13 Simulation games like World of Tanks that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to World of Tanks down to the 13 that fit the “Simulation” category. World of Warships, War Thunder and Escape from Tarkov top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to World of Tanks.

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The best simulation games like World of Tanks

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to World of Tanks. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1World of Warships

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonIsometricThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 77%· 155KRAWG👍 46%· 176MC81IGDB82· 5OC79· 18

Year 2015Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, ranged combat and visual 2d

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeHistoricalThird PersonFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 72%· 747KRAWG👍 47%· 1.0KMC81IGDB65· 3OC75· 13

Year 2013Dev Gaijin EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, setting modern and single-player focus, while skipping visual isometric

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalFirst Person

Steam👍 48%· 51KIGDB30· 1OC78· 14

Year 2025Dev Battlestate GamesOn PC

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping third-person shooting

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#4Star Wars: Squadrons

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineTacticalMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 65%· 28KIGDB81· 12OC79· 121

Year 2020Dev Motive Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PC · PS4

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: setting space, setting scifi and single-player focus, while skipping third-person shooting

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#5Warface

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalFirst PersonFree to Play

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Year 2013Dev Crytek Kiev · Tencent HoldingsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus, while skipping third-person shooting

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#6Takedown: Red Sabre

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalFirst Person

Steam👍 42%· 5.7KRAWG👍 10%· 30MC34IGDB36· 3

Year 2013Dev Serellan · 505 GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, single-player focus and early access, while skipping third-person shooting

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#7Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 55KIGDB81· 12OC81· 130

Year 2019Dev Project Aces · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and single-player focus, while skipping third-person shooting

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#8Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 2.1KIGDB82· 3

Year 2003Dev Red Storm Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings single-player focus, while skipping third-person shooting

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineTacticalMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 672KRAWG👍 62%· 2.2KMC79IGDB75· 17

Year 2013Dev 505 GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Xbox · Linux

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, ranged combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping third-person shooting

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#10Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 1.6KIGDB68· 3

Year 2001Dev Red Storm Entertainment · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and stealth mechanics, while skipping third-person shooting

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 147KRAWG👍 60%· 91MC77IGDB75· 2OC76· 29

Year 2019Dev Black Matter · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and single-player focus, while skipping third-person shooting

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#12Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeTacticalHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 27KIGDB88· 7

Year 2007Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and stealth mechanics, while skipping third-person shooting

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#13Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerMeleeTacticalHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 2.1KIGDB92· 6

Year 2005Dev Gearbox Software · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, while skipping third-person shooting

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