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Games like WW2: real time strategy game

Games like WW2: real time strategy game

Games like WW2: real time strategy game

Looking for games like WW2: real time strategy game? Here are top strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with World War II: Eastern Front, Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe or Steel Division 2.

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  1. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The game begins on September 1, 1939 with the attack on Poland. Then you will face many exciting missions from various time periods and theatres of military operations: Invasion of France, Maginot Line offensive, Dunkirk, Battle of Britain, Russian 1941 campaign, The Battle of Stalingrad and many more. You will lead famous Rommel corps and fight in battles for Tobruk (1942) and El Alamein. Or ima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World War II: Eastern Front.

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 2,393 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    This compilation contains: - Men of War: Assault Squad - Men of War: Assault Squad - MP Supply Pack Alpha (DLC) - Men of War: Assault Squad - MP Supply Pack Bravo (DLC) - Men of War: Assault Squad - MP Supply Pack Charlie (DLC) - Men of War: Assault Squad - Skirmish Pack (DLC) - Men of War: Assault Squad - Skirmish Pack 2 (DLC) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Men of War: Assault Squad.

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  5. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    81% User Score Based on 290 reviews

    Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg is a turn-based strategy set in the period of WW2. It brings a modern look and new features to a good old wargame genre. You are to lead the German Armed forces overcoming unthinkable odds and claiming the ultimate bittersweet victory in Europe. Blitzkrieg is the way! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg.

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  6. 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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  7. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 410 reviews

    Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    WarPlan is an incredibly accurate World War II simulation engine. It is a balance of realism and playability incorporating the best from 50 years of World War II board wargaming. Play a recreated World War II in every detail, thanks to the engine flexibility and database. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WarPlan.

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  13. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 5,324 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour puts you back in the commander’s seat during World War II. Win the war with new units, strategies and enhanced game modes. Destroy your enemies from within with an expanded espionage system that includes new missions and covert operations. A new battle plan mode allows you to load historical plans or draw your own; all of which can be shared with allies in re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hearts of Iron III.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    Command Ops 2 is a wargame engine that lets you assess, plan, order and react at the operational level just like a real Corps, Division and Brigade commander. What sets Command Ops 2 apart from the competition is the most advanced and realistic model of command decision-making. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command Ops 2.

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  15. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,119 reviews

    Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game.

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  16. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 98 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    A spectre is haunting Europe — the spectre of communism. (c) Karl Marx, The Communist ManifestoStrategic Mind: Spectre of Communism is a (hi)story-driven turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period. It offers refined wargame mechanics, story-rich gameplay, and modern 3D graphics. Lead the USSR Armed forces staging the world Communist revolution.The game has many historical operations and events but … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategic Mind: Spectre of Communism.

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  17. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    91% User Score Based on 1,562 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 1 reviews

    For the first time, the ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing all its expansions and new features and sporting an improved UI! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panzer Corps.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 2,300 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Men of War takes place in Europe and North Africa during the height of World War II. The story takes place over three different campaigns and players take on the role of Soviet, Allied and German soldiers. Each campaign has its own scenario and structured timeline, which brings different elements of the war to life. The game features hundreds of accurately modelled historical tanks and vehicles —… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Men of War.

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  19. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    59% User Score Based on 235 reviews

    Panzer Strategy: Blitzkrieg is a historical wargame on Unreal Engine where like in re­al life you can adapt your units to any objective using equipments and skills. Moreover you can make your tactics even more flexible with skills and abilities of your HQ and the HQ Commander! And all of these combined with UnrealEn­gine with the free camera mode allow you to ch­eck the whole scene fr­om the aeria… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panzer Strategy.

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  22. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    66% User Score Based on 570 reviews

    With Close Combat: Gateway to Caen you can play at the strategic and tactical level, putting yourself in the boots of both the generals and the platoon commanders. You can move or combine your battlegroups on the strategic level and decide the outcome of battles on the tactical level. You will command squads in close combat situations, using small arms, mortars, machine guns, armored cars, and tan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Combat: Gateway to Caen.

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  23. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 1,242 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 2 reviews

    Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unity of Command 2.

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  24. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 211 reviews

    This installment of the Combat Mission series brings the fight to Normandy during the three months following the allied D-Day landings of June 1944. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Mission Battle for Normandy.

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  25. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Take on the role of a major country during World War II. You will control your country's production, trade, research, espionage, and command your troops in battle. Can you do as well as your historical counterpart? Or do you want to explore "what ifs" to see how history could have been changed. The entire world is included in the game. Want to attack Brazil? The choice is yours. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destiny of the World.

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  26. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    90% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris is the first in an innovative series of operational World War II wargames that also include a strategic element. The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris simulates Germany’s military successes in Poland and France in 1939 and 1940 (including also a hypothetical “Sea Lion” invasion of Great Britain if you do well enough). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decisive Campaigns: The Blitzkrieg from Warsaw to Paris.

