Games Like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)

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 55%, RTS 30.6%, Tactical 5.1%, Multiplayer 3.5%, Real-Time 2.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same engine and tactical, cover-based squad combat mechanics that defined Dawn of War II.

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. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

Why similar: RTS 57.4%, Strategy 24.2%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Tactical 6.1%, Co-op 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational tactical RTS that introduced the squad-based cover system later perfected in Dawn of War II.

A classic real-time strategy game with an epic single player campaign, multiplayer & coop, set in the alternate reality of 1920+

Why similar: RTS 52.7%, Strategy 16.9%, Real-Time 6.6% ★, Multiplayer 6.1%, Co-op 5%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar cover-based squad combat and tactical positioning in a gritty, alternate-history setting.

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Why similar: RTS 52.1%, Strategy 21.4%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical sci-fi RTS that emphasizes unit preservation, terrain usage, and strategic positioning.

MECHANICUS II ANNOUNCED! Take control of one of the most technologically advanced factions in the Imperium: the Adeptus Mechanicus. In this turn-based tactical game, your every decision will weigh heavily on the outcome of the conflict. Will you be blessed by the Omnissiah?

Why similar: Strategy 33.4%, Tactical 19.9%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Co-op 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the grimdark atmosphere and tactical depth of the 40k universe through a squad-focused lens.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 is the new real-time strategy game adapted from Games Workshop’s famous tabletop game that portrays the epic space battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

Why similar: RTS 52%, Strategy 25.3%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Co-op 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-stakes tactical experience within the Warhammer 40,000 sci-fi universe at a larger scale.

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in the grimdark universe of the 41st Millennium. Pick your force, develop your army, field mighty heroes and fight for victory using superior strategy, awesome abilities, and devastating weaponry.

Why similar: Strategy 44.8%, Tactical 21.8%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Violent 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar tactical feel and unit-focused gameplay within the Warhammer 40,000 setting.

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 44.8%, Strategy 29.6%, Tactical 11.4%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Co-op 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, granular control over individual squads and units with a heavy emphasis on cover and tactical realism.

Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.

Why similar: RTS 55%, Strategy 20.6%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Tactical 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined, squad-focused sci-fi RTS that feels accessible yet maintains tactical unit interactions.

Step into a brutal battle between three warring factions In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron.

Why similar: RTS 47.6%, Strategy 19%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Tactical 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Retains the hero-focused combat and sci-fi aesthetic of the series while experimenting with larger-scale battles.

The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.

Why similar: RTS 53.4%, Strategy 20.6%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Real-Time 3.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers large-scale sci-fi warfare for those who enjoy the strategic depth of the genre.

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 51.8%, Strategy 22.7%, Tactical 11%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Co-op 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on tactical positioning and unit management in a gritty, realistic military setting.

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 55.7%, Strategy 32.1%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Tactical 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Adds specific tactical modes that mirror the squad-centric feel of the Dawn of War II experience.

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 63.5%, Strategy 22.8%, Futuristic 9.2%, Real Time Tactics 2.4%, Atmospheric 2%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based tactical RTS that emphasizes unit preservation, cover, and careful movement.

Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition is a First-Person Shooter based on Games Workshop’s cult classic board game set in Warhammer 40,000 universe. Expanding upon the original game, and featuring a host of new content, new features and a richer multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Co-op 27.9%, Multiplayer 18.4%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, Gore 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the claustrophobic, squad-based combat and grimdark aesthetic of the 40k universe.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.

Why similar: Strategy 39.7%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Tactical 12.5%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Co-op 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the brutal, uncompromising combat of the 40k universe through a strategic lens.

Includes 47 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and stats!

Why similar: RTS 48.4%, Strategy 21.8%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Real-Time 5.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A more accessible sci-fi RTS that shares the futuristic theme and large-scale unit management.

In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.

