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Games like Civil War: 1862

Games like Civil War: 1862

Looking for games like Civil War: 1862? Here are top turn-based strategy recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Civil War: 1861, Second Front or Civil War: 1863.

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  1. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    62% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Civil War: 1861, a strategy game, covers the opening battles of the American Civil War. The game covers both the small and large actions of that momentous year, starting with the battle at 'Big Bethel', on to the comparatively vast engagements at 'Bull Run' and 'Wilson’s Creek'. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Civil War: 1861.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    Second Front is an accessible WWII turn-based tactical game with more than 40 infantry units and 200 tanks, vehicles and guns. It has all the depth of a paper wargame and the ease of a computer simulation. Campaign, scenarios and a complete editor make it an infinite tactical sandbox experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Front.

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  3. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    56% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Civil War: 1863.

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  4. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    71% User Score Based on 129 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Valor & Victory is a fast playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. V&V gets you into the action quickly, without requiring you to learn a lot of minutiae and unnecessary detail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valor & Victory.

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  5. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    41% User Score Based on 255 reviews

    Leave No One Behind is tactical real time strategy war game. Experience some of the hardest battles fought during the Vietnam War in 1965 between US Army and the Army of the Northern Vietnam for landing zones X-Ray and Albany and for Plei Me special forces camp. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leave No One Behind: Ia Drang.

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  6. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 974 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 10 reviews

    Become the commander of one of the extraordinary factions of Warhammer Age of Sigmar - a dark-fantasy universe where immortal knights ride heavenly stardrakes to eradicate Death across a multitude of realms. This is Storm Ground, a world of legends, heroes, hellish creatures and fearsome battles. Lead your highly-customisable force in this dynamic and spectacular skirmish turn-based strategy game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground.

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  7. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 712 reviews

    The Lock ’n Load Tactical series is a dynamic squad-level tactical combat computer game based on the award-winning board games of the same name. LnLT series centered on infantry combat from the 1930s to the present. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital.

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  9. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    67% User Score Based on 214 reviews

    Take one of the most modern, fun and engaging board games created in recent years. Match it with cutting-edge technology. Add a ridiculously well-crafted art style and a ton of extra content. This is the recipe to one of the most thrilling, charming and captivating strategy games you will ever find. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heroes of Normandie.

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  10. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,560 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach.

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  11. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    56% User Score Based on 614 reviews

    Men of War: Vietnam is a new game in the critically acclaimed series. Two new, story-driven campaigns let you taste the explosive mix of the jungle, Hueys and rock-n-roll in early 1968. The US campaign focuses on a team of elite special ops soldiers, and each one of them has a personality. The unit includes Sergeant John Merrill, machinegunner Jim Walsh, sniper Sonny Armstrong, grenade launcher o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Men of War Vietnam.

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  12. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 1,562 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    For the first time, the ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing all its expansions and new features and sporting an improved UI! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panzer Corps.

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  13. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    82% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    The year is 1939 and the world is on the brink of one of the largest military conflicts in the history of mankind: World War II! Experience history first-hand and join the Soviet Red Army, the German Wehrmacht and the Western Allies. Choose from the three challenging historical campaigns with more than 30 missions and additional scenarios. Fight your way to Stalingrad, push back the Germans and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panzer Tactics HD.

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    29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    29% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Battle it out on the proving grounds and get ready for Future Wars. Similar to classic titles such as Advance Wars and Battle Isle, the game takes strategy gaming away from the micro-management overkill that it has become and using simple, proven rock-paper-scissors principles, reopens the genre to everyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Future Wars.

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  15. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    61% User Score Based on 519 reviews

    Warbands:Bushido is a miniatures board game arena with cards, miniatures, dice and beautiful terrains to fight on, with both multiplayer battles boardgamers are used to, and challenging single-player scenarios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warbands: Bushido.

