Naval Combat 44.2% ★, Naval 26.2% ★, World War II 22.5% ★, Simulation 5.3%, Strategy 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: A detailed submarine simulation that provides a deep dive into the naval campaigns of the Atlantic.
- #26 SHIPS AT WAR
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 394 reviews2021
Dev: Golddorf Spieleentwicklung
Windows
Sink player-made battleships, aircraft carriers and submarines in this physics-based game. Use pre-built ships and sink the enemy by deploying aircraft, torpedoes, depth charges or shells. Or built your own ships in the extensive ship-editor.
Why similar: Naval Combat 33.5% ★, Naval 32.1% ★, World War II 25.3% ★, Strategy 4.9%, Simulation 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based naval combat game that offers a more experimental and sandbox-oriented approach to maritime warfare.
- #27 Ironclads 2: American Civil War
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 58 reviews2015
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!
Why similar: Naval Combat 78.4% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A niche strategy simulation that explores the early evolution of ironclad naval warfare.
- #28 Steel Division: Normandy 44
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,323 reviews2017
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 57.8% ★, RTS 16.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Tactical 6.7%, Simulation 4.9%
- #29 Silent Depth 3D Submarine Simulation
78% matchMixed63% of 81 reviews2018
Dev: Codeknitters
Windows
Submarine Simulation playing in WWII in the Pacific.
Why similar: Naval 32.7% ★, World War II 27.3% ★, Naval Combat 20.1% ★, Strategy 7.5%, Simulation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A focused submarine simulation that provides a straightforward and immersive underwater combat experience.
- #30 Men of War: Assault Squad
77% matchVery Positive87% of 5,179 reviews2011
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 53.4% ★, Strategy 18.6%, RTS 12.6%, Tactical 10.5%, Simulation 3%
- #31 Navy War: Battleship Games
76% matchMixed65% of 261 reviews2022
Dev: XDEVS LTD
Windows · Mac · Linux
War & battle ships simulator PvP game with friends. Craft your modern ship fleet
Why similar: Naval Combat 53.2% ★, World War II 32% ★, Simulation 5.7%, Action 4.8%, Tactical 4.3%
- #32 From the Depths
74% matchVery Positive89% of 12,853 reviews2020
Dev: Brilliant Skies Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.
Why similar: Naval Combat 43.2% ★, Naval 36.2% ★, RTS 10%, Strategy 6.5%, Simulation 4.1%
- #33 Supreme Ruler Ultimate
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,255 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: World War II 46.7% ★, RTS 19.5%, Tactical 15.2%, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 7.3%
- #34 Aircraft Carrier Survival: Tutorial
75% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,176 reviews2021
Dev: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. And it is like none other. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy set in the merciless reality of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37% ★, Naval 34.3% ★, World War II 16% ★, Simulation 5.3%, Strategy 4.9%
- #35 R.U.S.E.™
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,617 reviews2010
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: World War II 55.6% ★, Strategy 22.1%, RTS 20.9%, Action 1.4%
- #36 Naval Battles Simulator
75% matchMixed53% of 66 reviews2020
Dev: Anarchy97 Games
Windows
Naval Battles Simulator is a WWII real-time strategy and simulation game.
Why similar: Strategy 28.3%, Naval 23.6% ★, Simulation 19.8%, Naval Combat 16.3% ★, World War II 12% ★
- #37 Boat Crew
72% matchVery Positive89% of 454 reviews2022
Dev: Tabbing TabbyPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Command your crew in Boat Crew, a gripping action-strategy experience amidst the Pacific War. Take charge of a PT boat against Imperial Japan, skillfully managing resources and personnel by any means necessary to ensure victory in this high-stakes conflict.
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.5% ★, Naval 29.7% ★, World War II 24.1% ★, Strategy 5.1%, Tactical 4.8%
- #38 NavalArt
72% matchVery Positive91% of 2,473 reviews2018
Dev: RigidbodyPub: RZ Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 51.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Design your own warships, equip them with a variety of armament, and bring them out to the ocean!
Why similar: Naval Combat 41.2% ★, Naval 28.8% ★, World War II 22.3% ★, Strategy 4.8%, Simulation 2.9%
- #39 Sudden Strike 3
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 223 reviews2017
Dev: FireglowPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Experience the hit World War 2 real-time strategy game for the first time in full 3D glory, expanding on all strategic and tactical options. Command joint operations of naval, land-based and airborne units on the largest maps in the series.
