Games like Vietnam ‘65
If Vietnam ‘65 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cold War Battles, Panzer Corps Gold and Order of Battle: World War II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its asymmetrical warfare feels authentic, atmospheric and challenging. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Vietnam ‘65: It is 1965 and the US ground war in Vietnam is in full swing. As a US Army commander, wage a counter-insurgency (COIN) war to secure the Ia Drang valley, on the border with Cambodia.
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Steam players who put hours into Vietnam ‘65 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.
Cold War Battles
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Top pick for Vietnam ‘65 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Lead Cold War formations in quick, turn based, hex‑and‑counter battles spanning 5 decades of real and hypothetical conflicts. With over 400 units, more than a dozen factions and varied theatres - from Africa to the Golan Heights, Europe and more, Cold War Battles await.
Panzer Corps Gold
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Vietnam ‘65.
Second-strongest match for Vietnam ‘65 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
The ultimate edition of Panzer Corps, containing hundreds of scenarios and all its expansions. Panzer Corps Gold is the culmination of the wargame that has enthralled millions of fans all around the globe, and now it’s your chance to fully experience a real classic.
Order of Battle: World War II
WHY THIS
Shares supply line management and an atmospheric mood with Vietnam ‘65.
Third-strongest match for Vietnam ‘65 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Order of Battle: World War II is a breath of fresh air for all strategy fans. It is a game that takes wargaming to a new level by upgrading every single game element and rebooting the genre for a new generation of players.
Comrades and Barons: Gates of Freedom
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Ranked #4 for Vietnam ‘65 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
After the Great War, the Red Army advanced westward to ignite revolution in Europe. In this turn-based hex wargame, you will experience the key events of the Latvian War of Independence during this exciting and turbulent era.
Battle for Iwo Jima
WHY THIS
Shares a tense mood with Vietnam ‘65.
Ranked #5 for Vietnam ‘65 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Battle for Iwo Jima simulates the WWII Invasion and desperate fighting for the island that took place in 1945. Take command of the US Marines, manage your tanks, infantry, and HQ communication in a day and night furious battle against the Japanese garrison.
Unity of Command II
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Shares a challenging mood with Vietnam ‘65.
Ranked #6 for Vietnam ‘65 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Unity of Command II is the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed strategy games of all time; a game critics called 'the perfect gateway' into computer war games.
Civil War: Battle of Petersburg
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Vietnam ‘65.
Ranked #7 for Vietnam ‘65 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Crush the Confederates near Petersburg and Richmond in 1864. Bring peace to a nation divided.
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic)
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Vietnam ‘65.
Ranked #8 for Vietnam ‘65 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
In this hex-based, turn-based strategy game, players will lead the Imperial forces of the Armageddon Steel Legion and Space Marines from a variety of Chapters against the Ork invasion through over 30 scenarios, on the hostile terrain of the planet and its gigantic Hive Cities.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Vietnam ‘65 at current Steam store prices.
Cookie Clicker
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Priced ~50% under Vietnam ‘65 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
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Priced ~50% under Vietnam ‘65 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
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Priced ~50% under Vietnam ‘65 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack
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Priced ~50% under Vietnam ‘65 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?
Nubby's Number Factory
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Priced ~50% under Vietnam ‘65 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.
Monster Train
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Priced ~50% under Vietnam ‘65 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Monster Train is a strategic roguelike deck building game with a twist. Set on a train to hell, you’ll use tactical decision making to defend multiple vertical battlegrounds. With real time competitive multiplayer and endless replayability, Monster Train is always on time.
Nodebuster
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Priced ~70% under Vietnam ‘65 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Landfall Archives
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
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!
Die in the Dungeon: Origins
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
Crusader Kings II
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Dota Underlords
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.
Toribash
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Toribash is an innovative free-to-play online turn-based fighting game where you’re able to design your own moves. Complete control over character's body, hundreds of game mods and bloody mess with full body dismemberment - you've never been able to annihilate your enemies like that before!
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
KARDS, The World War II Card Game, combines traditional CCG gameplay with innovative mechanics inspired by classic strategy games and real battlefield tactics. Take command and challenge other players in grand-scale warfare on the ground, air, or seas.
MechWarrior Online™ Legends
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.
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More from Every Single Soldier
Other recommendable Steam games by Every Single Soldier, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Carrier Deck
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Vietnam ‘65.
Another title from Every Single Soldier, the studio behind Vietnam ‘65.
Carrier Deck is a fast paced time management game where you play as the Air Boss on board the CVN-76 in the midst of active war.
Afghanistan '11
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Vietnam ‘65.
Another title from Every Single Soldier, the studio behind Vietnam ‘65. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
Afghanistan '11 is the sequel to the highly praised and innovative Vietnam '65. It enhances and builds on it: Afghanistan '11 changes the paradigm of wargaming and manages to bring Counter-Insurgency and guerrilla warfare to your screen, properly represented thanks to a revolutionary gameplay formula!
Her Majesty's Ship
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Vietnam ‘65.
Another title from Every Single Soldier, the studio behind Vietnam ‘65. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
All young naval officers dream of becoming Admiral, but few realise this can't be done without a loyal crew and keeping the vessel under your command afloat!
Terra Incognito - Antarctica 1911
WHY THIS
Another title from Every Single Soldier, the studio behind Vietnam ‘65.
Survive all the odds and reach the South Pole before your competitors with this simple, abstract and compelling strategy game.
Angola '86
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Vietnam ‘65.
Another title from Every Single Soldier, the studio behind Vietnam ‘65. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
The first strategy game to capture the essence of the entire South African Border war, from Omugulugwombashe to UNTAG (Aug'66 - Mar'90)
Northern Ireland '74
WHY THIS
Another title from Every Single Soldier, the studio behind Vietnam ‘65. Shares Strategy with Vietnam ‘65.
The first strategy game to capture the essence of the entire Northern Ireland Conflict (1966 - 1998).
Frequently asked about Vietnam ‘65
- Does Vietnam ‘65 run on Steam Deck?
- Vietnam ‘65 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 Vietnam ‘65 cost?
- Vietnam ‘65 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Vietnam ‘65?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Vietnam ‘65 are Cold War Battles, Panzer Corps Gold, Order of Battle: World War II.
- Who developed Vietnam ‘65?
- Vietnam ‘65 was developed by Every Single Soldier.
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