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 22.5%, Cold War 18% ★, Military 16.6%, Strategy 11.2%, Wargame 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive successor to Airland Battle, offering expanded unit rosters and naval combat in the same tactical engine.

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 23.5% ★, RTS 16.9%, Military 16.6%, Wargame 11.8%, 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, more accessible engine.

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 26.6% ★, RTS 16.6%, Wargame 11.7%, Military 11%, Real Time Tactics 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect blend of real-time tactics and Cold War strategy that emphasizes unit management and tactical maneuvering.

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

Why similar: Cold War 22.6% ★, RTS 19.8%, Military 15%, Strategy 11.5%, Wargame 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Airland Battle, providing the foundational tactical gameplay and Cold War atmosphere.

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 28.2%, Military 22.4%, Strategy 13.6%, Wargame 10.9%, Tactical 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same tactical DNA as the Wargame series but shifts the focus to the massive scale of the Eastern Front in WWII.

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 25.5%, Wargame 18.9%, Strategy 13.4%, Real Time Tactics 13.2%, Military 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical wargame that mirrors the unit customization and large-scale combat feel of the Wargame series.

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 23.1%, Cold War 22.9% ★, RTS 14.9%, Wargame 13.9%, Military 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, realistic Cold War tactical simulation that prioritizes authentic unit behavior and complex battlefield management.

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 25.1%, Cold War 23.4% ★, Wargame 15.3%, Military 11.7%, Strategy 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: The refined, modern iteration of the tactical simulation, offering improved visuals and mechanics for Cold War combat.

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 21.3%, Strategy 14%, Wargame 6.9%, Tactical 6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar tactical experience to the Wargame series with a focus on historical accuracy and front-line management.

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 27.4%, Military 20.4%, Wargame 16.1%, Strategy 11.7%, Tactical 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unmatched realism in modern tactical combat simulation, perfect for players who value authentic military doctrine.

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 25.9%, Strategy 19%, Military 18.2%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%, War 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical combat with an emphasis on individual unit control and environmental interaction.

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 36.5%, RTS 22%, Wargame 16.3%, Strategy 12.2%, Simulation 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate simulation for modern military strategy, focusing on the macro-level management of complex weapon systems.

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

Why similar: RTS 23.2%, Military 20.1%, Wargame 13.1%, Real Time Tactics 12.9%, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic modern tactical game that emphasizes unit preservation and the strategic use of limited resources.

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 37.2%, Cold War 26.2% ★, Military 16.9%, Wargame 13.1%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity Cold War tactical wargame that excels at simulating the tension and pace of modern armored warfare.

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%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep tactical realism with granular unit control, making it a favorite for fans of detailed military strategy.

Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is not just a game; it's an adrenaline-fueled journey where your strategic prowess decides the fate of mankind against the machines. After the machines took over, the greatest threats may not come from the machines but rather from other human survivors.

Why similar: RTS 28.7%, Military 21%, Wargame 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 15.8%, Strategy 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern real-time tactics game that captures the unit-preservation and tactical positioning feel of the Wargame series.

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 24.2%, RTS 20.4%, Wargame 18.9%, Military 13.6%, Tactical 7%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore tactical simulation known for its realistic ballistics and complex, large-scale battlefield modeling.

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 26.6%, Strategy 16%, Real Time Tactics 14%, Real-Time 11.4% ★, Military 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible real-time tactics game that focuses on unit positioning and the strategic use of combined arms.

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 21.6%, Strategy 17.4%, War 4.5%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends classic RTS base-building with modern military units, appealing to players who enjoy the Wargame aesthetic.

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 24.4%, Military 18.7%, Wargame 14.2%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Strategy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Modernizes the tactical combat of the series with improved unit interaction and large-scale battle scenarios.

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 24.2%, Wargame 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 14.2%, Military 12.8%, Strategy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep tactical management and large-scale unit maneuvering that rewards careful planning and positioning.

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 23.9%, Strategy 17.1%, Real-Time 12.5% ★, War 6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid that allows for both traditional RTS command and direct third-person control of individual units.

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%, Military 20.5%, Cold War 16.4% ★, Wargame 13.3%, Tactical 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a grand strategy perspective for those who want to manage the geopolitical and military aspects of the Cold War.

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 26.1%, Strategy 22.5%, Military 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.5%, Tactical 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title for the tactical Men of War series, essential for understanding the roots of this gameplay style.

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 32.9% ★, Strategy 28.8%, RTS 23.1%, Simulation 7.6%, War 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the tactical Men of War engine into the Cold War era, aligning with the thematic preferences of Wargame fans.

