- #1 Stickman Trenches
97% matchVery Positive81% of 1,873 reviews2023
Dev: Big Play Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Stickman Trenches is a Real Time Strategy game in which you need to manage your men and weapons and build up your defenses in the brutal trenches of Stick World War 1.
Why similar: World War I 48% ★, Military 10.2%, Side Scroller 9.3%, War 9%, Tower Defense 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the side-scrolling trench warfare mechanics and unit deployment style of the Warfare series perfectly.
- #2 Skirmish Line
96% matchVery Positive88% of 364 reviews2019
Dev: The Snarktopus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience the brutality and randomness of war as an Allied tactical commander in the Pacific Theater during World War 2. Train, equip, and command a squad of soldiers as you fight against the fanatical Imperial Japanese Empire.
Why similar: World War II 46.4% ★, War 11.4%, Tower Defense 10.9%, Tactical 9.2%, Strategy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the intense, side-scrolling defensive struggle against waves of enemies in a historical setting.
- #3 Toy Soldiers: Complete
96% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,257 reviews2016
Dev: Signal Studios
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Bring your toys to life in this action-packed, Toy Soldiers game bundle which includes the original Toy Soldiers, Toy Soldiers: Cold War, and all four DLC’s – Kaiser’s Battle, Invasion, Napalm and Evil Empire.
Why similar: Tower Defense 44.5%, World War I 18% ★, Strategy 14.5%, War 10.4%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It blends tower defense and real-time action in a side-scrolling environment that feels very similar to the Warfare experience.
- #4 Toy Soldiers
95% matchVery Positive89% of 1,491 reviews2012
Dev: Signal Studios
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles.
Why similar: World War I 51.4% ★, Tower Defense 22.2%, Strategy 10.6%, Historical 7.4%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: The original game remains a staple for those who enjoy the mix of strategy and action within a historical toy-soldier aesthetic.
- #5 The Great War: Western Front™
94% matchMixed66% of 3,251 reviews2023
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the iconic Western Front from 1914 to 1919. Pick your faction and lead your forces to victory.
Why similar: World War I 43.3% ★, Historical 11.4%, Military 11.1%, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, War 8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep dive into the specific tactical challenges of WWI trench warfare and front-line management.
- #6 Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
93% matchVery Positive85% of 32,805 reviews2021
Dev: Barbedwire StudiosPub: Digitalmindsoft
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 75.5 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 33.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Historical 15.6%, Military 14.1%, War 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a highly realistic tactical experience that rewards careful positioning and resource management.
- #7 Toy Soldiers: HD
94% matchMixed64% of 165 reviews2021
Dev: Signal StudiosPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Command antique WWI Toy Soldiers in the trench-filled battlefields of Europe. Deploy an exciting arsenal of guns, artillery, flamethrowers, tanks and planes to defend your WWI toy dioramas. Take direct control of individual units or command the entire battlefield from above.
Why similar: World War I 40.7% ★, Tower Defense 17.9%, Historical 11.6%, Military 11.1%, Strategy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This updated version provides the same tactical tower defense gameplay with a focus on WWI-era military units.
- #8 Men of War: Assault Squad 2
92% matchVery Positive91% of 46,421 reviews2014
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 64.0 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 34.1% ★, War 15%, Military 12.6%, Strategy 9.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It is a gold standard for tactical RTS gameplay, offering the same level of unit-by-unit control found in the Warfare series.
- #9 Firefight
91% matchVery Positive85% of 347 reviews2016
Dev: Sean O'Connor
Windows
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: World War II 27.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, War 12.3%, Military 11.3%, Tactical 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This 2D tactical wargame provides a similar top-down perspective and focus on realistic unit management during WWII.
- #10 Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition
91% matchVery Positive93% of 7,265 reviews2007
Dev: Relic EntertainmentPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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: World War II 44.3% ★, Military 15.1%, Tactical 10.1%, Strategy 9.9%, War 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It defined the modern WWII RTS genre with its focus on capturing territory and managing front lines.
