Games Like War on the Sea

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 39.4% ★, Naval 32.4% ★, Strategy 7%, Simulation 6.4%, War 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, it provides a modern-day evolution of the tactical naval combat mechanics seen in War on the Sea.

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 32.1% ★, Naval 29.7% ★, World War II 24.6% ★, Strategy 5.7%, Simulation 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly focused, turn-based approach to the same WWII naval combat and fleet management found in the seed game.

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

Why similar: Naval 30.4% ★, Naval Combat 26.7% ★, World War II 23.6% ★, Wargame 5.1%, War 4%

Why You'll Like It: This title features an incredibly deep ship design system paired with realistic tactical naval engagements.

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 38.8% ★, Naval 31.9% ★, Naval Combat 13.5% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Simulation 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the cinematic scale of the Pacific theater, allowing you to switch between commanding fleets and piloting individual aircraft or ships.

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 35.4% ★, Naval Combat 26.2% ★, World War II 15.8% ★, Wargame 6.6%, Strategy 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive grand-strategy naval game for those who want to manage entire navies through decades of technological advancement.

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 28.6% ★, World War II 27.2% ★, Naval Combat 25.7% ★, War 5.2%, Simulation 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-fidelity submarine simulation that emphasizes crew management and authentic WWII naval operations.

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 29.1% ★, World War II 24.6% ★, Naval Combat 24.5% ★, Strategy 4.8%, Wargame 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the seed game's structure by combining a strategic map with real-time RTS naval combat in the Pacific.

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 33.2% ★, Naval Combat 25.4% ★, World War II 23.6% ★, Strategy 4.7%, Simulation 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to the Pacific carrier experience, it focuses heavily on the tactical realities of carrier-based warfare.

Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

Why similar: Naval 39.1% ★, Naval Combat 38.1% ★, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 6.6%, War 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is widely considered the gold standard for modern submarine combat, offering intense, high-stakes tactical encounters.

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: World War II 32.2% ★, Naval Combat 27.1% ★, Naval 25.3% ★, Simulation 12.3%, Military 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This classic remains one of the most immersive WWII submarine simulations available, perfect for fans of the naval atmosphere.

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 26.4% ★, Naval Combat 26.3% ★, World War II 25.6% ★, War 4.7%, Simulation 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, immersive perspective on anti-submarine warfare, requiring precise coordination and tactical awareness.

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 30.4% ★, Naval 27.4% ★, World War II 25.4% ★, Strategy 5.5%, War 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game shifts the focus to the internal management and damage control of a carrier during the heat of battle.

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 33.2% ★, Naval 27.4% ★, Naval Combat 26.1% ★, Strategy 4.6%, War 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-strategy hybrid that focuses on the pivotal naval battles of the Pacific War.

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 27.2%, Strategy 16.5%, Military 15.2%, Wargame 14.9%, Naval Combat 11.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate professional-grade wargame for those who want to simulate complex naval and air operations on a global scale.

Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.

Why similar: Naval 34.9% ★, Naval Combat 27.1% ★, World War II 25.5% ★, Strategy 6.4%, Simulation 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series, providing a sandbox naval combat experience across the globe.

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 45.5% ★, Naval 26.2% ★, Strategy 12.2%, Simulation 9.5%, Wargame 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: From the same developers as Dreadnoughts, this offers tactical naval combat with a focus on the era of wooden ships.

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 35.7% ★, Naval 26.8% ★, World War II 26.4% ★, Simulation 5.9%, Military 3%

Why You'll Like It: Widely regarded as the best in the series, it provides an unparalleled WWII submarine simulation experience.

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 29.9% ★, World War II 26.2% ★, Naval Combat 22.9% ★, War 5.8%, Wargame 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical wargame that covers the Pacific theater with a strong emphasis on historical accuracy.

A crew of players experience the tense atmosphere of a WW2 U-boat, manning the stations in this realistic co-op simulation game. Several crews may play together in a wolfpack, completing missions based on iconic events during the different stages of German U-boat warfare. Solo play included.

