Games like Close Combat III: The Russian Front
Looking for games like Close Combat III: The Russian Front? Here are top real-time strategy recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Men of War: Red Tide, Men of War or WARNO.
1 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, replayability78% User Score 287 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews"Men of War: Red Tide" is a sequel to the critically acclaimed RTS, allowing players to command the Soviet Marines, known as the "Black Coats," in over 20 missions during World War II. The game features new units, weapons, and air and naval support options, providing direct control over tanks, artillery, and more in a stunning mixture of RTS and third-person action. Fighting takes place across various environments, requiring strategic planning and tactical execution.
View Game2 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, replayability86% User Score 2,300 reviewsCritic Score 85%2 reviews"Men of War" is a Real-Time Strategy game set in World War II, where players can command Soviet, Allied, or German forces across 19 single-player missions. The Direct Control feature allows for command of individual units, with the ability to change, upgrade, and repair equipment. The game features realistic models of armament and military vehicles, with highly detailed WWII environments and characters. Online multiplayer is also available.
View Game3 View Game83%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding83% User Score 11,790 reviewsWarno is a real-time strategy game set in the Cold War era, where players command customized battlegroups from either NATO or Warsaw Pact arsenals. The game features dynamic tactical battlefields and intense 10v10 battles, challenging both AI and human opponents. The year is 1989, and as tensions rise, players must prepare for a large-scale conflict in a divided Germany.
View Game4 View Game63%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, music63% User Score 139 reviews"Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943" is a strategy game with both single-player and multi-player options, offering around 5 hours of playtime. The game allows you to command Russian or German forces during the Battle of Kursk, a turning point in World War II's Eastern Front. Choose between two campaigns, Fiery Salient and Operation Citadel, and control troops in historically accurate scenarios on realistically recreated battlefields.
View Game5 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability84% User Score 14,812 reviews"Gates of Hell: Ostfront," a Call to Arms game, explores the Eastern Front of WWII from 1941-1945. Offering single and multiplayer modes, players can command troops in first-person, third-person, or classic RTS views. The dynamic campaign allows for strategic advancement, unit research, and co-op play with friends. Conquer the Great Patriotic War in this realistic RTS.
View Game6 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storygrinding, monetization78% User Score 548 reviewsCritic Score 86%1 reviewsUnity of Command is a turn-based strategy wargame set on the Eastern Front during the Stalingrad Campaign in World War II. Players can command either Axis or Soviet forces in operational-level battles, focusing on maneuver, logistics, and weather conditions. The game aims to recreate the strategic challenges and tension of this critical period in the war.
View Game7 View Game81%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storymonetization, optimization85% User Score 26,134 reviewsCritic Score 77%6 reviews"Company of Heroes 2" is a real-time strategy game set in the Eastern Front of World War II. Command Soviet Red Army forces to defend against the German invasion, using tactical decisions and unit abilities to outsmart and outgun the enemy. The game features a dynamic weather system and destructible environments, adding an extra layer of challenge and immersion to the intense combat.
View Game8 View Game62%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, music63% User Score 95 reviewsCritic Score 60%2 reviews"Codename: Panzers - Cold War" is a real-time strategy game set in a divided post-World War II Europe. The game's storyline revolves around the fictional "Tempelhof Incident," which triggers a full-scale conflict between the Western powers and the Soviet Union. Players can command forces from both sides, participating in battles across land, air, and sea in an intense struggle for global supremacy. Experience the tension of the Cold War turned hot in this immersive and action-packed strategy game.
View Game9 View Game83%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, optimization83% User Score 466 reviewsSecond World War is a single-player real-time strategy game centered around the battles and tactics of World War II. It offers engaging gameplay where players command troops and manage resources to achieve victory. With its strategic depth and immersive war scenarios, it provides a compelling experience for fans of military strategy games.
View Game10 View Game60%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, optimization61% User Score 422 reviewsCritic Score 60%2 reviews"Iron Front: Liberation 1944 - Digital War Edition" is a tactical World War II shooter set in the summer of 194
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