# Games like ICBM: Escalation

> The closest matches to ICBM: Escalation: ICBM, Solar Nations 2, DEFCON, Nations, and Wargame: European Escalation. 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](https://imho.run/games/1178220/icbm) — Shares research tree with ICBM: Escalation. 1,143 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1178220/)
2. [Solar Nations 2](https://imho.run/games/2275440/solar-nations-2) — Shares research tree and tech tree progression with ICBM: Escalation. 68 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2275440/)
3. [DEFCON](https://imho.run/games/1520/defcon) — Also Cold War and Wargame, like ICBM: Escalation. 2,711 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1520/)
4. [Nations](https://imho.run/games/3898040/nations) — Shares research tree and unit customization with ICBM: Escalation. 80 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3898040/)
5. [Wargame: European Escalation](https://imho.run/games/58610/wargame-european-escalation) — A frequent pick in ICBM: Escalation players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,361 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/58610/)
6. [Wargame: Red Dragon](https://imho.run/games/251060/wargame-red-dragon) — Shares unit customization and faction politics with ICBM: Escalation. 8,039 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/251060/)
7. [Gunship Battle Total Warfare](https://imho.run/games/3029540/gunship-battle-total-warfare) — Shares vehicle combat and tech tree progression with ICBM: Escalation. 98 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3029540/)
8. [Terra Invicta](https://imho.run/games/1176470/terra-invicta) — Shares research tree and faction politics with ICBM: Escalation. 6,142 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1176470/)
9. [Supreme Ruler The Great War](https://imho.run/games/600280/supreme-ruler-the-great-war) — Also Grand Strategy and Wargame, like ICBM: Escalation. 73 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600280/)
10. [Geo-Political Simulator 2026 Edition](https://imho.run/games/4021780/geo-political-simulator-2026-edition) — Shares campaign progression and resource allocation with ICBM: Escalation. 57 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4021780/)
11. [First Strike](https://imho.run/games/587000/first-strike) — Also Cold War and Destruction, like ICBM: Escalation. 523 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/587000/)
12. [Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War](https://imho.run/games/489630/warhammer-40-000-gladius-relics-of-war) — Shares unit customization and tactical positioning with ICBM: Escalation. 5,122 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/489630/)
13. [Renaissance Kingdom Wars](https://imho.run/games/2533020/renaissance-kingdom-wars) — Shares unit customization and territory control with ICBM: Escalation. 87 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2533020/)
14. [ Knights of the Crusades](https://imho.run/games/3440120/knights-of-the-crusades) — Shares research tree and real time strategy with ICBM: Escalation. 109 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3440120/)
15. [Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes](https://imho.run/games/3902520/ukrainian-warfare-gostomel-heroes) — Shares unit customization and vehicle combat with ICBM: Escalation. 211 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3902520/)
16. [Trade Conquest](https://imho.run/games/3160580/trade-conquest) — Shares research tree and resource allocation with ICBM: Escalation. 54 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3160580/)
17. [Hearts of Iron III](https://imho.run/games/25890/hearts-of-iron-iii) — Shares tech tree progression with ICBM: Escalation. 2,730 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/25890/)
18. [Air Defender](https://imho.run/games/3985030/air-defender) — Shares real time strategy and crew management with ICBM: Escalation. 259 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3985030/)
19. [Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game](https://imho.run/games/73170/darkest-hour-a-hearts-of-iron-game) — Also Cold War and Grand Strategy, like ICBM: Escalation. 929 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/73170/)
20. [Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation](https://imho.run/games/507490/ashes-of-the-singularity-escalation) — Also RTS, like ICBM: Escalation. 1,871 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/507490/)
21. [Regiments](https://imho.run/games/1109680/regiments) — Also Cold War and Wargame, like ICBM: Escalation. 1,598 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1109680/)
22. [Worbital](https://imho.run/games/761910/worbital) — Shares campaign progression and resource management with ICBM: Escalation. 337 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/761910/)
23. [Radio Commander: Vietnam '64](https://imho.run/games/871530/radio-commander-vietnam-64) — Also Cold War and Wargame, like ICBM: Escalation. 776 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/871530/)
24. [Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance](https://imho.run/games/1839950/terminator-dark-fate-defiance) — Also Destruction and Wargame, like ICBM: Escalation. 1,867 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1839950/)

## Machine-readable

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## About ICBM: Escalation

ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS where you command armies, develop cutting-edge tech, and wield devastating weapons. Conquer enemies with conventional forces or nuclear firepower. With new modes like Standoff and Conquest, the game offers deep strategic layers in a global warfare setting.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2647680
- **Developer:** SoftWarWare
- **Publisher:** Slitherine Ltd.
- **Genres:** Strategy
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Nov 21, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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