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In Total War: Arena you lead three unit groups under a historical commander in 10-versus-10 real-time battles with thousands of soldiers. Teamwork and quick tactical decisions decide who wins.

  • Historical setting
  • Competing against other players
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Deep systems to master

The closest matches for Total War: Arena are R.U.S.E., World of Warships and Company of Heroes 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Total War: Arena special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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R.U.S.E.

93 %Match

2010PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified94 % positive29.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Total War: Arena: a historical setting, competing against other players and complex systems to tinker with.

A World War II real-time strategy game built around bluffing the enemy with deceptive "ruses". Its seamless zoom lets you move from individual units on the battlefield to a full view of the theatre of war.

World of Warships

Co-op or multiplayer

Free-to-play team-based naval battles with historical warships, where positioning, ammo choice and ship class decide the outcome. From nimble destroyers to lumbering battleships, submarines and carriers, each class plays very differently.

Company of Heroes 2

Historical setting

A World War II real-time strategy game where cover, line of sight and squad management on the Eastern Front decide every fight. It offers a campaign and a strong competitive multiplayer mode, with destructible environments and harsh winter mechanics.

Wargame: European Escalation

Historical setting

A realistic real-time strategy game set in the Cold War 1980s, where you assemble an army from over 350 vehicles and units and command large-scale battles across Europe. The seamless zoom from the big picture down to single units defines the experience.

Steel Division 2

Historical setting

A realistic real-time tactics game set on the WWII Eastern Front, where you assemble divisions and win large battles through frontlines, terrain, cover and supply. It demands planning and patience, especially in multiplayer matches.

Wargame: Red Dragon

Historical setting

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.

Age of Empires III

Historical setting

A classic real-time strategy game about colonizing the Americas, blending economy building, army command and a persistent Home City that grants card-based bonuses. Its physics-driven battles and strong multiplayer made it a standout of its era.

Wargame: AirLand Battle

Historical setting

Wargame: AirLand Battle is a realistic real-time military simulator with over 800 historical units from the Warsaw Pact and NATO. You command large-scale battles and decide which weapon systems to field.

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