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Games like modern crisis

Looking for games like modern crisis? Here are top real-time strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Act of Aggression, Wargame Red Dragon or 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far.

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  1. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    62% User Score Based on 2,754 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 10 reviews

    Set in the near-future, Act of Aggression is an explosive techno-thriller real-time strategy game hailing from the Golden Era of RTS. With three global super-powers, there can be only one victory.Across three distinct factions each armed with the greatest modern and prototype military weaponry, head into some of the world’s most volatile conflict zones, building bases for mass production, establis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Act of Aggression.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 9,825 reviews

    Wargame Red Dragon is thrilling in single-player mode with its new dynamic campaign system, and also offers an extensive multiplayer mode where up to 20 players can compete against each other simultaneously. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargame Red Dragon.

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  3. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 955 reviews

    Unleash voxel warfare in 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far. Lead a modern military, build bases, unlock units, and attack in all-out war. Engage on land, sea and air in over 30 missions, online skirmishes, or co-op. Easy to learn, a challenge to master. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far.

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  4. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    73% User Score Based on 2,953 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3.

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  5. Last Front — a modern RTS with deep tactical gameplayLast Front is inspired by the great real-time strategies of the 90s and 2000s, preserving the spirit of classic RTS while bringing the action into a realistic modern military world. Build bases, develop your economy, command armies, and apply advanced technologies to gain the upper hand in battle. At release, you’ll find three main factions, ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Front.

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  6. Micro Wars condenses the classic real time strategy formula down into a small, compact form. Build a base, mine some resources, train some units, and then make sure to micro and position them well in short, fast paced battles. Pick from 13 unique commanders, each with a special twist on gameplay and a unique ability. Maybe, you’ll pick Elias, the mechanic, who can research new units faster a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Wars.

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  7. Mass Conflict: Ignition offers a modernized classic RTS experience, inviting you to a battlefield filled with unique mechanics. Fight for power and resources in the midst of a global war! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mass Conflict: Ignition.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    89% User Score Based on 986 reviews

    ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS game that plunges players into the high-stakes world of global warfare, where every decision could tip the balance between survival and annihilation. Command vast armies, develop cutting-edge technology, and wield the most devastating weapons ever created to ensure your faction’s supremacy. Whether by conventional forces or through nuclear firepower, you’ll need to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ICBM: Escalation.

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  10. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 4,568 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    Wargame's playable factions are the Warsaw Pact, which is subdivided into the Soviet Union, Communist Poland, East Germany, and Czechoslovakia; and NATO, which is subdivided into the United States of America, United Kingdom, France, West Germany, Canada, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Players can choose various units from the subfactions of the side they are playing on, unlocking new units or improv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargame: Airland Battle.

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  12. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 69 reviews

    Red Chaos is a classic and modern real time strategy game. Red Chaos offers a variety of strategic aspects based on the strengths and weaknesses of individual units and ensures continuous equality of opportunity through a sophisticated balancing system. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Chaos: The Strict Order.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 11,790 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    Warno: Gold Edition includes: - Base Game - Expansion Pass - Digital Guides - Reinforcement Packs #1-7 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARNO.

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  14. 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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  15. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 8,492 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    The Infinite War rages on across the galaxy. Negotiations have failed and our only hope for an end to the destruction is through victory in combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance.

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  16. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 2,378 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    R.U.S.E is a one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory, controlling the action using views that range seamlessly from the heart of the battlefield to the full theatre of war. Players will be plunged into the action thanks to the exclusive IRISZOOM engine which offers an intuitive interface that allows for smooth, rapid transiti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.U.S.E..

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  17. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,803 reviews

    Rusted Warfare is a 2D RTS game in the vein of Total Annihilation featuring large armies and a pixel art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusted Warfare.

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  18. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 411 reviews

    Fight for glory in Iron Conflict, an online competitive real-time strategy game that features both modern and WW2 aircrafts and tanks. Make use of military tactics and choose from hundreds of different units to win on the ground and in the air! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Conflict.