A unique and deeply engaging political/military strategic simulation from the creator of Plague Inc. Balance competing civilian and military priorities and deal with a deadly insurgency in order to stabilise a war-torn country.

Why similar: Military 25.8%, RTS 25%, Strategy 11.4%, Tactical 9%, War 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a strategic focus on counter-insurgency and logistics, providing a different but relevant tactical challenge.

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 23.9%, Wargame 19.9%, Tactical 8.4%, War 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it offers the deep tactical unit management and historical depth that Wargame players appreciate.

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 25.9%, Military 25%, Wargame 22.1%, War 7.8%, Tactical 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic importance of supply lines and movement, essential elements for any serious wargamer.

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 33.7%, Military 19.4%, Strategy 18.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.8%, War 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time tactical game that emphasizes the importance of combined arms and historical unit capabilities.

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: Cold War 25.4% ★, RTS 24.9%, Wargame 16.9%, Military 14.2%, Strategy 8.3%

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 22.3%, Military 20.7%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, Wargame 11.5%, Strategy 9.9%

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 21.6%, Strategy 21.4%, Cold War 14.8% ★, Military 11.5%, Real Time Tactics 10%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on small-scale tactical maneuvering and asymmetrical warfare, offering a different flavor of tactical combat.

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 28.8%, Strategy 19.9%, Wargame 15.7%, Military 11.6%, Tactical 8.7%

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 23.1%, Strategy 20.2%, Military 19.8%, Real Time Tactics 9.1%, Tactical 8.7%

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 22.2%, Military 19.5%, Real-Time 12.2% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.7%, Strategy 10.1%

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 42.5%, Strategy 28.2%, Military 15.6%, Tactical 4.4%, War 3.6%

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 26.7% ★, RTS 16.7%, Military 15.6%, Wargame 11.6%, Real Time Tactics 10.1%

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 28.6%, Military 17.5%, Strategy 16.6%, Real Time Tactics 11.7%, Wargame 9.8%

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 36%, Cold War 32.4% ★, RTS 31.7%

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 27.9%, Strategy 21.3%, Military 20.5%, Real Time Tactics 10.3%, War 6.8%

American Revolution is a sandbox strategy game featuring the epic historical period during the rebellion of the American colonies against the British Empire.

Why similar: RTS 26%, Military 21.2%, Wargame 15.5%, Strategy 11.1%, Tactical 7.8%

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 39.5%, Military 21.2%, Strategy 18.7%, Tactical 7.5%, War 5.1%

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 14.1%, Real Time Tactics 13.4%, Strategy 11%

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 32.6%, Cold War 18.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 10%, Tactical 7.1%

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: RTS 19.8%, Strategy 19.3%, Wargame 18.3%, Military 16.4%, Simulation 6.1%

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%, Military 17.3%, Wargame 15.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 11.5%

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 49.3%, RTS 24.8%, Military 9.4%, Tactical 4.4%, Real-Time 4.1% ★

War Room is a realistic strategy, taking you straight into the heat of the war in Afghanistan.

Why similar: RTS 21.5%, Military 19.5%, Real-Time 12.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.9%, Strategy 8.8%

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%, Strategy 15.7%, 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 26.6%, Military 17.4%, Real Time Tactics 16.2%, Wargame 15.4%, Strategy 13.3%

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 27.2%, Military 19.7%, Wargame 15.7%, Real Time Tactics 13.8%, Strategy 12%

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 42.1% ★, RTS 18%, Wargame 15%, Real Time Tactics 11.5%, Strategy 10%

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 29.7% ★, Military 17.6%, Real-Time 13.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.6%, Strategy 8.7%

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 40.1%, Strategy 25.5%, Military 22.1%, War 4%, Multiplayer 3.6%

Hearts of Iron III lets you play the most engaging conflict in world history, World War 2, on all fronts as any country and through multiple different scenarios. Guide your nation to glory between 1936 and 1948 and wage war, conduct diplomacy and build your industry in the most detailed World War 2 game ever made.

Why similar: Military 28.7%, Strategy 26.8%, RTS 13.3%, Wargame 8.1%, War 6.5%

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 28.7% ★, RTS 17.4%, Military 16.8%, Wargame 11%, Tactical 9.3%

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

Why similar: Cold War 46.3% ★, Military 21.4%, Strategy 13.1%, War 5.3%, Tactical 5%

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 27%, Military 16.6%, Wargame 12.1%, Strategy 11%, Real Time Tactics 10.8%

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: RTS 26.2%, Wargame 16.6%, Military 15.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Real Time Tactics 12%