Why similar: Naval Combat 40.2% ★, World War II 30.1% ★, Naval 17.7% ★, Simulation 7.6%, War 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique co-op submarine simulation that requires multiple players to operate different stations of a U-boat.

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: War 20.5%, Strategy 20.3%, Wargame 18.1%, Simulation 17.3%, RTS 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends real-time strategy with vehicle simulation, tasking you with managing a carrier and its drone fleet.

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 40% ★, Naval 23.8% ★, Wargame 12.5%, RTS 7.1%, Strategy 7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time naval wargame that emphasizes the strategic and tactical challenges of modern fleet command.

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 38.8% ★, Naval 25.6% ★, World War II 24.2% ★, Simulation 6.8%, Military 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the legacy of the submarine simulation series with a focus on the Atlantic theater.

Design your own warships, equip them with a variety of armament, and bring them out to the ocean!

Why similar: Naval Combat 32% ★, Naval 24.4% ★, World War II 21.9% ★, Wargame 6%, War 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox game that allows you to build custom ships and test them in realistic naval combat scenarios.

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 34.6% ★, Naval Combat 27.5% ★, World War II 19.2% ★, Strategy 6.6%, Simulation 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, turn-based naval combat game that is easy to pick up but offers deep tactical choices.

Submarine Simulation playing in WWII in the Pacific.

Why similar: Naval 28.9% ★, World War II 26.8% ★, Naval Combat 15.9% ★, Simulation 7.3%, Strategy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A more accessible, indie-focused submarine simulation that captures the tension of underwater warfare.

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 28.2% ★, Naval Combat 26.6% ★, World War II 25.5% ★, Wargame 5.5%, War 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An early-access title that focuses on the tactical management of a small naval vessel crew during WWII.

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 29.9% ★, Naval Combat 27.9% ★, World War II 26.2% ★, Strategy 4.7%, Wargame 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based naval combat game that emphasizes the destructive potential of ships in 2D.

Experience the thrill of the hunt! Prowl the waters as the captain of a German submarine in a never-before-seen theatre of operations — the Indian Ocean. Take part in the war against British supply lines off the coast of North Africa and support the Japanese war against the U.S. Navy.

Why similar: Naval Combat 40.9% ★, World War II 24.6% ★, Naval 23.9% ★, Simulation 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An essential expansion that adds new campaigns and depth to the core submarine simulation experience.

Carrier Deck is a fast paced time management game where you play as the Air Boss on board the CVN-76 in the midst of active war.

Why similar: Naval Combat 60.7% ★, Naval 22.8% ★, Simulation 7.6%, War 3.1%, Military 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A time-management simulation that focuses on the hectic environment of an aircraft carrier flight deck.

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 30.4% ★, Naval Combat 29.7% ★, World War II 15.9% ★, Wargame 6.5%, Simulation 6.2%

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 33.2% ★, World War II 33.1% ★, Strategy 8.2%, Wargame 7.1%, Simulation 6.9%

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 38.9% ★, Naval Combat 35.4% ★, Strategy 7%, Simulation 5.9%, War 5.6%

Naval Battles Simulator is a WWII real-time strategy and simulation game.

Why similar: Strategy 26.6%, Simulation 23.5%, Naval 21.4% ★, Naval Combat 13.2% ★, World War II 12.1% ★

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 59.3% ★, Strategy 11.3%, RTS 7.8%, Simulation 5.9%, War 5.8%

WWII Tactical submarine combat in the South Pacific

Why similar: Naval 42.2% ★, World War II 36.4% ★, Wargame 6.7%, Simulation 6.5%, War 3.3%

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 51.6% ★, War 12%, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 9%, Military 7.7%

Silent Depth 2: Pacific is a lite sub-sim. You enter the Silent Service at the command of a Gato class submarine on War Patrols during World War 2. How long will you survive, and ultimately how much tonnage you sink is down to skill and cunning.