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  19. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 7,749 reviews
    Critic Score 98%Based on 2 reviews

    Company of Heroes: Gold Edition includes: Company of Heroes and the expansion Company of Heroes - Opposing Fronts If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Company of Heroes.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 15,836 reviews

    The base game offers two factions: the United States Army and the Global Revolutionary Movement. Fight in rural areas, factories, railway stations or in towns and use the environment to your advantage. Cover is everywhere, and almost everything can be destroyed. An unseen amount of challenges are awaiting you in exciting online combat supported by Steamworks! The game allows you to command your u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call to Arms.

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  21. Immortal Generals brings back the golden age of classic real-time strategy games, blending traditional base building with modern tactical depth, dynamic battlefield changes, and large-scale warfare. A Global Conflict of the FutureThe world is split into three hostile factions, each fighting for dominance over a depleted planet. Take command of one of these powers and lead your army to victory, ut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immortal Generals.

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  22. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Eternal Warfare is a turn-based strategy and war game where you harvest resources, build an army, and then destroy your opponents! Starting with a single building, construct production facilities, advance your tech level, and then fight through land, sea and air, until you emerge victorious! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Warfare.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 10,827 reviews

    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.  Featuring over 300 realistic military units and technologies, each battle offers an immersive experience with endless replayability. Experience a gripping narrative-driven campaign featuring 19 handcrafted missions set in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Arrow.

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  25. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    84% User Score Based on 124 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game that places you in command of 40+ units in your journey across the multiverse. Embark on a challenging single-player quest or dive into the thrill of ranked or casual multiplayer modes to become the best Athena Crisis player! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Athena Crisis.

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  26. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 3,237 reviews

    Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEBULOUS: Fleet Command.

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  27. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 476 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Act of War: Direct Action is a highly realistic, near future real-time strategy game, set against the backdrop of a conflict that threatens to permanently change the face of our world. Created in conjunction with US Air Force captain (ret.) Dale Brown, author of 14 New York Times best-sellers, this techno-thriller game puts you in control of Task Force Talon, a direct action team put together to d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Act of War: Direct Action.

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  28. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    39% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Replay the events of the first hot war of the Cold War era, the Korean War, also known as the Forgotten War. Players will be involved in two campaigns, both set in the 1950's: the North Korean (June 25 – August 20) and the American (September 15 – October 8). In this title tactical engagement experts can test their skills on a new strategic level. Move your forces over the entire Korean Peninsula,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theatre of War 3: Korea.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    94% User Score Based on 3,138 reviews

    With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero-K.

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  30. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    61% User Score Based on 1,887 reviews

    Battle of Empires: 1914-1918 is a story driven RTS, that re-lives some of the bloodiest battles of “The Great War”. The missions include some of the most fearsome weaponary employed of the period. Sabotage, stealth, trench warfare, gas attacks, artillery and mobile infantry - BoE has it all! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle of Empires: 1914-1918.

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  31. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    68% User Score Based on 3,544 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns and game modes, combined with the series’ trademark historical accuracy and action-filled gameplay on Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Men of War II.

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  32. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    62% User Score Based on 487 reviews

    Crossfire: Legion is a real time strategy game featuring tactical action in furious battles across a shattered version of the near future. Raise and customize your army to engage in intense online combat and carve your own path as you rise through the ranks. It’s a new generation of warfare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossfire: Legion.

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  33. ORDNIX is a modern warfare RTS with one ambition: command the battlefield or take over any unit and fight in first person. Build your army, coordinate land, sea and air forces, and outmaneuver rival commanders in solo and multiplayer battles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ORDNIX.

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  34. Command your tiny plastic soldiers across massive battlefields and new worlds that we take for granted in the real world. Fight across living rooms, bedrooms, gardens, forests, and more where everyday objects become towering terrain. Sandboxes, fountains, the base of a tree, rocks that look like mountains, and stuffed animals that feel like giant monuments all become part of the battlefield. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plastic Conflict.

