Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like World of Warships (2026)
Every game below overlaps with World of Warships 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: World of Tanks, which both war, historical and strategy.
- World of Warships is tagged Free to Play, Naval Combat, Action, Co-op, Tactical, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Naval 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.
- 7 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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World of Tanks
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 14 player tags including Free to Play, Military and PvP; published by the same company.
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 Free to PlayMilitaryPvPTeam-BasedTacticalMassively MultiplayerWarHistorical
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Day of Defeat: Source
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 11 player tags including World War II, 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 World War IIShooterMilitaryWarTeam-BasedHistoricalTacticalRealistic
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Squad 44
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including World War II, 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 World War IISimulationMilitaryRealisticMassively MultiplayerWarShooterHistorical
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Holdfast: Nations At War
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Shooter, War and Military.
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!
Holdfast: Nations At War at a glance Released 2020 Studio Anvil Game Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 29,480 Price $19.99 ShooterWarMilitaryHistoricalTacticalSimulationThird-Person ShooterPvP
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Hell Let Loose
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Shooter, Realistic and World War II.
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 ShooterRealisticWorld War IIWarMilitaryTacticalSimulationMassively Multiplayer
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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including World War II, Realistic and Team-Based; released around the same time (2011).
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 World War IIRealisticTeam-BasedHistoricalWarTacticalShooterMilitary
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Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Military, 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 MilitaryMassively MultiplayerWarPvPHistoricalTeam-BasedRealisticSimulation
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Call of War: World War 2
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, World War II and War; 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 Free to PlayWorld War IIWarMilitarySimulationTacticalHistoricalMassively Multiplayer
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Day of Infamy
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including World War II, War and Realistic; 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 World War IIWarRealisticShooterMilitaryTacticalHistoricalOnline Co-Op
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World of Tanks Blitz
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2016).
Blow off steam and tank turrets in a free-to-play online 7v7 tank shooter! Drive hundreds of tanks, from museum classics to "did-that-ever-exist?" specials, in quick 5 to 7-minute brawls packed with metal mayhem. Play solo or team up with a friend and enjoy smooth action even on modest hardware!
World of Tanks Blitz at a glance Released 2016 Studio Wargaming Group Limited Player sentiment 78% positive of 153,269 Price Free Free to PlayShooterMassively MultiplayerPvPWorld War IITeam-BasedWarOnline Co-Op
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Steel Ocean
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Naval Combat and Naval; 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 Free to PlayNaval CombatNavalWorld War IIMassively MultiplayerMilitarySimulationWar
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Armored Warfare
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Realistic, Shooter and War; released around the same time (2017).
Wage war against players from around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of 300+ powerful armored combat vehicles. Compete in PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles.
Armored Warfare at a glance Released 2017 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 63% positive of 5,372 Price Free RealisticShooterWarOnline Co-OpFree to PlayPvEPvPMilitary
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War of Rights
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Historical, War and Realistic; 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 HistoricalWarRealisticSimulationMilitaryShooterMassively MultiplayerTactical
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War Selection
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Military and War; 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 Free to PlayMilitaryWarOnline Co-OpMassively MultiplayerPvPHistoricalPvE
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Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including World War II, Realistic 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 World War IIRealisticShooterWarMilitaryTacticalSimulationHistorical
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Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including World War II, Historical and War.
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront at a glance Released 2021 Studio Barbedwire Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 33,894 Price $34.99 World War IIHistoricalWarRealisticPvEMilitaryPvPOnline Co-Op
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Heroes & Generals
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, World War II and War; 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 Free to PlayWorld War IIWarShooterMassively MultiplayerTacticalHistoricalSimulation
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Gray Zone Warfare
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Online Co-Op, Tactical and Realistic.
Enter a high-stakes PvE-first open-world tactical shooter set on a quarantined Southeast Asian island torn apart by faction warfare. Deploy as an elite operator, fight solo or with your squad to carry out missions, earn reputation, and explore the truth behind the Event igniting the conflict.
Gray Zone Warfare at a glance Released 2024 Studio MADFINGER Games, a.s. Player sentiment 72% positive of 78,632 Price $39.99 Online Co-OpTacticalRealisticShooterMilitaryMassively MultiplayerWarPvP
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Sniper Elite V2
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including World War II, Shooter and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2012).
In the dark days of the end of World War Two amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history…
Sniper Elite V2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Rebellion Developments Player sentiment 88% positive of 25,465 Price Not listed World War IIShooterThird-Person ShooterWarTacticalOnline Co-OpHistoricalSimulation
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Enlisted
Why it matched: both war; shares 11 player tags including World War II, Shooter and PvP.
In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.
Enlisted at a glance Released 2021 Studio Darkflow Software Player sentiment 80% positive of 47,191 Price Free World War IIShooterPvPTeam-BasedWarRealisticFree to PlaySimulation
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Enlisted: Reinforced
Why it matched: both war; shares 11 player tags including World War II, Shooter and PvP.
In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.
Enlisted: Reinforced at a glance Released 2024 Studio Darkflow Software Player sentiment 80% positive of 47,229 Price Free World War IIShooterPvPTeam-BasedWarRealisticFree to PlaySimulation
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Zero Hour
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Tactical, Shooter and Realistic.
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 TacticalShooterRealisticMilitaryOnline Co-OpThird-Person ShooterPvPTeam-Based
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Iron Front: Digital War Edition
Why it matched: both war, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including World War II, War and Military; 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 World War IIWarMilitaryRealisticSimulationShooterTacticalHistorical
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Insurgency
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Realistic, Tactical and Shooter; released around the same time (2014).
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 RealisticTacticalShooterMilitaryTeam-BasedWarOnline Co-OpPvP
Common questions
What game is most like World of Warships?
World of Tanks, 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 World of Warships" 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 World of Warships. 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.