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Games like 1812: The Invasion of Canada

If 1812: The Invasion of Canada is your kind of game, the closest matches are Biblios Dice, World War 2 Operation Husky and Rule The World CHESS — 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.

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About 1812: The Invasion of Canada: 1812 features fast, intuitive and fun gameplay that involves teamwork and strategic planning in a historic and educational setting. This is THE GAME for people who want an enjoyable and manageable introduction to historic/conflict based games.

2017Strategy24.99 USDWindowsby HexWar Games
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  1. Biblios Dice

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for 1812: The Invasion of Canada fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Biblios Dice is a digital adaptation of the dice game by Dr. Finn. In it you are working as medieval monks to produce illustrations and improve the prestige of your abbey. Manipulate the value of the five different resources, buy and sell at the market, and gain the bishop's favor.

    2023StrategyCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. World War 2 Operation Husky

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for 1812: The Invasion of Canada fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    A light wargame with simple rules tailored to run smooth battles. Recommended to introduce new players to wargames basic concepts and for fast multiplayer matches.

    2021StrategySimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Rule The World CHESS

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for 1812: The Invasion of Canada fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Rule the world with your army! Defeat Demons kingdom as well as Humans Kingdom! Use your magic and weapons to conquer the world! Experience chess in 3D fights with a lot of customizations! Create your own army!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Lightning: D-Day

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for 1812: The Invasion of Canada fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    This 1 on 1 card game recreates the drama of the day Allied soldiers went ashore in occupied France, 6 June 1944.

    2017Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Hex of Steel

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for 1812: The Invasion of Canada fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!

    2020StrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Valor & Victory

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for 1812: The Invasion of Canada fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    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 ↗
  7. Wars Across The World

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for 1812: The Invasion of Canada fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    WAW is a unique historical strategy turn-based game, in a boardgame spirit, which aims at simulating in one single system ALL kind of wars and conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, on the operational or strategic levels.

    2017StrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Civil War: Battle of Petersburg

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for 1812: The Invasion of Canada fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Crush the Confederates near Petersburg and Richmond in 1864. Bring peace to a nation divided.

    2017Strategy0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below 1812: The Invasion of Canada at current Steam store prices.

  1. Bloons TD 6

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    Priced ~44% under 1812: The Invasion of Canada on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.

    2018Strategy13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Balatro

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    Priced ~52% under 1812: The Invasion of Canada on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Sid Meier's Civilization® V

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under 1812: The Invasion of Canada on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Create, discover, and download new player-created maps, scenarios, interfaces, and more!

    2010Strategy7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Slay the Spire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under 1812: The Invasion of Canada on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!

    2019StrategyIndie6.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Inscryption

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    Priced ~68% under 1812: The Invasion of Canada on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under 1812: The Invasion of Canada on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    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 ↗
  7. FTL: Faster Than Light

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    Priced ~60% under 1812: The Invasion of Canada on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

    2012StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under 1812: The Invasion of Canada on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    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.

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Free alternatives

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

  1. KARDS - The WW2 Card Game

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    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 ↗
  2. Card Hunter

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.

    2015StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Star Realms

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Star Realms is a hugely popular space combat deckbuilding game. Download and play today (note: base set is required to play online) to find out why Star Realms is the winner of SXSW 2014 Board Game of the Year, 7 Golden Geek Awards from BoardGameGeek, and 2 Dice Tower awards!

    2016StrategyFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Age of Conquest IV

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

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

    2016StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Rogue Agent

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    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Rogue Agent is a turn-based strategy game, fast-paced, that pits the player against the computer on a secret service thriller around the world.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulationFreeSteam ↗
  6. RISK: Global Domination

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players

    2020StrategyFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Outplay your opponent with simultaneous turns and commander-driven deck-building in a fully free-to-play PvP experience. Build your deck from 1000+ cards across 8 unique factions, and face opponents on a truly level playing field. In Infinity Wars, skill is the only factor that determines victory!

    2014ActionStrategyIndieFreeSteam ↗
  8. Order of Battle: World War II

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    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.

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More from HexWar Games

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

  1. Tank Battle: Normandy

    WHY THIS

    Another title from HexWar Games, the studio behind 1812: The Invasion of Canada. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Land your troops on the beaches of northern France, lay bridges to cross flooded enemy defences, avoid tanktraps, clear the area of dangerous minefields, overcome the enemy and claim the beachhead for the Allies!

    2017Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Civil War: Bull Run 1861

    WHY THIS

    Another title from HexWar Games, the studio behind 1812: The Invasion of Canada. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Bull Run recreates the first major battle of the American Civil War between the Union and Confederate armies. Take command of an Union army of Northeast Virginia or the Confederate army of Potomac and Shenandoah and engage in the largest battle fought on American soil to date.

    2017Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Battles of the Ancient World

    WHY THIS

    Another title from HexWar Games, the studio behind 1812: The Invasion of Canada. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    The ‘Battles of the Ancient World’ game system is a tactical simulation of some of the greatest and most important battles from 1457 B.C. to 378 A.D.. Each scenario features one of these great battles and players may play as either side. The game has been designed to ensure maximum playability and historical accuracy, in that order.

    2017Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Wellington's Victory

    WHY THIS

    Another title from HexWar Games, the studio behind 1812: The Invasion of Canada. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    At dawn on June 18th, the torrential rain which had soaked the Belgium countryside the previous day began tapering off.

    2019Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Tank Battle: 1944

    WHY THIS

    Another title from HexWar Games, the studio behind 1812: The Invasion of Canada. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Instantly get involved in the action by joining the Allied invasion of Europe during the Second World War. Take command of an American battle group during WW2 in this turn based strategy wargame and help liberate Europe from the evil Axis power-base!

    2016Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. 1775: Rebellion

    WHY THIS

    Another title from HexWar Games, the studio behind 1812: The Invasion of Canada. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Command the armies of the British Redcoats, English Loyalists, German Hessians, American Regulars, Patriots, French Regulars and Native Americans to decide the fate of the Americas!

    2016Strategy24.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Nuts!: The Battle of the Bulge

    WHY THIS

    Another title from HexWar Games, the studio behind 1812: The Invasion of Canada. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Nuts!: The Battle of the Bulge is a Decision Games card game that recreates the famous World War Two battle (16-31 Dec 1944) in which the German Army mounted a surprise attack on the thin U.S. forces deployed in the Ardennes region.

    2016Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Civil War: 1863

    WHY THIS

    Another title from HexWar Games, the studio behind 1812: The Invasion of Canada. Shares Strategy with 1812: The Invasion of Canada.

    Relive iconic battles of the American Civil War. Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn-based strategy game.

    2016Strategy9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about 1812: The Invasion of Canada

How much does 1812: The Invasion of Canada cost?
1812: The Invasion of Canada is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does 1812: The Invasion of Canada have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — 1812: The Invasion of Canada supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to 1812: The Invasion of Canada?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside 1812: The Invasion of Canada are Biblios Dice, World War 2 Operation Husky, Rule The World CHESS.
Who developed 1812: The Invasion of Canada?
1812: The Invasion of Canada was developed by HexWar Games and published by Hunted Cow Games.

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