- #11 Sudden Strike 4
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 8,293 reviews2017
Dev: Kite GamesPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!
Why similar: World War II 31.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.4%, War 13.2%, Tactical 11.1%, Strategy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This real-time tactics game focuses on unit management and battlefield control without the need for base building.
- #12 Blitzkrieg Anthology
89% matchVery Positive90% of 1,543 reviews2014
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%
March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.
Why similar: World War II 38.8% ★, Military 12.8%, War 11.3%, Historical 10.5%, Strategy 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: These classic RTS titles focus on military tactics and historical accuracy, mirroring the strategic depth of the Warfare games.
- #13 Steel Division 2
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,528 reviews2019
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 52.4 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 34.9% ★, Military 18.8%, War 14.2%, Historical 12.1%, Tactical 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the tactical scale of WWII battles, requiring careful planning and unit coordination.
- #14 Steel Division: Normandy 44
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,302 reviews2017
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 18.1 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 45.2% ★, Military 16.3%, War 10.2%, Tactical 8.8%, Strategy 8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar focus on historical accuracy and tactical positioning as the Warfare series.
- #15 Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
87% matchVery Positive85% of 1,288 reviews2014
Dev: Nival
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war!
Why similar: World War II 41.9% ★, Military 12.6%, War 11.7%, Historical 9.3%, Strategy 9%
Why You'll Like It: It continues the tactical focus of the original series with improved mechanics and more complex mission structures.
- #16 Men of War II
86% matchMixed61% of 7,396 reviews2024
Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.
Why similar: World War II 30.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Military 15%, Historical 13.9%, Tactical 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: It brings modern graphics and mechanics to the classic tactical RTS formula, focusing on intense front-line combat.
- #17 Battle of Empires : 1914-1918
86% matchMixed69% of 2,101 reviews2015
Dev: Great War TeamPub: Best Way Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story-driven RTS that brings to life some of the most brutal battles of the Great War. Each mission showcases the era’s most devastating weaponry — sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery, and mobile infantry. BoE delivers the full WWI experience.
Why similar: World War I 50.1% ★, War 15%, Historical 12.6%, World War II 8.5% ★, Strategy 7%
Why You'll Like It: This game is dedicated to the specific tactical challenges of WWI combat, making it a great thematic match.
- #18 Commandos 3 - HD Remaster
85% matchMixed62% of 386 reviews2022
Dev: Raylight GamesPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Fall in, soldier! Commandos 3 - HD Remaster sends you to the relentless and unforgiving battlefields of Europe. Remastered in high definition including reworked 3D models and textures, improved controls and refined UI.
Why similar: World War II 28.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.1%, Military 13.5%, Historical 12.2%, War 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a challenging tactical experience that requires precise movement and strategic planning.
- #19 Syrian Warfare
82% matchVery Positive87% of 5,538 reviews2017
Dev: Cats Who Play
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Real Time Strategy with a high degree of realism. The game is based on a true story.
Why similar: Military 23.9%, Real Time Tactics 22.6%, Historical 18.2%, Tactical 14.1%, War 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on realistic real-time tactics and unit preservation, which is central to the Warfare gameplay loop.
- #20 Commandos 2 - HD Remaster
83% matchMixed57% of 2,444 reviews2020
Dev: Yippee! EntertainmentPub: Kalypso Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Relive the real-time tactics masterpiece that defined the genre like no other: Commandos 2 - HD Remaster is a true homage to one of gaming’s most celebrated masterpieces.
Why similar: World War II 40.5% ★, Strategy 25.8%, Real Time Tactics 25.1%, Tactical 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-stakes tactical experience where individual unit placement is the key to success.
- #21 Strategic Command: World War I
82% matchVery Positive92% of 479 reviews2019
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
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: World War I 55.9% ★, Strategy 25.2%, Military 18.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a broader strategic view of WWI that complements the tactical focus of the Warfare series.
