Games Like World War III: Black Gold

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: Strategy 77.2%, RTS 14.1%, War 7.1%, Multiplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to the Wargame series, it provides a highly realistic, modern-era tactical battlefield experience.

Tomorrow's War Is NOW Ripped from today's headlines, Act of War: Direct Action™ is a frightening tale of suspense, international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. This real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces and delivers a first look at tomorrow's war.

Why similar: Strategy 71.8%, RTS 21.7%, War 4.9%, Multiplayer 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same near-future geopolitical tension and fast-paced base-building RTS gameplay.

Be the Ultimate Modern Warfare General

Why similar: Strategy 89.8%, RTS 7.9%, Multiplayer 2%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic near-future RTS that perfectly mirrors the unit management and base-building style of the early 2000s.

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: Strategy 84.8%, RTS 11.3%, War 2.6%, Multiplayer 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive modern military RTS, offering the deep tactical complexity and unit variety that fans of Black Gold crave.

Your heroes and your armies will need strong leadership to take them on a spellbinding odyssey that has everything a gamer’s heart could wish for breathtaking worlds in space, battles against cunning enemies and even downright treason from your own government faction - are you up to it?

Why similar: Strategy 98.8%, RTS 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi RTS that shares the resource-gathering and base-building DNA of the early 2000s era.

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

Why similar: Strategy 76.8%, RTS 16.4%, War 5.7%, Multiplayer 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on realistic modern military tactics and unit preservation, capturing the intense atmosphere of contemporary conflict.

Live the thrilling career of an army commander and lead your army to victory in a massive online World War III! Take control of the U.S.-led Joint Strike Force, the European Enforcers Corps, or the Russian Spetsnaz Guards Brigade in a persistent ongoing World War.

Why similar: Strategy 87.5%, RTS 8.8%, War 2.9%, Multiplayer 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: It explores a similar near-future global conflict scenario with a heavy focus on tactical unit command.

Oil Rush is a naval strategy game that takes place in a world where nuclear war has melted the ice caps, changing the face of the planet forever. Oil Rush offers unique gameplay, avoiding micromanagement of every single unit, while still providing full control over all important aspects of strategy and economy.

Why similar: Strategy 92.5%, RTS 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the resource-driven naval warfare theme, echoing the central economic struggle of the seed game.

WORLD WAR II: PANZER CLAWS [aka Frontline Attack: War over Europe] pushes back the boundaries of real-time strategy gaming!Take control of the Allied, German, or the Russian in the harsh reality of the battlefields of World War II.

Why similar: Strategy 99%, RTS 1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same engine and design philosophy as Black Gold, making it a natural choice for fans of the developer's style.

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: Strategy 86.2%, RTS 7.9%, War 4.7%, Multiplayer 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides unparalleled tactical depth and control over individual units, perfect for players who enjoy the micro-management aspects of RTS games.

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 94.5%, RTS 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A Cold War-themed RTS that blends strategic movement with real-time tactical combat.

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: Strategy 86.2%, RTS 8.1%, War 3.9%, Multiplayer 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional RTS mechanics with the ability to take direct control of units, offering a unique perspective on modern warfare.

Saudi Arabia, one of the world's leading oil suppliers and a key U.S. ally, has been taken over by a highly organized group of radical terrorists. The government is in a state of collapse and turmoil and you have been chosen to lead the United States' armed forces to restore control.

Why similar: Strategy 92.6%, RTS 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated modern military RTS that emphasizes realistic unit interactions and tactical combat.

Aggression is a military real-time strategy game set within a historic context featuring role-playing elements. Play the role of a political leader of Russia, Great Britain, France or Germany. It is up to you to take firm decisions at the crucial period of the European history – the World Wars ages covering 1914 – 1945.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: Combines grand strategy with real-time tactical battles, focusing on political and military maneuvering.

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: Strategy 81.9%, RTS 11.3%, War 4.9%, Multiplayer 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers massive, historically grounded tactical battles that require careful planning and strategic positioning.

The year is 2140. After numerous wars and several environmental disasters, only two world powers remain; the United Civilized States (»UCS«), covering the American continent, Western Europe and North Africa, and the Eurasian Dynasty (»ED«) covering the coherent landmasses of Eastern Europe and Asia.

Why similar: Strategy 99.2%, RTS 0.8%, Singleplayer 0%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational classic RTS that shares the same aesthetic and mechanical roots as the seed game.

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: Strategy 79.5%, RTS 11.7%, War 6.3%, Multiplayer 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a focus on tactical military maneuvers and historical accuracy that aligns with the war-game feel of Black Gold.

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 95.5%, RTS 3.2%, War 0.8%, Multiplayer 0.4%, Singleplayer 0%

Why You'll Like It: A benchmark for tactical RTS gameplay, focusing on terrain usage and squad-based combat in a war setting.