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  27. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 703 reviews

    Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front - tactical battalion level combat simulation. Action takes place in the summer of 1943 at Mius river and Saur-Mogila tumulus area of over 140 sq. km. Four large-scale operations for the Red Army and Wehrmacht. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front.

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  28. 82%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 561 reviews

    The lost hardcore and immersive experience is here! Why don't you experience some real, forgotten combat, too? This game has been downloaded more than 1 million times in total, thanks to you. As a member of a tank platoon, you'll take on a variety of missions! A fierce battle between tanks in an immersive battlefield! Cooperation with allies is essential to advance the battle to your advantage. U… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Attack on Tank - World War 2.

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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  34. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 2,102 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 10 reviews

    Sudden Strike 4 sends you off on three extensive campaigns set amongst the battlefields of World War II. Commanding the Allied, German or Soviet troops, you will lead over 100 different units into battle; like the German bomber Heinkel He111, the Russian T-34 tank, the British Hawker Typhoon fighter plane and the notorious German Panzerkampfwagen VI "Tiger". In a first for the Sudden Strike series… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sudden Strike 4.

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  35. 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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  36. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    40% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    The 30th Anniversary Title of the Daisenryaku Series! Fight with over 1500 different units on more than 300 maps in this turn-based, single player war simulation game. Daisenryaku Perfect 4.0 lets you shape your experience like no other game in the series’ 30 year history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAISENRYAKU PERFECT 4.0.

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  37. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Based on the War in the East engine with years of additional major features and improvements, Gary Grigsby’s War in the West 1943-45 is the most ambitious and detailed computer wargame on the Western Front of World War II ever made. Starting with the Summer 1943 invasions of Sicily and Italy and proceeding through the invasions of France and the drive into Germany, War in the West brings you all t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gary Grigsby's War in the West.

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  38. 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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  39. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 14,812 reviews

    Independently developed by Barbedwire studios, published by Digitalmindsoft. GoH is an RTS/ RTT that portrays WW2. It offers a choice of instantly switchable top- down, third person and first person (for vehicles). SP, PvE, PvP. Dynamic campaigns are available for singleplayer and in co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront.

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  40. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 43,994 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

    Experience the ultimate WWII RTS platform with COH2 and its standalone expansions. This package includes the base game, which you can then upgrade by purchasing The Western Front Armies, Ardennes Assault and/or The British Forces. More info in the "About This Game" section below. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Company of Heroes 2.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    71% User Score Based on 317 reviews

    Supreme Ruler 1936 is Real Time Geo-Political/Military Strategy Game for PC (and soon Mac). Take control of a nation in the World War II era and guide it through a significant Military Campaign, or attempt one of many Set-Piece Historical Scenarios. Players can also customize their play experience with the Sandbox Mode and play as any Nation with their own preferred Victory Condition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supreme Ruler 1936.

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  43. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    70% User Score Based on 228 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    With the Deluxe Edition of Sudden Strike 5, battle-hardened generals can not only master the full strategic challenges of the main game, but also gain access to an arsenal of exclusive extras. Equip your forces with a massive camouflage skin package for your vehicles and test your tactical genius on two exclusive PvP map versions. Rounding off the package is the Original Soundtrack, featuring the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sudden Strike 5.

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  44. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 1,628 reviews

    Real-Time Strategy/Wargame. From World War II through the Cold War and into the future, re-live or re-imagine the tensions and crises of our recent history! Guide your nation through the era of your choice in Campaigns, Scenarios, and Sandboxes, as you make every effort to become Supreme Ruler! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supreme Ruler.

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  46. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    85% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom is a history-driven turn-based strategy set in WW2. Take command of the Allied forces and protect your homeland and the whole of Europe from totalitarian madness. Form armies. Win battles. Change history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strategic Mind: Fight for Freedom.

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  47. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    56% User Score Based on 216 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Theatre of War developed by 1C Company (creators of the award-winning IL-2 Sturmovik series and Pacific Fighters) is a real-time tactical strategy title depicting the most significant battles of World War II during 1939-1945. Players will command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theatre of War.

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  48. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    VR Designs has been reinforced with designer Cameron Harris to create a new never-seen-before wargaming experience: Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa. This revolutionary eastern front wargame covers the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. It blends the latest evolution of the Decisive Campaigns hex and counter engine with deep narrative, RPG-style people management and in-depth semi-randomiz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa.

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  49. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    84% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Taking you from 1936-64 you are able to play as any Nation in the WW2 era with detailed Economics, Diplomacy, Research, Intelligence and of course Warfare in the three branches of Land, Air and Sea. It Builds on the Experience and community Input of the previous successfully HOI Titles.Developed by BL-Logic, a development studio made up by fans of the Hearts of Iron series and active member of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arsenal of Democracy.

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  50. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 402 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Making History delivers the open-ended gameplay of strategy-game classics, but with compelling new economic, military, and diplomatic systems and deep research that lets you play with real historical challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Making History: The Calm & the Storm.

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