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Looking for games like Smoke and Steel? Here are top tactical turn-based strategy recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Empire: Total War, Napoleon: Total War or Great Northern War.

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  3. Great Northern War Fight across the battlefields of Northern and Eastern Europe in Great Northern War, a detailed tactical wargame covering the campaigns, battles, and skirmishes that ended Swedish dominance of the Baltic and transformed Russia into a European great power. From Humlebæk and Narva to Kliszów, Fraustadt, Holowczyn, Poltava, Helsingborg, Stresow, and the final campaigns in Finland an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Great Northern War.

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Brandish your bayonet and step into the boots of a frontline general in the Napoleonic era. In Veterans: Napoleonic Wars, there is no need to establish a base. Take charge and focus on thousands of soldiers awaiting your orders and the smell of gunpowder in the air. The drums are beating, and the lines are forming. Are you ready to lead? Experience History in the Making at a Massive Scale Comm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veterans: Napoleonic Wars.

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  7. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 974 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    Field of Glory II is a turn-based tactical game set during the Rise of Rome from 280 BC to 25 BC. It allows you to fight large or small battles for or against Rome, or between the other nations who are as yet unaware of the Roman threat, or what-if battles between nations that never came into conflict historically. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Field of Glory II.

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  8. Sarmatian Heroes is a turn-based strategy RPG where you explore a vast world, command armies, develop heroes, build fortified cities, and fight tactical battles on hex-based battlefields. Inspired by classic strategy games, Sarmatian Heroes combines world exploration, army management and character progression with a deeper city-building system. Your settlements are not just menus - you build them… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sarmatian Heroes.

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  9. You cannot see the enemy's orders. You can only predict their next move.Tiny Cage is a tactical strategy game built around secret planning and simultaneous execution. During the preparation phase, both sides plan their movement and attacks without seeing the opponent's orders. Once both commanders are ready, every army executes its commands at the same time. You cannot wait for the enemy to move … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Cage.

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  10. One Fire at Red Cliffs. Countless Histories Born. The fire at Red Cliffs fractures history itself. Past and future overlap, and conflicting versions of the Three Kingdoms coexist in a single world. Its heroes return to the chaos under aliases, their names and memories lost. As an outsider to this history, you will rise from one city, seek out scattered generals, and reunite a broken land through w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fate Candle: Three Kingdoms - Chronicle Restored.

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  11. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    From acclaimed boardgame designer Glenn Drover, a grand strategy game where you take the role of Napoleon Bonaparte and attempt to dominate the entire continent of Europe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victory and Glory: Napoleon.

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  12. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    78% User Score Based on 495 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 6 reviews

    Field of Glory II Medieval is a turn-based tactical game set in the High Middle Ages from 1040 AD to 1270 AD and it is direct the sequel of the acclaimed Field of Glory: 2 developed by the legendary Richard Bodley Scott it brings the best from the tabletop world into the best digital framework. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Field of Glory II: Medieval.

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  13. Ancient Duel is a historical tactical card game built around short, strategic 1v1 battles between the great civilizations of the ancient world. Build a 40-card deck, choose your factions, deploy units and commanders, and use doctrines, tactics and terrain to control the battlefield. Every turn is a contest of positioning, timing and resource management — knowing when to attack can matter just as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Duel.

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  14. About This Game Hannibal is a grand strategy and real-time tactics game where every decision on the campaign map can turn into a decisive battlefield clash. Build your power across regions, plan your invasions, manage your army, and when war begins, take direct control of your forces in real-time battles. In Hannibal, conquest is not only about having the largest army. Victory depends on timing,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hannibal.

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  15. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    March into one of medieval Europe's longest and most decisive conflicts in Age of Longbow Volume I, a detailed tactical wargame covering the campaigns and battles of the Hundred Years War between England, France, and their allies. Beginning with the dynastic crisis following the death of Charles IV in 1328, Age of Longbow Volume I follows the rise of English and French rivalry into full-scale war.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sword & Siege Age of Longbow: Volume I.

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  16. The Glorious Cause is a historically grounded, hex-based strategy and tactics game that places the player in command during the American Revolution, from small, desperate engagements to the full scope of the war for independence.Blending tactical battlefield command with long-term strategic decision-making, the game is designed to evolve from individual battles into a living strategic experience t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Glorious Cause.

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  17. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 357 reviews

    Strategic Command is back, and this time it is bringing you the Great War! Relive this momentous conflict from the opening shots of 1914 to the final offensives. From the bloody fields of Flanders to the sweeping advances in the east, the fighting in Italy, the Balkans and Middle East, Strategic Command: World War I covers all the main aspects and theaters of the war. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategic Command: World War I.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 316 reviews

    Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe is a deeply immersive turn based strategy game covering the greatest conflict in modern history! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe.

