What are the best war games?

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Looking for a truly intense war game? In this article, we invite you to discover our selection of best war games.

On the agenda: our favorites, the most immersive titles, and a Top 30 war games Must-haves. FPS, strategy, simulation, tactics... there's something for everyone. We'll tell you everything!

👾 Games 🗓️ Release date 🎮 Platforms ⭐ Note Metacritic
Squad September 23, 2020 computer 80/100
Company of Heroes September 11, 2006 PC, Mac 93/100
Total War: WARHAMMER May 24, 2016 PC, Mac, Linux 86/100
Battlefield 3 October 28, 2011 PC, Mac, PS3, Xbox 360 89/100
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare November 12, 2007 PC, Mac, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS 92/100

📌 Disclaimer: this selection is based on our personal favorites.

Otherwise, for those who only play on PS5, you can check out our article specifically dedicated to best war games on PS5 by clicking on the link!

Our favorites

1. Squad

Squad, best war game
Squad, best war game ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

👉 In Squad, you form a squad with other players: the goal is to accomplish objectives as a team in large-scale modern warfareThe game is primarily based on communication and cooperation between players, so you'll need to work together to complete the missions!

🔥 Why this game?

Squad is worth checking out for its exceptional immersion. Team gameplay is really demanding and the ultra-realistic confrontations !

❤️ Who is it for?

For players who enjoy travail d’équipe, strategy, and Realistic first-person shooters.

2. Company of Heroes

Company of Heroes, best war game
Company of Heroes, best war game ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

👉 Dive into the heart of the World War II with Company of Heroes! You can control tactical units such as infantry soldiers, machine gun teams, snipers, and even armored vehicles. The goal is to effectively command your troops, capture key points, and win tactical battles.

🔥 Why this game?

Company of Heroes is a benchmark in war games. Players love it for its strategic depth and its frenetic pace. Each battle is a real tactical challenge !

❤️ Who is it for?

For the strategy fans, military tactics, and rapid action.

3. Total War: WARHAMMER

Total War: WARHAMMER, best war game
Total War: WARHAMMER, best war game ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

👉 Total War: WARHAMMER combines turn-based management and real-time battles in theWarhammer fantasy universeGet ready to develop your own faction (with heroes, giant monsters, and magical units). conquer territories and lead great armies into battle!

🔥 Why this game?

Total War: WARHAMMER offers a wide variety of factions, but players especially love it for its rich universe and its spectacular battles.

❤️ Who is it for?

For the fans of deep strategy, fantasy, and massive battles.

4. Battlefield 3

Battlefield 3, best war game
Battlefield 3, best war game ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

👉 Battlefield 3 offers a clever mix of modern warfare, infantry combat, and open maps. You can choose between solo military missions or participate in team battles on large maps. On the menu: an excellent story-driven campaign and a fast-paced multiplayer !

🔥 Why this game?

Battlefield 3 is unanimously praised for its intense action, its high-quality graphics, and its explosive multiplayer.

❤️ Who is it for?

For players who want a Smooth FPS, spectacular and multiplayer-oriented.

5. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, best war game
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, best war game ©Alexia for Alucare.fr

👉 In Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, you play as soldiers in the heart of modern conflicts : terrorism, international tensions, or secret military operations, you won't have time to catch your breath! The game offers a chighly cinematic solo campaign and one competitive multiplayer.

🔥 Why this game?

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is praised for its major impact on Modern FPS and its iconic multiplayer mode.

❤️ Who is it for?

For those who love Fast-paced FPS games, them intensive campaigns and online competition.

Top 30 Best War Games

📌 Please note: This list does not focus solely on recent games.

