Games Like Wargame: Airland Battle

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: RTS 22.6%, Cold War 17.9% ★, Military 16.7%, Strategy 11.2%, Wargame 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive successor to Airland Battle, expanding the scope to include naval combat and a wider array of nations.

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: Cold War 22.9% ★, RTS 16.8%, Military 16.4%, Wargame 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this is the spiritual successor that brings the Wargame formula into a modern engine with enhanced graphics and mechanics.

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: Cold War 26.3% ★, RTS 16.5%, Wargame 11.6%, Military 10.9%, Real Time Tactics 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly focused tactical RTS that captures the intensity of Cold War armored warfare with a streamlined, accessible command system.

The New Fatal Error DLC includes a new 5-mission Operation and touch-screen controls.

Why similar: Cold War 22.4% ★, RTS 19.8%, Military 15%, Strategy 11.4%, Wargame 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor that established the core tactical gameplay and Cold War atmosphere of the series.

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: RTS 28.3%, Military 22.4%, Strategy 13.5%, Wargame 11%, Tactical 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes the same engine as Wargame to provide a massive-scale tactical experience with a focus on historical accuracy and front-line mechanics.

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game that combines the complexity of joint-forces wargaming with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay.

Why similar: RTS 25.3%, Wargame 18.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Real Time Tactics 13%, Military 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep deck-building mechanics and modern military hardware that mirror the unit-selection depth found in the Wargame series.

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: RTS 24.8%, Cold War 22.9% ★, Wargame 15.2%, Military 11.7%, Strategy 11%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, realistic simulation of Cold War combat that emphasizes line-of-sight, terrain, and authentic unit capabilities.

Armored Brigade is a real-time tactical wargame, focusing on realism and playability. In Armored Brigade the Cold War has turned hot, and Europe is once again torn apart by conflict. An "Iron Curtain" divides the Western Powers gathered together under the NATO banner from the Soviet Union

Why similar: Strategy 23%, Cold War 22.8% ★, RTS 15%, Wargame 14%, Military 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an uncompromising, hardcore tactical simulation experience that appeals to players who value realism over arcade-style RTS mechanics.

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: RTS 33.2%, Military 21.2%, Strategy 13.8%, Wargame 6.9%, Tactical 6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical importance of positioning and combined arms, sharing the same DNA as the Wargame series.

The latest title in the famous Combat Mission franchise of wargames, now on Steam. Shock Force 2 brings you to a hypothetical conflict in Syria between the forces of NATO and the Syrian Army. Play either on WeGo or Real Time in an incredibly detailed and realistic 1:1 tactical simulation.

Why similar: RTS 27%, Military 20.1%, Wargame 16%, Strategy 11.4%, Tactical 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity tactical simulation that excels at modeling modern military engagements with extreme precision.

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

Why similar: RTS 23.3%, Military 20.2%, Wargame 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 13%, Strategy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic tactical RTS that focuses on the challenges of modern urban and asymmetric warfare.

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: Strategy 23.5%, RTS 20%, Wargame 18.5%, Military 13.3%, Tactical 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly detailed, realistic simulation of World War II combat for players who want the most granular control possible.

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: Military 36.8%, RTS 21.4%, Wargame 16.4%, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate simulation for those interested in the strategic and logistical side of modern military warfare and naval operations.

Act of Aggression – Reboot Edition brings the techno-thriller RTS game Act of Aggression to a higher level. The Reboot Edition offers a full gameplay overhaul in skirmish mode against the AI and in your multiplayer battles.

Why similar: RTS 44.5%, Military 21.5%, Strategy 17.3%, War 4.5%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A return to classic base-building RTS mechanics by the creators of Wargame, featuring modern military technology.

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: RTS 25.8%, Strategy 18.6%, Military 18%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%, War 8%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its granular control over individual soldiers and vehicles, offering a more intimate tactical experience than Wargame.

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: RTS 26.3%, Strategy 15.6%, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, Real-Time 11.3% ★, Military 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical positioning and combined arms warfare within a historical context, emphasizing unit strengths and weaknesses.

