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Best World War II Games

Top 50 of 178 qualifying games — tagged World War II (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (2026) Military · Simulation · Realistic · $14.99 + Satisfying artillery mechanics 67+ Pressure-driven strategic challenge 19− Repetitive firing routines 10 97.7%15,199 reviews 2 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator (2023) Idler · Simulation · Sandbox · $6.99 + easy-to-learn creative sandbox 84+ cheap price, excellent value 12− shallow mechanics, becomes repetitive 9 96.3%9,385 reviews 3 R.U.S.E. (2010) Strategy · RTS · World War II · $29.99 + Unique deception mechanics 73+ Fun with friends 19− Recurring multiplayer desyncs 9 95.7%4,665 reviews 4 The Red Pearls Of Borneo (2026) Adventure · Puzzle · Detective · Free + deduction puzzles and timeline tracing 70+ historical mystery and compelling characters 62− linear latter-half gameplay 19 95.6%4,713 reviews 5 Commando Collection (2024) Action · Shooter · Bullet Hell · $4.99 + fast-paced run-and-gun combat 15+ inexpensive multi-game collection 6− AI-generated artwork 10 95.7%1,687 reviews 6 Call of Duty (2003) (2006) FPS · World War II · Action · $9.99 + Fun gunplay aging surprisingly well 55+ Cinematic atmosphere; authentic 2003 graphics 10− Crashes, glitches, Windows compatibility issues 8 94.7%7,914 reviews 7 Company of Heroes (2006) Strategy · World War II · RTS · $19.99 + Tactical squad-based combat depth 59+ Graphics hold up well 10 94.2%18,883 reviews 8 Hitler Waifu (2023) Casual · Adventure · Action · $0.99 + stunning graphics and detail 18+ gunplay and combat 13 94.8%1,478 reviews 9 Call of Duty 2 (2006) World War II · Action · FPS · $14.99 + Still best CoD, holds up well 76+ Looks better than its twenty-year-old age 7− Linear and repetitive holdout missions 7 93.8%11,649 reviews 10 Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire (2017) Action · Strategy · FPS · $9.99 + Tactical planning and varied mechanics 26+ Atmospheric, detailed presentation 9− Stiff or limited controls 8 94.9%1,011 reviews 11 Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 (2018) Action · Side Scroller · Co-op · $12.99 + varied weapons and dynamic combat 16+ humorous, enjoyable stories 10− short campaigns under three hours 10 93.9%5,586 reviews 12 Sumerian Six (2024) Action · 3D · Colorful · $29.99 + Distinct supernatural character abilities 53+ Likeable, interesting characters 13− Crashes, freezes, and gameplay jank 10 94.5%1,280 reviews 13 TR-49 (2026) Investigation · Puzzle · Story Rich · $6.99 + Deductive archive puzzle mechanics 69+ Intriguing unfolding mystery 42− Confusing, obtuse puzzle progression 25 94.1%1,278 reviews 14 Wolfenstein 3D (2007) FPS · Retro · Action · $4.99 + addictive fast-paced maze shooting 52− clunky hard-to-rebind originals 16 93.4%4,395 reviews 15 Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition (2007) Strategy · World War II · RTS · $36.99 + Engaging tactical squad combat 27+ Remains engaging after decades 6 93.2%7,308 reviews 16 Return to Castle Wolfenstein (2007) FPS · Action · World War II · $4.99 + Tight gunplay and relentless enemy AI 57+ Nazi occult narrative with atmospheric lore 12− Frequent crashes, modern OS incompatibility 12 92.9%9,386 reviews 17 Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm (2011) World War II · Realistic · Multiplayer · $2.99 + immersive realistic WWII gunplay 34+ remaining active server population 8− scarce players and bot lobbies 10 92.6%38,152 reviews 18 Call of Duty: World at War (2008) Zombies · World War II · FPS · $19.99 + Fun campaigns, combat, and Zombies 32+ Memorable gritty wartime campaign 24− Broken unsafe online multiplayer 11 92.4%53,513 reviews 19 Sprocket (2021) Early Access · Sandbox · Building · $19.99 + Fun creative tank design 82+ Dedicated dev with solid updates 7− Slow development with broken updates 17 92.4%13,073 reviews 20 Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014) FPS · Action · Alternate History · $19.99 + satisfying fast-paced gunplay and stealth 62+ emotional story with memorable characters 40− plain, corny, or goofy writing 13 91.7%62,742 reviews 21 Click and Conquer (2025) Clicker · Casual · Simulation · $4.99 + Short two-hour experience 43+ Satisfying bomb-dropping loop 25− Shallow repetitive clicking 16 92.6%2,530 reviews 22 Day of Defeat: Source (2010) FPS · World War II · Multiplayer · $9.99 + fun tactical old-school gunplay 47+ decades of rewarding return play 9− empty servers and veteran-heavy playerbase 15 91.8%23,687 reviews 23 Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor (2009) Strategy · RTS · World War II · $19.99 + Tactical combat and base building 15+ Frequent returns and varied play 9− Simple, arcadey campaign gameplay 7 92.4%2,405 reviews 24 Warfare Legacy Collection (2025) Strategy · World War