- #1 Warplan Pacific
97% matchVery Positive88% of 97 reviews2022
Dev: Kraken StudiosPub: Matrix Games
Windows
WarPlan Pacific is an operational level wargame which covers all the nations at war in the Pacific theatre from December 1941 to 1945 on a massive game scale.
Why similar: World War II 22.2% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 20%, Wargame 19%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, Strategy 17.3%
- #2 Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 259 reviews2023
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Combat Mission Battle for Normandy faithfully recreates the experience of tactical land warfare in Western France during World War Two.
Why similar: World War II 25.8% ★, Strategy 23.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, PvP 5.1%
- #3 Kursk - Battle at Prochorovka
96% matchMixed45% of 22 reviews2017
Dev: YobowargamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
A fan of WW2 strategy war games? Like to think about your next move rather than having quick reaction times? Battle Series Eastern Front - Kursk - Battle at Prochorovka is the game for you. Battle Series Eastern Front - Kursk - Battle at Prochorovka, covers one of largest single tank battle in the history of warfare.
Why similar: Strategy 33.9%, World War II 21.9% ★, Wargame 18.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.3%, War 9.4%
- #4 WEGO World War II: Stalingrad
94% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Brian KellyPub: Matrix Games
Windows
WEGO World War II: Stalingrad is a hex-based wargame depicting the German offensive to seize Stalingrad in 1942. With historical scenarios and dynamic campaigns, players command forces in one of WWII’s most pivotal battles.
Why similar: Wargame 25.5%, Strategy 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.9%, War 11.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%
- #5 Battle For Korsun
95% matchMostly Negative28% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: YobowargamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
January 1944. The German Army had their last toehold on the Dneiper River. The Soviet player must coordinate the offensives of his Fronts to encircle the Germans quickly, before the Germans powerful reinforcements arrive.
Why similar: Wargame 29.5%, World War II 23.2% ★, Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, War 11.8%
- #6 Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
94% matchVery Positive84% of 576 reviews2020
Dev: Lock 'n Load Publishing
Windows · Mac
Lock 'n Load Tactical is fast and Furious tactical combat that is fast to learn. In LnLT you get squads, weapon teams, armored vehicles, fixed-wing aircraft, and, in the modern-era games, helicopters. Individuals such as Leaders, Medics, Snipers, Chaplains, Advisors, and, of course, Heroes.
Why similar: Wargame 30.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.7%, Strategy 13.3%, World War II 11.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 8.2%
- #7 Drive on Moscow
93% matchVery Positive80% of 101 reviews2016
Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Drive on Moscow: War in the Snow, a strategy game from the award-winning makers of Battle of the Bulge, invites you to take command of the pivotal battle of World War II! Defend the homeland as the Soviets, or lead a bold push to seize the Soviet capital as the Axis.
Why similar: Strategy 28.5%, World War II 26.4% ★, Turn-Based Tactics 14.1%, Wargame 14.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 9.7%
- #8 Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive
92% matchVery Positive91% of 128 reviews2022
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Decisive Campaigns: Ardennes Offensive is the fourth wargame in the Decisive Campaign series. Covering the battles in the Ardennes between December 1944 and January 1945, it brings to life Operational wargaming by lowering the scale to just above tactical level.
Why similar: Wargame 27.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Strategy 19.6%, World War II 19.2% ★, War 8.1%
- #9 SGS Glory Recalled
91% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Relive the Battle of Hong Kong (8–26 December 1941), one of the first battles of the Pacific War in World War II.
Why similar: Wargame 25%, World War II 25% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.3%, Strategy 11%
- #10 Tank Operations: European Campaign
91% matchVery Positive83% of 92 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: Strategy 29.9%, World War II 25.2% ★, Wargame 18.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.5%, War 11.6%
- #11 Combat Mission: Red Thunder
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 146 reviews2023
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Combat Mission Red Thunder focuses on the hard fought Eastern Front battles of Bagration and Poland, from the swamps of Belarus to the gates of Warsaw during the summer of 1944.
Why similar: Wargame 25.5%, Strategy 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.9%, PvP 6.5%
- #12 SGS Overlord
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The largest amphibious operation of WW2, and a two-month campaign in the hell of the Norman bocage. Will you manage to make the decisive breakthrough before the Germans recover? Or will you succeed, as Rommel wanted, in crushing the Allied landing as close to the beaches as possible?
