May 26, 2022
Action, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
Sniper Elite 5 is the next installment in the series of sniper action games by Rebellion studio. This time we go with the mission to France occupied by German forces in 1944. Game improves gameplay mechanics and introduces new concepts to multiplayer modes.
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February 14, 2017
Action, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
The fourth major installment in the popular tactical first-person shooter series by Rebellion, in which we assume the role of a trained sniper fighting on various fronts of the World War II. In Sniper Elite 4, we control Karl Fairburne, the protagonist of the previous games, who is sent from North Africa to the Apennine Peninsula. His mission is to cooperate with the Italian resistance in order to help the Allied forces that are pushing to the north. As far as gameplay mechanics are concerned, the game develops the ideas of its predecessor, and our task is to efficiently eliminate subsequent targets; how are we going to do it is entirely up to us. The game takes place on vast sandbox maps and, as usual, puts a great emphasis on realistic recreation of bullet behavior depending on the atmospheric conditions. The title is meant to be played solo or in cooperation mode, although it does not lack for other multiplayer features known from its predecessors.
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June 6, 2016
Strategy, Interwar Period, Economic, Grand Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Sandbox, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The fourth major installment in a series of larg-scale strategy games, which originated in 2002 as a spin-off to the popular Europa Universalis series. Both franchises are consistently developed by Paradox Interactive. The game lets you take the lead of a country from the World War II period and beyond, specifically the years 1936-1948. Your responsibilities involve taking care of international relations and building alliances, but also developing the army, choosing the right strategy, and conducting the military operations. As it was in the previous editions of the series, the game combines faithfully recreated historical events (including authentic leaders, as well as military forces and technologies used by particular countries, along with the possibility of putting the history on a different course. As compared with the previous games, micromanagement was slightly reduced, and the focus shifted to larg-scale strategy. Other additions include the day and night cycle and changing seasons, as well as an option of grouping provinces into regions to facilitate management.
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June 27, 2014
Action, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
The third installment in the series of World War II shooters. Sniper Elite III: Afrika once again tells the story of an American sniper by the name of Karl Fairburne. This time, the protagonist is on a hunt for Nazis in North Africa. The single player campaign constitutes a series of missions with gradually increasing difficulty level. The creators from Rebellion studio prepared a cooperation mode as well. The gameplay is based largely on being able to make a good use of a sniper rifle in the game's numerous shooting sequences. Accurate shots are always rewarded with a slow motion x-ray vision of our bullets penetrating the body parts of the enemies. One of the bigger new features introduced in this installment is the presence of structurally open map layouts, which give much more freedom of approach to the players.
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November 20, 2018
Action, Battle Royale, EA Play, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Another entry in the series of first-person shooters developed by DICE. Battlefield V takes place during the World War II. In addition to a single player story campaign, the game features an advanced multiplayer mode.
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May 1, 2012
Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The game is a remastered and expanded version of the classic shooter developed by Rebellion and released in 2005. Sniper Elite V2 is set in the besieged Berlin, when the World War II is reaching its end. The player is put in the shoes of Karl Fairburne - an American agent disguised as a German sniper, who is following the traces of Nazi scientists working on a deadly rocket weapon. This new installment does not introduce a new setting, but the protagonist, visuals and levels have all changed. When it comes to the levels, those were based on the missions from the original game. Sniper Elite V2 places special emphasis on realism, taking a set of factors into account when calculating the trajectory of projectiles. Also, the killcam system was improved, displaying an x-ray animation of one's bullet damaging the body of an enemy. An original multiplayer mode is a significant addition here - it focuses on tactical, sniping duels for up to 12 players.
