Nearly every battle, skirmish, or secret operations from World War 2 has been recreated one way or another in a video game. Even with this being the case, World War 2 games are still very popoular. The list of World War 2 first person shooters that follows includes both newer releases as well as some older favorites. Whether you're a fan of World War 2 games or not these titles are sure to provide you with some great action and game-play with a little history lesson thrown in.
1. Call of Duty World at War
Activision
Release Date: Nov 11, 2008
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Call of Duty World at War moved the Call of Duty series back to World War II. The game has two main campaigns a Russian campaign that follows the Russian army during the last days of the European war and a campaign set in the Pacific theater of operations.
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Call of Duty World at War moved the Call of Duty series back to World War II. The game has two main campaigns a Russian campaign that follows the Russian army during the last days of the European war and a campaign set in the Pacific theater of operations.
2. Brothers In Arms Hell's Highway
Ubisoft
Release Date: Sep 23, 2008
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Hell's Highway is the latest title in the popular Brothers In Arms series of first person tactical shooters. In it you play the role of Staff Sergeant Matthew Baker and command a squad from the 101st Airborne Division - 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment through Operation Market Garden.
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Hell's Highway is the latest title in the popular Brothers In Arms series of first person tactical shooters. In it you play the role of Staff Sergeant Matthew Baker and command a squad from the 101st Airborne Division - 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment through Operation Market Garden.
3. Call of Duty 2
Activision
Release Date: Oct 25, 2005
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Release more than 3 years ago, Call of Duty 2 is still one of the best World War 2 first person shooters out there. Call of Duty 2 includes four single player campaigns and an addictive multiplayer mode and is one of my all time favorites.
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Release more than 3 years ago, Call of Duty 2 is still one of the best World War 2 first person shooters out there. Call of Duty 2 includes four single player campaigns and an addictive multiplayer mode and is one of my all time favorites.
4. Brothers In Arms: Road to Hill 30
Ubisoft
Release Date: Mar 15, 2005
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Prices Road to Hill 30 is the first title in the Brothers In Arms series of games that are based on historical missions and people of the 101st Airborne Division. Players take on the role of Sergeant Matt Baker as he helps guide the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment on D-Day.
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Prices Road to Hill 30 is the first title in the Brothers In Arms series of games that are based on historical missions and people of the 101st Airborne Division. Players take on the role of Sergeant Matt Baker as he helps guide the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment on D-Day.
5. Return to Castle Wolfenstein
id Software
Release Date: Nov 19, 2001
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Released way back in 2001, Return to Castle Wolfenstein graphics may not be up to snuf with the newer titles in this list but the exciting storyline, level design and gameplay are second to none. In it you'll play B.J. Blazkowicz, as he fights his way out of of Castle Wolfenstein and investigate the SS Paranormal Division.
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Released way back in 2001, Return to Castle Wolfenstein graphics may not be up to snuf with the newer titles in this list but the exciting storyline, level design and gameplay are second to none. In it you'll play B.J. Blazkowicz, as he fights his way out of of Castle Wolfenstein and investigate the SS Paranormal Division.
6. Medal of Honor Allied Assault
Electronic Arts Inc
Release Date: Jan 22, 2002
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Released around the same time as Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Medal of Honor Allied Assault is another classic World War 2 first person shooter. In it players control US Army Lt. Mike Powell as he fights to survive D-Day and the opening days of the invasion of Europe. There were two expansion packs released for Medal of Honor Allied Assault which can be found in the Combo pack.
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Released around the same time as Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Medal of Honor Allied Assault is another classic World War 2 first person shooter. In it players control US Army Lt. Mike Powell as he fights to survive D-Day and the opening days of the invasion of Europe. There were two expansion packs released for Medal of Honor Allied Assault which can be found in the Combo pack.
7. Battlefield 1942 & Expansions
Electronic Arts
Release Date: Sep 10, 2002 (For Battlefield 1942)
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer The Battlefield 1942 series of games was the first game in the popular Battlefield series. The games do include brief single player campaigns, however they are mostly geared towards multiplayer battles on dozens of different maps. Between the original and two expansion packs players can side with the US, British, German, Free French or Italian armies.
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer The Battlefield 1942 series of games was the first game in the popular Battlefield series. The games do include brief single player campaigns, however they are mostly geared towards multiplayer battles on dozens of different maps. Between the original and two expansion packs players can side with the US, British, German, Free French or Italian armies.
8. Call of Duty
Activision
Release Date: Oct 29, 2003
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Developed by some of the same people who created Medal of Honor Allied Assault, Call of Duty helped launched a new wave of World War 2 first person shooters. In it players will play through multiple campaigns that have become familar to the Call of Duty series. There is a single player American, British and Soviet campaign. Call of Duty also includes six multiplayer game modes. United Offensive was the expansion pack for Call of Duty which can be found in the Deluxe Edition.
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Developed by some of the same people who created Medal of Honor Allied Assault, Call of Duty helped launched a new wave of World War 2 first person shooters. In it players will play through multiple campaigns that have become familar to the Call of Duty series. There is a single player American, British and Soviet campaign. Call of Duty also includes six multiplayer game modes. United Offensive was the expansion pack for Call of Duty which can be found in the Deluxe Edition.
9. Medal of Honor: Airborne
Electronic Arts Inc
Release Date: Sep 4, 2007
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Medal of Honor Airborne follows the 82nd and 17th Airborne Division of the US Army. In it players will parachute into missions including real life/historical operations in Italy, France, the Netherlands and Germany. The game opens with the invasion of Sicily in 1943.
Rating: T for Teen
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer Game Page Medal of Honor Airborne follows the 82nd and 17th Airborne Division of the US Army. In it players will parachute into missions including real life/historical operations in Italy, France, the Netherlands and Germany. The game opens with the invasion of Sicily in 1943.
10. Hidden & Dangerous 2
Release Date: Oct 23, 2004
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer In Hidden & Dangerous 2 players command a small squad of British SAS soldiers working behind enemy lines. The game's scope covers operations in Norway, Africa, Burma fighting against German, Italian and Japanese forces.
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes:Single player, Multiplayer In Hidden & Dangerous 2 players command a small squad of British SAS soldiers working behind enemy lines. The game's scope covers operations in Norway, Africa, Burma fighting against German, Italian and Japanese forces.
