Games Like Vietnam ‘65

Afghanistan '11 is the sequel to the highly praised and innovative Vietnam '65. It enhances and builds on it: Afghanistan '11 changes the paradigm of wargaming and manages to bring Counter-Insurgency and guerrilla warfare to your screen, properly represented thanks to a revolutionary gameplay formula!

Why similar: Strategy 34.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 28.9%, Turn-Based 27%, War 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct spiritual successor to Vietnam '65, refining the counter-insurgency mechanics and logistical focus in a modern setting.

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: Historical 26.3%, Wargame 24.6%, Cold War 19.5% ★, Strategy 16.4%, War 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique, immersive perspective on the Vietnam War that focuses on command-and-control rather than direct unit manipulation.

Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm is a grand tactical wargame set at the height of the Cold War, with the action centered on the year 1989.

Why similar: Strategy 40.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 38.1%, Wargame 11.9%, Cold War 8.3% ★, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, realistic Cold War tactical wargame that captures the tension and operational complexity of the era.

You are the commander of either NATO or Soviet forces locked in battle on the ground in 1980’s Central Europe. As commander, it is your task to provide the battle plan orders to your units. You need to know your mission objectives, strength and weakness of both your forces and you enemy, lay of the land, weather, and time of day in order...

Why similar: Strategy 32.1%, Wargame 31.5%, Cold War 20.4% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic hex-based tactical simulation that perfectly mirrors the Cold War military doctrine found in Vietnam '65.

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: Turn-Based 25.6%, Strategy 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.4%, Wargame 15.8%, Historical 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a heavy emphasis on supply lines and logistics, which are critical components of the gameplay loop in Vietnam '65.

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: Strategy 27.5%, Turn-Based 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, Wargame 16.5%, Historical 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines accessible turn-based tactical combat with a sophisticated supply system that rewards careful planning.

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: Strategy 20.8%, Turn-Based 20.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.5%, Historical 16.4%, Wargame 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern hex-based tactical wargaming, offering deep operational gameplay and historical scenarios.

Strategic Command: World War I is a new chapter in the Strategic Command Franchise. Relive this momentous conflict from the opening shots of 1914 to the final offensives. Strategic Command: World War I covers all the main aspects and theatres of the war.

Why similar: Strategy 60.4%, Wargame 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy title that places significant weight on front-line stability and the logistical realities of prolonged conflict.

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 48.9%, Historical 26.2%, War 13.1%, Cold War 9.9% ★, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more action-oriented tactical experience set in the same historical conflict, focusing on squad-level management.

The ultimate wargame set in the age of Pike and Shot is back. You are now in full charge of your nation’s armies, throughout a long campaign in the struggle for dominance.

Why similar: Strategy 23%, Historical 22.2%, Turn-Based 21.5%, Wargame 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same engine and design philosophy as Vietnam '65, providing a consistent turn-based tactical experience.

Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical real time strategy war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865.

Why similar: Wargame 26.8%, Historical 24.9%, Strategy 17.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.1%, War 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that emphasizes unit management and battlefield positioning within a historical context.

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: Strategy 29.5%, Historical 27.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Wargame 12.1%, Turn-Based 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep historical grand strategy game that focuses on the logistical and political challenges inherent in asymmetric warfare.

Combat Mission Black Sea is a military grade simulation depicting a fictional series of escalations between Russian and Ukraine which results in open conflict in the summer of 2017

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 28.1%, Wargame 27.4%, Strategy 22.3%, Historical 12%, War 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly detailed tactical simulation of modern warfare that captures the intensity of asymmetric battlefield operations.

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: Strategy 26.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 26%, Historical 25.7%, Wargame 20.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the same turn-based operational depth and strategic decision-making found in other titles by the same developer.

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: Strategy 39.7%, Wargame 31.7%, Historical 19.4%, War 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly complex tactical wargame that emphasizes the difficulty of command and control in historical combat scenarios.

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 48.5%, Strategy 43.3%, War 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive operational-level military simulator for those who enjoy the technical and strategic aspects of modern warfare.

War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.

Why similar: Strategy 26.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.4%, Wargame 24.6%, Historical 15.5%, War 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate experience for players who want to dive deep into the logistical and supply-chain management of large-scale historical conflicts.

