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Games like This is not Chess, It's War!

Looking for games like This is not Chess, It's War!? Here are top casual simulation recommendations with a comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Battle Cry of Freedom, Blackstrike Protocol or Competitive Checkers.

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  1. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 2,597 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

    Battle Cry of Freedom brings brutal real-time first and third-person combat set in the 19th Century America, presenting players with the opportunity to re-fight the American Civil War as either the Union or the Confederacy. Incorporating a wide range of weaponry, from long range rifled muskets and devastating artillery, to various deadly close combat tools such as bayonets, knives and sabres, pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Cry of Freedom.

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  2. Blackstrike ProtocolENTER THE BATTLE. LEAD YOUR SQUAD. DOMINATE THE WARZONE. Step into the battlefield in Blackstrike Protocol, an adrenaline-fueled third-person tactical shooter where every second counts. Engage in intense online PvP multiplayer battles, master a wide arsenal of modern weapons, and outplay your opponents through teamwork, precision, and strategy. Whether you're flanking the ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackstrike Protocol.

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  3. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    49% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Competitive Checkers - Multiplayer Strategy Game Are you ready for an exhilarating test of strategy and skill? Dive into the world of "Competitive Checkers," the ultimate multiplayer experience for Checkers enthusiasts! Features: Multiplayer Showdown: Engage in thrilling head-to-head matches with players from all over the globe. Prove your Checkers prowess and outmaneuver … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Competitive Checkers.

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  4. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 30,644 reviews

    Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holdfast: Nations At War.

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  5. A voice-controlled naval battle. Place your fleet, call out coordinates using your microphone, and launch devastating missile strikes. Lock onto the enemy, shout your command, and sink every last ship before they send yours to the bottom of the ocean. You have 5 ships to deploy before the battle begins. Choose their positions carefully. A smart layout can be the difference between total vict… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Sink My Ships!.

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  6. 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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  7. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 1,470 reviews

    Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Commander.

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  8. Welcome to the epic battlefields of Mobile Soldiers - Plastic Army! Prepare to unleash your strategic genius as you step into the shoes of a fearless commander, controlling an army of plastic toy soldiers. Get ready for an exhilarating clash of miniature might, where up to four players compete to dominate the battleground! Picture this: You and your friends command your own battalions, each vying… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mobile Soldiers: Plastic Army.

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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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  10. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    89% User Score Based on 49,951 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 10 reviews

    Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a sequel to the stand-alone expansion pack to Rising Storm and focuses on the Vietnam War. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising Storm 2: Vietnam.

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  11. 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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  12. Embark on an epic and immersive sci-fi-themed multiplayer adventure like never before with our captivating Third Person Shooter! Gather your comrades and allies or engage in thrilling competitions against them as you dive headfirst into the boundless depths of the First Steps Arena. Explore the vastness of our game's intricately crafted universe, an amalgamation of awe-inspiring landscapes an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to First Steps.

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  13. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    82% User Score Based on 86,339 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Includes: US Airborne Pathfinder Uniform for the following roles: Rifleman, Support, Medic, Sniper, Auto Rifleman, Heavy MG, Spotter, Assault, Engineer, Anti-Tank Officer. Join the ever-expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first-person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line, and a unique resource-base… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Let Loose.

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  14. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    77% User Score Based on 684 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Eximius combines tactical First Person Shooter gameplay with high level strategic decision-making of a Real-time Strategy (RTS) game. The game features a competitive 5v5 team battles where players square off in a post apocalyptic urban environment. Play as a Commander (RTS); build base, train an army and call down support abilities to help your allies on the ground to gain territory. Play as an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eximius: Seize the Frontline.

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  15. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    67% User Score Based on 344 reviews

    Follow the adventure of Andrew "Dog" Carter, a former SAS operative and his International Task Force squad as they fight against a global terrorist organization called Quantum in Tales Of Glory 2 - Retaliation, a VR tactical shooter adventure mixing huge immersive battles against hundreds of NPCs and infiltration missions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Glory 2: Retaliation.

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  16. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 2,160 reviews

    From the team that brought you The Armchair Historian comes a new strategy game set in the Victorian Era. As muskets become rifles and infantry are replaced by Gatling guns, you must adapt to a rapidly changing battlefield. This is a new age, not of courage and chivalry, but of Blood and Iron. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire & Maneuver.