I · Side Scroller · $9.99 + Simple tug-of-war strategy 54+ Clearer upgraded graphics 8− Campaigns finish within a few hours 17 92.8%1,159 reviews 25 Sniper Elite 4 (2017) Sniper · Action · Multiplayer · $59.99 + satisfying sniping and stealth freedom 62+ balanced, customizable challenge 14− forgettable story and bland characters 6 91.3%63,536 reviews 26 Men of War: Assault Squad 2 (2014) Strategy · World War II · War · $5.99 + fun tactical RTS gameplay 68+ extensive mods and editor content 25− steep learning curve and hard missions 7 91.2%46,797 reviews 27 Panzer Corps Gold (2014) Strategy · World War II · Turn-Based Strategy · $29.99 92.0%2,748 reviews 28 Hitler is my crush (2023) Side Scroller · Hero Shooter · Shoot 'Em Up · $0.99 + Fun chaotic shooting 17+ Worth the money, even deluxe 9− DLC feels necessary or insufficient 7 91.9%2,418 reviews 29 Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts (2007) Strategy · RTS · World War II · $19.99 91.7%1,211 reviews 30 Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (2015) FPS · Action · World War II · $19.99 + satisfying combat and stealth 40+ engaging prequel with twists 16− overly short campaign 13 90.3%23,704 reviews 31 Easy Red 2 (2022) World War II · Action · Singleplayer · $6.74 + addictive large-scale squad-based battles 87+ active development with robust modding 22− unresponsive AI and broken squad controls 14 90.4%15,220 reviews 32 Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway (2008) World War II · Action · FPS · $9.99 + Tactical squad combat and cover 28+ Emotional, engaging war narrative 21− Repetitive or overly scripted combat 8 91.0%2,444 reviews 33 Hearts of Iron IV (2016) Strategy · World War II · Grand Strategy · $49.99 + fun deep strategy gameplay 67+ mods and varied campaigns 15− steep confusing learning curve 36 89.8%363,348 reviews 34 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (2024) Action-Adventure · First-Person · Story Rich · $69.99 + engaging exploration and puzzles 68+ faithful Indiana Jones narrative 52− tedious and repetitive missions 15 90.1%20,790 reviews 35 LUFTRAUSERS (2014) Indie · Bullet Hell · Arcade · $9.99 + tight arcade combat 31+ dynamic layered soundtrack 17− limited one-screen gameplay 9 90.5%4,536 reviews 36 Age of History II (2018) Strategy · Historical · War · $5.99 + simple addictive sandbox strategy 79+ easy learning with rewarding challenge 16− vanishing armies and turn glitches 11 89.8%50,332 reviews 37 Day of Defeat (2003) FPS · World War II · Multiplayer · $4.99 + Simple, engaging core mechanics 52+ Mature, helpful player base 7− Dwindling server population 8 90.2%7,387 reviews 38 Valkyria Chronicles (2014) Anime · Strategy · Turn-Based · $4.99 + Turn-based strategy with real-time movement 58+ Character development and emotional narrative 30− Melodramatic anime tropes and dialogue 14 90.0%13,356 reviews 39 NavalArt (2018) Early Access · Sandbox · Naval Combat · $18.99 + creative ship-building freedom 54+ worth the purchase price 10− confusing beginner experience 12 90.6%2,469 reviews 40 Darkenstein 3D (2025) FPS · Action · Shooter · Free + Free, substantial shooter 26+ Fast retro shooting 17− Crashes and broken saves 15 90.7%1,726 reviews 41 Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines (2007) Strategy · Stealth · World War II · $2.49 + Strategic tactical mission design 16+ Highly challenging tactical missions 8− Clumsy character and vehicle controls 10 90.1%4,072 reviews 42 Men of War (2009) Strategy · World War II · RTS · $0.74 + Deep tactical unit control 21+ Multiple ways to replay 7− Brutally difficult missions 14 90.0%3,893 reviews 43 Blitzkrieg Anthology (2014) Strategy · World War II · RTS · $4.99 + tactical WWII combat 30+ Timeless 2D visuals 8− Frequent crashes and freezing 16 90.2%1,568 reviews 44 Heroes of Valor (2025) Early Access · World War II · PvP · $14.99 90.0%1,469 reviews 45 BEARS, VODKA, BALALAIKA! (2019) Violent · Indie · Action · $3.99 89.6%1,999 reviews 46 Sniper Elite V2 Sniper · Action · Stealth · Free + satisfying sniping and X-ray kills 24− frequent crashes and compatibility issues 8 88.3%25,518 reviews 47 Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army (2013) Zombies · Action · Co-op · $14.99 88.3%4,711 reviews 48 Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front (2016) Simulation · Strategy · World War II · $34.99 + realistic strategic combat 44+ detailed battlefields and landscapes 6− steep learning curve 21 89.2%1,145 reviews 49 Bomber Crew (2017) World War II · Simulation · Strategy · $2.39 + intense crew management gameplay 71+ challenging but rewarding gameplay 17− punishing crew permadeath 14 87.6%15,546 reviews 50 Tank Mechanic Simulator (2020) Tanks · Simulation · World War II · $19.99 + Relaxing, engaging tank work 81+ Detailed vehicle models 8− Confusing UI and tutorials 13 87.6%9,441 reviews