Games Like War From Above

Created by solo developer Seung-jae Lee, a huge StarCraft fan. Sea_Dominator is a next-gen RTS built for flawless Linux performance. Command fish in fierce underwater battles with classic RTS mechanics. Join our journey toward epic campaigns, multiplayer, and community-driven new units!

Why similar: Submarine 29.4% ★, RTS 25.2%, Wargame 23.7%, Strategy 18%, 2D 3.2%

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 22.3% ★, Wargame 21.9%, Strategy 19.2%, Tanks 15.6% ★, RTS 14.5%

Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far challenges you to take control of five strategic bridges in the most dramatic battle of World War II. From war-room strategy to gritty trench combat, battlefields come to life as you command Allied or Axis powers. It's a fight where every second counts.

Why similar: Wargame 25.9%, World War II 22.5% ★, Strategy 17.4%, Tanks 12.9% ★, RTS 10.3%

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 25.4% ★, Wargame 22.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Tanks 15.4% ★, RTS 13.8%

With dozens of hours of gameplay set across a rich tapestry of time, Empire Earth: Gold Edition offers real-time strategy for the ages. Choose any point in time - from the discovery of fire to the laser battles of the future - and command your civilization with one goal: make Earth your Empire.

Why similar: RTS 35.2%, Wargame 28.9%, Strategy 25.9%, Top-Down 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Historic real time strategy set during the Finnish winter war. Hold out against the red tide by managing your limited resources and manpower. Position your armies where they matter most and take charge of the battles as they unfold.

Why similar: RTS 26.1%, Wargame 24.8%, Strategy 17.7%, World War II 14.2% ★, Tanks 9.9% ★

TECHFRONT is a sci-fi RTS featuring tens of thousands of units. Build bases and wage war across land, air, and sea using tanks, aircraft, fleets, submarines, nuclear missiles, and gigantic combat robots.

Why similar: RTS 29.2%, Wargame 27.6%, Strategy 20.3%, Military 11.3%, Top-Down 9%

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: RTS 34.4%, Strategy 25.6%, World War II 24.7% ★, Military 8.2%, Tanks 6.7% ★

In Empire Earth III it’s you who creates history. Build your empire from three distinct factions or create a custom faction of your choosing. Lead your people to supremacy in technology, politics and economy, from ancient times to the future. Your quest for world domination is finally at hand.

Why similar: RTS 33.5%, Wargame 31.5%, Strategy 24.2%, Top-Down 10.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Command modern military armies by zooming out and issuing orders to large formations, or zooming in to issue orders to individual squads and vehicles. Waronoi is the real-time strategy war game.

Why similar: RTS 29.3%, Wargame 27.8%, Strategy 19.9%, Military 13.9%, Top-Down 8.8%

Defeat the enemy in this classic nonstop World War II battle action. Lead your men through the terror, fatigue, and hell of war on to victory. Only you can bring'em back alive!

Why similar: World War II 24.8% ★, Wargame 21.6%, Strategy 17.7%, RTS 15.7%, Military 8.6%

War Untold is an RTS wargame spanning both land and air warfare. Employ powerful tanks and devastating airstrikes to punch through the enemy's front line, or dig in with infantry and mortars to withstand an oncoming onslaught. The choice is yours, commander.

Why similar: RTS 22.1%, Wargame 21.1%, World War II 17.3% ★, Tanks 14.2% ★, Strategy 8.7%

Battlefield Commander WWII is a real-time tactical game where you lead the soldiers and vehicles that battled across the globe during this time in history. Play hundreds of unique units across multiple game modes.

Why similar: RTS 21.3%, Wargame 20.4%, World War II 19.2% ★, Tanks 12.1% ★, Strategy 10.2%

Hyperwar is an RTS game with many classic elements such as base building, research, unit production and resource gathering, but it also contains new approaches and ideas. Paired with modern graphics and a freely moving camera, this game is a completely new experience in the genre.