- #22 Warfront Defenders
84% matchMixed42% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: Flying Robot Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The gameplay is inspired by famous last stands from some of history's deadliest conflicts, such as the Second World War and the Sino-Japanese War. A hybrid of Tower Defense and Real-Time Strategy with a lot of replay value.
Why similar: World War II 26.3% ★, Tower Defense 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Historical 10.3%, Military 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines tower defense and RTS elements to create a fast-paced defensive experience.
- #23 Rising Front
77% matchVery Positive88% of 4,105 reviews2026
Dev: Sandstorm Studios Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A FPS WW1 & Revolutionary War battle simulator with a focus on Workshop Content, rag-doll physics, intelligent AI, massive battles, procedural AI cover system, real-time building system and FPS combat!
Why similar: World War I 45.3% ★, War 19.1%, Historical 12.1%, Real Time Tactics 10%, Tactical 4.8%
- #24 Sudden Strike 5
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 654 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 35.3% ★, Military 15%, Historical 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 7.3%
- #25 Northend Tower Defense
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,442 reviews2024
Dev: Northend Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Jump into a realtime strategy, action filled battlefield, deploy relentless soldiers, unlock powerful troops and vehicles, upgrade your army, decimate the enemy. If that's not enough, jump into a chaotic Zombie mode, with traps, fun upgrades, and a new gameplay!
Why similar: Tower Defense 18%, War 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 17%, Military 16.8%, Tactical 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a modern take on the defensive strategy genre with a focus on unit placement and wave management.
- #26 Men of War: Assault Squad
80% matchVery Positive87% of 5,164 reviews2011
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 24.8 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 33.5% ★, War 13.8%, Military 13.3%, Tactical 11.2%, Strategy 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides the foundational tactical RTS experience that many modern military strategy games are built upon.
- #27 Men of War: Vietnam
81% matchMixed64% of 1,322 reviews2011
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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: War 19.7%, Strategy 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, Tactical 15.1%, Historical 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: This entry in the series offers unique tactical scenarios that require careful use of limited resources.
- #28 Strategy & Tactics: Wargame Collection
81% matchMixed70% of 289 reviews2016
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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: World War II 31.2% ★, War 19.1%, Strategy 19%, Historical 17%, Tactical 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a variety of tactical challenges that test your ability to manage military units effectively.
- #29 The Operational Art of War IV
79% matchVery Positive80% of 372 reviews2018
Dev: TrickeySoft LLCPub: Matrix Games
Windows
The Operational Art of War IV is the new generation of operational wargames. With more flexibility than before and with a new array of exciting features, it will make you relive the most iconic battles from the dawn of the 20th Century to modern day, including the ones that never occurred!
Why similar: World War I 37.1% ★, World War II 35.3% ★, Strategy 18.9%, War 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is a deeper dive into the logistics and grand strategy of WWII for players who want more complexity.
- #30 Deadly Dozen Reloaded
79% matchMixed60% of 58 reviews2022
Dev: N-Fusion InteractivePub: Ziggurat
Windows
Deadly Dozen Reloaded is a complete remake of the original squad-based 3rd person shooter. Made in a new engine with upgraded maps, graphics and missions, Reloaded takes this classic franchise and brings it to modern audiences with a bang.
Why similar: World War II 35.7% ★, Historical 17.7%, War 16.2%, Military 13.5%, Strategy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it captures the squad-based tactical feel of WWII military operations.
- #31 Commando Collection
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,617 reviews2024
Dev: MacrojoyPub: Miniclip
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!
Why similar: World War II 30.7% ★, Military 29.5%, War 24.1%, Action 5.8%, Retro 5.4%
- #32 Master of Command
73% matchVery Positive92% of 3,729 reviews2025
Dev: Armchair Interactive
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Military 20.4%, Historical 19%, War 18.7%, Real Time Tactics 16.7%, Tactical 13.9%
- #33 Commandos: Origins
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,416 reviews2025
Dev: Claymore Game StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: World War II 26.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 21%, Military 15.1%, Historical 10.1%, Strategy 8.6%
- #34 Panzer War : Definitive Edition
76% matchVery Positive85% of 1,335 reviews2018
Dev: WindyVerse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 66.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Panzer War delivers intense tank combat, featuring a realistic damage system where every hit counts. Skip the grind—access all tanks instantly and dive into battle. Unleash your creativity with the Tank and Map Designer, crafting custom scenarios for endless gameplay possibilities.
