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Games like Spirit of War

If Spirit of War is your kind of game, the closest matches are Armageddon War:Old Era Wreckers / 大鏖战:旧时代的残党, Comrades and Barons: Gates of Freedom and Leylines — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and nostalgic. 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 Spirit of War: Spirit of War: The Great War is a turn-based strategy game set during World War I. Drawing inspiration from board games classics, Spirit Of War is a unique arcade/strategy experience.

2015Strategy9.99 USDWindows · macOSby G-OLD
Spirit of War — Steam game cover
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48 scenarios provide long term replayabilityEasy to pick up for hex strategy veteransElite units can fire twice and retreatAtmosphericChallengingNostalgic

Players who liked Spirit of War also play

Steam players who put hours into Spirit 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. Armageddon War:Old Era Wreckers / 大鏖战:旧时代的残党

    WHY THIS

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

    This is a turn-based historical chess simulation game Players will experience major battles between 1840 and 1920 The game consists of four conquest scripts, each with three different modes and 60 free conquest years to choose from, where the player takes on the role of a commander

    2022StrategyIndieEarly Access5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Comrades and Barons: Gates of Freedom

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2023StrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Leylines

    WHY THIS

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

    As powerful wizard ruling a small nation, you plot to take over the world! In this 4X turn-based strategy, rule seven diverse races, from shapeshifting Theria to spider-riding Dwarves. Expand by building more cities, battle rival wizards, and cast 80 earth-shattering spells to ensure your victory.

    2019StrategyIndie11.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Scythe: Digital Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Spirit of War.

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

    Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!

    2018Strategy19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Commander: The Great War

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Spirit of War.

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

    Take Command and Secure Victory in the Great War! Commander – The Great War features a Grand Campaign covering the whole war from the invasion of Belgium on August 5, 1914 to the Armistice on the 11th of November 1918 in addition to 16 different unit types including Infantry, Cavalry, Armoured Cars and Tanks, Artillery, and much more!

    2014Strategy29.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Spirit of War.

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

    Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources. In the first turn-based 4X strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four unique factions.

    2018Strategy39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Operational Art of War IV

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Spirit of War.

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

    The Operational Art of War IV is the new generation of operational wargames. With more flexibility than before and with a new array of exciting features, it will make you relive the most iconic battles from the dawn of the 20th Century to modern day, including the ones that never occurred!

    2018StrategySimulation39.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Super World War

    WHY THIS

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

    The world has gone mad, it's time to unleash chaos! Super World War is a turn based strategy game for up to 4 players. Take control of wild leaders and wage war in solo, local multiplayer or online.

    2025Strategy19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spirit of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Spirit of War.

    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.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spirit of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Spirit of War.

    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.

    2009Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spirit of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Spirit of War.

    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.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spirit of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Spirit of War.

    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?

    2010Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Nubby's Number Factory

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spirit of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Spirit of War.

    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.

    2025Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Monster Train

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spirit of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Spirit of War.

    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.

    2020Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Spirit of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Spirit of War.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. ISLANDERS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Spirit of War on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Spirit of War.

    ISLANDERS is a minimalist strategy game about building cities on colorful islands.

    2019StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. 100 Asian Cats

    WHY THIS

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

    🏮🐈 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! 😻 🌸 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples 🏯 as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

    2023ActionSportsStrategyFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Spirit 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 ↗
  3. Hello Neighbor Alpha 2

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to Alpha 2 of Hello Neighbor. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI in what eventually became Act 1 of Hello Neighbor - the stealth horror home invasion sim.

    2019StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Spirit of War

How much does Spirit of War cost?
Spirit of War is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Spirit of War have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Spirit of War supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Spirit of War?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Spirit of War are Armageddon War:Old Era Wreckers / 大鏖战:旧时代的残党, Comrades and Barons: Gates of Freedom, Leylines.
Who developed Spirit of War?
Spirit of War was developed by G-OLD and published by Plug In Digital.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Spirit of War.

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