Rank 01Games like Holdfast: Nations At War
- 27 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
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The closest matches to Holdfast: Nations At War: Verdun, Tannenberg, Over The Top: WWI, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, and War of Rights. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Also World War I and Third-Person Shooter, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
- $19.14 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Rank 04 
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Why this: Also Wargame and Military, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
Rank 05 
War of Rights
Why this: Also Military and Historical, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
Rank 06 
Rank 07 
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Naval and Military, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Holdfast: Nations At War
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- 3Over The Top: WWI
Also World War I and Third-Person Shooter, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
- 86% of 4,578 reviews
- 4Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Also Wargame and Military, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
- 89% of 26,582 reviews
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- 7Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Also Naval and Military, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
- 90% of 12,170 reviews
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- 11Battle Cry of Freedom
Also Third-Person Shooter and Military, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
- 72% of 1,363 reviews
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- 13Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Genres: Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer
- 94% of 11,326 reviews
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- 23Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
Also World War I and Naval, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
- 62% of 4,273 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Anvil Game Studios
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 17,898 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Free expansions keep content fresh
- Melee combat feels visceral and chaotic
- Napoleonic land and sea warfare is immersive
- Atmospheric
- Epic
- Immersive
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Why this: Also Military and Historical, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
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Why this: Also Military and War, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
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Why this: Same epic mood as Holdfast: Nations At War.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Holdfast: Nations At War at current Steam store prices.
Battle Cry of Freedom
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Military, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
Field of Honor
Why this: Also Wargame and Military, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
Beyond The Wire
Why this: Also World War I and Military, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
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Why this: Also World War I and Wargame, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Holdfast: Nations At War, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Military and Historical, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
PlanetSide 2
Why this: Also War and Tactical, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Wargame and Historical, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Why this: Also Naval and Historical, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Why this: Also Military and Tactical, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
Counter-Strike 2
Why this: Also Military and War, like Holdfast: Nations At War.
About Holdfast: Nations At War
The closest matches to Holdfast: Nations At War: Verdun, Tannenberg, Over The Top: WWI, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, and War of Rights. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Holdfast: Nations At War is your kind of game, the closest matches are Verdun, Tannenberg and Over The Top: WWI — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, epic and immersive, and single out its auto aim hitbox and bayonet charge. 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.
Holdfast: Nations At War is a multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the Napoleonic Wars and World War I, blending action, simulation, and tactical wargame elements. Released in 2020 at $19.99, it supports massive servers with over 150 players per match, verified for Steam Deck play. Players engage through class-based loadouts, bayonet charges, cavalry charges, and naval sailing mechanics alongside melee combat. Reviewers highlight how the land and sea warfare feels immersive, with free expansions keeping content fresh and voice chat fostering community roleplay. The title maintains a challenging difficulty curve across extensive sessions with online co-op. It holds a 91% positive rating from 17,898 Steam reviews.
About Holdfast: Nations At War: Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!
Is Holdfast: Nations At War worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 17,898 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 89% positive across 125 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 25 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 89 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Free expansions keep content fresh
- Melee combat feels visceral and chaotic
- Napoleonic land and sea warfare is immersive
- Sailing and cavalry add unique mobility
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Game has a great community. But for me personally. It is mid. Gameplay is too janky. The community is what makes this game but I wouldn't really recommend it.”
People who play it also play: Verdun, Tannenberg, Over The Top: WWI
Frequently asked about Holdfast: Nations At War
Can I run it?
Is Holdfast: Nations At War verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Holdfast: Nations At War is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Holdfast: Nations At War cost?
Holdfast: Nations At War is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Holdfast: Nations At War have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Holdfast: Nations At War supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Holdfast: Nations At War?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Holdfast: Nations At War are Verdun, Tannenberg, Over The Top: WWI.
Who developed Holdfast: Nations At War?
Holdfast: Nations At War was developed by Anvil Game Studios.