Rank 01Why this
Shares hex based movement and scenario editor with Second Front.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like Second Front
- 24 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to Second Front: Valor & Victory, Hex of Steel, Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game, Panzer Corps 2, and Unity of Command II. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Hex Grid and World War II, like Second Front.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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- Deck Playable
- 2020
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The Troop
Why this: Also Tanks and Hex Grid, like Second Front.
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The Operational Art of War IV
Why this: Shares scenario editor with Second Front.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Second Front
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Hexdraw
- Price: $34.99checked Oct 31
- 81% of 437 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Ai provides a real challenge without human opponents
- Faithfully recreates advanced squad leader rules
- Free dlc and regular updates expand content
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Second Front at current Steam store prices.
Armoured Commander II
Why this: Also Tanks and World War II, like Second Front.
Fantasy General II
Why this: Also Hex Grid and Wargame, like Second Front.
Firefight
Why this: Also World War II and Wargame, like Second Front.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Second Front, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Tanks and World War II, like Second Front.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Wargame and Board Game, like Second Front.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Also Hex Grid and Turn-Based, like Second Front.
Card Hunter
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Board Game, like Second Front.
Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
Why this: Same challenging mood as Second Front.
Phobies
Why this: Also Turn-Based Tactics and Turn-Based Strategy, like Second Front.
Star Realms
Why this: Also Board Game and Turn-Based Strategy, like Second Front.
About Second Front
The closest matches to Second Front: Valor & Victory, Hex of Steel, Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game, Panzer Corps 2, and Unity of Command II. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Second Front is your kind of game, the closest matches are Valor & Victory, Hex of Steel and Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its ai opponents and campaign layer. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Second Front: Second Front is a tactical WWII turn-based strategy game. Craft & share your own scenarios and maps or use your strategic prowess in 48 scenarios set in iconic locations. Command over 40 types of infantry and 216 tanks, vehicles and guns. An infinite tactical sandbox experience.
Is Second Front worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 81% of 437 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $34.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 27 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Ai provides a real challenge without human opponents
- Faithfully recreates advanced squad leader rules
- Free dlc and regular updates expand content
- Manages complex rules so players focus on tactics
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The AI cheats in this game... it is quite triggering... also the insane times required to win the levels are insulting and don't leave you enough time for carefull positioning... at the time i'm writing this review i'm stuck on the…”
“The problem with the scenarios is they have few units on a small map, and are designed to be as balanced as possible. The result is something like feels more like a puzzle than a wargame. The lack of skirmish mode means there's no other…”
People who play it also play: Valor & Victory, Hex of Steel, Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
Frequently asked about Second Front
Can I run it?
Does Second Front work on Steam Deck?
Second Front is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Second Front cost?
Second Front is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Second Front?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Second Front are Valor & Victory, Hex of Steel, Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game.
Who developed Second Front?
Second Front was developed by Hexdraw and published by MicroProse Software.