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24 games like Heroes & Generals (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

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The short version

Closest match: Squad 44, which both open world, war, historical and strategy.
Heroes & Generals is tagged Free to Play, World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Shooter, Action, First-Person by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Heroes & Generals

The five things Steam players tag Heroes & Generals with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Free to Play
World War II
FPS
Multiplayer
War

Heroes & Generals at a glance
Reception	Mixed on Steam (68% of 141,628)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	Not listed

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

1
Squad 44
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including World War II, FPS and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).
Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.
Squad 44 at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Offworld
Player sentiment 74% positive of 25,436 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 25,436)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: World War II, FPS, Simulation, Military, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:World War IIFPSSimulationMassively MultiplayerWarStrategyFirst-PersonShooter
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2
WWII Online
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Free to Play.
WWII Online is a massive, persistent free-to-play MMO FPS driven entirely by players. Fight as Army, Air, or Naval forces and earn Victory Points to access more units. One global server. No scripts. Real outcomes. No zones. Huge world (300,000 km²). ENLIST NOW!
WWII Online at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Cornered Rat Software
Player sentiment 51% positive of 3,800 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 3,800)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, World War II, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Flight, FPS, Shooter, Action, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:FPSShooterFree to PlayEarly AccessWorld War IIMassively MultiplayerSimulationStrategy
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3
Iron Front: Digital War Edition
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including World War II, War and First-Person; released around the same time (2012).
Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.
Iron Front: Digital War Edition at a glance
Released 2012 Studio X1 Software
Player sentiment 59% positive of 869 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: Mixed (59% of 869)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: World War II, War, Military, Tanks, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:World War IIWarFirst-PersonSimulationFPSShooterTacticalStrategy
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4
Day of Infamy
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including World War II, FPS and War; released around the same time (2017).
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.
Day of Infamy at a glance
Released 2017 Studio New World Interactive
Player sentiment 82% positive of 22,100 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 22,100)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:World War IIFPSWarShooterTacticalFirst-PersonStrategyHistorical
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5
War of Rights
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Historical, War and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).
War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 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.
War of Rights at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Campfire Games
Player sentiment 88% positive of 15,040 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 15,040)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Historical, War, Multiplayer, Realistic, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:HistoricalWarSimulationFPSStrategyFirst-PersonShooterEarly Access
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6
America's Army: Proving Grounds
Why it matched: both open world, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2013).
America’s Army: Proving Grounds is the official game of the U.S. Army and part of the highly acclaimed America’s Army game series. This free military game focuses on small unit tactical maneuvers and puts you to the test in a wide variety of new America’s Army maps and AA fan favorites.
America's Army: Proving Grounds at a glance
Released 2013 Studio U.S. Army
Player sentiment 79% positive of 11,051 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 11,051)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:Free to PlayFPSShooterTacticalFirst-PersonWarSimulationStrategy
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7
Hell Let Loose
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Shooter, World War II and FPS.
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 based RTS-inspired meta-game.
Hell Let Loose at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Expression Games
Player sentiment 82% positive of 149,565 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 149,565)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Shooter, Realistic, World War II, Multiplayer, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:ShooterWorld War IIFPSWarTacticalSimulationFirst-PersonMassively Multiplayer
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8
Argo
Why it matched: both open world, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2017).
Jump straight into combat in this official standalone FREE total conversion of Arma 3. Argo is a hardcore tactical first-person shooter, in which you fight across unrestricted terrain, and where a single bullet is all it takes. Master your craft to rank up and become (in)famous on the battlefield.
Argo at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Bohemia Interactive
Player sentiment 51% positive of 10,824 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 10,824)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Free to Play, Shooter, FPS, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:Free to PlayShooterFPSTacticalWarFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerSimulation
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9
Ravenfield
Why it matched: both open world, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including FPS, War and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!
Ravenfield at a glance
Released 2017 Studio SteelRaven7
Player sentiment 97% positive of 79,971 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 79,971)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 2 of 5 — FPS, War
Why players like it: FPS, War, Singleplayer, Shooter, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:FPSWarShooterFirst-PersonEarly AccessTacticalStrategySimulation
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10
Squad
Why it matched: both open world, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Tactical and Shooter; released around the same time (2020).
Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building.
Squad at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Offworld
Player sentiment 81% positive of 242,753 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 242,753)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Military, Realistic, FPS, Multiplayer, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:FPSTacticalShooterWarFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerStrategySimulation
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11
Call to Arms
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, RTS and War; released around the same time (2018).
Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.
Call to Arms at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Digitalmindsoft
Player sentiment 79% positive of 24,128 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 24,128)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Strategy, Military, Action, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:StrategyRTSWarShooterTacticalSimulationFirst-PersonFPS
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12
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Why it matched: both war, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including World War II, FPS and Shooter.
Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 at a glance
Released 2006 Studio Tripwire Interactive
Player sentiment 87% positive of 2,542 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 2,542)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: World War II, Action, FPS, Realistic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:World War IIFPSShooterWarTacticalSimulationHistoricalStrategy