1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
  • Developer/Publisher : Infinity Ward / Activision
  • Release date : November 12, 2009
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, PS3, Xbox 360
  • Metacritic score : 94/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 18 players online (9 vs. 9)
  • PEGI : 18
  • Gender : Stock

2. Rome: Total War

Rome: Total War
  • Developer/Publisher : Creative Assembly, Feral Interactive / Activision, Feral Interactive
  • Release date : October 8, 2004
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Metacritic score : 92/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 8 players for online battles
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : Strategy

3. Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings

Age of Empires II: The Ages of Kings
  • Developer/Publisher : Ensemble Studios, Hidden Path Entertainment / Microsoft Game Studios, Konami
  • Release date : September 30, 1999
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, PS2
  • Metacritic score : 92/100
  • Multiplayer : Yes, up to 2 players online
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : Strategy

4. Crusader Kings III

Crusader Kings III
  • Developer/Publisher : Paradox Development Studio / Paradox Interactive
  • Release date : September 1, 2020
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, PS5, Xbox Series
  • Metacritic score : 91/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 64 players online
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : RPG, Simulation, Strategy

5. Medal of Honor: Allied Assault

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
  • Developer/Publisher : 2015 Inc. / Electronic Arts, Aspyr
  • Release date : January 22, 2002
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux
  • Metacritic score : 91/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 64 players online
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : FPS

6. Total War: Shogun 2

Total War: Shogun 2
  • Developer/Publisher : CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive / SEGA, Feral Interactive
  • Release date : March 15, 2011
  • Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • Metacritic score : 90/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 8 players for online battles
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Strategy

7. Empire: Total War

Empire: Total War
  • Developer/Publisher : CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive / SEGA, Feral Interactive
  • Release date : March 3, 2009
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Metacritic score : 90/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 8 players online (4 vs. 4)
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Strategy

8. Unity of Command II

Unity of Command II
  • Developer/Publisher : 2×2 Games, Croteam / 2×2 Games
  • Release date : November 12, 2019
  • Platforms: computer
  • Metacritic score : 88/100
  • Multiplayer : Nope
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : Independent, Simulation, Strategy

9. Total War: WARHAMMER III

Total War: WARHAMMER III
  • Developer/Publisher : CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive / SEGA, Feral Interactive
  • Release date : February 17, 2022
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One
  • Metacritic score : 86/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 8 players in co-op mode
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Action, Strategy

10. Total War: Three Kingdoms

Total War: Three Kingdoms
  • Developer/Publisher : CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive / SEGA, Feral Interactive
  • Release date : May 23, 2019
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux
  • Metacritic score : 85/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 2 players in co-op mode
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Action, Strategy

11. Call of Duty: World at War

Call of Duty: World at War
  • Developer/Publisher : Treyarch / Activision
  • Release date : November 18, 2008
  • Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii
  • Metacritic score : 84/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 18 players online
  • PEGI : 18
  • Gender : Stock

12. Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War
  • Developer/Publisher : Namco / Namco / Namco Hometek / Sony Computer Entertainment
  • Release date : October 21, 2004
  • Platforms: PS2
  • Metacritic score : 84/100
  • Multiplayer : Nope
  • PEGI : 12+
  • Gender : Action, Simulation

13. Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Call of Duty: Black Ops II
  • Developer/Publisher : Treyarch / Activision
  • Release date : November 12, 2012
  • Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U
  • Metacritic score : 83/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 18 players for online matches
  • PEGI : 18
  • Gender : Stock

14. Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6
  • Developer/Publisher : Battlefield Studios / Electronic Arts
  • Release date : October 10, 2025
  • Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Metacritic score : 83/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 64 players online (32 vs. 32)
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Stock

15. Hearts of Iron IV

Hearts of Iron IV
  • Developer/Publisher : Paradox Development Studio / Paradox Interactive
  • Release date : June 6, 2016
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux
  • Metacritic score : 83/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 32 players in co-op mode
  • PEGI : 7
  • Gender : Simulation, Strategy

16. Company of Heroes 3

Company of Heroes 3
  • Developer/Publisher : Relic Entertainment
  • Release date : February 23, 2023
  • Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Metacritic score : 81/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 8 players online (4 vs. 4)
  • PEGI : 18
  • Gender : Action, Strategy