Cold War turns hot in 1953: massive hex strategy with nukes, supply, and sabotage.

Why similar: Turn-Based 22.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 19%, Wargame 17.7%, Strategy 14.1%, Cold War 12.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Explores the Cold War tensions that define the era and strategic environment of Vietnam '65.

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 41%, Turn-Based 25%, Wargame 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward turn-based wargame that shares the same tactical hex-grid DNA as the seed game.

WAW is a unique historical strategy turn-based game, in a boardgame spirit, which aims at simulating in one single system ALL kind of wars and conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, on the operational or strategic levels.

Why similar: Strategy 41%, Turn-Based 27.4%, Historical 16.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modular wargame system that allows for various asymmetric historical scenarios, mirroring the tactical variety of the seed game.

Colonial Conquest is a conquest simulation set in the Victorian age of warfare and expansion of the late 1800's and early 1900's.

Why similar: Turn-Based 25.5%, Historical 24.5%, Wargame 21.2%, Strategy 20.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A historical wargame that deals with the challenges of managing territory and suppressing insurgencies.

Take Command and Secure Victory in the Great War! Commander – The Great War features a Grand Campaign covering the whole war from the invasion of Belgium on August 5, 1914 to the Armistice on the 11th of November 1918 in addition to 16 different unit types including Infantry, Cavalry, Armoured Cars and Tanks, Artillery, and much more!

Why similar: Strategy 31.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.9%, Wargame 18.3%, Historical 16.8%, Turn-Based 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that emphasizes the importance of supply lines and maintaining front-line stability.

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: Strategy 41.4%, Historical 35.5%, Wargame 13.2%, War 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines grand strategy with real-time tactical battles, focusing on the logistical reality of war.

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: Strategy 41.3%, Turn-Based 31.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the operational aspects of historical warfare with a familiar hex-based interface and unit management.

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: Turn-Based 26%, Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.8%, Wargame 16.1%, War 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, high-quality turn-based wargame that focuses on tactical maneuvering and terrain utilization.

Leave No One Behind is tactical real time strategy war game. Experience some of the hardest battles fought during the Vietnam War in 1965 between US Army and the Army of the Northern Vietnam for landing zones X-Ray and Albany and for Plei Me special forces camp.

Why similar: Wargame 32.9%, Historical 31.2%, Strategy 29.4%, War 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the Ia Drang valley conflict, providing a direct thematic link to the specific setting of Vietnam '65.

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

Why similar: Strategy 29.4%, Turn-Based 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, Historical 16%, War 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides turn-based tactical combat that emphasizes terrain and unit positioning in a desert theater.

Open world single-player FPS. Command your squad in battle across jungles, hills and villages of Vietnam. Fight as U.S or Vietcong. Vast arsenal of weapons and 50+ vehicles

Why similar: Historical 38.4%, Wargame 29.2%, Cold War 17.9% ★, War 11.5%, Singleplayer 3%

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: Strategy 40.6%, Historical 22.6%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.7%, War 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A compilation of historical scenarios that mirror the tactical depth and turn-based nature of Vietnam '65.

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: Historical 39.5%, Strategy 31.6%, Wargame 21%, War 7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Gettysburg: The Tide Turns is a hex-based wargame set in one of the most decisive and iconic battles of the Civil War. 150 years ago, brave soldiers fought across this idyllic battlefield, and, now, we put you in their shoes.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical wargame that focuses on the specific challenges of historical battlefield command and unit morale.

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: Strategy 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 22%, Turn-Based 21.8%, Wargame 16.3%, Historical 13.5%

Warring States : Tactics is a turn-based battle strategy game set during the Warring States period of Ancient China. The Warring States period is one of turmoil in China, where various feudal states struggle for control of all of China.

Why similar: Turn-Based 27.5%, Historical 19.9%, Strategy 18.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, Wargame 12.1%

War on an Epic scale from Moscow to Berlin – this is War in the East!

Why similar: Strategy 26.8%, Wargame 25.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.7%, Turn-Based 14.4%, Historical 9.9%

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 33.3%, Cold War 26.3% ★, Strategy 25.3%, War 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Lead the CIA or KGB in a turn-based global strategy. Influence nations, run covert ops, and win the Cold War without firing a shot.

