World War 2 has always been a popular setting in video games, it has made its way to nearly every video game genre, with real time strategy being one of the most popular. Here's a listing some of great World War II real time strategy games for the PC. Included you'll find some of the latest titles as well as some older favorites.
1. Company of Heroes
Release Date: Sep 16, 2006
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Exprience the strategic and cinematic intensity of World War II from the invasion of Normandy to the conquest of Germany and more. Company of Heroes includes an indepth single player campaign as well and an intense multiplayer mode that lets you play as either the Americans or Germans. The Company of Heroes Gold Edition includes both Company of Heroes and the stand alone expansion Opposing Fronts.
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Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Exprience the strategic and cinematic intensity of World War II from the invasion of Normandy to the conquest of Germany and more. Company of Heroes includes an indepth single player campaign as well and an intense multiplayer mode that lets you play as either the Americans or Germans. The Company of Heroes Gold Edition includes both Company of Heroes and the stand alone expansion Opposing Fronts.
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2. Codename: Panzers, Phase One
Release Date: Sep 30, 2004
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Codename: Panzers puts you in command of the German army from the dawn of the Second World War with the surprise attack on Poland. Excellent 3D graphics and intuitive game play make this fun to play over and over again. Panzers Phase One also allows for you to play as the Allied armies. There are two combo packs available, the Commander's Edition and Platinum Edition that include both Panzers Phase One and Phase Two.
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Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Codename: Panzers puts you in command of the German army from the dawn of the Second World War with the surprise attack on Poland. Excellent 3D graphics and intuitive game play make this fun to play over and over again. Panzers Phase One also allows for you to play as the Allied armies. There are two combo packs available, the Commander's Edition and Platinum Edition that include both Panzers Phase One and Phase Two.
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3. Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Release Date: Sep 24, 2007
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Opposing Fronts is a stand alone expansion for the award winning Company of Heroes. This means the origianl Company of Heroes is not required. Opposing Fronts includes two new factions, the British and the Panzer Elite which consists German units designed to move around the map fast.
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Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Opposing Fronts is a stand alone expansion for the award winning Company of Heroes. This means the origianl Company of Heroes is not required. Opposing Fronts includes two new factions, the British and the Panzer Elite which consists German units designed to move around the map fast.
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4. Blitzkrieg 2
Release Date: Oct 2, 2005
Rating: Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Blitzkrieg 2 expands and enhances the game play and graphics found in the original Blitzkrieg. Plan your operations and then lead troops into battle as either the Soviets, Americans ro Germans. With three single player campaigns that cover all theaters of war and hundreds of unit's there's plenty of room for replayability. Blitzkrieg 2 has two expansion packs available;Blitzkrieg II: Liberation and Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich. The Blitzkrieg 2 Strategy Pack includes Blitzkrieg 2 and Fall of the Reich expansion.
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Rating: Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Blitzkrieg 2 expands and enhances the game play and graphics found in the original Blitzkrieg. Plan your operations and then lead troops into battle as either the Soviets, Americans ro Germans. With three single player campaigns that cover all theaters of war and hundreds of unit's there's plenty of room for replayability. Blitzkrieg 2 has two expansion packs available;Blitzkrieg II: Liberation and Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich. The Blitzkrieg 2 Strategy Pack includes Blitzkrieg 2 and Fall of the Reich expansion.
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5. Codename: Panzers, Phase Two
Release Date: Jul 25, 2005
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Codename Panzers, Phase Two moves the war to the battlefields of Africa, Italy and Southern Europe and the Balkans. You can fight as either the Allies or Axis powers or as the Yugslavian resistance. There are two combo packs available, the Commander's Edition and Platinum Edition that include both Panzers Phase One and Phase Two.
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Codename Panzers, Phase Two moves the war to the battlefields of Africa, Italy and Southern Europe and the Balkans. You can fight as either the Allies or Axis powers or as the Yugslavian resistance. There are two combo packs available, the Commander's Edition and Platinum Edition that include both Panzers Phase One and Phase Two.
6. Combat Mission Anthology
Release Date: Jul 31, 2006
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
The Combat Mission Anthology contains all three games from the Combat Mission RTS series, Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord, Combat Mission 2: Barbarossa to Berlin and Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps. The Combat Mission series of games mixes both turn based and real time tactics.
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
The Combat Mission Anthology contains all three games from the Combat Mission RTS series, Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord, Combat Mission 2: Barbarossa to Berlin and Combat Mission 3: Afrika Korps. The Combat Mission series of games mixes both turn based and real time tactics.
7. Rush for Berlin
Release Date: Jun 16, 2006
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Rush for Berlin is set in the closing months of World War II as the Allies and the Soviet Union race to capture the German capital. Rush for Berlin gives you the opportunity to play as the Allied Forces, Soviet Union or Germany. Rush for Berlin does have one expansion pack available called Rush for the Bomb. The Gold Edition includes both Rush for Berlin and Rush for the Bomb.
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Rush for Berlin is set in the closing months of World War II as the Allies and the Soviet Union race to capture the German capital. Rush for Berlin gives you the opportunity to play as the Allied Forces, Soviet Union or Germany. Rush for Berlin does have one expansion pack available called Rush for the Bomb. The Gold Edition includes both Rush for Berlin and Rush for the Bomb.
8. Theatre of War
Release Date: May 19, 2008
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
While not among usually mentioned with the other big World War 2 games, Theater of War offers some great game play with large battlefield, five single player campaigns, and very good unit balance and stats. If you're a die hard WW2 RTS game fan this one is a must have.
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
While not among usually mentioned with the other big World War 2 games, Theater of War offers some great game play with large battlefield, five single player campaigns, and very good unit balance and stats. If you're a die hard WW2 RTS game fan this one is a must have.
9. Blitzkrieg
Release Date: May 12, 2003
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Blitzkrieg is a World War II real time strategy game that allows you to choose one of the three main forces from World War II. Extremely detailed w/ 200+ units to fight with. The Blitzkrieg Anthology contains the main game plus the two expansions packs; Blitzkrieg: Rolling Thunder and Blitzkrieg: Burning Horizon as well as a bonus campaing called the Iron Division with 16 missions and four multiplayer maps.
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Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Blitzkrieg is a World War II real time strategy game that allows you to choose one of the three main forces from World War II. Extremely detailed w/ 200+ units to fight with. The Blitzkrieg Anthology contains the main game plus the two expansions packs; Blitzkrieg: Rolling Thunder and Blitzkrieg: Burning Horizon as well as a bonus campaing called the Iron Division with 16 missions and four multiplayer maps.
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10. War Front: Turning Point
Release Date: Feb 19, 2007
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
War Front: Turning Point is an alternate World War II RTS game whose storyline explores an alternate outcome to World War II. Command either the armies of Germany or the Allies using experimental weapons and vehicles.
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
War Front: Turning Point is an alternate World War II RTS game whose storyline explores an alternate outcome to World War II. Command either the armies of Germany or the Allies using experimental weapons and vehicles.
