Games like Close Combat: The Bloody First
Looking for games like Close Combat: The Bloody First? Here are top real-time strategy recommendations with a warfare and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Company of Heroes 3, Call to Arms or Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front.
1 View Game69%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, monetization59% User Score 18,890 reviewsCritic Score 78%34 reviewsCompany of Heroes 3 is a real-time strategy game set in World War II, where players command armies across diverse landscapes in Mediterranean coastal towns and mountain fortresses. The game features a new dynamic battle system, improved command wheel, and improved destruction physics, allowing for more tactical options and environmental destruction. Players can engage in historical battles and missions, or craft their own with the improved map editor.
View Game2 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, optimization81% User Score 15,836 reviews"Call to Arms" is a tactical shooter game that allows players to experience a cooperative campaign, play user-generated content, and engage in custom battles. The game features a wide range of customization options for the army, and the Deluxe Edition includes bonus content for expanded gameplay. The developers, with a multi-national team, encourage creating games instead of war.
View Game3 View Game89%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyoptimization, grinding89% User Score 703 reviews"Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front" is a tactical combat simulation game with turn-based and real-time modes, focusing on the Eastern Front of World War II. The game offers four large-scale operations for the Red Army and Wehrmacht, featuring over 100 detailed vehicles and 140 sq. km of realistic landscapes. It serves as a sequel to "Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star" and "Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943."
View Game4 View Game68%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, music65% User Score 2,719 reviewsCritic Score 75%3 reviewsMen of War II's Frontline Hero Pack offers exclusive badges, avatars, and desktop wallpapers, along with instant unlocks of four collectible tank units for multiplayer matches. The pack includes the M4A3E8 "Sherman," Panther Ausf. A, and T-34-85 tanks, each with unique camouflage and impressive combat capabilities.
View Game5 View Game83%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygraphics, optimization83% User Score 842 reviewsCombat Mission Shock Force 2 is a tactical war game that simulates modern ground combat. Players command a variety of military units and vehicles in battles set in the Middle East, using real-world weapons and equipment. With a focus on realism and strategy, the game offers a challenging and immersive experience for fans of military simulations.
View Game6 View Game68%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding77% User Score 2,102 reviewsCritic Score 59%10 reviewsSudden Strike 4 is a warfare Real Time Strategy game with single-player, multi-player, and co-op options. It features three campaigns with over 100 units from World War II's British, American, German, and Soviet troops. Players can choose from nine commanders, each with unique abilities, battling in stunningly realistic environments for tactical victory. However, it has some grinding aspects and bugs.
View Game7 View Game66%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystory, stability66% User Score 570 reviews"Close Combat: Gateway to Caen" is a tactical and strategic wargame set in World War II, specifically during the Battle of Normandy. Command British forces in their attempt to break through German lines and cross the Odon River, controlling squads, vehicles, artillery, and air strikes in intense close combat. Experience the depth of the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series, with the added advantage of controlling both high-level strategy and low-level tactics.
View Game8 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregraphics, gameplay77% User Score 186 reviews"Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy" is a tactical WW2 simulation, focusing on the three months following the D-Day landings in Western France. Players command American and German forces in four campaigns, 21 scenarios, and various quick battles, with a wide array of detailed combat equipment. The game utilizes a realistic 3D environment for battalion-level and below warfare, allowing control of individual vehicles, teams, and squads.
View Game9 View Game82%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, atmosphere82% User Score 272 reviews"Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star" is a war game set on the Eastern Front of WWII, allowing players to command Soviet, German, and British forces in the Battle of Kharkov. With 8 operations, over 60 detailed units, and huge realistic landscapes, the game offers a wide range of tactical options and high replayability. Its mod utility set and campaign editor provide additional customization.
View Game10 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.
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