# Games like ICBM

> The closest matches to ICBM: ICBM: Escalation, DEFCON, First Strike, Wargame: Red Dragon, and Forts. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [ICBM: Escalation](https://imho.run/games/2647680/icbm-escalation) — Shares research tree with ICBM. 832 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647680/)
2. [DEFCON](https://imho.run/games/1520/defcon) — Also Cold War and RTS, like ICBM. 2,711 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1520/)
3. [First Strike](https://imho.run/games/587000/first-strike) — Also Cold War and Destruction, like ICBM. 523 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/587000/)
4. [Wargame: Red Dragon](https://imho.run/games/251060/wargame-red-dragon) — Also Cold War and Real Time Tactics, like ICBM. 8,039 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251060/)
5. [Forts](https://imho.run/games/410900/forts) — Also Destruction and Base-Building, like ICBM. 8,557 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/410900/)
6. [WARNO](https://imho.run/games/1611600/warno) — A frequent pick in ICBM players' libraries, and another Action. 8,160 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1611600/)
7. [Cold Waters](https://imho.run/games/541210/cold-waters) — Also Submarine and Cold War, like ICBM. 3,472 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/541210/)
8. [Sub Command](https://imho.run/games/2920/sub-command) — A frequent pick in ICBM players' libraries, and another Strategy. 91 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2920/)
9. [Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity®](https://imho.run/games/201290/sins-of-a-solar-empire-trinity) — Also Base-Building and RTS, like ICBM. 572 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/201290/)
10. [Radio Commander: Vietnam '64](https://imho.run/games/871530/radio-commander-vietnam-64) — Also Cold War and Artificial Intelligence, like ICBM. 776 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/871530/)
11. [Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation](https://imho.run/games/507490/ashes-of-the-singularity-escalation) — Also Base-Building and Real Time Tactics, like ICBM. 1,871 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/507490/)
12. [Broken Arrow](https://imho.run/games/1604270/broken-arrow) — Also Artificial Intelligence and Real Time Tactics, like ICBM. 9,206 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604270/)
13. [Taur](https://imho.run/games/1227780/taur) — Also Destruction and Base-Building, like ICBM. 1,193 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227780/)
14. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — Also Military and War, like ICBM. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
15. [Regiments](https://imho.run/games/1109680/regiments) — A frequent pick in ICBM players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,598 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1109680/)
16. [Door Kickers 2: Task Force North](https://imho.run/games/1239080/door-kickers-2-task-force-north) — Also Real Time Tactics and RTS, like ICBM. 7,631 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1239080/)
17. [Arma 2](https://imho.run/games/33900/arma-2) — Shares mod support with ICBM. 1,612 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/33900/)
18. [Nuclear Dawn](https://imho.run/games/17710/nuclear-dawn) — Also RTS and Tactical, like ICBM. 977 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/17710/)
19. [Diplomacy is Not an Option](https://imho.run/games/1272320/diplomacy-is-not-an-option) — Also Base-Building and RTS, like ICBM. 4,634 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272320/)
20. [Men of War: Assault Squad 2](https://imho.run/games/244450/men-of-war-assault-squad-2) — Also Real Time Tactics and RTS, like ICBM. 16,449 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244450/)
21. [They Are Billions](https://imho.run/games/644930/they-are-billions) — Shares research tree with ICBM. 18,746 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/644930/)
22. [Empires Apart](https://imho.run/games/530630/empires-apart) — Also Base-Building and Real Time Tactics, like ICBM. 1,003 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/530630/)
23. [Iron Harvest](https://imho.run/games/826630/iron-harvest) — Also Base-Building and RTS, like ICBM. 6,065 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/826630/)
24. [Rebel Inc: Escalation](https://imho.run/games/1088790/rebel-inc-escalation) — Also RTS and Military, like ICBM. 2,582 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1088790/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1178220&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1178220&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1178220&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1178220
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1178220
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About ICBM

ICBM is a real-time strategy game released in 2020 that simulates global nuclear warfare. The core mechanics center on early-warning-systems, a research tree for technological advancement, and sneak-attack-prevention to defend against surprise strikes. Players manage the full cycle of escalation, from developing warheads to coordinating missile, air, and naval strikes against enemy infrastructure. The nuclear-war-simulation aspect offers detailed tactical planning where individual weapon placement carries significant consequences. Players describe the experience as dark, immersive, and tense, with reviewers highlighting how the modding community keeps the gameplay fresh over time. At $19.99, the game provides a challenging strategic experience that has earned a 93% positive rating from over 1100 Steam reviewers and runs in a playable state on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1178220
- **Developer:** SoftWarWare, K-Project
- **Publisher:** Slitherine Ltd.
- **Genres:** Strategy
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Workshop, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Nov 17, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1178220/icbm)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1178220&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1178220/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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