17. Company of Heroes Collection

Company of Heroes Collection
  • Developer/Publisher : Feral Interactive
  • Release date : October 12, 2023
  • Platforms: nintendo-switch
  • Metacritic score : 81/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 4 players online
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Strategy

18. Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
  • Developer/Publisher : Antimatter Games, Tripwire Interactive / Tripwire Interactive
  • Release date : May 30, 2017
  • Platforms: computer
  • Metacritic score : 81/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 64 players online
  • PEGI : 18
  • Gender : Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Strategy

19. Toy Soldiers

Toy Soldiers
  • Developer/Publisher : Signal Studios / Xbox Game Studios, Accelerate Games
  • Release date : March 3, 2010
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
  • Metacritic score : 81/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 2 players
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy

20. World of Tanks

World of Tanks
  • Developer/Publisher : Wargaming Group Limited
  • Release date : April 29, 2021
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
  • Metacritic score : 80/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 60 players online (30 vs. 30)
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free-to-play

21. Hell Let Loose

hell let loose
  • Developer/Publisher : Expression Games / Team17
  • Release date : July 27, 2021
  • Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series
  • Metacritic score : 79/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 100 players online (50 vs. 50)
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Strategy

22. Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Valiant Hearts: The Great War
  • Developer/Publisher : Ubisoft Montpellier / Ubisoft
  • Release date : June 25, 2014
  • Platforms: PC, PS3 and PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia
  • Metacritic score : 77/100
  • Multiplayer : Nope
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : Adventure

23. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
  • Developer/Publisher : TaleWorlds Entertainment
  • Release date : October 25, 2022
  • Platforms: PC, PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series
  • Metacritic score : 77/100
  • Multiplayer : Yes, the number of players depends on the server.
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy

24. 11-11: Memories Retold

11-11: Memories Retold
  • Developer/Publisher : Aardman Animations, Digixart / BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe
  • Release date : November 9, 2018
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
  • Metacritic score : 77/100
  • Multiplayer : Nope
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : Adventure, Casual

25. Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War

Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War
  • Developer/Publisher : Neoqb, 777 Studios / 777 Studios, Aerosoft, ND Games
  • Release date : May 7, 2009
  • Platforms: computer
  • Metacritic score : 77/100
  • Multiplayer : Yes, the number of players depends on the server.
  • PEGI : 7
  • Gender : Simulator

26. War Thunder

War Thunder
  • Developer/Publisher : Gaijin Entertainment / Gaijin Network Ltd
  • Release date : August 15, 2013
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, PS4 and PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S
  • Metacritic score : 76/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 32 players online (16 vs. 16)
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free-to-play

27. Victoria II

Victoria II
  • Developer/Publisher : Paradox Development Studio / Paradox Interactive
  • Release date : August 31, 2010
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Metacritic score : 75/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 32 players online
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : Strategy

28. Arma 3

Arma 3
  • Developer/Publisher : Bohemia Interactive
  • Release date : September 12, 2013
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux
  • Metacritic score : 74/100
  • Multiplayer : Yes, the number of players depends on the server.
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Action, Simulation, Strategy

29. Sniper Elite V2 Remastered

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
  • Developer/Publisher : Rebellion
  • Release date : May 14, 2019
  • Platforms: PC, PS3 and PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo Switch
  • Metacritic score : 73/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 16 players online
  • PEGI : 16
  • Gender : Stock

30. To End All Wars

To End All Wars
  • Developer/Publisher : AGEOD / Slitherine Ltd.
  • Release date : August 30, 2014
  • Platforms: computer
  • Metacritic score : 71/100
  • Multiplayer : Up to 3 players online
  • PEGI : 12
  • Gender : Simulation, Strategy

You now have a complete overview of the best war gamesAll that's left is to find your next battlefield!

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