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Games like Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific

Below are 19 hand-picked alternatives to Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific for fans of strategy, simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from Totem Games. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

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About Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific: Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!

2016StrategySimulation9.99 USDWindowsby Totem Games
Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific — Steam game cover
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Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    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 ↗
  3. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    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 ↗
  4. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    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 ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    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 ↗
  7. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    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 ↗
  8. Nubby's Number Factory

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    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 ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Totem Games

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

  1. Ironclads: American Civil War

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    Another title from Totem Games, the studio behind Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific. Shares Strategy with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    <p>Battle of the civil war ironclads. Take part in battles from USS Monitor vs CSS Virginia before battles between armored squadrons of steamships and other vessels.</p> <p>The flow of time is organized into rounds.

    2010Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Ironclads: High Seas

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Totem Games, the studio behind Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific. Shares Strategy with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    <p>For over a year the forces of the United States of America (Northern States) and the Confederates States of America (Southern States) have fought a bitter war. In 1862 the governments of Great Britain, France and Spain recognize the Southern States to secure raw materials.

    2010Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Ironclads: Schleswig War 1864

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Totem Games, the studio behind Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific. Shares Strategy with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    <p>The Danish government wanted to annex the duchy of Schleswig to the Danish kingdom while the Prussian government, for internal political and strategic reasons, wanted Schleswig to finally became a part of Germany.

    2011Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Ironclads: Anglo Russian War 1866

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Totem Games, the studio behind Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific. Shares Strategy with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    <p>Russia sought to seize control of Constantinople. The city controlled the Black Sea straits, an important economic and strategic point of the Black and Mediterranean Sea. This area was the cause of constant conflict with Britain, which was concerned about her Mediterranean interests.

    2011Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ironclads: Chincha Islands War 1866

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Totem Games, the studio behind Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific. Shares Strategy with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    <p>Spain tried to restore by force its influence on its former colonies, Chile and Peru. This strong Spanish squadron occupied the Chincha Islands, very important to the economy of Peru. Peru received support from neighboring Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia.

    2011Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Victorian Admirals

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Totem Games, the studio behind Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific. Shares Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    A steam-ship period naval combat games focusing on fleet-scale battles in real time. The naval combat game allows you to set up battle squadron groups, their formations and management, with realistic ship models and characteristics, as well as advanced ballistic and weapon models.

    2014Simulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Ironclads 2: American Civil War

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    Another title from Totem Games, the studio behind Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!

    2015StrategySimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Ironclads 2: Boshin War

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    Another title from Totem Games, the studio behind Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific. Shares Simulation with Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific.

    Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, amphibious assaults and harbour sieges, struggle for dominance over the seas in turned-based strategic mode.

    2017Simulation9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific

How much does Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific cost?
Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Who developed Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific?
Ironclads 2: War of the Pacific was developed by Totem Games and published by Strategy First.

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