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  17. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    71% User Score Based on 1,158 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation is a turn-based dungeon-crawling game based on the Dungeons & Dragons Adventure System board games and developed by BKOM Studios. Unique Quests: The procedural map generation allows every quest to remain unique even when replaying them multiple times. Over 30 Quests: The game features a mix of Main Story quests and Side quests. A board game experience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation.

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  18. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    74% User Score Based on 462 reviews

    Live real time battle, micromanagement and survive the battle with your army of your chosen, Live with mayhem and explosions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Northend Tower Defense.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 866 reviews

    On the morning of the 6th June 1944 the Western Allies began the largest seaborne invasion in the history of warfare. D-Day would mark the start of a vicious campaign to wrestle North West Europe from German control. The following months would see the ancient fields, farms and villages serve as a battleground for new, lethal weapons that would become legendary. The Troop follows the campaign of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Troop.

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  20. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    46% User Score Based on 2,010 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Blitzkrieg 3 is an online WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat other players or powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches. Each of three campaigns provide a unique blend of PvE, PvP and PvAI missions. Blitzkrieg's impressive Neural Network AI acts like no machine before. In total, game features 60+ histori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blitzkrieg 3.

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  21. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,856 reviews

    Order of Battle: World War II is 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Order of Battle: World War II.

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  22. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    79% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    WAW is a unique game concept which aims at simulating in one single system ALL conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, from grand massive wars to asymmetrical conflicts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wars Across The World.

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  23. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 2,130 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Based on the best-selling board game and set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Space Hulk is a 3D digital turn based strategy game that recreates the classic claustrophobic board game experience for single player and multiplayer cross-platform play between PC, Mac and on iOS. Space Hulk is set in the isolated corridors and tomb-like chambers of an ancient vessel lost in the graveyard of space. Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Hulk.

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  24. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 704 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

    Unity of Command is an innovative and refreshing operational-level wargame that covers the entire 1942/43 Stalingrad Campaign on the Eastern Front. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unity of Command.

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  25. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 662 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 5 reviews

    An RPG game with roguelike elements developed in the medieval fantasy world of Kingdom Rush.The Kingdom and the rest of the known world are now under the control of the dreadful Dark Army. However, a new threat bigger than the Dark Lord himself unites the heroes of the realm pushing the notions of good and evil aside.Fight on a turn-based grid moving around the combat area. Switch and match your h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Kingdom Rush.

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  26. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    79% User Score Based on 178 reviews

    Crush the Confederates near Petersburg and Richmond in 1864. Bring peace to a nation divided. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Civil War: Battle of Petersburg.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    59% User Score Based on 382 reviews

    Black Day is a singleplayer shooter game based on infiltration. Black Day allow you to personalize the game experience by setting different variable such as equipment, number and types of enemies… therefore you can design a funny and easy game or set up a hardcore infiltration mission where even farting may result in your death… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACK DAY.

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  28. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 5,713 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

    Ultimate General: Civil War is a tactical war-game. Experience the bloodiest period of U.S. history - the American Civil War of 1861-1865. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate General: Civil War.

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  29. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    Battle to Rule the Pacific Skies! Take flight over the treacherous Pacific waters where ace pilots redefine historic World War II battles! Skillfully pilot the most iconic American and Japanese fighter planes of the Pacific War while representing the army or navy. Upgrade your fighters and promote your leading pilots so they master new skills needed to ambush an enemy VIP, rescue POW pilots or tor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies.

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  30. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    53% User Score Based on 298 reviews

    Close Combat: The Bloody First is the latest release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series, and the first using the new 3D Archon engine. With this Close Combat: The Bloody First combines classic Close Combat tactical gameplay with battles fought across a wide variety of diverse 3D landscapes including craggy ridgelines, narrow... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Combat: The Bloody First.

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  33. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 3,824 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Experience every bone-rattling explosion and soul-crushing charge in Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, the definitve battle-scale game of turn-based strategy and fast-paced combat that takes you to the battlefields of the 41st Millenium. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector.