Why similar: Sci-fi 31.9%, Gore 19.5%, Multiplayer 18.9%, Co-op 10.3%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an action-oriented, third-person perspective on the same grimdark universe found in Dawn of War II.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.

Why similar: RTS 44%, Strategy 15.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Tactical 7.8%

Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

Why similar: RTS 46.8%, Strategy 31.2%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Tactical 6.1%, Co-op 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the grand scale of the Warhammer universe combined with tactical real-time battles.

SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition presents the award-winning SpellForce saga hits: "SpellForce 2 – Shadow Wars" and the add-on "SpellForce 2 – Dragon Storm" for a spectacular game experience!

Why similar: RTS 56.3%, Strategy 33.2%, RPG 6.1%, Fantasy 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends RTS mechanics with hero-focused RPG elements similar to the character progression in Dawn of War II.

Fight for control of a frontier world. Gather resources, build your base, and command your forces in battle. Survive long enough to unleash your ultimate weapon - THE EPIC.

Why similar: RTS 55.5%, Strategy 20.5%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RTS that emphasizes tactical positioning and unique faction abilities in a futuristic environment.

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 54%, Strategy 32.5%, Tactical 5.2%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Co-op 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Expands the tactical squad combat of the original Company of Heroes with new factions and campaigns.

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 54%, Strategy 24.4%, Tactical 8.7%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Real-Time 4% ★

Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex tactical RTS that rewards careful unit placement and terrain usage.

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Why similar: Co-op 26%, Multiplayer 24.5%, Sci-fi 22.9%, Gore 9.3%, Futuristic 8.4%

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War in one glorious package. Play the genre-defining classic real time strategy game in all its blood-soaked glory, including four complete campaigns and nine full-fledged factions.

Why similar: RTS 49.1%, Strategy 20.6%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Real-Time 7.2% ★, Tactical 5.8%

Command the armies of the Empire, the Hordes of Chaos, Orcs & Goblins, and other iconic Warhammer Fantasy factions in massive real-time battles. Warhammer: Mark of Chaos is a classic RTS celebrated for its unprecedented scale and detail for its time.

Why similar: RTS 51.5%, Strategy 20.4%, Real-Time 8.6% ★, Tactical 8.1%, Gore 5.5%

The legendary Space Hulk returns in this epic turn based strategy game. Set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, an intriguing story of legendary battles and heroic actions unfolds.

Why similar: Strategy 54.8%, Sci-fi 22.3%, Tactical 18.6%, Multiplayer 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical experience that highlights the intense, squad-focused nature of 40k combat in a board-game style.

Made in a close partnership with Games Workshop, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a story-rich classical RPG from Owlcat Games, developers of the critically acclaimed game, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.

Why similar: Strategy 27.5%, Sci-fi 22.2%, Co-op 16.9%, Multiplayer 16.4%, RPG 4.9%

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is the RTS videogame adaptation of Games Workshop’s classic tabletop game, pitting the Chaos, Imperium, Eldar, and Orks against each other in visceral space-battles.

Why similar: RTS 47%, Strategy 27.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Tactical 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.3%

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 55.1%, Strategy 23.6%, Tactical 9.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Co-op 2.5%

Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, in this fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and purge a galaxy-spanning plague in a cinematic, story-driven campaign, using the tactics and talents of your own personalised squad of Daemonhunters.

Why similar: Strategy 35.5%, Tactical 35%, Sci-fi 18.9%, Futuristic 5.9%, RPG 3.8%

Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.

Why similar: Sci-fi 20.4%, Co-op 19.2%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Gore 14.1%, Online Co-Op 12.9%

Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Why similar: RTS 67.9%, Strategy 22.7%, Multiplayer 3.4%, Real-Time 3.4% ★, Futuristic 1%

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: RTS 62.7%, Strategy 24.5%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war for what they believe is true. There can be no room for compromise: their way is the only way. Dubbed The Infinite War, this devastating conflict has taken its toll on a once-peaceful galaxy and has only served to deepen the hatred between the factions.