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  17. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    85% User Score Based on 9,518 reviews

    Command massive armies in this epic mech auto-battler. Draft your troops, customize your units, master your formations, and crush enemies in spectacular 3D battles. All strategy, no clickfest. Outsmart opponents in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, or Survival Mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mechabellum.

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  18. 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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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 12,101 reviews

    War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 150 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of Rights.

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  21. Radio Commander now in VR! Experience one of the most innovative strategy games of 2019 in a virtual reality. Be there, right next to the battlefield, in a commander’s tent in the middle of a Vietnamese jungle. Step into the shoes of an experienced leader and lead your soldiers to victory… or at least give them a chance to survive the Vietnam hell. In Radio Commander VR you are playing as an Am… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio Commander VR.

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  22. 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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  23. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 3,521 reviews

    Overview War of Dots is a minimalist real-time strategy game. Command your armies in real-time battles across a variety of maps. Capture cities, manage resources, and defeat your rivals. Game Details The key idea in War of Dots is simplicity. Unlike most other strategy games, it doesn’t rely on complex mechanics. There are only two types of units: light – perfect for fighting in numbers, eff… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of Dots.

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  24.                    Choose your civilization. Build your army. Dominate the tactical field. Greek War is a 3D turn-based tactical strategy game that fuses the wits of chess with the cunning of tic-tac-toe, all set on a battlefield inspired by the grandeur of Ancient Greece. Prepare your deck, choose your civilization, and face players from around the world in mental duels where every move can se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greek War.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    About This GameSmashOff is a tabletop‑inspired, perfect‑information tactics game where both players share full visibility of the board at all times. SmashOff is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game where two players face off in intense, tactical battles. Deploy Soldiers, Jeeps, and Tanks across a grid-based battlefield, claim terrain bonuses, and outthink your opponent in a fight for domination.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SmashOff.

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  26. Prepare for an intense, futuristic warfare experience with "Polyzone" the ultimate first-person shooter multiplayer game that thrusts players into a visually striking world of relentless combat and strategic mayhem. Dive into the dynamic world of Polyzone, an exhilarating multiplayer game that offers a plethora of vibrant modes designed to captivate players of all ages. This virtual p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Polyzone.

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  27. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 1,983 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 12 reviews

    Wage a campaign of brutal conquest in this realm-shattering real-time strategy game set in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar universe. Command four unique factions in dynamic battles as part of a story-driven campaign and test your mettle against warlords afar in online multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    68% User Score Based on 525 reviews

    Tug-of-war game from the creators of Warfare 1944. Assemble your own custom platoons and fight head to head with players from all over the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warfare Online.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    89% User Score Based on 3,118 reviews

    A single-player, large scale WW1 game centered around trench warfare. It is a mix of FPS, Battle Sim and Strategy, making for epic battles with hundreds of units on the battlefield! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising Front.

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  30. 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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  31. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 716 reviews

    It's WW2. You're a general sitting in a tent. All you have in front of you is a map, and a radio. Can you win the battle? Radio General is a unique strategy game where you interact with your units over the radio using speech recognition. Test your mettle and relive famous battles as a WW2 general. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Radio General.

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  32. 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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  33. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 1,704 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    2 sides, 8 nations, and one battlefield: Europe! Wargame: European Escalation is an intense and spectacular Real Time Strategy game, where realism and strategy are brought to the front lines. With a phenomenal range of vehicles and units (over 350 different models), build your army and enter a huge military campaign across Europe of the 80's, as the Cold War is about to become World War 3.With the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wargame European Escalation.

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  34. 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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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 1,663 reviews

    THE RED HORSE OF WAR IS RIDING THROUGH EUROPE ONCE AGAINIt's 1989 and the flames of a New War are flaring up. Thousands of square miles of German landscape will become a stage for sweeping battles between the best NATO and Warsaw Pact has to offer. Lead your Regiment through the inferno of a wide-scale Cold War conflict in this new Real-Time Tactics game. Break through the lines, call in artillery… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regiments.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    80% User Score Based on 906 reviews

    Inspired by classic RTS titles like Command & Conquer with a nod to famed board game Axis & Allies, Line War combines elements of 4X, wargame, and real-time tactics genres into a unique strategic experience for veterans and newcomers. This game has a never-before-seen approach that lets you focus on drawing commands and executing a strategy rather than managing individual units. Chain commands an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Line War.