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November 3, 2017
Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
Call of Duty: WWII is another installment in the extremely popular first-person shooter series developed by Sledgehammer Games. The game comes back to its roots and takes the players to the World War II era. We play as "Red" Daniels (member of the famous 1st Infantry Division) and take part in a series of the most important battles of WWII, including Normandy, Ardennes, the Liberation of Paris, and the Battle of Berlin. We will use all kinds of weapons as we play. In many cases, cooperation with our unit is the only way to achieve victory. if we run out of ammo or need healing, we have to ask one of our team mates for bullets or medical kits. Along with the single player campaign, Call of Duty: WWII offers a competitive multiplayer mode. The biggest novelties found in the game are the narrative War mode and the Headquarters, game's social center so to speak. As usual, the game comes with a B-class movies styled Zombie mode where we will face undead Nazis.
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September 11, 2006
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
A real-time strategy set during the World War II. The game was developed by the Canadian studio, Relic Entertainment, famous for the Homeworld series and Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War. The game focuses on the American armies struggling against the enemy in Western Europe. It begins with the D-Day, the legendary allied landing in Normandy. The single-player campaign is very cinematic. When it comes to the multiplayer, it can support up to eight players. Each of them has to pick a side - either the Allies, or the Axis. The game stands out thanks to the Essence Engine and the popular Havok technology accompanying it. Thus the game world makes a great impression - the environments are destructible to a large degree and the team the player commands can boast great AI - its members take advantage of their surroundings and respond very quickly to enemy actions.
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October 25, 2005
Action, FPP, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A sequel to the bestselling first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward in 2003. The action of the game once again takes place during the World War II, offering three campaigns spanning across 1941-45. During the game the player switches between an American paratrooper dropped in Western Europe, a British commando fighting in Northern Africa and France, and between a Russian infantryman deployed on the eastern front (including Stalingrad). Similarly as in the original game, the developers managed to successfully recreate the atmosphere of historical battles – in terms of graphics as well as sounds. In addition to the large arsenal of actual weapons from World War II, the player can also use vehicles (for example tanks). In comparison to its predecessor, Call of Duty II is less linear, features improved AI, and the player no longer has to use first aid kits (instead, the health regenerates automatically). Graphics were greatly improved as well.
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February 20, 2020
Simulation, Tanks, FPP, World War II, Machines and Equipment, Polish, Singleplayer.
Another mechanic simulator published by PlayWay – a studio known for publishing such games as Car Mechanic Simulator, Train Mechanic Simulator, and Space Mechanic Simulator. The game has been developed by Degenerals and allows the player to assume the role of an owner of the museum exhibiting tanks from the period of World War II. The gameplay is divided into several stages. In the first stage, one has to search for a machine, gather information on it, assemble a team of technicians, and set off to acquire the desired machine. The search area can be covered with an off-road vehicle, and after finding the wreckage, it has to be excavated and transported back to the museum using special equipment. Another stage focuses on renovating the acquired tank - the player has to remove the rust, replace all the damaged components, etc. In order to do this, one has to disassemble the entire vehicle, and after thorough cleaning, repainting, and replacing all the necessary parts, put it back together. Finally, the tank lands on the display at the museum and the player has to place info notes with interesting facts around the new showpiece. After that, one can start another assignment.
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November 9, 1996
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy.
The continuation of the enthusiastically-received RTS title from the Westwood Studios company. In contrast to the purely fictional storyline of its predecessor, this time the developers have decided to provide the players with an alternative version of reality, in which Stalin decides to “liberate” the world from the hands of imperialists and subjugate it to Soviet authority. After we declare our allegiance we can either assault the West under the red banner or fight in the ranks of the Allies and try to withstand the Soviet onslaught. This decision will have huge impact on our gameplay experience, as both factions have completely unique types of units and armaments, which also results in slightly different playstyles and strategies. The arsenal of doomsday devices which we have at our disposal has also been made much more realistic in comparison to the production’s archetype; however, there is no shortage of various weapon prototypes, such as the Tesla coil which electrocutes nearby enemies. Each of the campaigns consists of fourteen diversified missions, while those looking for an even greater challenge can try their strength in the multiplayer mode.