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  19. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    75% User Score Based on 988 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    It is a time of war in Europe. Driven by new ideas of Enlightenment, the hearts of men and women across the continent are inflamed with dreams of freedom and glory. This is the moment for a military genius to forge himself a name to be remembered throughout all eternity. This is your moment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperial Glory.

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  20. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun is a turn-based tactical and strategic game set during this turbulent time; primarily focusing on the Japanese Warring States period and Japanese Invasion of Korea. Other armies from East Asia are also made available to simulate different conflicts across the region. Take command of diverse armies which employ varying tactical doctrines. Lead your chosen army a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sengoku Jidai: Shadow of the Shogun.

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  21. 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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  22. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 2,422 reviews

    Overview Master of Command is a real-time tactical strategy game set during the Seven Years' War. You take control of an army, manage its supplies, engage enemy forces, and shape your campaign through difficult choices and decisive battles. Every encounter, every piece of equipment, and every soldier lost matters. Key Features: Real-Time Tactical Battles: Engage in historical combat where mora… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master of Command.

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  23. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 3,076 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 7 reviews

    The Great War: Western Front is the definitive WW1 strategy game. Play a deciding role in history with this real-time tactical experience as you take charge in the pivotal Western Front from 1914 to 1919. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great War: Western Front.

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  25. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    80% User Score Based on 337 reviews

    ake Command and Secure Victory in the Great War! Commander – The Great War features a Grand Campaign covering the whole war from the invasion of Belgium on August 5, 1914 to the Armistice on the 11th of November 1918 in addition to 16 different unit types including Infantry, Cavalry, Armoured Cars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Commander: The Great War.

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  26. Experience the War of 1898 like never before... Unsung Heroes 1898 takes you back to the Spanish-American War, a war covered in deception, sensational journalism, suppression, and the blood of those who fought for their country. Experience the major land battles of the war in the Cuban campaign. Fight on large-scale maps, with non-linear objectives and countless ways to play. Fight As Anyone … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsung Heroes 1898.

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  27. Conquer. Build. Survive. – Your tactical strategy game on procedural hex grids Dive into an intense strategy experience that combines tactics, base building, and resource management on unique, procedurally generated hex maps. Build your base, secure your supply lines, and establish lines of fire—or go on the offensive and conquer enemy sectors. Every move counts, as each unit, resource, and decisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech and Tech 1.

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  28. Panzer Commander’s background is set in World War II. The Axis and Allies engaged in war worldwide for their interests. At the same time, the technology advances in panzer weapons change the way of war. New tactics and new strategies such as the Blitzkrieg and the deep battle doctrine emerged. In this game, players will play the role of crops commander, cammand your army, use panzer to break throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panzer Commander.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 4,254 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

    Old World is an epic, historical turn-based strategy game. Set in the classical era, Old World gives players the chance to not just build an empire but to found the greatest dynasty of its age. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old World.

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  30. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 1,942 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    The American Civil War has erupted! On both sides, Grand Tacticians needed to take command of the opposing armies and to lead them to victory. Prepare your nation for war, plan cunning maneuvers, defeat your enemies in the field of battle, and become one of the greatest Grand Tacticians in history! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Tactician: The Civil War (1861-1865).

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    61% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    Ageod's To End All Wars is a grand strategy game set during World War One. Players will take control over one of the major powers that so desperately fought for control over Europe and to end all wars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To End All Wars.

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  32. In Steel Company, you will command a wide variety of infantry, armor, artillery, and more to overcome and destroy the enemy. The engine is built from the ground up for maximum combat fidelity and mod support. The game includes a highly competent and adaptive AI for fully offline single-player, as well as dedicated hosting for ranked and casual multiplayer modes. New and experienced wargamers alik… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Company.

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  33. Lead massive pixel-art armies into large-scale real-time battles across a fantasy realm. Deploy regiments before the fighting starts, command your lines in real time, use abilities at the right moment, and break enemy morale to send them fleeing. Between battles, grow your roster with new regiments, rewards from vanquished rivals, and relics that can change how a run plays. Choose your route acro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raze The Realm.

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  34. Command. Conquer. Dominate.In Empire’s Supreme Command, every move counts.This is a deep turn-based strategy and empire-building game where your tactical decisions shape the fate of your nation.Plan your path to victory through diplomacy, technology, espionage, and warfare.Whether you prefer forging alliances or leading full-scale invasions, your choices will decide the future of your empire. Key … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Empire’s Supreme Command.

