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2010 PC 14.79 € 84 % positive Very positive, 254 reviews on Steam

A turn-based World War II tactics game where you guide small squads across hex-style maps using ambushes, suppressing fire and flanking. It is easy to pick up and feels like a digital tabletop wargame.

What defines Battle Academy:

  • Turn-based combat
  • Tactical depth
  • A party of several characters

The closest matches for Battle Academy are Commands & Colors: The Great War, Wings of Glory and Hex of Steel. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Battle Academy special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Wings of Glory

Realistic visuals

A digital take on the classic tabletop game where you maneuver aircraft through turn-based aerial dogfights. It is about positioning and planning ahead rather than reflexes.

Hex of Steel

Realistic visuals

A turn-based hex-grid wargame set in World War II that covers all fronts and nations. It offers tactical battles solo or online and runs cross-platform, including on mobile devices.

Rise: Battle Lines

Linear, curated structure

Rise: Battle Lines is a fast tactics game where you draft an army and both sides issue orders simultaneously. Battles last about 15 minutes and reward outguessing your opponent.

Field of Glory II

A party of several characters

A deep turn-based tactical wargame about ancient battles during the Rise of Rome, where formations, terrain and morale decide the outcome. It also supports what-if matchups between nations that never met historically.

Attrition: Tactical Fronts

Linear, curated structure

A fast turn-based strategy game for one or two players, with matches that can last just minutes while still offering tactical depth.

Axis & Allies 1942 Online

Realistic visuals

A digital take on the classic board game where you command one of the major World War II powers, moving forces, fighting battles and taking territory. The focus is on turn-based grand strategy and matches against other players.

Panzer Tactics HD

A party of several characters

Turn-based hex strategy set in World War II with three historical campaigns (Soviets, Germans, Western Allies) and over 150 units. The focus is on tactical planning and managing your army.

Frontline: Road to Moscow

A party of several characters

A turn-based World War II strategy game where you lead the Wehrmacht in a campaign toward Moscow. Varied mission types and upgradeable units provide tactical variety.

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