Why similar: Wargame 26%, Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, War 12%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.2%
- #13 Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific
89% matchVery Positive89% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: Fury SoftwarePub: Matrix Games
Windows
Strategic Command WWII: War in the Pacific is a turn-based strategy game. It offers a comprehensive experience of the Pacific Theater, challenging you to achieve victory in one of history's greatest conflicts.
Why similar: Wargame 24.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%, Strategy 18%, World War II 15.3% ★, War 8.1%
- #14 SGS Okinawa
87% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
A standalone epic rendering of the 1945 bloody fighting on Okinawa, the last great battle of the Pacific War. The game is part of the Pacific D-Day collection. Both sides are playable, each with their own challenge.
Why similar: Wargame 25%, Strategy 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, World War II 13.4% ★, War 11.6%
- #15 SGS Battle For: Dien Bien Phu
86% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The emblematic siege battle of Dien Bien Phu that ended French rule over Indochina in 1954. Fight for the defense of the fortified camp or try to storm it, in order to reach the upcoming Geneva Peace Conference in a position of force.
Why similar: Wargame 27.5%, Strategy 22%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, War 10.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%
- #16 Legions of Steel
88% matchMixed52% of 46 reviews2015
Dev: Studio NyxPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
The Empire of the Machines is threatening the entire universe. The other factions have banded together to defend the galaxy from the invader. Battles are raging in the corridors of the Machines underground production facilities!
Why similar: Strategy 35.7%, Wargame 29.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 11.8%, Multiplayer 3%
- #17 Germany at War - Soviet Dawn
86% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Phobetor
Windows
Germany At War: Soviet Dawn is a turn-based operational wargame, with a strong historical focus. You command either the German forces through a branching historical campaign covering the entire 1941 campaign as well as part of the 1942 one or the Soviets from 1941 to the revenge of 1944/45.
Why similar: Wargame 24.9%, Strategy 19.1%, World War II 19% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 18.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.4%
- #18 SGS Battle for: Gettysburg
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
SGS' Battle for: Gettysburg recreates the 3 days of the most iconic and deadliest battle of the American Civil War. July 1 to 3, 1863, in Pennsylvania, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, under Robert E. Lee, attempted to outflank and destroy the Army of the Potomac, led by General Meade.
Why similar: Wargame 28.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Strategy 17.7%, War 6.5%
- #19 Gates of Troy
84% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2022
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Designed by wargaming world champion Iain McNeil, Gates Of Troy™ is the Slitherine's critically acclaimed series of historically-detailed strategy games. Gates Of Troy™ offers both strategic campaigns and tactical battles.
Why similar: Wargame 28.4%, Strategy 24%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, PvP 7.6%
- #20 Pacific General
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Strategic SimulationsPub: SNEG
Windows
Pacific General explores the Pacific front of the Second World War. Taking control of Axis or Allied forces, you must strategically battle your way through the Eastern and Western front of the Pacific war, using a wide array of land, air and naval forces.
Why similar: Wargame 25.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.2%, Strategy 14.7%, World War II 12.6% ★
- #21 Khaligrad
83% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Orbi Universo Team
Windows · Linux
Slip on the boots of a freshly-arrived officer in Khaligrad, a captivating strategy game that plunges you into the heart of a grueling military campaign. Lead your battalion for the Empire or the Union, with intense turn-based battles and unforgiving management phases.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.4%, Strategy 19.2%, World War II 13.4% ★, War 10.2%
- #22 Zone
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Kirill Gratchev
Windows
Zone is a 2D, turn-based military strategy game inspired by Advance Wars. Command your forces in the challenging single-player campaign or take them to the LAN multiplayer to prove your strategic superiority over your enemies.
Why similar: Wargame 25.7%, Strategy 22.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.3%, PvP 4.4%
- #23 Bolt Action
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Frag GamesPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Step into the boots of a battlefield commander in Bolt Action, a turn-based WWII strategy inspired by Warlord Games’ tabletop classic.
