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Games like Dangerous Waters

2005PC79 % positive−80 % ~~14.99 €~~ 2.99 €

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.

Deep systems to master
Challenging difficulty
Tactical depth

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Best alternative overall: Wargame: Red Dragon 93% match – Deep systems to master
To play together: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 88% match – with co-op
With more action: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield 88% match – with combat
Newest alternative: Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - Ostfront 86% match – released 2021

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Wargame: Red Dragon

93 %Match

2014PCSteam Deck playable88 % positive29.99 €

A deep real-time strategy game set in the 1980s Cold War, with hundreds of units, large battlefields, and tactical emphasis on terrain and reconnaissance. Shines in multiplayer with up to 20 players, plus a dynamic campaign.

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Act of War: Direct Action

Realistic visuals

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.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

Deep systems to master

A punishing tactical first-person shooter where you plan counter-terrorism missions and command a squad. A single hit can kill, so preparation, coordination and patience matter more than run-and-gun reflexes.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Deep systems to master

A tactical military shooter where you lead a small elite squad through a fictional Russian conflict. Planning, cover and caution matter more than speed, since a few hits can kill.

Men of War: Assault Squad 2

Realistic visuals

A demanding World War II real-time strategy game where you can directly control infantry and vehicles in highly detailed battles. Skirmish modes and large multiplayer matches up to 8v8 add plenty of variety.

Arma 2

Deep systems to master

A hyper-realistic military tactical shooter set in the vast open world of Chernarus, where you fight on foot, in vehicles and by commanding troops. Famous for its sandbox scale, mods and large multiplayer scenarios.

Men of War: Assault Squad

Deep systems to master

A real-time World War II tactics game where you can directly control individual soldiers and vehicles, backed by a detailed simulation of ammo, cover and tank armor penetration. It focuses on multiplayer and co-op skirmishes.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear

Deep systems to master

A realistic tactical first-person shooter where you plan teams and loadouts before each mission and coordinate precise counter-terrorism raids. One or two hits can kill, so careful planning matters more than speed.

Call to Arms: Gates of Hell - Ostfront

Deep systems to master

A highly detailed World War II real-time tactics game where you can command squads and take direct control of individual soldiers and vehicles, from top-down to first-person views. Realistic damage, destruction and dynamic campaigns, including co-op, make for demanding and varied battles.

Arma 3

Deep systems to master

An uncompromising military simulation on vast open maps where tactics, teamwork and patience matter more than twitch reflexes. Its powerful editor and huge modding community provide nearly endless scenarios.