Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Holdfast: Nations At War (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Holdfast: Nations At War on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, which both war, historical and strategy.
- Holdfast: Nations At War is tagged Shooter, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Action, Military, Historical, Wargame 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.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
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
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Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Wargame and Military; 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 FPSWargameMilitaryWarPvPHistoricalFirst-PersonTeam-Based
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Hell Let Loose
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Shooter, FPS and War; released around the same time (2021).
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 ShooterFPSWarMilitaryTacticalSimulationFirst-PersonHistorical
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Squad 44
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Simulation and Military; 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 FPSSimulationMilitaryWarStrategyFirst-PersonShooterHistorical
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War of Rights
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 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 HistoricalWarSimulationMilitaryFPSStrategyFirst-PersonShooter
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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Wargame and Team-Based.
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 FPSWargameTeam-BasedFirst-PersonHistoricalWarTacticalShooter
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Squad
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Military, FPS and Tactical; 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 MilitaryFPSTacticalShooterTeam-BasedWarFirst-PersonStrategy
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Zero Hour
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Tactical, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2024).
Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based game play that takes place in a variety of fictional locations interpreted in Bangladesh with Real-life scale & resource management. It brings a grounded, close quarter combat experience to the game.
Zero Hour at a glance Released 2024 Studio AttritoM7 Productions Player sentiment 77% positive of 33,371 Price $9.99 TacticalShooterFPSMilitaryFirst-PersonThird-Person ShooterPvPTeam-Based
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World of Tanks
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Military, PvP and Team-Based.
World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.
World of Tanks at a glance Released 2010 Studio Wargaming Player sentiment 80% positive of 100,753 Price Free MilitaryPvPTeam-BasedTacticalWarHistoricalSimulationShooter
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Iron Front: Digital War Edition
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including War, Military and First-Person.
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 WarMilitaryFirst-PersonSimulationFPSShooterTacticalThird Person
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World of Warships
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Tactical, Naval and PvP.
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
World of Warships at a glance Released 2015 Studio Lesta Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 156,252 Price Free TacticalNavalPvPWarMilitaryTeam-BasedSimulationHistorical
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WWII Online
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
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 FPSShooterSimulationStrategyFirst-PersonMilitaryWargameHistorical
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Day of Defeat: Source
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military.
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 FPSShooterMilitaryWarTeam-BasedFirst-PersonHistoricalTactical
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Day of Infamy
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including FPS, War and Shooter; 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 FPSWarShooterMilitaryTacticalFirst-PersonStrategyHistorical
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ARMA 3
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Military, Shooter and Simulation.
Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploy with a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, a massive arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and limitless opportunities for content creation. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.
ARMA 3 at a glance Released 2013 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 90% positive of 294,969 Price $29.99 MilitaryShooterSimulationFirst-PersonTacticalFPSWarStrategy
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Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Shooter and War.
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 FPSShooterWarMilitaryTacticalSimulationHistoricalTeam-Based
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Call of War: World War 2
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, War and Military; 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 StrategyWarMilitarySimulationTacticalHistoricalWargamePvP
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Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Military and Tactical.
Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original Arma 2, a new flashpoint explodes in the Green Sea Region. Coalition forces led by the US Army are deployed to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead at a glance Released 2010 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 92% positive of 22,247 Price $3.99 SimulationMilitaryTacticalStrategyShooterFPSWarTeam-Based
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Bodycam
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military; released around the same time (2024).
Bodycam is the first tactical multiplayer FPS with a true body-camera view in Unreal Engine 5. Close-quarters combats feel raw and loud. Every angle, callout, and bullet matters. Play Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Wingman on photoreal maps where teamplay, tactics, and clutch skill are key.
Bodycam at a glance Released 2024 Studio Reissad Studio Player sentiment 78% positive of 47,668 Price $33.32 FPSShooterMilitaryTeam-BasedPvPFirst-PersonTacticalCombat
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ARMA 2
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Military and Tactical.
Building on 10 years of constant engine development, ARMA II boasts the most realistic combat environment in the world. It models real world ballistics & round deflection, materials penetration, features a realtime day/night cycle and dynamic wind, weather and environmental effects.
ARMA 2 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 84% positive of 2,114 Price $2.59 SimulationMilitaryTacticalFPSStrategyShooterWarFirst-Person
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Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Military and Strategy.
The genre-defining military sim that began as Operation Flashpoint (2001), now a modernized, 64-bit, cross-platform build for Windows and Linux, with its engine released as open source. Over 2 million copies sold. The Cold War battlefield of Everon and Nogova, remastered for today's hardware.
Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered at a glance Released 2011 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 80% positive of 6,445 Price $4.99 SimulationMilitaryStrategyFPSTacticalWarShooterFirst-Person
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Heroes & Generals
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, War and Shooter; released around the same time (2016).
Shoot, blow sh!t up, fly or bark orders in the ultimate Free-to-Play, large scale, multiplayer, shooter experience. Thousands of players in multiple battles fighting one massive war of nations. The first to capture 15 cities takes the glory.
Heroes & Generals at a glance Released 2016 Studio TLM Partners Player sentiment 68% positive of 141,628 Price Not listed FPSWarShooterFirst-PersonStrategyTacticalHistoricalSimulation
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Insurgency
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Tactical and Shooter.
Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.
Insurgency at a glance Released 2014 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 92% positive of 124,644 Price $14.99 FPSTacticalShooterMilitaryTeam-BasedFirst-PersonWarStrategy
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Day of Defeat
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and War.
Enlist in an intense brand of Axis vs. Allied teamplay set in the WWII European Theatre of Operations. Players assume the role of light/assault/heavy infantry, sniper or machine-gunner class, each with a unique arsenal of historical weaponry at their disposal. Missions are based on key historical operations.
Day of Defeat at a glance Released 2003 Studio Valve Player sentiment 90% positive of 7,365 Price $4.99 FPSShooterWarTeam-BasedFirst-PersonMilitaryHistoricalTactical
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Call to Arms
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Military 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 StrategyMilitaryWarShooterTacticalSimulationFirst-PersonFPS
Common questions
What game is most like Holdfast: Nations At War?
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, on the evidence we have. It both 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 Holdfast: Nations At War" 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 Holdfast: Nations At War. 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.