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  37. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    30% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Chess players, it's time to enjoy a highly delectable duel of intelligence! chessVR is a cross-platform VR chess strategy game, developed by an individual game team SUPLIFE, where you can challenge VR players or compete with 7 million mobile players online. A beginner or a master, whatever you may be, chessVR can satisfy your every need. Try to interact with NPC and pieces, you might find surprisi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess VR.

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  38. The factories never stop. They build for whoever holds them. Helion Conflict is a real-time strategy game that removes everything that is not a decision. No base building, no resource management, no tech trees. Across the system stand factories, and every one of them builds without pause for whoever currently holds it. You do not gather resources - you take the enemy's production and point it bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helion Conflict.

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  39. 80%Game Brain Score
    80% User Score Based on 956 reviews

    * EPIC PVP TANK BATTLES & MODERN WARFARE * Prepare for Modern Tanks — a definitive action shooter and combat simulation where military forces clash in a global war universe. Command a heavy armored vehicle, master tactical war maneuvers, and dominate the battlefield in this free to play mobile action hit. * REAL TANK BATTLE EXPERIENCE & SHOOTING * Immerse yourself in a real war game where every s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modern Tanks・PvP War Machine.

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  40. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 5,246 reviews

    A WW1 action game built around fully destructible battlefields where chaos reigns supreme. Explosions tear through terrain, fortifications collapse, and the front line can change shape minute to minute. Over The Top: WWI turns the grim setting of the Great War into a frantic playground of destruction where plans rarely ever survive first contact. Pick your RoleCharge as a rifleman, build as an eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Over The Top: WWI.

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  41. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 230 reviews

    Game benefits About the Game 《Tank Arena:Total Operation》 is a MMO competitive military war game. Players command more than 400 different types of tanks, armored vehicles or helicopters on a 2000x2000 massive battlefield and engage in 12v12 team-based battles against other players from all over the world. Travel across the historical battlefield, immerse yourself in the clash between tanks, c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tank Arena:Total Operation.

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  43. The King's LegendA gritty, medieval fantasy turn-based strategy game where every move is a matter of sacrifice. Sit at the war table as a king locked in a deadly duel against a rival monarch. Across a hex-based battlefield, command an evolving army of Soldiers, Knights, Wizards, and powerful Legends. With each turn, you must make brutal decisions—sacrifice your own to strengthen the rest, upgrade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The King's Legend.

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  44. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 1,550 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 8 reviews

    Turn based 4X strategy game, recreating the civilizations of ancient China. Develop your land, build great cities, raise huge armies and fight epic battles, with hundreds of soldiers fighting right on the game map. Advance your technologies, culture and religion to create one of mankind’s biggest empires. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oriental Empires.

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  45. 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 game where your battlefield tactics are as important as your army management skills. Experience both sides of the war, battling in Europe as the USA, the UK, or Germany. Storm bunkers, occupy houses, win tank duels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headquarters World War II.

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  46. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    78% User Score Based on 19,656 reviews

    Enlisted is a free-to-play multiplayer shooter in which you command infantry, ground vehicles and aircraft in huge, atmospheric battles of World War II. Through the metagame, you unlock new squads of soldiers, weapons, equipment and vehicles and can improve and level up your soldiers and vehicles with new perks, skills and upgrades. Developer Enlisted was developed by Gaijin Entertainment. Plat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enlisted.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 843 reviews

    All Quiet in the Trenches is a narrative turn-based strategy game set in the Great War. Get to know your soldiers, take care of their needs and lead them in battle, trying to strike a precarious balance between the ambitions of your superiors and the survival of your men. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Quiet in the Trenches.

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  48. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    Combat Mission Red Thunder focuses on the hard fought Eastern Front battles of Bagration and Poland, from the swamps of Belarus to the gates of Warsaw during the summer of 1944. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Mission: Red Thunder.

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  49. 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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  50. 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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