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13
GROUND BRANCH
Why it matched: both open world, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Tactical, FPS and Shooter.
From one of the developers behind the original Rainbow Six® and Ghost Recon® games, comes a thinking-man's first-person shooter featuring in-depth character and weapon customization. Take your time. Think ahead. Get the job done.
GROUND BRANCH at a glance
Released 2026 Studio BlackFoot Studios
Player sentiment 84% positive of 24,908 Price $23.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 24,908)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Tactical, Realistic, Military, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:TacticalFPSShooterSimulationFirst-PersonWarEarly AccessIndie
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14
Insurgency: Sandstorm
Why it matched: both open world, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Tactical; released around the same time (2018).
Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.
Insurgency: Sandstorm at a glance
Released 2018 Studio New World Interactive
Player sentiment 85% positive of 133,079 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 133,079)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: FPS, Realistic, Shooter, Military, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:FPSShooterTacticalFirst-PersonWarSimulationMassively MultiplayerIndie
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15
Day of Defeat: Source
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, World War II and Shooter.
Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.
Day of Defeat: Source at a glance
Released 2010 Studio Valve
Player sentiment 92% positive of 23,601 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 23,601)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: FPS, World War II, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:FPSWorld War IIShooterWarFirst-PersonHistoricalTacticalStrategy
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16
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Why it matched: both war, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Massively Multiplayer and War; released around the same time (2017).
Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Antimatter Games
Player sentiment 87% positive of 59,178 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 59,178)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: FPS, Wargame, Military, Massively Multiplayer, Cold War — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:FPSMassively MultiplayerWarHistoricalFirst-PersonSimulationTactical
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17
War Selection
Why it matched: both war, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Free to Play and RTS; released around the same time (2019).
War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.
War Selection at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Glyph Worlds
Player sentiment 85% positive of 23,534 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 23,534)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Strategy, Base-Building, Free to Play, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:StrategyFree to PlayRTSWarMassively MultiplayerHistoricalIndieEarly Access
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18
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Why it matched: both war, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including World War II, FPS and First-Person.
Contains full Rising Storm content as well!
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Tripwire Interactive
Player sentiment 93% positive of 38,119 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 38,119)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: World War II, Realistic, Multiplayer, FPS, Wargame — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:World War IIFPSFirst-PersonHistoricalWarTacticalShooterSimulation
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19
Total War: ATTILA
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Historical and War; released around the same time (2015).
Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...
Total War: ATTILA at a glance
Released 2015 Studio CREATIVE ASSEMBLY
Player sentiment 82% positive of 37,686 Price $44.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 37,686)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Strategy, Historical, War, Turn-Based Strategy, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:StrategyHistoricalWarRTSTacticalSimulation
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20
Black Squad
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2019).
Black Squad is a free-to-play military first-person-shooter. Players can master their skills and show off their strategies with a wide range of game maps, modes, and weapons to choose from. Join thousands of FPS players worldwide in one of the most played games on Steam!
Black Squad at a glance
Released 2019 Studio VALOFE
Player sentiment 76% positive of 81,225 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 81,225)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:Free to PlayFPSShooterEarly AccessFirst-PersonWarTacticalMassively Multiplayer
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21
Call of War: World War 2
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Free to Play and World War II; released around the same time (2017).
Take over the control of one of the mighty nations during the times of World War 2 in this persisting long-term strategy game. Conquer provinces, forge alliances and build up your economy in real-time. Research top secret weapons of World War 2 and become the one true superpower!
Call of War: World War 2 at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Bytro Labs GmbH
Player sentiment 71% positive of 6,372 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 6,372)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, World War II, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Strategy, Free to Play, World War II, War, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:StrategyFree to PlayWorld War IIWarSimulationTacticalHistoricalMassively Multiplayer
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22
Steel Ocean
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, World War II and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2015).
It is a free-to-play shooting game.You may choose 6 types of warships used in the WWII to play PvP and PvE naval battle. Start the voyage with your warships and fight for the honor of your fleet!
Steel Ocean at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Changyou.com Limited
Player sentiment 69% positive of 4,451 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (69% of 4,451)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, World War II, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Free to Play, Naval Combat, Naval, World War II, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:Free to PlayWorld War IIMassively MultiplayerSimulationWarStrategyShooterTactical
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23
Operation: Harsh Doorstop
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Tactical.
Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by developers of the cancelled Project Reality 2 project.
Operation: Harsh Doorstop at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Drakeling Labs
Player sentiment 78% positive of 20,668 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 20,668)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Free to Play, Military, FPS, Realistic, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:Free to PlayFPSTacticalShooterSimulationWarStrategyFirst-Person
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Hearts of Iron IV
Why it matched: both open world, war, historical and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, World War II and War; released around the same time (2016).
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
Hearts of Iron IV at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Paradox Development Studio
Player sentiment 90% positive of 375,658 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 375,658)
Matches Heroes & Generals on: 3 of 5 — World War II, Multiplayer, War
Why players like it: Strategy, World War II, Grand Strategy, War, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Heroes & Generals:StrategyWorld War IIWarHistoricalSimulationTacticalRTS
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Squad 44 at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Offworld
Player sentiment	74% positive of 25,436	Price	$19.99