Steam
April 9, 2025
Strategy, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, PC Game Pass, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Stealth, Tactics, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
The fourth mainline installment in an iconic series of tactical strategy games. Commandos: Origins portrays the beginnings of the titular commandos, foiling the Germans and Axis forces during World War II.
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November 20, 2001
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A first-person shooter set during World War II and an attempt at refreshing the legendary FPS Wolfenstein 3D, a breakthrough installment in the series that originally began in 1981. It was developed by a previously unknown studio called Gray Matter, although id Software, the creators of the original, kept watch over the development process. In the game, we assume the role of an American soldier of Polish descent, B.J. Blazkowicz, who is tasked with stopping a secret Nazi experiment that aims to resurrect prince Heinrich I and use his power to gain upper hand in war. During his mission, the protagonist has to face various enemies that include not only SS soldiers but also creatures that are the result of the secret German experiments and supernatural powers. The game’s multiplayer mode is its big asset—players are divided into Allies and Nazis, and each side has different tasks to perform. The high-quality graphics are powered by a modified Quake III engine.
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August 11, 2017
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
The fourth installment in the series of real-time war strategies started in 2000 by Fireglow studio. After the franchise was taken over by Kalypso Media, the task of creating a new installment was given to the young team from Kite Games. Similarly as previous installments of the saga, Sudden Strike 4 takes place during World War II. In the game the player controls the armed forces of Germany, USA, Great Britain and Soviet Union, participating in battles during three large story campaigns and multiplayer skirmishes. The players can choose from more than one hundred varied units and from large variety of tactical options such as ambushes, using buildings as strong points, calling for air support or taking advantage of tanks' weak points. The greatest novelty introduced in this installment are much larger maps and the addition of nine generals based on historical figures. Their unique abilities can turn the tide of battle.
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February 23, 2023
Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, Tactics.
Company of Heroes 3 is the third installment of the popular series of tactical real-time strategies set in the realities of World War II. This time the campaign focuses on Italy and North Africa.
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November 11, 2008
Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A spectacular first-person shooter (FPS) set during the Second World War. The game was developed by Treyarch, Activision’s subsidiary. It’s three-chapter campaign spans across the years 1942-1945, being set on Southern Pacific and the Eastern front. We observe the events from the perspectives of three soldier (two Americans and one Russian), and we get to take part in such military operations as the defense of Stalingrad or the Battle of Okinawa. As usual in the Call of Duty series, the missions are heavily scripted to make the action seem more cinematic. Gameplay boils down to shooting sequences, in which we use a variety of historical weapons. In addition to a single player campaign the game also includes online multiplayer with new game modes: co-op and Nazi Zombie.
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September 4, 2007
Action, EA Play, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
After a series of spin-off productions released for the 6th-generation consoles, the popular FPS franchise comes back in a full-fledged multiplayer installment. In accordance with the title, the events of the World War II are observed through the eyes of Boyd Travers, a paratrooper of the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division. The game offers six campaigns that take place between years 1943 and 1945 in Sicily, Normandy, Netherlands, and Germany, and the choice of the drop point determines our next move to some extent. The developers naturally didn't forget about faithfully recreating weapons of the World War II period, which can be customized by addition of extra grip, different magazines, etc. Contrary to its predecessors, Airborne is powered by Unreal Engine 3 which translates into better graphics, animation, and facial expressions. The above is complemented by an extensive cooperative gameplay for up to 12 players.
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July 27, 2021
Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Online, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A multiplayer World War II first-person shooter. The game is a debut project of an Australian studio Black Matter. Hell Let Loose takes place during the World War II and the player can participate in the Battle of Stalingrad, operation Overlord, Guadalcanal Campaign and other theaters. The player can fight alongside the Allies or the Axis. The game focuses on presenting the war in a realistic way. The battles are played on vast maps based on archives. The gameplay focuses on battles fought between two teams consisting of 50 people. The teams are divided into smaller platoons and the soldiers are tasked with taking over and holding specific sectors while also maintaining supply lines. Commanders are controlling the situation on the battlefield and the key to success lies in cooperation of team members and in coordination of actions. The soldiers can use more than a dozen of varied weapons. They can also use vehicles and call in air strikes.