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  34. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    78% User Score Based on 412 reviews

    Pike and Shot is a turn-based tactical game, set in a time where musketeers “gave fire” in a duel to the death, pikemen held stolidly against enemy assaults, and cavalry charged to glory or defeat. You can take command in the greatest historical battles of the Italian Wars (1494-1559 A.D.), the Thirty Years War (1618-1648 A.D.) and the English Civil War (1642-1651 A.D.). Pike and Shot Campaigns in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pike and Shot: Campaigns.

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  35. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 718 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    In this hex-based, turn-based strategy game, players will lead the Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion and Space Marines from a variety of Chapters against the Ork invasion through over 30 scenarios, on the hostile terrain of the planet and its gigantic Hive Cities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon.

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  37. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    80% User Score Based on 2,099 reviews

    Ultimate General: Gettysburg is a critically acclaimed tactical battle simulator that allows you to lead thousands of soldiers in the battle of Gettysburg as commander of either the Union or Confederate army. The game features the most accurately created map, complex morale, innovative control mechanics and smart AI. You have the freedom to use different strategies while the battle progresses. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate General: Gettysburg.

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  38. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    28% User Score Based on 539 reviews

    Arma Tactics is a turn-based close-combat strategy game, where you take control of a four-member Special Forces team. There are no given strategies rails to move on, or paths to follow; it's up to you to decide how you will play through both the story-driven missions and generated missions with randomized objectives. Whether using stealth or a more direct approach, you will need to use your strate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arma Tactics.

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  39. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 203 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Aggressors is a historical 4X turn based strategy game set in ancient times. The game is focused on military tactics, trading, home politics, advanced foreign relations, economics, esprit de corps, human motivation, research and is based on historical maps and sources. The main goal of the player is to lead his country through history and conquer other countries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aggressors: Ancient Rome.

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  40. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    90% User Score Based on 381 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Gary Grigsby’s War in the East consists in a truly epic representation of the Second World War on the Eastern Front and is unparalleled in its scale, detail, and ambition. This game is the spiritual heir to the great Eastern Front board and computer wargames of the past; a turn-based World War II strategy game down to the division and brigade level, stretching across the entire Eastern Front at a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gary Grigsby's War in the East.

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  43. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    78% User Score Based on 348 reviews

    Headquarters: World War II is a fast paced turn-based strategy covering the Battle of Normandy in the three plot-driven campaigns and a number of skirmishes. Choose your side, form your force, assign heroes, level up your units, and use Headquarters skills to overcome the enemy. Face a real tactical challenge The game's combat system is based on an easy to learn - hard to master approach. Deceptiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headquarters: World War II.

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  44. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    73% User Score Based on 411 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Welcome to Warside, the fast-paced turn-based tactics game. With a single-player story campaign, multiplayer support, and a built-in map editor, the fight for victory never ends. Choose your Commander, assemble your forces, and battle your way to victory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warside.

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  45. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 2,430 reviews

    Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total Conflict: Resistance.

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  47. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    41% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Have you ever wanted to be admiral of a huge, sprawling space battle-fleet of your own design? Ever wanted to design a fleet of battle-cruisers so powerful they can rip all who oppose them into space-dust? Ever wanted to build a battleship with purple rotating radars and 64 engines? Well we have good news for you... Gratuitous Space Battles is back! and it's approximately 50,000 times more gratui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gratuitous Space Battles 2.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 5,101 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 6 reviews

    Master of Orion, the award-winning and critically acclaimed strategy game, has returned. The iconic 4X strategy gameplay of Explore, Expand, Exploit and Exterminate that formed the blueprint for a whole generation has been resurrected and upgraded. Stunningly enhanced for a new line of players, Master of Orion inherits and redefines its core elements, providing a graphically beautiful and deeply r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of Orion.

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  50. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    Sequel to its successful predecessor, Battle Academy 2 moves the action east – to the bloodied plains of Mother Russia. When a gritty new look, great new features, and random mission generation meet battle-proven gameplay you can be sure of a strategy classic! Experience the brutal campaign from both sides as you play across 4 campaigns – as partisan, Tiger, T-34 and dozens of other accurately mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front.

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