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Games like Faces of War

If Faces of War is your kind of game, the closest matches are Men of War™, Men of War: Assault Squad 2 and Men of War: Assault Squad — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging but fair difficulty, challenging and immersive. 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.

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About Faces of War: Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.

2014ActionStrategySimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 67Windowsby Best Way
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Players who liked Faces of War also play

Steam players who put hours into Faces of War also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Men of War™

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Faces of War.

    Top pick for Faces of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Faces of War.

    Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Men of War: Assault Squad 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Faces of War.

    Second-strongest match for Faces of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Faces of War.

    Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

    2014ActionStrategySimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Men of War: Assault Squad

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Faces of War.

    Third-strongest match for Faces of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Faces of War.

    Men of War: Assault Squad delivers a deeply tactical WWII experience, blending large-scale strategy with intense, hands-on combat. Fight across multiple fronts – from European countryside to Pacific jungles and command every unit and every bullet on the battlefield.

    2011Strategy9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Men of War: Condemned Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Faces of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Faces of War.

    Command a Soviet penal battalion in this standalone real-time tactics game from the Men of War series. Based on true events, Condemned Heroes delivers brutal, story-driven missions across the Eastern Front – where every order, bullet, and life matters.

    2012ActionStrategy7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Men of War: Red Tide

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Faces of War.

    Ranked #5 for Faces of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Faces of War.

    Red Tide blends deep RTS tactics with the raw intensity of third-person combat. Created in collaboration with author Alexander Zorich, this standalone expansion tells the story of the Black Coats – Soviet Naval Infantry famed for their ruthless precision in the Black Sea campaigns.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Faces of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Faces of War.

    Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.

    2012Strategy29.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Faces of War.

    Ranked #7 for Faces of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Faces of War.

    The first installment in the real-time tactics series that would become known as Men of War, now refreshed and enhanced! Take command of American, British, Soviet, or German forces and fight on the battlefields of World War II in 32 single-player missions or with others in PvP and co-op sessions.

    2014Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Faces of War.

    Ranked #8 for Faces of War fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Faces of War.

    Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is the first in the award-winning series to recreate epic conflict across ancient China. Combining a gripping turn-based campaign of empire-building & conquest with stunning real-time battles, THREE KINGDOMS redefines the series in an age of heroes & legends.

    2019ActionStrategy59.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Faces of War

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Faces of War.

    Reviewers of Faces of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Faces of War.

    The first installment in the real-time tactics series that would become known as Men of War, now refreshed and enhanced! Take command of American, British, Soviet, or German forces and fight on the battlefields of World War II in 32 single-player missions or with others in PvP and co-op sessions.

    2014Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Men of War II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Faces of War.

    Reviewers of Faces of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Strategy with Faces of War.

    Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.

    2024ActionStrategySimulation44.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Men of War™

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Faces of War.

    Reviewers of Faces of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Faces of War.

    Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Company of Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Faces of War.

    Reviewers of Faces of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Strategy with Faces of War.

    Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Please visit the "Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition" page for additional user reviews.

    2006ActionStrategy19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Faces of War.

    Reviewers of Faces of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.

    2019ActionAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Cavern Commandos

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Faces of War cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    Inspired by classic platformers like Rick Dangerous, Cavern Commandos offers a challenging gaming experience with numerous weapons, hundreds of foes, and dozens of labyrinthine caverns.

    2021ActionIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Faces of War at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Faces of War on Steam right now. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Faces of War on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Faces of War.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Faces of War on Steam right now. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Faces of War on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Faces of War.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Faces of War on Steam right now. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Faces of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Faces of War.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Faces of War on Steam right now. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Faces of War on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Faces of War.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Lab

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Strategy with Faces of War.

    Break into the Landfall Archives to steal and play previously unreleased games, demos, interactive slide shows, and even an unreleased version of Totally Accurate Battle Simulator from 2017!

    2023ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  4. Counter-Strike 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Dota 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Strategy with Faces of War.

    Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

    2013ActionStrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    Rainbow Six® Siege is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

    2015ActionFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Team Fortress 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

    2007ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. THE FINALS

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Faces of War.

    THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!

    2023ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Best Way

Other recommendable Steam games by Best Way, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Men of War II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Faces of War.

    Another title from Best Way, the studio behind Faces of War. Shares Action and Strategy with Faces of War.

    Experience warfare like never before! Men of War II, the anticipated sequel to the highly acclaimed RTS franchise is here with all-new units, locations, campaigns, game modes and true trademarks of the series: historical fidelity and action-filled gameplay on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII.

    2024ActionStrategySimulation44.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Men of War™

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Faces of War.

    Another title from Best Way, the studio behind Faces of War. Shares Strategy with Faces of War.

    Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Faces of War.

    Another title from Best Way, the studio behind Faces of War. Shares Strategy with Faces of War.

    The first installment in the real-time tactics series that would become known as Men of War, now refreshed and enhanced! Take command of American, British, Soviet, or German forces and fight on the battlefields of World War II in 32 single-player missions or with others in PvP and co-op sessions.

    2014Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Faces of War

Does Faces of War run on Steam Deck?
Faces of War is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Faces of War cost?
Faces of War is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Faces of War have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Faces of War supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, LAN PvP, LAN Co-op).
What games are most similar to Faces of War?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Faces of War are Men of War™, Men of War: Assault Squad 2, Men of War: Assault Squad.
Who developed Faces of War?
Faces of War was developed by Best Way and published by Fulqrum Publishing.

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