Why similar: Strategy 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Turn-Based 18.1%, Historical 14.7%, Cold War 13.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A Cold War-themed strategy game that explores ideological conflict and tactical maneuvering on a global scale.

Civil War: 1861 covers the opening battles of the American Civil War. The game covers both the small and large actions of that momentous year, starting with the battle at ‘Big Bethel’, on to the comparatively vast engagements at ‘Bull Run’ and ‘Wilson’s Creek’.

Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, Historical 20.1%, Wargame 16.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 34.1%, Historical 16.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.8%, Wargame 13.6%, Turn-Based 12.3%

Crush the Confederates near Petersburg and Richmond in 1864. Bring peace to a nation divided.

Why similar: Turn-Based 21.3%, Historical 21%, Wargame 19.2%, Strategy 14.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%

The Great War is a turn-based grand strategy game based on the epic struggles of the WWI era. Experience the battles of attrition and punishing artillery barrages. Play as any nation of the period as the modern world of industrialized warfare replaces an age of kings with a struggle of ideologies.

Why similar: Historical 26.4%, Strategy 23.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based 17.8%, War 9.8%

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: Historical 37.6%, Strategy 23%, Wargame 22.6%, War 14.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Xenonauts is a strategy game in which you control a multi-national military organisation defending a Cold War-era Earth from alien invasion, using small squads of persistent soldiers to eliminate the extraterrestrials and recover their technology in turn-based ground combat.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 34.4%, Turn-Based 26.9%, Strategy 19.4%, Cold War 16.5% ★, Singleplayer 2.6%

Master grand tactical combat as a Cold War force commander in this data-rich simulation. Plan and issue orders in asynchronous WEGO turns, leveraging real-world maps and complex features like Electronic Warfare and Air Assaults to outthink your enemy.

Why similar: Wargame 28.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.9%, Strategy 25.3%, Cold War 18.8% ★, Singleplayer 1.2%

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: Strategy 27%, Historical 24.1%, Wargame 18.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.7%, War 10.8%

Instantly get involved in the action by joining the Allied invasion of Europe during the Second World War. Take command of an American battle group during WW2 in this turn based strategy wargame and help liberate Europe from the evil Axis power-base!

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 35%, Turn-Based 34.8%, Strategy 30.2%

The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.

Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 27.2%, Strategy 22.4%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Wargame 16.4%, Historical 13%

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: Turn-Based 41.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 31.6%, Strategy 26.9%

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

Why similar: Historical 36.6%, Wargame 31.1%, Strategy 20.5%, War 10.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Combat Mission Battle for Normandy faithfully recreates the experience of tactical land warfare in Western France during World War Two.

Why similar: Strategy 51.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 45.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC.

Why similar: Strategy 26.4%, Historical 21.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.1%, Wargame 14.3%, Turn-Based 12.5%

Vietnam, 1965. You are Dean Shepard, a "cherry" to the 'Nam with zero war experience other than standard boot camp training at Parris Island, SC. Along with your platoon, you will fight the NVA and the Vietcong in true historic locales and battles.

Why similar: Historical 36.9%, Cold War 33.3% ★, War 26.8%, Singleplayer 3%

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: Strategy 46.6%, Turn-Based 24.9%, Wargame 19.5%, War 8.9%

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: Turn-Based 24.3%, Historical 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, Wargame 18.2%, Strategy 14.2%

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: Strategy 37.4%, Turn-Based 29.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.3%, Wargame 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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: Strategy 30.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.6%, Turn-Based 18.5%, Wargame 16.7%, Historical 16%

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly...

Why similar: Strategy 59.1%, Historical 40.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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: Wargame 26.7%, Historical 23.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.9%, Strategy 14.7%, War 11.5%

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: Strategy 48.8%, Turn-Based 35.8%, Wargame 15.3%

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: Turn-Based 22.7%, Historical 19.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Wargame 17.5%, Strategy 11.5%

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: Strategy 39%, Cold War 25.8% ★, Wargame 21.9%, War 6.5%, Historical 5.8%