IMHO.

Games like Bolt Action

If Bolt Action is your kind of game, the closest matches are Domination - War of Nations, Crimson Banner: War of Liberation and Battleships: Command of the Sea — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Bolt Action: Step into the boots of a battlefield commander in Bolt Action, a turn-based WWII strategy inspired by Warlord Games’ tabletop classic.

StrategyWindowsby Frag Games
Bolt Action — Steam game cover

Players who liked Bolt Action also play

Steam players who put hours into Bolt Action 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. Domination - War of Nations

    WHY THIS

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

    This is an online turn-based board game in which each player will need to eliminate their opponents in order to conquer territories and clear the way to win the game.

    2023StrategyIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Crimson Banner: War of Liberation

    WHY THIS

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

    Ready, comrades? In 'Crimson Banner: War of Liberation', command the PLA, strike the Kuomintang reactionaries, and liberate all China! Turn-based hex wargame, experience every battle!

    2026StrategySimulationSteam ↗
  3. Battleships: Command of the Sea

    WHY THIS

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

    Take on the role of one of the historical commanders of the US or Japanese navy and use their special skills inspired by their character or military accomplishments.

    2022Strategy4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Frontline: World War II

    WHY THIS

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

    Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of World War II, as you meticulously plan your moves and adapt to the ever-changing battlefield. With a wide array of units and tactical options at your disposal, success is determined by your strategic prowess and adaptability.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie3.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Axis & Allies 1942 Online

    WHY THIS

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

    Play the classic board game, Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition! Act as WWII powers in a turn-based strategy game that fits your screen and schedule— get notified on your turn and command armies at your own pace! Team up with friends, challenge the world’s top players, or go solo vs. A.I.

    2021Strategy19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Panzer Corps 2

    WHY THIS

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

    Panzer Corps 2 is the ultimate Second World War strategy game! Enjoy the time-proven gameplay formula which has been appreciated by millions of players over the years, brought to a whole new level of refinement up to the latest technical standards.

    2020Strategy39.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Valor & Victory

    WHY THIS

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

    Valor & Victory is a fast-playing, easy to learn World War II squad-level game system. Based on the original Valor & Victory board game, the digital edition provides you with an accessible and deep challenge, developed for classic tabletop game lovers.

    2021StrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undaunted Normandy

    WHY THIS

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

    Play the acclaimed World War 2 deck-building game. Use your cards to seize the initiative, bolster your forces, or control your troops on the battlefield. You will face intense resistance, machine gun fire, and mortar bombardment, but a great commander can turn the situation to their advantage!

    2023StrategyEarly AccessDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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.

    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. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

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

    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. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

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

    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!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams

    WHY THIS

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

    Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!

    2021IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

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

    《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Nazi Zombies

    WHY THIS

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

    Nazi Zombies is a cooperative survival game where players fend off escalating waves of Nazi zombies, earning points by killing zombies and repairing barriers to buy weapons, upgrades, perks, and unlock new map areas to maximize their survival.

    2026ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Counter-Strike 2

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗

Frequently asked about Bolt Action

Does Bolt Action have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Bolt Action supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Bolt Action?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Bolt Action are Domination - War of Nations, Crimson Banner: War of Liberation, Battleships: Command of the Sea.
Who developed Bolt Action?
Bolt Action was developed by Frag Games and published by Slitherine Ltd..

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 Bolt Action.

For library-aware picks tuned to your specific taste, sign in with Steam on the home page.