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June 25, 2013
Strategy, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
Second part of the highly successful military real-time strategy. Title was developed by Relic Entertainment and released by the SEGA company. Action of Company of Heroes 2 is once again set in the time of World War II. This time, however, players have the opportunity to take part in the events that took place on the Eastern Front. The main single player campaign focuses on commanding the Red Army, while in multiplayer, forces of the Third Reich are also available. Mechanics are based on solutions known from Company of Heroes, but the developers also decided to add new features, including a completely redesigned cover system and atmospheric conditions that affect units' mobility. Game was built on a new graphics engine Essence 3.0, which resulted in impressive visuals.
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October 29, 2003
Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The first installment in one of the most popular series of first-person shooters, created by Infinity Ward. The game takes the player to several different front lines of the Second World War. Throughout 24 missions divided into four single player campaigns, the player assumes the roles of several allied soldiers. The list includes an American paratrooper, a British commando and a Soviet infantryman. The missions bring great amounts of action and diversity as well. The player participates in the biggest battles of World War II, including mainly the Normandy landings, Battles of Stalingrad and Berlin, as well as tactical operations involving sabotage. Apart from that, the game offers several multiplayer modes. Call of Duty faithfully recreates the historical background - the player can find a set of authentic weapons and vehicles represented in the game. The places and major events were recreated in accordance with actual history as well. Call of Duty utilizes a modified version of the id Tech 3 graphical engine, used previously in Return to Castle Wolfenstein.
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May 13, 2003
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer.
An extensive real-time strategy in which we take part in the battles of World War II. The creators prepared three campaigns with a total of 21 missions and more than 15 types of units. The game resembles the Sudden Strike series. The production also includes multiplayer mode and map generator.
January 22, 2002
Action, EA Play, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A tactical first-person shooter developed by 2015 and the first PC installment of the series which was launched on PlayStation in 1999. The action takes place between years 1942 and 1945, and the players assume the role of an American ranger Mike Powell who, being an operator of the OSS intelligence service, takes part in the most famous campaigns of the World War II. In the game, there are 20 diversified missions to perform. They involve not only subtle tasks behind enemy lines but also large-scale military operations such as the famous landing in Normandy. Our arsenal includes over 20 faithfully recreated weapons of the World War II period as well as stationary guns and over a dozen different vehicles. The title's visuals are powered by the Quake III engine. The production features an orchestrated soundtrack composed by Michael Giacchino who is known for such movie hits as Star Trek and Lost.
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May 5, 2015
Action, Alternative History, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, World War II, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A stand-alone expansion to Wolfenstein: The New Order, the game released on PCs and eighth generation consoles in spring 2014. Similarly as the original game, the title was created by Machine Games in cooperation with Bethesda. The game is a prequel to the basic game. The story takes place in an alternative year 1946, in which the Nazis are one step from winning the World War II. During the campaign, which is split into two parts, the protagonist of the series, B.J. Blazkovicz, goes to Bavaria, where he must steal information about the location of a secret research facility from the Wolfenstein fortress. Further into the game the player goes to a small city of Wulfburg, in which a German archeologist digs out mysterious artifacts that can unleash ancient evil powers. The gameplay and graphics of the game are similar as in the basic title. The only novelty is a set of new weapons.