WWII Online at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Cornered Rat Software
Player sentiment	51% positive of 3,800	Price	Free

Iron Front: Digital War Edition at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	X1 Software
Player sentiment	59% positive of 869	Price	$14.99

Day of Infamy at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	New World Interactive
Player sentiment	82% positive of 22,100	Price	$14.99

War of Rights at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Campfire Games
Player sentiment	88% positive of 15,040	Price	$29.99

America's Army: Proving Grounds at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	U.S. Army
Player sentiment	79% positive of 11,051	Price	Free

Hell Let Loose at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Expression Games
Player sentiment	82% positive of 149,565	Price	$49.99

Argo at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Bohemia Interactive
Player sentiment	51% positive of 10,824	Price	Not listed

Ravenfield at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	SteelRaven7
Player sentiment	97% positive of 79,971	Price	$17.99

Squad at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Offworld
Player sentiment	81% positive of 242,753	Price	$39.99

Call to Arms at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Digitalmindsoft
Player sentiment	79% positive of 24,128	Price	$14.99

Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 at a glance
Released	2006	Studio	Tripwire Interactive
Player sentiment	87% positive of 2,542	Price	$4.99

GROUND BRANCH at a glance
Released	2026	Studio	BlackFoot Studios
Player sentiment	84% positive of 24,908	Price	$23.99

Insurgency: Sandstorm at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	New World Interactive
Player sentiment	85% positive of 133,079	Price	$29.99

Day of Defeat: Source at a glance
Released	2010	Studio	Valve
Player sentiment	92% positive of 23,601	Price	$9.99

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Antimatter Games
Player sentiment	87% positive of 59,178	Price	$24.99

War Selection at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Glyph Worlds
Player sentiment	85% positive of 23,534	Price	Free

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Tripwire Interactive
Player sentiment	93% positive of 38,119	Price	$19.99

Total War: ATTILA at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	CREATIVE ASSEMBLY
Player sentiment	82% positive of 37,686	Price	$44.99

Black Squad at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	VALOFE
Player sentiment	76% positive of 81,225	Price	Free

Call of War: World War 2 at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Bytro Labs GmbH
Player sentiment	71% positive of 6,372	Price	Free

Steel Ocean at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Changyou.com Limited
Player sentiment	69% positive of 4,451	Price	Not listed

Operation: Harsh Doorstop at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Drakeling Labs
Player sentiment	78% positive of 20,668	Price	Free

Hearts of Iron IV at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Paradox Development Studio
Player sentiment	90% positive of 375,658	Price	$49.99

Common questions

What game is most like Heroes & Generals?

Squad 44, on the evidence we have. It both open world, war, historical and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Heroes & Generals" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Heroes & Generals. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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