Why similar: RTS 28.4%, Wargame 27.8%, Strategy 13.1%, Military 12.8%, Top-Down 8.4%

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 31.2% ★, RTS 29.9%, Strategy 14.1%, Military 12.4%, Wargame 10.1%

World War II RTS

Why similar: RTS 22.9%, Wargame 21.8%, World War II 19.3% ★, Tanks 16.4% ★, Military 11.1%

Command a fire brigade of soldiers on the Russian Front in this real-time strategy game set in World War II. Play as either the Soviets or Germans as you orchestrate your squads' attack, defense, and survival over four grueling years of the grandest and bloodiest war the world has ever seen.

Why similar: Wargame 25.2%, World War II 25.2% ★, Strategy 18.5%, RTS 14.9%, Military 8.1%

This is a medieval strategy war game where you can freely choose your faction, acquire resources, purchase armies from crystals, strengthen yourself, defeat enemy armies, break down enemy walls, and destroy enemy crystals to win the game. You can compete with AI and invite friends to play online.

Why similar: RTS 32.9%, Wargame 29%, Strategy 22.5%, Military 11.3%, 2D 4%

A real-time strategy game where you build your own army to consolidate your territory.

Why similar: Wargame 42.8%, RTS 37.7%, Strategy 15.5%, 2D 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Unite and fight your way to victory! Divided we Fall is a strategic close-combat multiplayer game that emphasizes the importance of building an effective cohesive squad and executing well thought-out tactics on the battlefield.

Why similar: RTS 30.6%, World War II 27.6% ★, Wargame 25.4%, Strategy 16.4%

Lead the battles that forged the greatest Empire of all time. Seven civilizations fighting for glory or freedom: Rome, Aegyptus, Britannia, Germania, Gallia, Hispania, and Carthago. Enjoy the fast-paced RTC “Real-Time Conquest” gameplay, an Old School RTS oriented to military conquest.

Why similar: RTS 31%, Wargame 30.9%, Strategy 22.2%, Military 11.7%, 2D 3.7%

Real-time tank RPG+SLG game. It recreates the classic tanks of World War II and restores the shocking war scenes with fantasy World War II plots. Command your futuristic tanks across history and rekindle your war spirit with the will of iron and blood.

Why similar: Wargame 21.4%, RTS 18.7%, Tanks 18.3% ★, World War II 17.8% ★, Military 12.1%

Command real-time WWII battles across the complete Theatre of War series, unified on the latest version of its original engine. Experience deep tactical combat, realistic ballistics, and over 100 missions, enhanced for modern systems.

Why similar: RTS 29.1%, Wargame 26.4%, Strategy 19.7%, World War II 12.3% ★, Military 10.1%

In a time when the Napoleonic Wars were raging in Europe, another minor theatre took place in the far north. In the lands of the Kingdom of Sweden, in modern-day Finland, the Finnish War was a conflict in a dangerous land that saw stories, battles, and heroes unlike anywhere else in the continent.

Why similar: Wargame 39.9%, RTS 33.9%, Strategy 21.3%, 2D 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Real-time strategy Unibat is a game where you build your own kingdom and manage them, train knights and fight against enemy camps of orcs.

Why similar: RTS 36.1%, Wargame 33%, Strategy 25.8%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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: RTS 32.2%, World War II 29.9% ★, Strategy 17.1%, Military 11.2%, Tanks 9.1% ★

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 32.9% ★, RTS 32.6%, Strategy 27.8%, Military 6.7%

Engage in thrilling online naval battles with historical warships in PvP(12vs12) action game! Take command of legendary warships and compete against players worldwide in epic naval battles!

Why similar: Submarine 23.1% ★, World War II 17% ★, Wargame 16.8%, RTS 16.3%, Military 9.6%

Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ is the expansion to the Game of the Year winner and highest rated real time strategy franchise Company of Heroes®. Featuring new campaigns to overcome, units to command, and battlefields to conquer, Company of Heroes®: Tales of Valor™ delivers evolved gameplay mechanics and 3 episodic adventures...

