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24 games like World of Warships (2026)

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

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.

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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

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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.

Why players value World of Warships

The five things Steam players tag World of Warships 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.

  1. Free to Play
  2. Naval Combat
  3. Action
  4. Co-op
  5. Tactical
World of Warships at a glance
ReceptionMostly Positive on Steam (76% of 156,252)
Watch-outsplayers report monetisation inside the game, servers and connection
PriceFree

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. 1

    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
    Released2010StudioWargaming
    Player sentiment80% positive of 100,753PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 100,753)

    Matches World of Warships on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Action, Co-op, Tactical

    Why players like it: Tanks, Free to Play, Action, Military, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game, servers and connection (details)

    Shared with World of Warships:Free to PlayMilitaryPvPTeam-BasedTacticalMassively MultiplayerWarHistorical

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  2. 2

    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
    Released2010StudioValve
    Player sentiment92% positive of 23,601Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 23,601)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Action, Tactical

    Why players like it: FPS, World War II, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:World War IIShooterMilitaryWarTeam-BasedHistoricalTacticalRealistic

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  3. 3

    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
    Released2018StudioOffworld
    Player sentiment74% positive of 25,436Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 25,436)

    Matches World of Warships on: 3 of 5 — Action, Co-op, Tactical

    Why players like it: World War II, FPS, Simulation, Military, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:World War IISimulationMilitaryRealisticMassively MultiplayerWarShooterHistorical

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  4. 4

    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
    Released2020StudioAnvil Game Studios
    Player sentiment90% positive of 29,480Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 29,480)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Action, Tactical

    Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:ShooterWarMilitaryHistoricalTacticalSimulationThird-Person ShooterPvP

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  5. 5

    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
    Released2021StudioExpression Games
    Player sentiment82% positive of 149,565Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 149,565)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Action, Tactical

    Why players like it: Shooter, Realistic, World War II, Multiplayer, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $49.99 — $49.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:ShooterRealisticWorld War IIWarMilitaryTacticalSimulationMassively Multiplayer

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  6. 6

    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
    Released2011StudioTripwire Interactive
    Player sentiment93% positive of 38,119Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 38,119)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Action, Tactical

    Why players like it: World War II, Realistic, Multiplayer, FPS, Wargame — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:World War IIRealisticTeam-BasedHistoricalWarTacticalShooterMilitary

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  7. 7

    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
    Released2017StudioAntimatter Games
    Player sentiment87% positive of 59,178Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 59,178)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Action, Tactical

    Why players like it: FPS, Wargame, Military, Massively Multiplayer, Cold War — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:MilitaryMassively MultiplayerWarPvPHistoricalTeam-BasedRealisticSimulation

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  8. 8

    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
    Released2017StudioBytro Labs GmbH
    Player sentiment71% positive of 6,372PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 6,372)

    Matches World of Warships on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Co-op, Tactical

    Why players like it: Strategy, Free to Play, World War II, War, Grand Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:Free to PlayWorld War IIWarMilitarySimulationTacticalHistoricalMassively Multiplayer

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  9. 9

    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
    Released2017StudioNew World Interactive
    Player sentiment82% positive of 22,100Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 22,100)

    Matches World of Warships on: 3 of 5 — Action, Co-op, Tactical

    Why players like it: World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:World War IIWarRealisticShooterMilitaryTacticalHistoricalOnline Co-Op

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  10. 10

    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
    Released2016StudioWargaming Group Limited
    Player sentiment78% positive of 153,269PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 153,269)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Action

    Why players like it: Tanks, Free to Play, Shooter, Action, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:Free to PlayShooterMassively MultiplayerPvPWorld War IITeam-BasedWarOnline Co-Op

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  11. 11

    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
    Released2015StudioChangyou.com Limited
    Player sentiment69% positive of 4,451PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (69% of 4,451)

    Matches World of Warships on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, Naval Combat, Action, Co-op, Tactical

    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 World of Warships:Free to PlayNaval CombatNavalWorld War IIMassively MultiplayerMilitarySimulationWar