Why similar: World War I 47.8% ★, World War II 33.1% ★, War 12.6%, Casual 2.9%, Action 2.7%
- #35 Panzer Corps 2
75% matchVery Positive85% of 4,141 reviews2020
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 59.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: World War II 37.8% ★, Military 17.7%, Historical 12.8%, War 11.8%, Strategy 10.1%
- #36 Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes
71% matchVery Positive91% of 1,701 reviews2026
Dev: Cats Who Play
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes – is a real-time strategy game with a high degree of realism. Relive the Battle of Kiev (2022), a turning point in the Ukrainian conflict. Witness the Untold Story of 2022 Through the Eyes of Those Who Fought.
Why similar: Real Time Tactics 23.4%, Military 17.8%, Historical 17.2%, War 13.2%, Tactical 12%
- #37 Blitzkrieg 3
76% matchMixed54% of 7,322 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 30.1% ★, Military 15.5%, War 13%, Real Time Tactics 12.4%, Historical 11.7%
- #38 Men of War: Assault Squad 2 - Cold War
77% matchMostly Negative26% of 1,279 reviews2019
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The legendary Men of War RTS series has reached the cold war era. Take command of U.S. or Soviet soldiers, controlling vast armies with the military decisions down to you. Claim victory in dynamic singleplayer and co-op campaigns or challenge fellow strategists in online multiplayer!
Why similar: World War II 35% ★, Strategy 29.6%, War 21.6%, Action 13.7%
- #39 Men of War™
74% matchVery Positive90% of 3,833 reviews2009
Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.
Why similar: World War II 38% ★, Military 12.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Tactical 10.4%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%
- #40 Faces of War
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,206 reviews2014
Dev: Best WayPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.
Why similar: World War II 62.3% ★, War 17.3%, Strategy 16%, Action 4.4%
- #41 Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection
71% matchVery Positive91% of 34,759 reviews2020
Dev: PetroglyphPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.
Why similar: War 38.5%, Strategy 33.2%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Retro 7.8%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #42 War Mines: WW1
73% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2021
Dev: Wild Pepper Games
Windows
Play using the logic of traditional minesweeper games in this reinterpretation of the classic game. Interact with the story of World War I (the Great War) by solving the minesweeper puzzles and finding landmines.
Why similar: World War I 67.2% ★, War 10.1%, Historical 9.6%, Strategy 8.2%, Casual 4.1%
- #43 Panzer Corps Gold
72% matchVery Positive92% of 2,723 reviews2014
Dev: Flashback GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 56.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: World War II 57.4% ★, Strategy 12.6%, Historical 11.7%, Military 7.4%, Tactical 5.6%
- #44 Order of Battle: World War II
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,155 reviews2015
Dev: The ArtistocratsPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: World War II 54.4% ★, Strategy 15.5%, War 13%, Historical 8.8%, Tactical 7%
- #45 Decision Legacy Collection
70% matchVery Positive80% of 177 reviews2025
Dev: FlyAnvilPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
All the games in the classic Decision series bundled together. From the zombie-ravaged streets of the original Decision to the brutal medieval battlegrounds of Decision Medieval, this collection delivers the raw, blood-soaked combat, base building, and survival gameplay that hooked Flash game fans.
Why similar: Strategy 39.5%, Action 24.3%, Tower Defense 14.6%, Top-Down 12.9%, Singleplayer 8.7%
- #46 Last Train Home
68% matchVery Positive87% of 5,336 reviews2023
Dev: Ashborne GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The Great War is over - the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers, desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.