Why similar: RTS 33.5%, World War II 30.3% ★, Strategy 23.6%, Military 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Eastern Front, 1944. Command the entire battle as a commander — then climb into your ace tank and fight it out yourself. real penetration physics where armor thickness, impact angle, and ammunition decide everything. WW2 RTS and tank simulation collide in a single battle.

Why similar: RTS 28.8%, World War II 21.5% ★, Tanks 19.6% ★, Wargame 16.2%, Strategy 13.8%

Play as a 7 Years' War general in Kriegsspiel ~ 7 Years' War, a real-time wargame. You command huge armies, but depend on couriers to send orders to your troops, and to be aware of the situation on the battlefield. Think strategically, and send the right orders to win every of your battle!

Why similar: Wargame 36.4%, RTS 29.3%, Strategy 18.1%, Military 10.4%, Top-Down 5.2%

Classic real-time simulation game from the 80s designed by Sid Meier and Ed Bever. The third title in the "Command Series" of tactical wargames from Microprose, the game begins with the defeat of the French colonial army and ends with the Viet Cong victory over the South Vietnam forces in 1972.

Why similar: RTS 27.7%, Wargame 25.5%, Strategy 20.6%, Military 9%, World War II 7.3% ★

Freedom or Death! Surabaya Inferno is a real-time tactics game based on the battle of Surabaya which occured at November 10th, 1945. Play as Surabayans fighting against the forces of Britain, Netherlands, and Japan in order to defend their independence in Indonesia!

Why similar: RTS 28.7%, Wargame 27%, Strategy 14%, Military 13.2%, World War II 13.1% ★

《Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne》 and 《Mirage War》 are two games that I really love in my childhood, and it would be a lot of fun to mix them together with some design.....

Why similar: Wargame 40.7%, RTS 31.7%, Strategy 20.6%, PvE 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

One of the world's first real-time strategy games, originally released for the ZX Spectrum in 1984. Move your units across varied terrain to meet the enemy, managing strategic positioning and supply lines.

Why similar: RTS 39.1%, Wargame 22.9%, Strategy 15.6%, Tanks 15.2% ★, Top-Down 4.8%

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 35.8% ★, Strategy 26.7%, RTS 24.1%, Tanks 13.4% ★

"Fleet Craft" is a real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. Players can build land fleets composed of large tanks, robots and other units. You can customize the weapons on the unit to achieve different functions.

Why similar: RTS 38.8%, Strategy 28%, Wargame 24.3%, Top-Down 7.8%, Singleplayer 1%

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: RTS 25.9%, World War II 22.9% ★, Wargame 19.5%, Strategy 12.3%, Military 10.8%

A real-time WW2 naval and air warfare simulation game on tactical/strategic level that features 18 scenarios covering Battle of Britain, Norwegian campaign and Battle of the Atlantic .

Why similar: RTS 28.9%, Wargame 25.8%, Strategy 19.6%, World War II 12.1% ★, Military 10.2%

As the frontline crawls through ruins and smoke, you command infantry, armor, and air support to shape the chaos. Capture points, break lines, encircle and counter-encircle. With no pay-to-win, only clear strategy and teamwork earns victory.

Why similar: Wargame 24.4%, RTS 21.7%, Tanks 17.8% ★, World War II 16.8% ★, Military 10.5%

A grand and intense tower defense science fiction game, where you only need to purchase once to enjoy all the content of the game.

Why similar: RTS 26.5%, Wargame 25%, Tanks 15.5% ★, Strategy 13.2%, Military 11.8%

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: Wargame 36%, RTS 28.8%, Submarine 17.1% ★, Strategy 9.3%, Military 8.8%

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: Strategy 35%, World War II 33.7% ★, RTS 31.3%

In Close Combat: Cross of Iron you start off as a junior officer leading your men into battle in real-time, focusing on the Eastern Front of World War II. Earn promotions as you deal with an unforgiving enemy. Fight and survive through the frozen winter, hot dusty summer and muddy autumn.