Why similar: RTS 52.1%, Strategy 22.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Real-Time 6.7% ★, Multiplayer 5.1%

Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.

Why similar: RTS 51.8%, Strategy 19.6%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Tactical 5.3%, Multiplayer 4.8%

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: RTS 48.1%, Strategy 22.6%, Sci-fi 10%, Tactical 7.6%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Lead the Mobile Infantry in this RTS game set in the Starship Troopers film universe. Balance your army composition with a diverse set of unit types, overcome line-of-sight and line-of-fire challenges through tactical positioning, and use special abilities to smash the Arachnid hordes!

Why similar: RTS 49.4%, Strategy 22.1%, Tactical 9.4%, Real-Time 8% ★, Sci-fi 7.3%

Enter the Warhammer Fantasy world in Warhammer: Dark Omen, a classic real-time strategy game known for its tactical battles, atmospheric campaign, and cult-classic status.

Why similar: RTS 55.7%, Strategy 30.3%, Tactical 10.3%, Fantasy 1.6%, Atmospheric 1.3%

Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.

Why similar: Co-op 25.7%, Online Co-Op 21.9%, Gore 21.3%, Multiplayer 19.2%, Action 3.7%

Addictive turn-based empire-building with colossal, real-time battles, all set in a world of legendary heroes, giant monsters, flying creatures and storms of magical power.

Why similar: RTS 49.6%, Strategy 28.3%, Tactical 12.9%, RPG 5.1%, Fantasy 2.2%

Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach is a 3D turn-based strategy game like you’ve never seen before: fast, immediate, deep, impressive to look at and incredibly fun! Fight through a dark era of carnage and endless war and lead the Space Wolves in a struggle to defend the last bastion of mankind.

Why similar: Strategy 74.4%, Tactical 25.6%

Foul Tyranids rampaging on barren worlds; the mysterious Aeldari waging war on the Imperium; a prophecy that could change the fate of an entire Sector. Purge the unclean with the new Tech-Adept Inquisitor and carry out the Emperor’s will in the grim Action-RPG “WH40k: Inquisitor - Prophecy”.

Why similar: Sci-fi 29.6%, Multiplayer 22.4%, Online Co-Op 18%, Futuristic 12.2%, RPG 7.3%

The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

Why similar: RTS 49.7%, Strategy 22.3%, Tactical 9%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Co-op 4.7%

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine returns. Enhanced for a new generation! Enjoy quality of life & graphical improvements that take the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine experience to the next level.

Why similar: Sci-fi 31.7%, Futuristic 20.8%, Multiplayer 13.8%, RPG 11.8%, Gore 5.9%

Become an elite Fire Warrior and fight the forces of the Imperium of Man in an action-packed classic FPS. Experience Warhammer 40,000 from a unique T'au perspective with a story full of twists and betrayal.

Why similar: Sci-fi 44%, Gore 30.7%, Action 8.9%, Violent 7.6%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Lead the great armies of the Star Wars™ Episode II: Attack of the Clones saga in intense real-time strategy clashes. Enter the fray as the Galactic Empire, Rebel Alliance, Wookies, Trade Federation, Gungans or Royal Naboo to determine the course of the Galactic Civil War.

Why similar: RTS 55%, Strategy 24.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Real-Time 3.5% ★

Three years after the Purity Wars, Nortander is on the cusp of a new era.

Why similar: RTS 54.3%, Strategy 21.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Gore 5.7%, RPG 5.1%

Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.

Why similar: Gore 40.5%, Sci-fi 35.3%, Violent 7.7%, Action 6.9%, Fantasy 5%

Space Hulk: Tactics is a faithful adaptation of the board game Space Hulk, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, bringing a unique twist to the cult classic formula. Engage in bloody battles as either a squad of Terminator Space Marines or the deadly alien Genestealers.

Why similar: Strategy 90.8%, Violent 9.2%