Why similar: Wargame 23.3%, Strategy 19.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.4%, World War II 14.6% ★
- #24 Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm
81% matchVery Positive88% of 116 reviews2023
Dev: On Target SimulationsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
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 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 26%, Turn-Based Tactics 24%, Wargame 12.3%, PvP 7.1%
- #25 Vietnam '66
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
The successor to the critically acclaimed Vietnam '65!
Why similar: Wargame 31.8%, Strategy 27.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 25.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 14.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #26 Banality Wars Carridin
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Andrew Zuo
Windows
Discover the secrets of Project Carridin in this deep tactical turn based strategy game inspired by Advanced Wars Days Of Ruin.
Why similar: Wargame 24.6%, Strategy 21.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 18.6%, War 10.1%
- #27 Air War General - WW2 Air Force Wargame
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Panzer AirlinesPub: SLS
Windows
WW2 turn-based aircraft war game that puts you in the USAAF/USAF, RAF or Luftwaffe air operations HQs. Build your squadrons, wings, air bases & pilots. Engage in bombing missions, dogfights & interceptions over Britain, N. Africa & Europe. Historical & what-if fighter/bomber airplane game scenarios
Why similar: Wargame 23.7%, World War II 20.6% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Strategy 9.2%
- #28 Mobile Soldiers: Plastic Army
79% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Ecliptec Mobile Ltd.
Windows
Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey down memory lane, with Mobile Soldiers: Plastic Army, bringing the beloved childhood table-top game to life in a new 3D experience that fits in your pocket. Brace yourself for fun that combines nostalgia with the excitement of mobile gaming!
Why similar: Wargame 25.2%, Strategy 20.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.5%, War 7.4%
- #29 Hedgewars
78% matchVery Positive90% of 130 reviews2022
Dev: Hedgewars Team
Windows
Turn-based strategy, artillery, action and comedy game, featuring the antics of pink hedgehogs with attitude as they battle from the depths of hell to the depths of space.
Why similar: Wargame 28.2%, Strategy 23.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 23%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.9%, PvP 5.8%
- #30 Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
78% matchVery Positive92% of 445 reviews2021
Dev: 2by3 GamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.
Why similar: Wargame 28.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.5%, Strategy 19.4%, World War II 18.1% ★, War 8.8%
- #31 Close Combat: Modern Tactics
77% matchMixed42% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: Strategy 3 TacticsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Close Combat is a pausable real-time wargame series, heavily focused on historical accuracy and realistic soldier psychological profiles. Close Combat - Modern Tactics was originally released in 2007, and re-released on Steam in 2021.
Why similar: Wargame 37.9%, Strategy 30.9%, War 13.4%, PvP 5.8%, 2D 4.9%
- #32 SGS Battle For: Madrid
76% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
With Battle for Madrid, relive the Nationalists most determined attempt to take the Republican capital of spain from November 1936 to February 1937.
Why similar: Wargame 28.5%, Strategy 22.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.6%, War 10.3%, World War II 9.5% ★
- #33 Mare Nostrvm
77% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2017
Dev: TurnopiaPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
From the dawn of history to the Roman Civil Wars, from Iberia to Cyprus, revive the ancient naval battles of the Mediterranean Sea.
Why similar: Strategy 38.9%, Wargame 35.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 26%
- #34 WarPlan
76% matchVery Positive82% of 222 reviews2020
Dev: Kraken StudiosPub: Matrix Games
Windows
WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database
Why similar: Wargame 26.9%, World War II 23.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 19.9%, Strategy 12.9%, War 12.3%
- #35 Valor & Victory
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 191 reviews2021
Dev: YobowargamesPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Valor & Victory is a fast-playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. Based on the original Valor & Victory board game, the digital edition provides you with an accessible and deep challenge, developed for classic tabletop game lovers.
Why similar: World War II 22.7% ★, Wargame 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Strategy 11.8%
- #36 WarSlice
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deep Strike Games
Windows
WarSlice is a turn-based tactics game where you lead armies as a Commander in tactical grid-based battles. Play the Campaign, create your own maps, or challenge other players online.
Why similar: Wargame 25.5%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.5%, Strategy 15.3%, War 7.2%
- #37 Valor and Glory: Napoleonic Wars
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zeuta Caffe
Windows
Take on the campaign and lead one of 5 factions in an epic war to defend your lands and drive out the enemies.
