Advance Wars

56 Games like Advance Wars that you should try

Games like Advance Wars · Find similar →

More about this game →

Advance Wars is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, combat tactical and setting scifi in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Advance Wars: Dual Strike, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri and Crusader Kings III lead the list, with Advance Wars: Dual Strike reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Advance Wars special.

iRank92/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

Tags

SoloMultiplayer

Year 2001Dev Intelligent Systems

Stores

Quick answer

The closest game to Advance Wars is Advance Wars: Dual Strike — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri and Crusader Kings III follow close behind.

#1Advance Wars: Dual Strike97 #2Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri93 #3Crusader Kings III91 #4Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI91 #5Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth95

🗳️

Help us build the best rankings

Community powered

Vote on each result below — good match or not. Every vote directly shapes how we rank similar games for everyone.

Games like Advance Wars

56 similar games found

#1Advance Wars: Dual Strike

97

iRank91

Advance Wars: Dual Strike

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB91· 3

Year 2005Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical.

≠ Missing: visual pixel.

#2Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

93

iRank91

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometricSpace

Steam👍 91%· 581IGDB91· 1

Year 1999Dev Firaxis Games · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Advance Wars, it's known for turn-based strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: setting space, post-apocalyptic world and visual first person, while skipping combat tactical

#3Crusader Kings III

91

iRank89

Crusader Kings III

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricCozy

Steam👍 90%· 140KRAWG👍 89%· 465MC86IGDB91· 3OC90· 94

Year 2020Dev Paradox Developement Studios · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Advance Wars, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and real-time strategy, while skipping setting scifi

#4Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

91

iRank88

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricHistorical

Steam👍 86%· 374KRAWG👍 88%· 1.4KMC88IGDB87· 20OC89· 95

Year 2016Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Advance Wars, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, fantasy world and base building, while skipping setting scifi

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

95

iRank71

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 60%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC81· 67

Year 2014Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Advance Wars: turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting space, while skipping visual 2d

#6Sid Meier's Civilization® V

89

iRank92

Sid Meier's Civilization® V

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 209KRAWG👍 91%· 2.0KMC90IGDB87· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Advance Wars, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, historical setting and fantasy world, while skipping visual 2d

#7Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

91

iRank81

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometricFantasy

IGDB81· 8

Year 2008Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Advance Wars, expect deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping setting scifi

#8Pokémon Stadium 2

96

iRank60

Pokémon Stadium 2

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

IGDB60· 1

Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Gradiente

✓ Like Advance Wars, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping combat tactical

#9Crusader Kings II

91

iRank81

Crusader Kings II

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

MultiplayerSoloIsometricSandbox WorldHistorical

Steam👍 91%· 74KRAWG👍 64%· 755MC82IGDB84· 2

Year 2012Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Advance Wars, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping combat tactical

#10Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

91

iRank80

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerIsometricHistoricalFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 1.5KRAWG👍 69%· 163MC83IGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Advance Wars, expect turn-based strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and fantasy world, while skipping combat tactical

#11Songs of Syx

84

iRank95

Songs of Syx

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTacticalIsometric2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 8.2K

Year 2020Dev Jake the Dev · Jakob de LavalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Advance Wars, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and vibe casual, while skipping setting scifi

Steam GOG itch.io

#12Travellin Cats in China

84

iRank92

Travellin Cats in China

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloTactical2DNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 92%· 1.0K

Dev KremlingamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Advance Wars, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

85

iRank86

Turmoil

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerTactical2DCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 16KOC72· 11

Year 2016Dev Gamious · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Advance Wars, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, historical setting and co op, while skipping setting scifi

#14Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

82

iRank96

Sid Meier's Colonization (Classic)

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloIsometricPixel ArtHistoricalFantasy

Steam👍 96%· 1.1K

Year 2014Dev MicroProse Software · Nightdive StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Advance Wars, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, historical setting and fantasy world, while skipping combat tactical

#15Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

82

iRank96

Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

Tactical2DPixel ArtMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 42K

Year 2023Dev Ivy SlyPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Advance Wars, it's known for deep simulation, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting scifi

Games like Advance Wars

Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville

Simulation · Survival

Gnomoria

Gnomoria

Simulation · Sandbox

Ultimate Arena

Ultimate Arena

Turn-Based Strat · Simulation

MASSIVE CHALICE

MASSIVE CHALICE

Simulation · Turn-Based Strat

Dwarf Fortress

Dwarf Fortress

Simulation · Survival

Shelter

Shelter

Simulation · Survival

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

Turn-Based Strat

Homeworld

Homeworld

RTS · Adventure

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

RTS

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

RTS

Rankings in the same genre

Best Grand Strategy Games Best Strategy Games

Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Advance Wars?: The closest game to Advance Wars is Advance Wars: Dual Strike, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Advance Wars?: The three closest games to Advance Wars are: 1. Advance Wars: Dual Strike (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri (93/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Crusader Kings III (91/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Advance Wars's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri similar to Advance Wars?: Yes, very much so — Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri scores 93/100 similarity to Advance Wars. They share 6 attributes, including turn-based strategy and deep simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Advance Wars?: The best Simulation games similar to Advance Wars are Advance Wars: Dual Strike, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, Crusader Kings III and Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Advance Wars attributes like deep simulation, turn-based strategy and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Advance Wars calculated?: We compare Advance Wars against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Advance Wars experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Advance Wars?: Yes — Crusader Kings II is free and scores well on similarity to Advance Wars. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.