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: Strategy 84.4%, RTS 13.2%, Multiplayer 1.6%, War 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the grand scale of warfare and base management that fans of classic RTS titles appreciate.

SuperPower 3 is a modern geopolitical sim in a planet Earth setup. Rule the world or challenge your knowledge about demography, economics, military strategy, as well as political issues across the globe. Compete with or against other players, or just try to do better than the real-life politicians.

Why similar: Strategy 81.1%, RTS 13%, War 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the geopolitical and economic simulation aspects of global conflict, complementing the theme of the seed game.

FIRST STRIKE is a fast paced real time strategy game where you play one of the twelve biggest nuclear superpowers of the world – from known superpowers like the USA to an upstart hellraiser like North Korea – and try to be the last one remaining when the whole world blows to smithereens.

Why similar: Strategy 76.9%, RTS 12.8%, War 7.3%, Multiplayer 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined RTS that focuses on the high-stakes tension of nuclear warfare and global strategy.

In 2032 an Earth that knows only peace is forced to relearn the art of war. Twenty years have passed since the population of Earth did a fine job of destroying nearly everything in one final struggle for power by the politicians and military leaders.

Why similar: Strategy 99.9%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of tactical strategy and action that captures the experimental spirit of early 2000s RTS games.

Play as humans or robots in a brand new sci-fi strategy adventure! Travel into the far reaches of space, through cleverly designed star constellations and variable game modes, conquering enemy planets using 15 combinable technologies.

Why similar: Strategy 99.9%, Multiplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A simplified, fast-paced strategy game that focuses on tactical movement and territory control.

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: Strategy 85.2%, RTS 9.5%, War 4.3%, Multiplayer 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a tactical, pause-capable RTS experience that emphasizes unit positioning and combined arms warfare.

Take control of any nation and shape its future. Manage resources, trade, and taxes, engage in real-time warfare, navigate global diplomacy, and react to dynamic world events. Build a thriving economy, forge alliances, and command armies in a constantly evolving world!

Why similar: Strategy 77.3%, RTS 13.4%, War 6.9%, Multiplayer 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex look at global strategy and economic management within a modern military framework.

Nuclear war simulator is a detailed realistic simulation and visualization of large-scale nuclear conflicts with a focus on humanitarian consequences. It lets you design conflict scenarios and estimate the consequences using a population density map and realistic weapons effects.

Why similar: Strategy 73.7%, RTS 26%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, realistic simulation of modern global conflict, perfect for those interested in the political side of the seed game.

Real Warfare: 1242, is a realistic real-time strategy game based on authentic historic events.

Why similar: Strategy 94.9%, RTS 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a different era, it offers the same style of tactical unit control and RTS structure.

AfterWar is a strategy about the world in 2028

Why similar: Strategy 86.4%, RTS 13.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and strategic aftermath of conflict, providing a different take on the war-game genre.

Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.

Why similar: Strategy 91.1%, RTS 5.9%, War 2.2%, Multiplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic wargame that prioritizes tactical accuracy and unit management over arcade-style action.

Reconquest is a real-time strategy base building game. After World War III, mankind got close to extinction. You have to reconquer Earth by making better strategic decisions than your opponents.

Why similar: Strategy 91.6%, RTS 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic RTS that emphasizes base building and resource gathering in a hostile environment.

This Long Term Strategy Game lets you take control of the armed forces of your nation. Become responsible for its military expansion, technological research and economic development. Form alliances and wage total war for global dominance on the battlefields of World War 3.

Why similar: Strategy 92.2%, RTS 7.8%

Grand strategy wargame where the destiny of Civilizations rests in your hands - will they stand united under your leadership or fall divided in conflict? Journey through the entire saga of human civilization, from its earliest days to the futuristic era, crafting your legacy age by age.

Why similar: Strategy 82.6%, RTS 12%, War 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour brings you closer to the enemy than ever before. Engage opposing forces at hot spots around the globe as you match strategies and arsenals against the new masterminds of modern war.

Why similar: Strategy 74.2%, RTS 14.4%, War 7.7%, Multiplayer 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

World War 3 is a free-to-play tactical online multiplayer FPS where the world is your battleground. Outgun the enemy in thrilling, team-based skirmishes with a huge arsenal of weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and drones at your disposal.

Why similar: War 69.7%, Multiplayer 30.3%

Combat Mission Black Sea is a military grade simulation depicting a fictional series of escalations between Russian and Ukraine which results in open conflict in the summer of 2017

Why similar: Strategy 92.8%, War 5.5%, Multiplayer 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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: Strategy 82.9%, RTS 15%, War 1.2%, Multiplayer 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Set in World War 2, Sudden Strike offers revolutionary real-time-strategy gameplay. Command Russian, German, French, American and British armies in large scale battles including urban warfare, beach landings and aerial invasions. Whichever tactics you choose, you will find it in Sudden Strike!