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May 15, 2014
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
An official sequel to a standalone expansion to the popular Men of War series, launched in 2007 by Best Way studio – previously known for such titles as Faces of War or Soldiers: Heroes of World War II. The game lets you pick one of five available nations that were taking part in World War II and lead them to battle on the front lines of Europe, North Africa, and Far East. Players can take part in various scenarios that require employing different tactics, from covert sniping missions, to tank battles. Some of them are redesigned missions from the previous installment in the series. The game is powered by a modified version of the predecessor’s engine, achieving much better visual quality. The authors also improved AI of computer opponents and provided an extensive multiplayer that allows for competition of two teams of four players.
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Action, World War II, Comics, Marvel Comics, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Superheroes.
A superhero action adventure game set in the occupied Paris during World War 2. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra allows us to play as Captain America and Black Panther among other characters. The main goal of the game is to stop the mischievous Hydra organization.
November 5, 2021
Action, Alternative History, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, 40s and 50s, Multiplayer, Online, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The eighteenth main instalment of the Call of Duty series published by Activision. The developer behind this FPS is Sledgehammer Games - authors of the warmly received Call of Duty: WWII.
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November 29, 2013
Simulation, World War II, Internet, Meta Quest / Oculus, MMO, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Planes, Online, VR, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
A free-to-play MMO flight simulator. It was developed by Gajin Entertainment, a Russian studio which previously created such titles as Wings of Prey, Birds of Steel, and Apache: Air Assault. The players assume the role of fighter pilots and can pilot hundreds of carefully recreated World War II aircrafts. The developers made sure that battlefield reality is faithfully reflected not only in the air, but also on the land (artillery, infantry) and at sea (navy). Progress allows us to upgrade our planes, buy new kinds of weapons as well as learn new piloting skills. War Thunder stands out from its competitors thanks to its high-quality visuals and realistic flight physics.
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June 20, 2019
Strategy, Historical, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
A continuation of Steel Division: Normandy 44 - war strategy published in 2017. As in the case of its predecessor, the game takes place during World War II, but this time the players are thrown on the infamous eastern front.
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December 2, 2025
Strategy, Simulation Elements, Arcade Elements, World War II, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
The fifth expansion for the tactical RTS set during World War 2. Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Finest Hour focuses on the efforts of the Commonwealth in Western Europe in 1940-1945. It features new types of units, new commanders and new maps.
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August 18, 2009
Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The popular FPS series, dating back to 8-bit computers (1981's Castle Wolfenstein), returns after a few years of absence. As the official owner of the franchise, Activision decided that the game would be created by Raven Software, the company known for Quake IV or the Soldier of Fortune series. Once again, the player assumes the role of B.J. Blazkowicz, who is trying to stop the Nazis and prevent them from inventing a secret weapon known as Black Sun. The story is set in Isenstadt, a fictional city occupied by the Nazi Germany. Nonetheless, a resistance is on the rise, and their help is priceless during several story missions. Apart from the modern-looking visuals, the game offers a wide set of weapons - including both representations of real firearms and a variety of fictional ones. The player can also upgrade the superpowers of the protagonist, gaining additional benefits. The AI of the enemies was improved, and a morale aspect was introduced to the game, affecting the behavior of enemies in combat.
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December 4, 2009
Action, EA Play, World War II, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A game developed by the creators of Mercenaries. The title takes place in Paris occupied by the Nazis during the World War II. In Saboteur the player assumes the role of an Irish man named Sean who begins a guerilla war against the occupant. The gameplay consists mostly of sabotaging German plans and structures, which awakens the will to fight in other citizens. The player must silently eliminate important persons, blow up military transports and kill many regular soldiers. While in the area controlled by the enemy, the action is shown using only black and white colors, like in the movie Schindler’s List – the locations are filled with sadness and emptiness. Freeing regions from the iron grip of the Germans radically changes the atmosphere into one filled with colors and happiness. Sean can fight not only with his fists, but is also capable of using guns, climbing on rooftops and driving various vehicles: bikes, cars, boats and even airplanes. The world of Saboteur is large and open and in the virtual Paris the player can find many characteristic buildings, including the Eiffel Tower.