Why similar: Naval 32% ★, World War II 27.2% ★, Naval Combat 25.1% ★, Wargame 4.5%, Strategy 4.4%

Take charge of the most deadly modern-day submarines in the world - three distinct submarines across two unique and challenging campaigns. Utilize cutting-edge sensor and weapon technology to locate, track and destroy the enemy - even deliver Tomahawk missiles to inland targets.

Why similar: Naval 37.3% ★, Naval Combat 33% ★, Strategy 6.8%, Wargame 6.1%, Simulation 5.8%

CARRIER BATTLES is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame covering the naval-air battles of the Pacific War, from 1942 to 1943. Find your opponent and strike at him before he sinks your precious carriers, while preventing them from invading or supporting your own amphibious operations.

Why similar: Naval Combat 26.9% ★, Naval 26% ★, World War II 24.1% ★, Strategy 7.3%, Wargame 6.3%

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 48.3% ★, Strategy 12.5%, War 8.4%, RTS 7.6%, Wargame 6.8%

Commander in the ranks. Soldier at heart. Choose a faction and deploy and command your army into massive physics-driven WWII battles to the last man standing. Destroy everything on sight with an insane amount of units that will behave tactically.

Why similar: World War II 55.3% ★, Strategy 16.4%, Simulation 13.8%, War 10.8%, Realistic 1.5%

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 37.1% ★, Naval 21.9% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Wargame 11.4%, War 7.3%

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 46.1% ★, World War II 26.8% ★, Strategy 14.3%, Simulation 12.9%

Turn based tactical game about war at sea between British Royal Navy and Imperial German Navy during World War I. Command powerful dreadnoughts, fast destroyers and stealthy submarines, conduct artillery battles, torpedo attacks and fight for the survivability of damaged ships.

Why similar: Naval 37.3% ★, Naval Combat 37.1% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 8.3%, War 7.2%

Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.

Why similar: World War II 67.7% ★, Strategy 20.7%, RTS 5.9%, War 5.7%

Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!

Why similar: World War II 59% ★, War 10.5%, Strategy 8.7%, Simulation 8.5%, Wargame 7.8%

WWII tactical submarine combat! Take command of a U-boat prowling the Atlantic in search of enemy convoys to sink. Sneak past the escorts and torpedo the transports. Or surface and use your deck gun in a daring night attack.

Why similar: Naval 28.4% ★, Naval Combat 26.4% ★, World War II 24.5% ★, War 5.1%, Simulation 4.3%

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 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 Combat 34.1% ★, Naval 27.9% ★, World War II 23.6% ★, War 5.3%, Simulation 4.1%

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 52.2% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 12.7%, Wargame 8.3%, War 4.3%

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 30% ★, World War II 28.1% ★, Naval 25.1% ★, War 5.3%, Simulation 5.1%

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 21.8%, War 17.7%, Strategy 17%, Military 14.1%, RTS 13.6%

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: World War II 50.8% ★, Strategy 14.5%, Simulation 12.3%, War 9.8%, RTS 6.5%

Harpoon Classic 97 a naval warfare simulation game that builds on the legacy of the original Harpoon®. Command naval forces, including ships, submarines, and aircraft, across global theaters like the Nth Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Mediterranean, a realistic modern naval combat.

Why similar: Naval Combat 28.9% ★, Strategy 22%, Wargame 12.6%, Simulation 12.1%, War 8.8%

Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943 - tactical battalion level combat simulation. During the Tunisian Campaign in winter 1943 German Panzer battlegroups launch a counteroffensive against the Allied forces to drive them out of Eastern Dorsal.

Why similar: World War II 58.4% ★, Strategy 19.6%, Simulation 16.6%, Military 3.7%, Realistic 1.8%

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 39.5% ★, Naval Combat 32.5% ★, War 7%, Simulation 6.7%, Strategy 5.5%

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 37.1% ★, Naval 34.8% ★, War 7.1%, Strategy 6.5%, Simulation 5.2%

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: Strategy 22.4%, Wargame 22.1%, Simulation 20.8%, War 14.9%, Military 12%