Why similar: RTS 25.4%, Wargame 22.9%, World War II 19.7% ★, Strategy 18.5%, Military 10.6%

"Steel Covenant" is a 3D real-time strategy game. The game is set against the backdrop of World War II. Players can transform into Allied or German commanders, commanding multiple units to participate in battles

Why similar: RTS 26.3%, World War II 23.6% ★, Wargame 16.8%, Military 14.1%, Strategy 13.3%

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 33.5% ★, Wargame 24.6%, Strategy 21.4%, RTS 15.9%, Top-Down 4.3%

King of the Hill is a 2D cartoon RTS. Start small, expand your forces, and capture cities to control the battlefield. With 80+ levels, 20+ upgradeable unit types, and 15+ rune combos, battles mix simple controls with deep strategy. Easy to play, hard to master

Why similar: RTS 35.2%, Wargame 33.9%, Strategy 25.8%, 2D 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%

This latest multiplayer standalone entry in the COH2 series features this iconic Allied army. Experience a unique tech-tree that challenges the player to balance the constant trade-off between mobility and defense. Surprise opponents with your development choices and an open end game configuration.

Why similar: World War II 31.2% ★, RTS 28.6%, Strategy 24.9%, Military 14.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Close Combat: Invasion: Normandy takes WWII realism back to the beaches of Northern France. Re-live the campaign that gave the Allies a foothold on the doorstep of Fortress Europe.

Why similar: World War II 27.1% ★, Wargame 24.5%, Strategy 19.8%, RTS 11.1%, Military 10.5%

ALARM! You have been selected for a mission which will shape the fate of the entire world. Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics genre.

Why similar: RTS 26%, Wargame 24.1%, World War II 17% ★, Strategy 14.4%, Military 10.9%

Command modern armies in fast, brutal RTS warfare. Build your base, secure oil and iron, and crush your enemy with tanks, stealth fighters, warships and ballistic missiles. Two asymmetric factions, land-air-sea combat, online Steam multiplayer, and a full map editor.

Why similar: RTS 39.8%, Strategy 22.6%, Military 18.9%, Wargame 18%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Accumulate soldiers and capture cities. Choose the optimal attack routes and timing. Formulate strategies to adapt to the ever-changing battlefield and assemble your forces wisely. Defeat enemies, upgrade your troops, and take on even greater challenges.

Why similar: Wargame 39.8%, RTS 34.2%, Strategy 21.2%, 2D 4.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Firefight is a World War II real-time simulation game similar in style to the old Close Combat series but brought up to date with better AI, individual soldier modelling, a faster frame rate to give more intense and realistic combat and an easy to use command interface.

Why similar: Wargame 23.7%, World War II 22.2% ★, RTS 21.7%, Strategy 10.3%, Military 9.9%

The Second World War began with the invasion of Poland by German forces on 1 September 1939. It is represented in this strategy game, a fully-fledged turn-based wargame.

Why similar: Wargame 35.7%, Strategy 17.2%, World War II 16.8% ★, Tanks 14.4% ★, Military 11.5%

IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF JUNE 6, 1944, the soldiers of the 101st Airborne were handed one of the toughest assignments of WWII - a night drop behind enemy lines to secure territory before D-Day.

Why similar: RTS 26.7%, World War II 22.9% ★, Wargame 20.6%, Strategy 15.7%, Military 6.5%

A tactical, map-based WWII submarine sim set in the Pacific Theater: Approach, intercept, strike unseen, withdraw into the deep. With realistic instruments, a Torpedo Data Computer (TDC), and including a full campaign with missions, patrol zones, radio intel, and more.

Why similar: Submarine 34.8% ★, World War II 19.6% ★, Wargame 17.8%, Military 11.6%, RTS 6.7%

Command a platoon of Tiger tanks over the most famous theaters of WWII. Take the commander’s seat and give specific orders to your crew, or open the tactical map to coordinate your actions with accompanying units.

Why similar: RTS 27.9%, Strategy 21.3%, Wargame 20.9%, Tanks 11.5% ★, World War II 9.2% ★

Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?

Why similar: Wargame 24.8%, RTS 24.3%, World War II 19.4% ★, Strategy 13%, Military 8.9%