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January 30, 2025
Action, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Premium.
A spin-off of the popular TPP action series. In Sniper Elite: Resistance we operate in France during World War 2. Harry Hawker is the new main protagonist and it's his job to destroy the German Wunderwaffe. We can play alone or engage in various multiplayer modes.
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April 7, 2009
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
The second standalone expansion to the popular war RTS from Relic Entertainment, released in Poland under the name Kompania Braci. Along with the expansion we get three more campaigns set in key moments of World War II: Causeway, Battle of Falaise and Ace of Tigers. The most noteworthy campaign is the one in which we take control over a single German tank with its four-man crew and a group of infantry covering it. Each of the tankers has a slightly different role, and the gameplay is a bit like a hybrid of strategy and RPG.
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May 14, 2019
Action, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, TPP, TPS.
A remastered version of the 2012 shooter in which we found ourselves in Berlin at the end of World War II. In the course of the game we play the role of the American sniper Karl Fairburne, whose task is to stop the Soviet troops from placing their hands on V2 rockets. Sniper Elite V2 Remastered has a single player fictional campaign, as well as a cooperative module and competitive multiplayer mode.
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June 11, 2021
Strategy, Simulation Elements, Arcade Elements, World War II, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, RTS, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Tactics.
A tactical RTS set during World War II that expands on the Men of War franchise. It was developed by Barbed Wire studio, known for its modifications to both games from Men of War: Assault Squad series. Gates of Hell gives us a wide view on the war, taking us on battlefields of all years and fronts: from snowy plains of USSR to sun-scorched sands of Africa. Gameplay is focused on the tactical layer, without any form of resource gathering or base building. We direct all of our attention to commanding our units, with building being limited to trenches or setting up barbed wire and mine fields. We can also take control of a single soldier and control him like in an action game. One of the strongest elements of the production is realism: the creators have carefully recreated not only appearance, but also battle skills of various armies.
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November 7, 2006
Action, FPP, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The third main installment in the popular FPS series, Call of Duty. It is also the first game in the franchise (not counting the console spin-offs) that in the end was not released on PCs. In contrast to the previous installments, this time the game was developed by Treyarch – the authors of the console version of Call of Duty 2. The plot of the game once again takes place on various fronts of World War II. This time one can play as American, British, Canadian, and Polish soldiers. The game mechanics remained almost unchanged in comparison to the previous games. However, there are several novelties. The developers implemented parachute drops and gave complete control over vehicles and boats to the player. Interactions with the surrounding were greatly improved. Overall realism has been improved – bullets behave different depending on what type of material they hit. Multiplayer mode was enhanced as well – now players can play in different roles and communicate using special commands.
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August 2, 2024
Simulation, Crowdfunding, World War II, Submarines, Under Water, Polish, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
An open world submarine simulator created in Poland by Deep Water Studio. The game takes place during World War II and the player assumes the role of a captain of a German submarine who completes various missions inspired by historical events. Mechanics of UBOOT combine the features of Silent Hunter and Fallout Shelter and the main task of the player is to take care of the crew. One must consider physical and emotional limitations of his subordinates, assign functions to them etc. Each crew member has his own personality and different weaknesses which can be revealed if the captain fails to keep balance between discipline and despotism. As the game progresses one can upgrade the submarine, but our opponents obtain new technologies, such as radar, as well. UBOOT is a three-dimensional game but most of the time the action is shown on a cross-section of the submarine.
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September 17, 2015
Action, Games as a Service, World War II, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Online, Ships, Free-to-play.
After World of Tanks and World of Warplanes, Wargaming.net (the company also known for strategy games like Massive Assault, Galactic Assault, and Order of War) brings us yet another MMO. Similarly to its predecessors, the game allows us to participate in the various armed conflicts of the twentieth-century; this time, commanding our own warship. The authors reproduced an impressive number of actual vessels with great attention to detail, taking into account not only their appearance but also firepower and numerous technical parameters. Furthermore, in order to diversify the gameplay, the creators introduced an option that enables ship modifications, adding a strategic aspect to the game. The mechanics focus around proven patterns, typical of online games and aimed primarily at competition and cooperation between players in one of several game modes available. It’s also possible to set up clans and player rankings. The in-game economy system is shared between all games in the series.