Why similar: World War I 35.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 18.7%, Historical 15.2%, War 13.2%, Strategy 8.9%
- #47 Total Tank Generals
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 323 reviews2023
Dev: Noobz From PolandPub: 505 Games
Windows
Every war has its Generals. Take command of an army during World War II and lead them to victory. Strategize your way through many scenarios and real historical military campaigns of past generals.
Why similar: World War II 38.6% ★, Historical 14.7%, War 13.5%, Military 12.6%, Tactical 9.1%
- #48 War Mongrels
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,466 reviews2021
Dev: Destructive Creations
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. Dynamic and tactical gameplay with stealth elements, tightly packed into a dark, fascinating story! Play on your own or in online co-op (PC).
Why similar: World War II 26.8% ★, Military 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Historical 12.1%, War 10.7%
- #49 Men of War: Red Tide
71% matchVery Positive85% of 907 reviews2009
Dev: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 52.7% ★, Strategy 17.5%, Historical 10.8%, Military 9.7%, War 9.3%
- #50 Sherman Commander
68% matchMixed67% of 134 reviews2026
Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Command a platoon of Sherman 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: World War II 30% ★, Military 17.1%, Historical 15.2%, War 13.7%, Tactical 12.6%
- #51 Battlefield Commander WWII
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Sword of SteelPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
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: World War II 29.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 15.4%, Historical 12.9%, Military 12.8%, War 9.5%
- #52 Armored Brigade II
66% matchVery Positive89% of 245 reviews2025
Dev: Veitikka StudiosPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Armored Brigade II revolutionizes real-time tactical warfare in 3D, focusing on the intense combined arms combat of the Cold War era, from 1965 to 1991. Boasting a meticulously researched database and huge real-world terrain maps, this game offers an unparalleled combat simulation experience.
Why similar: War 33.1%, Military 29.8%, Strategy 21.1%, 2D 7.5%, Real Time Tactics 5%
- #53 Squad 44
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 25,383 reviews2018
Dev: Offworld
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 45.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.
Why similar: World War II 41.6% ★, Military 20%, War 13.5%, Historical 9.1%, Tactical 6.9%
- #54 iBomber Defense Pacific
69% matchVery Positive83% of 594 reviews2012
Dev: Cobra Mobile
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 37%
iBomber moves to the Pacific as you fight a whole new enemy across the Pacific rim to regain freedom.
Why similar: World War II 29.1% ★, Tower Defense 16%, Military 15.2%, War 13.8%, Historical 6.1%
- #55 Beach Invasion 1944
66% matchVery Positive85% of 1,071 reviews2022
Dev: AIx2 Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Defend the fortified beach during D-day against invading forces in this WW2 FPS game as the enemy attacks you with troops, tanks, planes and more! Use the iconic WWII weapons such as MG42, Flak88 and Panzers, prepare your defenses with mines, explosives and bonuses!
Why similar: World War II 37.5% ★, Military 21.4%, Historical 18%, Tower Defense 17.3%, Action 2.9%
- #56 WARNO
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 15,721 reviews2024
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 70.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Military 26%, Real Time Tactics 22%, War 18.4%, Historical 15.2%, Tactical 11.2%
- #57 Trench Lord: Eastern Front
63% matchVery Positive83% of 793 reviews2026
Dev: Tracer StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The enemy has invaded the territory, the motherland needs you, soldier! Gather your troops and defeat all enemies!
Why similar: World War II 26.9% ★, Military 19.1%, War 16%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Historical 10.3%
- #58 Hex of Steel
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 876 reviews2020
Dev: War Frogs Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: World War II 39.6% ★, Military 22.6%, Historical 17.6%, Top-Down 7.7%, Strategy 7.5%
- #59 Tank Operations: European Campaign
66% matchVery Positive82% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Linked DimensionsPub: 2tainment GmbH
Windows
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: World War II 38.8% ★, Military 16.7%, Strategy 16.4%, War 15.3%, Historical 12.9%