Why similar: Wargame 21.9%, Strategy 20.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.8%, Management 10.2%
- #38 Bargain ssp Wargame
75% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Mark AinsworthPub: (Mark Ainsworth)
Windows
Naval Grid Based , turn based Hard core Wargame. A.I. can control any ship so no need to micromanage , it has a live database to find targets. there is a supply mechanic, all ships need supplies fuel and repair and rearming , transport ships and major base's supply everything.
Why similar: Wargame 38.9%, Strategy 21.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.2%
- #39 Order of Battle: World War II
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,142 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 26.5% ★, Strategy 21.2%, Wargame 20.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.4%, War 7.4%
- #40 Battle Kittens
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Gabriele Picchianti
Windows
Turn-based strategy game, a war simulation with cats.
Why similar: Wargame 26.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 21%, Strategy 20.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.2%, War 9.1%
- #41 Columbia Games' EastFront
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Foible GamesPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
Columbia Game’s EastFront details the conflict between Germany and the Soviet Union during WWII, using the famous Columbia Games Blocks system.
Why similar: Wargame 30.2%, Strategy 24.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.5%, War 11.2%, PvP 4.6%
- #42 Sidereal Wanderer ST
71% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: SPICE PRESSPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
To master space warfare, the evolution of ‘Side Real Wanderer’ continues. On a battlefield formed from an 8x8 grid, annihilate hostile forces.
Why similar: Wargame 24.9%, Strategy 22.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 19%, War 8.5%
- #43 No Retreat! The Russian Front
70% matchVery Positive79% of 72 reviews2026
Dev: Cyril JarnotPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
This game is a Strategic game on the Eastern Front of World War II.It is a digital port from the famous and eponym boardgame, No Retreat!, designed by Carl Paradis.
Why similar: Wargame 27.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.1%, Strategy 21.6%, War 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%
- #44 Battle of the Bulge
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 168 reviews2015
Dev: Shenandoah StudioPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Battle of the Bulge is a fast-paced WW2 game where precise movement and detailed planning make the difference between a vain attempt and a brave operation.
Why similar: World War II 24.2% ★, Wargame 18.4%, Strategy 17.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.4%, War 12.5%
- #45 Phase Line Red
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Savukuru
Windows
Take command in Phase Line Red, a WEGO turn-based tactical wargame. Plan company-level operations, issue orders to your platoons, and watch the chaos of WW2 combat unfold in thrilling, simultaneous cinematic replays. Master the fog of war and push the frontline forward.
Why similar: Turn-Based Tactics 26.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 24.1%, Strategy 22.3%, World War II 17.6% ★, War 9.7%
- #46 SGS Operation Hawaii
72% matchMixed52% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: The Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
On December 7th, 1941, the Empire of Japan struck a surprise blow against unsuspecting American forces at Pearl Harbor, Hawaï. In the ensuing confusion and panic, the USA feared a Japanese invasion of Oahu island, but it fortunately did not materialize. But what would have happened if it had?
Why similar: Wargame 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 20.8%, Strategy 20.6%, World War II 14.8% ★, War 12%
- #47 Battleships: Command of the Sea
71% matchMixed59% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: Ancient GamesPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Take on the role of one of the historical commanders of the US or Japanese navy and use their special skills inspired by their character or military accomplishments.
Why similar: Wargame 24.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 16.3%, World War II 14.1% ★, Strategy 11.1%
- #48 SGS Fall Weiss
70% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The Second World War began with the invasion of Poland by German forces on 1 September 1939. It is represented in this strategy game, a fully-fledged turn-based wargame.
Why similar: Wargame 31.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 19.2%, Strategy 17.2%, World War II 12.1% ★, PvP 8.1%
- #49 Combat Mission Fortress Italy
69% matchVery Positive85% of 100 reviews2023
Dev: BattlefrontPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Combat Mission Fortress Italy brings wargamers to the "soft underbelly of Europe", a place that was anything but.