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  12. 12

    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
    Released2017StudioObsidian Entertainment
    Player sentiment63% positive of 5,372PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (63% of 5,372)

    Matches World of Warships on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Action, Tactical

    Why players like it: Realistic, Shooter, Alternate History, War, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:RealisticShooterWarOnline Co-OpFree to PlayPvEPvPMilitary

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  13. 13

    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
    Released2018StudioCampfire Games
    Player sentiment88% positive of 15,040Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 15,040)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Action, Tactical

    Why players like it: Historical, War, Multiplayer, Realistic, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:HistoricalWarRealisticSimulationMilitaryShooterMassively MultiplayerTactical

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  14. 14

    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
    Released2006StudioTripwire Interactive
    Player sentiment87% positive of 2,542Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 2,542)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Action, Tactical

    Why players like it: World War II, Action, FPS, Realistic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:World War IIRealisticShooterWarMilitaryTacticalSimulationHistorical

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  15. 15

    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
    Released2021StudioBarbedwire Studios
    Player sentiment85% positive of 33,894Price$34.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 33,894)

    Matches World of Warships on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below

    Why players like it: World War II, Historical, Real Time Tactics, Strategy, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $34.99 — $34.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:World War IIHistoricalWarRealisticPvEMilitaryPvPOnline Co-Op

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  16. 16

    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
    Released2016StudioTLM Partners
    Player sentiment68% positive of 141,628PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (68% of 141,628)

    Matches World of Warships on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Action, Co-op, Tactical

    Why players like it: Free to Play, World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:Free to PlayWorld War IIWarShooterMassively MultiplayerTacticalHistoricalSimulation

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  17. 17

    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
    Released2024StudioMADFINGER Games, a.s.
    Player sentiment72% positive of 78,632Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (72% of 78,632)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Action, Tactical

    Why players like it: Early Access, Online Co-Op, Tactical, FPS, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships: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
    Released2012StudioRebellion Developments
    Player sentiment88% positive of 25,465PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 25,465)

    Matches World of Warships on: 3 of 5 — Action, Co-op, Tactical

    Why players like it: Sniper, Action, Stealth, World War II, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with World of Warships:World War IIShooterThird-Person ShooterWarTacticalOnline Co-OpHistoricalSimulation

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  19. 19

    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
    Released2019StudioGlyph Worlds
    Player sentiment85% positive of 23,534PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 23,534)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Free to Play, Co-op

    Why players like it: Strategy, Base-Building, Free to Play, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:Free to PlayMilitaryWarOnline Co-OpMassively MultiplayerPvPHistoricalPvE

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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
    Released2021StudioDarkflow Software
    Player sentiment80% positive of 47,191PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 47,191)

    Matches World of Warships on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Action, Co-op

    Why players like it: FPS, World War II, Multiplayer, Shooter, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game, servers and connection, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with World of Warships: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
    Released2024StudioDarkflow Software
    Player sentiment80% positive of 47,229PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 47,229)

    Matches World of Warships on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Action, Co-op

    Why players like it: FPS, World War II, Multiplayer, Shooter, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:World War IIShooterPvPTeam-BasedWarRealisticFree to PlaySimulation

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  22. 22

    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
    Released2024StudioAttritoM7 Productions
    Player sentiment77% positive of 33,371Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 33,371)

    Matches World of Warships on: 3 of 5 — Action, Co-op, Tactical

    Why players like it: Tactical, Shooter, FPS, Realistic, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships: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
    Released2012StudioX1 Software
    Player sentiment59% positive of 869Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: Mixed (59% of 869)

    Matches World of Warships on: 2 of 5 — Action, Tactical

    Why players like it: World War II, War, Military, Tanks, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships: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
    Released2014StudioNew World Interactive
    Player sentiment92% positive of 124,644Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 124,644)

    Matches World of Warships on: 3 of 5 — Action, Co-op, Tactical

    Why players like it: FPS, Realistic, Tactical, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs World of Warships: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with World of Warships:RealisticTacticalShooterMilitaryTeam-BasedWarOnline Co-OpPvP

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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.

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