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: Military 25.3%, RTS 24.1%, Strategy 16.9%, Real-Time 12.7% ★, War 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends traditional RTS strategy with the ability to take direct control of any unit for precise tactical maneuvers.

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: RTS 24.1%, Military 18.3%, Wargame 14%, Real Time Tactics 12.6%, Strategy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration of the series, offering refined tactical RTS gameplay with a focus on realistic unit interaction.

ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS where you command armies, develop cutting-edge tech, and wield devastating weapons. Conquer enemies with conventional forces or nuclear firepower. With new modes like Standoff and Conquest, the game offers deep strategic layers in a global warfare setting.

Why similar: RTS 25.2%, Cold War 25% ★, Wargame 17%, Military 14.2%, Strategy 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic tension of the Cold War with a heavy emphasis on nuclear deterrence and global warfare.

Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler!

Why similar: RTS 22.2%, Military 20.5%, Cold War 16.3% ★, Wargame 13.4%, Tactical 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines grand strategy with real-time tactical combat, perfect for players who want to manage a nation's war effort.

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: RTS 25.4%, Wargame 17.5%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Military 13.5%, Strategy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features exceptional tactical AI and unit management that rewards careful positioning and flanking maneuvers.

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: Cold War 29.5% ★, Military 17.6%, Real-Time 13.9% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, Strategy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the complexities of modern naval warfare, mirroring the depth of Wargame's naval and air combat systems.

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: RTS 21.8%, Military 19.2%, Real-Time 12.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.5%, Strategy 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RTS that prioritizes historical unit accuracy and mission-based objectives.

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 42.3%, Strategy 27.8%, Military 15.5%, Tactical 4.4%, War 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RTS that emphasizes tactical positioning and the effective use of cover in intense combat scenarios.

Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

Why similar: RTS 27.3%, Military 19.7%, Wargame 15.8%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Strategy 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of strategy and vehicle simulation that requires managing complex systems during high-stakes tactical operations.

Cuban Missile Crisis is a real-time strategy game combined with a global turn-based tactical mode, thrusting gamers into a world ravaged by the military-political confrontation between the USA and USSR in 1962.

Why similar: Strategy 35.8%, Cold War 32.3% ★, RTS 31.9%

Why You'll Like It: Directly explores the Cold War era with RTS mechanics that emphasize resource management and tactical deployment.

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: RTS 33.2%, Military 19.2%, Strategy 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 8.8%, War 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical RTS that emphasizes the importance of combined arms and historical unit deployment.

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 37.1%, Cold War 26.1% ★, Military 16.9%, Wargame 13.2%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, WEGO-based simulation of Cold War conflict that rewards careful planning and understanding of military doctrine.

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: Cold War 32.4% ★, Strategy 28.9%, RTS 23%, Simulation 7.6%, War 6%

Why You'll Like It: Adapts the highly detailed Men of War tactical engine to the Cold War setting, providing a unique perspective on the era.

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: RTS 21.7%, Strategy 21.2%, Cold War 14.7% ★, Military 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 10%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a tactical RTS experience focused on the unique challenges and unit types of the Vietnam War era.

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: RTS 26.2%, Strategy 22.3%, Military 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%, Tactical 7.4%

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: RTS 28.8%, Military 22.4%, Real Time Tactics 17.1%, Strategy 12.1%, War 8.1%

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: RTS 23%, Strategy 19.9%, Military 19.6%, Real Time Tactics 9%, Tactical 8.6%

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: RTS 29.2%, Strategy 20%, Wargame 15.9%, Military 11.8%, Tactical 8.8%

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: RTS 27.6%, Strategy 20.8%, Military 20.2%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%, War 6.7%

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: RTS 28.2%, Military 17.5%, Strategy 16.3%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, Wargame 9.9%

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: RTS 19.2%, Strategy 19%, Wargame 18.5%, Military 15.8%, Simulation 5.9%

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: RTS 23.2%, Military 21.4%, Real Time Tactics 12.1%, Wargame 12%, Strategy 10.2%

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: Military 31.2%, Strategy 23.8%, Wargame 20.2%, Tactical 8.4%, War 7.9%

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 39.2%, Military 21%, Strategy 18.3%, Tactical 7.4%, War 5%

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: Strategy 25.8%, Military 25.1%, Wargame 22.1%, War 7.8%, Tactical 6.5%

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: RTS 26%, Wargame 17.6%, Military 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Strategy 9.1%

Combat Mission Final Blitzkrieg (CMFB) follows the Western Allies through the battles along Germany's border and into the heart of the Reich itself.