Why similar: Wargame 24.8%, Strategy 16.4%, World War II 15% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.5%
- #50 Industrial War
69% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Yocone
Windows · Mac
Explore the world In the 1920s, with more than 800 cities and 200 mines. Know your industrial chain and plan the role of each city; know your nation's unique polity structure and adjust your overall strategy. Resist the restlessness of your neighbors, acquire resources, and develop your industry.
Why similar: Wargame 21.7%, Strategy 21%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 16.5%, World War II 11.4% ★
- #51 英雄竞起:三国
67% matchMixed61% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: 自在工作室
Windows
The world is in chaos, heroes are rising, and the public is a high-ranking official. We must take the collection of heroes as our heart, and we can help the Han dynasty and save the people.
Why similar: Wargame 26.1%, Strategy 23.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, War 8.3%
- #52 Quantum Conquest
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: adoa.games
Windows
Conquer the battlefield in Quantum Conquest! Outwit opponents by strategically placing Tokens, engaging in intense combat, and fortifying your position with unique Forts. Explore diverse gameplay options that challenge your tactical skills. Are you prepared for the ultimate turn-based showdown?
Why similar: Wargame 27.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.7%, Strategy 16.5%, War 7.4%
- #53 Advanced Tactics Gold
70% matchVery Positive84% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: VR DesignsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Advanced Tactics: Gold offers a unique and infinitely replayable wargaming experience for any strategy fan. Building off of the enormous success of Advanced Tactics: World War II, the Gold edition gives players a more powerful game editor, much improved random game engine, many new features and abilities, and more.
Why similar: Wargame 35.1%, Strategy 25.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 18.3%, World War II 17.7% ★, Multiplayer 2.7%
- #54 The Sons of Earth
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Michael Calloway
Windows
An asymmetric hex wargame about occupation and insurgency. Command the alien Verkhan Empire pacifying a human world — or the fractured Sons of Earth fighting to reclaim it.
Why similar: Wargame 27.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 21.4%, Turn-Based Strategy 13.4%, War 13.2%, Strategy 13.1%
- #55 SGS Battle For: Stalingrad
68% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2023
Dev: Strategy Game StudioPub: Avalon Digital
Windows · Mac
The terrible "rat fights" (Rattenkrieg) fought out in the urban area of Stalingrad end of 1942, on a battalion scale and two days per turn scales. Relive one of the fiercest and deadliest battles in history, a ‘Hell in a Small Place’.
Why similar: Wargame 25.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 19.1%, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Strategy 16%, World War II 11.1% ★
- #56 Small Wars: Mohicans
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Avalon Digital
Windows
Small Wars: Mohicans offers you a quick and fun to play experience of the French & Indian War (1754-1760) in the vast wilderness of 18th century North America. Play the French and their Indigenous Allies or Britain troops and colonials and gain control of the new world.
Why similar: Wargame 35.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 21.8%, Strategy 18.9%, PvP 9%, War 7%
- #57 Battle Academy
69% matchVery Positive85% of 368 reviews2014
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
A turn-based strategy game like no other has landed on Steam. Approachable, absorbing and visually impressive yet detailed, Battle Academy aims to revolutionise the strategy games market with a blend of intuitive design and compelling gameplay.
Why similar: World War II 27.6% ★, Wargame 26.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 22.4%, Strategy 21.1%, Multiplayer 2.1%
- #58 ETO
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Cro-Magnon
Windows
Balance between tactics and luck as you lead your troops across various skirmishes! This tabletop turn-based strategy game will peak your interest as you try to clear all levels in this WW2 inspired setting.
Why similar: Strategy 25.9%, Turn-Based Strategy 23.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 20.3%, World War II 19.9% ★, War 9.3%
- #59 Hex of Steel
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 840 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: Wargame 23.1%, World War II 21.8% ★, Turn-Based Strategy 17.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.9%, Strategy 11.5%
- #60 Demigoddess!
65% matchVery Positive98% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: SNP Engineering
Windows
Demigoddess! is a unique game that focuses on the essentials of turn-based strategy games. It is designed so that each gameplay can be won or lost in 1 hour. The random map generation system makes different situation each time. You can control over 450 types of soldiers and monsters of 20 factions.
Why similar: Turn-Based Strategy 26.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 22.4%, Strategy 20.1%, Wargame 18.9%, War 10%