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Games like Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943

If Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Theatre of War, Men of War™ and Faces of War — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative 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 Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943: Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 covers the events of 1943 in Tunisia, North Africa. Recovering from their losses after the crushing defeat and subsequent retreat after the Second Battle of El-Alamein, the German Afrika Korps - reinforced and now supported by the Italian Army - prepare once more to put steel against steel with the Allies.

2010StrategySimulation4.99 USDMetacritic 63Windowsby Fulqrum Publishing
Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 — Steam game cover
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  1. Theatre of War

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Top pick for Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will also have an opportunity to call for artillery and air support.

    2010Strategy3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Men of War™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Second-strongest match for Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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. Faces of War

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Third-strongest match for Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943

    WHY THIS

    Shares morale system and a stressful mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Ranked #4 for Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943, the historically accurate and detailed real-time tactical war game, welcomes military history fans to the battle which gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.

    2010StrategySimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Men of War: Assault Squad 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Ranked #5 for Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗
  6. Men of War: Red Tide

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Ranked #6 for Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗
  7. Men of War: Assault Squad

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Ranked #7 for Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗
  8. Men of War: Condemned Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943

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  1. Men of War™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Reviewers of Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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. Company of Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Reviewers of Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗
  3. Blitzkrieg 3

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Blitzkrieg 3 is a WW2 RTS made for true admirers of strategic mastery! Challenge your tactical skills in historical campaigns and defeat powerful Neural Network AI in competitive matches.

    2017Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Reviewers of Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front - tactical battalion level combat simulation. Action takes place in the summer of 1943 at Mius river and Saur-Mogila tumulus area of over 140 sq. km. Four large-scale operations for the Red Army and Wehrmacht.

    2016StrategySimulation34.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Sudden Strike 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares fog of war and an immersive mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Reviewers of Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Sudden Strike is back! The beloved Real Time Strategy series returns, this time with bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios and legendary commanders – making Sudden Strike 4 more tactical and realistic than ever before!

    2017Strategy19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Sudden Strike 2 Gold

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    At the height of World War 2, take command of German, Russian, British, American and Imperial Japanese armies on battelfields across the globe. Sudden Strike 2 expands on all aspects of the classic RTS game with new units, maps and epic campaigns.

    2017Strategy5.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Steel Division 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Reviewers of Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

    2019ActionStrategyIndie39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Men of War II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Reviewers of Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 at current Steam store prices.

  1. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗
  2. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗
  4. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗
  5. The Test: Final Revelation

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?

    2020SimulationRPG1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kill It With Fire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation2.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Landfall Archives

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗
  2. World of Warships

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

    2017ActionStrategySimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Crusader Kings II

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

    2012StrategySimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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.

    2020StrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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.

    2020StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. War Selection

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

    2019StrategyIndieMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Age of Conquest IV

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Age of Conquest is a turn-based grand strategy wargame.

    2016StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight

    WHY THIS

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

    Grab the control yoke of a warplane and jump into the battlefields of World War 2 in this thrilling combat flight action game. In each of the campaigns for USA, Great Britain, USSR, Germany and Japan you will assume the role of a pilot and squadron leader of an elite air force unit.

    2019ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Fulqrum Publishing

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

  1. King's Bounty: The Legend

    WHY THIS

    Shares morale system and an atmospheric mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Another title from Fulqrum Publishing, the studio behind Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    King’s Bounty: The Legend is a fan-favorite classic fantasy adventure and an early entry into the modern King’s Bounty era, built around tough battles, smart decisions, and turn-based tactics.

    2009StrategyRPG6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. King's Bounty: Dark Side

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Another title from Fulqrum Publishing, the studio behind Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Time has come to begin a Dark Journey to the other side of Teana and explore a mysterious region never before seen by royal bounty hunters. King’s Bounty: Dark Side lets you play as the villains in a full standalone campaign with new heroes, dark factions, and a fresh tactical perspective.

    2014StrategyRPG12.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Another title from Fulqrum Publishing, the studio behind Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North is a standalone entry of the beloved tactical RPG series set in the world of The Legend, generations after its events. You will lead a Viking hero, wield Rune Magic, command Valkyries, and defend the northern lands of Endoria from an undead invasion.

    2012StrategyRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Men of War: Vietnam

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Another title from Fulqrum Publishing, the studio behind Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Men of War: Vietnam brings the acclaimed real-time tactics series into a new theater of war – the jungles of Southeast Asia, 1968. Experience the chaos of the Vietnam War through two story-driven campaigns that reveal both sides of the conflict.

    2011Strategy7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Men of War: Red Tide

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Another title from Fulqrum Publishing, the studio behind Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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. Men of War: Condemned Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Fulqrum Publishing, the studio behind Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943. Shares Strategy with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    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 ↗
  7. Planet Alcatraz

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Another title from Fulqrum Publishing, the studio behind Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Planet Alcatraz is a 3D role playing game with isometric projection. The player travels through the game world and fights against enemies in the real-time mode.Several genres are mixed in this game but despite that fact it isn't stuck between them and appears to be a classical RPG that is based on a specially developed system.

    2014RPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Planet Alcatraz 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    Another title from Fulqrum Publishing, the studio behind Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943.

    The sequel to Planet Alcatraz tells the story of sergeant Hartman, the leader of the Ghoul strike unit, that remained MIA in the original game. Only Russian language is supported at the time of Steam release.

    2015AdventureRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943

How much does Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 cost?
Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, LAN PvP, LAN Co-op).
What games are most similar to Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 are Theatre of War, Men of War™, Faces of War.
Who developed Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943?
Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 was developed by Fulqrum Publishing.

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