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June 10, 2014
Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Polish, Warsaw Uprising, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A first-person shooter set in World War II developed in cooperation by CI Games’ teams in Rzeszow and London. In the main campaign, the player assumes the role of Robert Hawkins, an American war correspondent, who joins the resistance movement as a witness to the cruelty of the Germans. The action takes place primarily in the war-torn Warsaw, although we will also visit Norway, France, and Germany in the protagonist’s flashbacks. The gameplay mechanics don’t deviate from the genre’s standards and offer a dynamic action with numerous shooting sequences and a rich weapons arsenal. Enemy Front is powered by CryEngine 3, which was also used in Crysis 3 and Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2, among other titles.
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September 23, 2008
Action, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway is the third development version of the well-known FPS tactical shooting series. Like the previous parts, Hell's Highway retreats players to 1944, throwing them into the vortex of the most eminent battles of World War II.
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November 10, 2020
Action, FPP, FPS, Historical, World War II, Internet, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Online, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play, Xbox Game Pass Essential.
An online shooter which is a debut project of the Latvian studio Darkflow Software, created in cooperation with Gaijin Entertainment, the studio responsible for War Thunder. Enlisted takes place during World War II. The initial phase of the project is marked by two extensive campaigns released separately: Operation Typhoon (Battle of Moscow), and Operation Overlord (Battle for Normandy), while the next campaigns are in development. The game is a multiplayer-only title, but attempts to create interesting combat objectives, more in the vein of single player games, for groups of players. For example, we are tasked with a swift relocation to strategic positions, or to secure an area before the reinforcements arrive. The game is seen from a first person perspective, but a TPP mode is also available. Enlisted employs the Dagor Engine, used previously in War Thunder. The engine is able to generate large maps with destructible environments, and supports up to 100 players during a single match.
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January 31, 2007
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A combination of naval simulation and real-time strategy that addresses the theme of naval battles during World War II. Thanks to this title players can see how much the war on the sea has changed over the years of World War II.
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March 15, 2005
Simulation, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Submarines, Singleplayer.
Silent Hunter III is the third installment in the World War II submarine simulator series. In comparison with the previous game, Ubisoft implemented many changes and improvement in Silent Hunter III, with modern 3D visuals that render the game in a rather realistic way. The game offers us four types of U-boots in ten different development versions. All interiors and onboard devices (we can use all of them) are rendered in 3D with highest attention to detail. Each member of our crew has their own individual model and a skill set on which we base their duties. Moreover, they gain experience as we play making them more useful and reliable. Silent Hunter III focuses on a campaign during which we climb up the military rank ladder. The game comes with a level editor, in addition to single player missions, that allows players to create their own levels. Developers also included a multiplayer mode for those who are interested.
Steam
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August 9, 2018
Action, Simulation Elements, FPP, FPS, World War II, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Shooters.
A realistic FPP shooter game, focused on the multiplayer mode for dozens of players at once. Post Scriptum is based on Operation Market Garden, which took place during World War II.
Steam
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September 28, 2022
Action, Strategic Elements, World War I, World War II, Internet, MMO, Online.