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  35. Compared with the first generation, End War RTS 2 transforms from 2D to 3D, which is a classic real-time strategy End War RTS 2 is a story inspired by modern science fiction. It is mainly based on the fact that human beings started the world war in order to fight for survival resources, and the launching of nuclear bombs has become the killing means of various countries. In t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to End War RTS 2.

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  36. TRIBAL is a Persistent Online Multiplayer 2D RTS/RPG where you take the role of Tribe Chieftain and lead your medieval tribe to global domination… or not. Access to the lands of TRIBAL are guarded by 12 powerful bosses that award a unique spell to any tribe that defeats them. Only Tribe Chieftains can learn and use these spells. You can pick from 6 different Tribe Chieftains each with unique s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRIBAL "The 12 Gates".

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  37. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Customize your units as they level up according to your needs. Suppress, scare and surround your enemy. Use terrain to your advantage. Exploit their weaknesses. Diminish your foes and bring dominance to the battlefield! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Art of Guile.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    78% User Score Based on 1,351 reviews

    ZeroSpace is a sci-fi real-time strategy game with an RPG campaign. Play the story as Commander Aster, securing humanity’s place in the galaxy, or team up with a friend in the co-op Galactic War and take on an endless variety of missions against the AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZeroSpace.

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  39. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 374 reviews

    Modern Warships is a cross-platform arcade online action game where modern naval battles look like they do in reality. Surveillance aircraft rush forward to detect the enemy from distance, cruisers launch volleys of guided missiles and try to reset enemy missile defences, submarines sneak up to surface vessels and jet fighters provide cover to the allied fleet from the air. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modern Warships.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    94% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    A CLASSIC RTS Old school RTS is back! Outlive 25 is the remastered version of the game originally released in 2000, now with enhanced graphics and sound, an updated Campaign Editor, Steam multiplayer support, and much more. Get ready for a battle of unprecedented proportions, fought to achieve supremacy—and above all—to ensure humanity’s survival. TWO FACTIONS Choose between humans and robots and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outlive 25.

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  41. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 34,793 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 4 reviews

    Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Total War: Shogun 2.

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  42. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    92% User Score Based on 3,575 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command & Conquer™ Generals Zero Hour.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 7,179 reviews

    Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics on intense battlefields, facing land, air and sea threats. Wage war against AI or other players with an array of potent weapons. Wield tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, capable of annihilating anything in their path. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Option.

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  44. 11%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    18% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Kingdoms Rise and Fall An engrossing real-time strategy game with grand strategy elements that embarks players on an epic journey through various historical eras and beyond. This sprawling game offers an in-depth experience that spans various historical eras, from the distant past to the far future. In Kingdoms Rise and Fall there are: Over 200 military units operating on t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdoms Rise and Fall.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 5,048 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    You play the role of a military commander hidden deep within an underground bunker. Your mission - to successfully exterminate your enemy's civilian population whilst disabling their ability to attack your own. Start by launching your battleships, submarines, and bombers in order to decimate your opponent's defences. Scramble together your alliances, but remember only one can stand victorious. Pre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEFCON.

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  46. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades offers a unique experience in the world of RTS, with very fun gameplay and never-before-seen mechanics to give RTS fans what they have searched for years. We will have totally asymmetric civilizations, hundreds of different strategic tactics, player freedom to customize their troops, a complete RPG and unit experience system, a huge unit and skill tree, and histori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades.

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  48. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 108 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    A Medieval Real-Time Strategy game combining classic RTS elements with modern fast-paced, epic scale single and multiplayer battles across beautifully rendered 3D maps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Avalon Lords: Dawn Rises.

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  49. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 408 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    World War III rages and a Soviet-led army has launched a surprise attack on the U.S.A. Command your troops into fast-paced battles fought on a fully destructible battle-field. Strategy meets intense action in this epic clash of Super Powers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World in Conflict.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Armor Clash is an RTS game of modern warfare, containing classic features like base building, unit training etc. Players can pick modern armors such as M1A2, T-14 to form identical legions. With realistic effects and fast paced battle, players will enjoy commanding their armored forces to break down the enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Armor Clash.

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