Why similar: Strategy 93.1%, RTS 6.9%

A dynamic real-time strategy, tells about the hot battles that could happen in the near future on the eastern borders of Russia.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Krush Kill 'N Destroy 2: Krossfire is a fast and furious post-apocalyptic real-time strategy game where you have to be quick or be dead. Play as one of three unique factions in the struggle to seek out and conquer oil fields to fuel your army.

Why similar: Strategy 95.3%, RTS 4.7%

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: Strategy 77.7%, RTS 15.1%, War 5.3%, Multiplayer 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Frontlines™: Fuel of War™ is an open-world First Person Shooter set on the frontlines of tomorrow. In a world ravaged by a global energy crisis, environmental decay, and economic depression, players assume the role of an elite soldier in the Western Coalition Army on an epic crusade against the Red Star Alliance to control the last of...

Why similar: War 58.6%, Multiplayer 34.8%, Singleplayer 6.7%

An American geological expedition, under a UN mandate, assesses the natural resources in a distant part of Siberia, deep in the trackless steppes of Eastern Russia. But instead of oil, they discover a deposit of a hitherto unknown mineral.

Why similar: Strategy 79.9%, RTS 12.4%, War 5.1%, Multiplayer 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

2017. Around the world, oil and gas reserves are being depleted. In the United States, forces hungry for world domination are coming to power. In Russia, the economic and political situation is on the verge of complete collapse.

Why similar: War 91.5%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Rise to power as any modern day country in a realistic military, political and economic simulation. Command your country's diplomacy, espionage, and resource management to strengthen your position. Use real-time tactical control of your military to fortify your place as the Supreme Ruler.

Why similar: Strategy 74.2%, RTS 14.2%, War 8.9%, Multiplayer 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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: Strategy 83.6%, RTS 11%, War 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

In the late 21st century, the world's civilizations are wiped out by a series of nuclear strikes, seemingly caused by a massive malfunction of the new NASDA (North American Strategic Defense Agency) strategic defense system.

Why similar: Strategy 86.9%, RTS 8%, War 4%, Multiplayer 1%, Singleplayer 0.1%

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 95.9%, RTS 4.1%

Become the leader of any contemporary country in this streamlined real-time grand strategy game. Use diplomacy, espionage, military and economic power to deal with other nations, while tackling issues such as terrorism, financial crises and medical epidemics, all in an effort to achieve global domination!

Why similar: Strategy 99%, War 1%

After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian Dynasty escaped on board an evacuation fleet. Now they are fighting for the survival of the human species. Their base is one large building comprising of smaller variable parts.

Why similar: Strategy 84.9%, RTS 14.9%, Multiplayer 0.2%, Singleplayer 0%

Primordials: Battle of Gods is a pure 1vs1 strategy game where players rule kingdoms and build armies to war for ever greater power. One Will Rise, Many Will Fall.

Why similar: Strategy 95.9%, RTS 3.5%, Multiplayer 0.6%

This is a strategy game with the theme of WWII. As a battlefield commander, maintaining your army's motivation and satisfaction, promoting your generals, managing your own economy, dealing with your friends' armies, and real time grand battle. What kind of commander will you become in the process?

Why similar: Strategy 77%, RTS 14%, War 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold contains Supreme Ruler 2020 and the expansion, Global Crisis: SUPREME RULER 2020 Overnight, the US dollar crashes AND the sound echoes across the globe. The economic crisis amplifies global instabilities and regional disputes, tearing the world asunder. Nations dissolve, economies collapse, and tensions escalate.

Why similar: Strategy 81.2%, RTS 9.3%, War 6.8%, Multiplayer 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

The latest expansion of the ultra-realistic world simulator, where you play as the head of state or the opposition! New Features: tourism simulator, party strategies with regime censures, personal wealth management, a European army, AI and robotics.

Why similar: Strategy 87.4%, RTS 9.5%, War 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.2%

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: Strategy 83.3%, RTS 10.6%, War 4.8%, Multiplayer 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

A Turn-based Strategy game in a futuristic global cold war from the award-winning creators of Out There. Recruit a squad of special agents and run your intel agency to secure the control of the singularity.

Why similar: Strategy 91.5%, War 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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

Why similar: Strategy 77.9%, RTS 14.7%, War 5.5%, Multiplayer 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Joint Task Force is the real-time strategy (RTS) game where you command the frontline forces in tomorrow's most hazardous conflicts. Lead twenty dramatic missions in explosive war-zones including the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans.

Why similar: Strategy 92.3%, RTS 7.7%

International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...

Why similar: Strategy 77.8%, RTS 18%, War 4.2%

Assume the role of a special forces commander fighting against a terrorist organization named "Dawn of Freedom".

Why similar: Strategy 85.6%, RTS 8.8%, War 4.2%, Multiplayer 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%