A multiplayer shooter game played from an aerial view. Foxhole emphasizes logistics-related tasks performed by the players - they have to gather resources, produce and deliver equipment, but also construct defensive structures. Developed by the Canadian studio Clapfoot, the game casts the players in the roles of regular soldiers fighting for one of two factions. The experience was inspired by battles fought during both World Wars. The players' goal is to take over and defend Town Halls located in different towns situated on the map. This goal cannot be achieved without tight cooperation between the comrades. Contrary to most games of this kind, weapons, ammunition and other parts of equipment do not simply appear in the soldiers' pockets - in Foxhole, almost every type of equipment has to be created and transported to a distribution point by some player. As a result, part of one's team fights the enemies, while the other serves the role of support at the same time, gathering resources, producing vehicles or equipment crates, and transporting weapons and ammunition using trucks. Additionally, the players can create automated defensive structures, such as bunkers or turrets, which can slow down the enemy's assault while one's allies are engaged in actions somewhere else.
Steam
Users
September 14, 2004
Action, FPP, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The first official addition to the hit FPS "Call Of Duty". It is worth mentioning that Infinity Ward is no longer responsible for the game's production. His role was taken over by Grey Matter Studios, which includes people responsible for "Return to Castle Wolfenstein" or "Kingpin".
Steam
October 9, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, World War II, Indie Games, Platformers, Polish, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional adventure game with platformer features from the independent Polish team at Juggler Games. It takes players to a fictional city ruled by the Evil King and his army of robots. Certain districts have been separated from others by a high wall, and this ghetto is used to contain the so called “worse part of society”. The players take control of two kids trying to survive in the cruel new reality. My Memory Of Us uses side-view camera angle to present the world, and the controlled duo must support each other to overcome all obstacles and solve all puzzles. One of the game’s selling points is a simplified dialogue system based on symbols, as well as its setting being inspired by actual life in Poland under German occupation during World War II, especially inside Jewish ghettos. It also stands out with the monochromatic colors of its visuals.
Steam
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May 5, 1992
Action, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, World War II, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A 1992 cult shooter game, often called the “forefather” of 3D FPS games. Wolfenstein 3D was developed by the famous studio id Software, also known from such titles as Doom or Quake. You play as William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, an Allied special forces spy, who undertakes dangerous missions on enemy territory. Blazkowicz is sent to Nazi Germany to infiltrate Castle Hollehammer, a secret base where research on creating a super-soldier is conducted. The singleplayer campaign consists of six episodes, starting with getting out of the eponymous Castle Wolfenstein. In the enclosed locations of the game, you face various opponents, from guard dogs, through foot soldiers, to powerful mutants—at the end of every level, you have to fight a mighty boss enemy. The levels are labyrinth-like, and your primary task in each of them is to find the exit key and proceed to the next location.
Steam
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September 21, 2001
Strategy, World War II, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Tactics.
The sequel of the popular turn-based tactics game from 1998, developed by Spanish Pyro Studios. In Commandos 2: Men of Courage we take over a squad of well-trained commandos, sent to complete various missions behind enemy lines. The group now consists of a green beret, a sapper, a spy, a driver, a sniper, and a diver, with occasional appearances of Natasha, a seductress, and Whiskey, a dog, which is a completely new addition to the series. Each of the characters has his own set of skills, which are often indispensable for the mission to end with victory. The game contains 10 complex levels taking place all around the world, and divided into a number of smaller segments. Our commandos can now move around interiors (including a submarine), and have new skills and movement options. The game is powered by an improved graphical engine that offers various zoom levels, and four different camera shots (every 90 degrees).
Steam
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September 11, 2002
Action, Battlefield, FPP, FPS, World War II, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Set in WWII realities, an multiplayer-focused FPS by Swedish studio DICE – though it includes a single player mode with bots as well. In Battlefield 1942 you take control of soldiers from one of the five countries fighting in the war. The character you control can assume one of five classes – Scout, Assault, Anti-Tank, Medic, and Engineer. The game offers 35 vehicles – starting with armored vehicles and tanks, through fighters and bombers, ending with different kinds of warships. The action takes place on 16 extensive maps modeled after real WWII battlefields. During gameplay you will visit the European, African, and Pacific theaters. Players are divided into two teams and try to hold control points – the key to success is cooperation.
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