Why similar: RTS 25.7%, Military 16.8%, Wargame 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 10.9%

Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below.

Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, RTS 24.9%, Military 9.4%, Tactical 4.4%, Real-Time 4.1% ★

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 30.4%, Military 18.7%, Wargame 13.8%, Strategy 12.4%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%

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: Cold War 26.5% ★, RTS 16.8%, Military 15.6%, Wargame 11.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.2%

Tempelhof, Berlin, dawn of 8th April 1949.A major armed conflict is brewing between the Western powers and the Soviet bloc. The Red Army has been growing ever stronger since the end of World War II. With the growth of their army the Soviets realize that they hold the advantage, and are only waiting for the right moment to attack.

Why similar: RTS 35.2%, Cold War 29.3% ★, Strategy 17%, War 6.9%, Tactical 5.5%

Engage in massive combined arms battles, create and curate combat missions in real time, and shape your experience with endless community mods. Deploy into the Cold War and experience the most authentic and immersive military sandbox ever created.

Why similar: Military 33%, Cold War 18.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 9.7%, Tactical 7.1%

The first installment in the real-time tactics series that would become known as Men of War, now refreshed and enhanced! Take command of American, British, Soviet, or German forces and fight on the battlefields of World War II in 32 single-player missions or with others in PvP and co-op sessions.

Why similar: RTS 26.4%, Military 16.2%, Wargame 11.9%, Strategy 10.7%, Real Time Tactics 10.6%

CM Cold War is set in the tipping-point years of a conflict that gripped the world for 45 years. Between 1979-1982, both the NATO and Soviet Warsaw Pact militaries began the shift away from industrialized warfare of the early 20th century and towards the modern digital battlefield of today.

Why similar: Military 24.9%, Wargame 21.1%, Strategy 15.6%, Cold War 13.2% ★, Tactical 7.6%

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 26.7%, Military 17.3%, Real Time Tactics 16.3%, Wargame 15.5%, Strategy 13.1%

Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones.

Why similar: RTS 22.1%, Military 17.3%, Wargame 15.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 11.4%

Inspired by the 1983 cult classic film, Wargames, DEFCON superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion of the Cold War era, playing on the fascinating aspects of psychological gameplay that occur during strategic nuclear warfare.

Why similar: Cold War 28.5% ★, RTS 17.6%, Military 16.8%, Wargame 11.1%, Tactical 9.3%

Command the sky in a tense real-time strategy simulation where you manage a nation's air defenses. Analyze radar contacts, scramble interceptor jets, and make split-second decisions to protect your airspace from hostile threats.

Why similar: Cold War 41.9% ★, RTS 18.1%, Wargame 15.1%, Real Time Tactics 11.6%, Strategy 9.9%

Steel Armor: Blaze of War is realistic tank simulator with tactical elements. The game models Soviet T-62 tank and US M60A1 tank in detail. Each tank has interactive cockpit with crew. Player controls a tank, and commands a tank platoon and attached forces in 4 large scale dynamic campaigns.

Why similar: Cold War 30.4% ★, Military 24.9%, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 6.1%, Tactical 5.9%

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: Cold War 44% ★, Wargame 23.8%, Strategy 20.2%, Tactical 7.1%, Multiplayer 2.5%

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: Wargame 28.1%, Strategy 21.3%, War 17.8%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Realistic 7.6%

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 24.9%, Military 16.5%, Wargame 14.5%, Real Time Tactics 13.5%, Strategy 10.5%