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2005PC90 % positive2.99 €

A modern-day, near-future real-time strategy game where you lead the elite Task Force Talon against terrorist attacks on major cities. Realistic weapons, vehicles and destructible environments give it a techno-thriller military feel.

  • Tactical depth
  • Deep systems to master
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for Act of War: Direct Action are Command & Conquer: Generals, Tom Clancy's EndWar and Ground Control II: Operation Exodus. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Act of War: Direct Action special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Command & Conquer: Generals

91 %Match

2003PCSteam Deck playable87 % positivefree

Brings what grabs you about Act of War: Direct Action: tactical depth, complex systems to tinker with and a realistic look.

A classic near-future real-time strategy game pitting the USA, China and the GLA against each other with sharply asymmetric playstyles. General powers, destructible environments and a lasting multiplayer scene keep it a fan favorite.

Ground Control

Deep systems to master

A tactical real-time strategy game set in the 25th century with no base building: you command a limited squad dropped into 3D battles where terrain, cover and elevation decide the outcome.

Dangerous Waters

Deep systems to master

You command submarines, surface ships and aircraft in a modern naval simulation, operating individual crew stations such as sonar or weapons. It is highly complex and detailed, with a steep learning curve for fans of realistic naval warfare.

World in Conflict

Tactical depth

A fast-paced real-time strategy game set in an alternate Cold War World War III. Instead of base building you call in reinforcements and support strikes amid spectacular destruction and cinematic presentation, with especially strong team-based multiplayer.

Earth 2160

Deep systems to master

A sci-fi real-time strategy game set on Mars where you build bases, design your own units and lead one of three very different factions in a struggle for dominance.

Joint Task Force

Linear, curated structure

A modern-military real-time strategy game where you command troops and vehicles across 20 missions set in hot spots like the Middle East, Central Asia and the Balkans.

Star Wars: Force Commander

Linear, curated structure

A real-time strategy game set in the Star Wars universe, where you command Imperial troops and vehicles in 3D battles across familiar locations from the films.

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