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  35. A Living World That Never StopsMagna Conquest is a fully real-time medieval fantasy grand strategy game where the campaign world and battles unfold simultaneously. Switch seamlessly between ruling your kingdom and commanding battles as both continue to progress in real time. Kingdoms expand, economies grow, diplomacy evolves, and armies clash in one persistent living world. Rule your kingdom, comm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magna Conquest.

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  36. FOLLOWING THE NAPOLEONIC DISASTER IN RUSSIA REDIRECT NAPOLEON'S EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN OF 1813-1814.In an enormous strategic area stretching from Paris to Breslau, from Hamburg to Vienna, control everything from major strategic territorial decisions to tactical battle manoeuvres. Organise your forces, plan your campaign and lead your troops to glory in battles such as Leipzig, where over 500,000 men fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Napoleon 1813.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    87% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    Strategos is a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. Simulate large-scale battles with over 120 factions, and 250+ units, from the ancient world. Create custom battles, or take command of historical ones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategos.

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  38. 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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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,602 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 1 reviews

    Shadow Empire is an immersive and rather complex turn-based wargame with a unique mix of military focus, 4X elements, procedural generation and role-playing features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Empire.

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  40. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    85% User Score Based on 594 reviews

    Strategic Command WWII: World At War is your chance to re-fight the 20th century’s greatest conflict, from Poland to China, Normandy to the Pacific, on a map encompassing the globe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategic Command WWII: World at War.

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  41. Barracks Brawl is a fast-paced real-time strategy game built around one simple idea: your army never stops growing. Choose from five distinct playable races, continually reinforce your army, and spend the gold you earn to expand production, unlock specialized units, and strengthen your ranks. Command your growing forces across a four-corner battlefield and destroy every rival Keep before your ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barracks Brawl.

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  42. Broken Front is a platoon-based World War II tactical wargame that brings the feel of a classic tabletop game to your screen. You command infantry, tanks, mortars and anti-tank guns across carefully designed battlefields. Positioning, terrain, line of sight and timing matter more than fast reactions. Each unit represents a platoon. Battles unfold on a hex grid and focus on clear rules, tactical … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Front.

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  43. WarBoard: Arena Empire Command legendary civilizations. Outsmart your rivals. Forge an empire on the board. WarBoard: Arena Empire is a deep turn-based strategy game where history's greatest factions — Rome, the Ottomans, Persia and Egypt — clash on a tactical hex arena. Every move matters. Every unit has a story. Every victory is earned. ⚔ TACTICAL TURN-BASED COMBATPosition your troops, ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WarBoard: Arena Empire.

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  44. 《Three Kingdoms Born》 is a character-driven strategy game set in the turbulent age of the Three Kingdoms. Build your faction, recruit legendary officers, develop your cities, and shape the course of history through your decisions. Every officer is more than just a set of numbers. Generals feature unique abilities, unit aptitudes, traits, personalities, and signature skills. Appoint them to critic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Kingdoms Born.

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  45. The world ended centuries ago. Kingdoms crumbled, knowledge vanished, and humanity was forced to begin again among the ruins of a forgotten age. In this harsh land, iron is more valuable than gold, ancient relics hold secrets no one understands, and every settlement fights to survive. Ashborn Empires is a unique co-op RTS/RPG hybrid where two players take on distinct but interconnected roles. On… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashborn Empires.

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  46. KIT Three Kingdoms: Heroes at War KIT Three Kingdoms: Heroes at War is a solo-developed Three Kingdoms strategy game built around Realm-Unification Mode, connecting realm management on a grand map with streamlined real-time battles. Govern cities, raise armies and assign officers to key roles—but before a force marches, you must decide who will join it, where it will go and whether its food suppl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KIT Three Kingdoms: Heroes at War.

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  48. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    76% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Renaissance was an era of science, arts, philosophy - and the art of war. Split between warring kingdoms, merchants, and religions, the Renaissance saw the rise of mercenary armies, waging war across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for the highest bidder, with captains of these forces making or breaking nations. Renaissance Kingdom Wars puts you in the well-trodden shoes of one such captain. Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Renaissance Kingdom Wars.

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  49. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 3,681 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 5 reviews

    Expand Steel Division 2’s History through 3 additional DLC featuring famous campaigns, divisions, nations and units! Releasing during the year following the game’s release, these History Packs feature: 3 Dynamic Strategic Campaigns Historical missions, playable in solo and coop 12 Divisions New nations 6 new Aces New units 30 camos The first Steel Division 2 DLC: Death on the Vistula is included i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Division 2.

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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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