Why similar: World War II 57.3% ★, Strategy 26.8%, RTS 15.9%
- #40 Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
69% matchVery Positive85% of 34,499 reviews2021
Dev: Barbedwire StudiosPub: Digitalmindsoft
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 78.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 68.2% ★, RTS 18.5%, Strategy 13.3%
- #41 Hearts of Iron III
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 6,478 reviews2009
Dev: Paradox Development StudioPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 73.1% ★, Strategy 16.4%, Simulation 5.6%, RTS 4.9%
- #42 Steel Division 2
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,602 reviews2019
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 52.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 52.6% ★, RTS 18.1%, Strategy 14.7%, Tactical 9%, Simulation 5.6%
- #43 Rise of Piracy
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 547 reviews2026
Dev: IrishJohnGamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
The perfect blend of Action, Adventure and RTS. Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Rise to glory how you see fit. Trade, fight, recruit, grow, pillage, ally, destroy & conquer.
Why similar: Naval 40.6% ★, Naval Combat 37.6% ★, RTS 9.2%, Strategy 5.5%, Simulation 5.3%
- #44 Blitzkrieg 3
71% matchMixed54% of 7,326 reviews2017
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 54.8% ★, RTS 16.2%, Strategy 12.4%, Tactical 10.9%, Simulation 5.6%
- #45 Supreme Ruler 1936
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 309 reviews2014
Dev: BattleGoat Studios
Windows
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 12.6 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 59.4% ★, RTS 17.8%, Strategy 13.8%, Simulation 9%
- #46 Strategic Mind: The Pacific
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 623 reviews2019
Dev: Starni Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies.
Why similar: Naval 35.9% ★, Naval Combat 30.7% ★, World War II 28.1% ★, Strategy 5.3%
- #47 Wargame: Red Dragon
68% matchVery Positive89% of 19,766 reviews2014
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 51.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Naval 34.8% ★, RTS 26.7%, Strategy 22.5%, Tactical 10.2%, Simulation 4.6%
- #48 Force of Warships: Battleship Games
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 749 reviews2022
Dev: XDEVS LTD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Direct your battleship to glorious victory! Online battle under your leadership!
Why similar: Naval 41.4% ★, Naval Combat 40.2% ★, Tactical 6.3%, Strategy 5.4%, Simulation 4.5%
- #49 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
67% matchVery Positive81% of 4,440 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 31.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.
Why similar: World War II 49.1% ★, RTS 16.1%, Tactical 12.3%, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 7.6%
- #50 Men of War: Assault Squad 2
67% matchVery Positive91% of 46,715 reviews2014
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 64.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 51.8% ★, Strategy 17.1%, RTS 13.9%, Tactical 8.4%, Simulation 6.2%
- #51 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
66% matchVery Positive89% of 122 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 46.8% ★, Naval 30.7% ★, Strategy 22.6%
- #52 Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific
70% matchMixed70% of 1,145 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Hunt, hide and kill as you take command of U.S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII. Silent Hunter, the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade, returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism, immersive gameplay, innovative crew evolution and more...
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.3% ★, World War II 30.8% ★, Naval 27% ★, Simulation 10%
- #53 Men of War: Red Tide
69% matchVery Positive85% of 926 reviews2009
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 59.6% ★, Strategy 22.7%, RTS 17.6%
- #54 Strategic Command WWII: World at War
68% matchVery Positive84% of 620 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 65% ★, Strategy 35%
- #55 Theatre of War
70% matchMixed61% of 377 reviews2010
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 65.1% ★, Strategy 21.8%, RTS 13.1%
- #56 Sudden Strike 5
62% matchMostly Positive76% of 823 reviews2026
Dev: Kite GamesPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Sudden Strike 5 delivers real-time tactics in epic WWII battles. A host of tactical options and more than 300 playable units open-up multiple approaches to reach your objectives in a 25 mission campaign on historical battlefields in Europe and North Africa.
Why similar: World War II 57.7% ★, RTS 19.5%, Strategy 13.9%, Tactical 6.1%, Action 2.9%
- #57 Dangerous Waters
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 405 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.
Why similar: Naval Combat 44.2% ★, Naval 43.3% ★, Strategy 7.5%, Simulation 5%
