Games like Carrier Command 2

Carrier Command 2 is a strategy game where players command a carrier, launch vehicles, and manage island resources. It emphasizes planning, combined arms tactics, and direct vehicle control for a tactical feel.

82% positive from 3,708 · 2021 · 39% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $29.99 $14.99 -50% · Lowest ever $14.99 (2025-04-28)

StrategySimulationAdventureWar RTS Action-Adventure

Six games like Carrier Command 2

Steel Division 2

79% positive from 9,514 reviews20193% finish itDeck Playable

WW2 RTS with deep strategic campaigns and detailed tactical battles. Manage armies, plan movements, and fight in large-scale Eastern Front operations.

What players likedPlayers say it's like other Eugen games, praising its large-scale battles, strategic depth, and unit variety.

The catchThe AI cheats and spams units while your own troops ignore orders and die fast.

Both are tagged War, RTS and Strategy.

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Faces of War

88% positive from 1,206 reviews2014Deck Playable

This is a real-time tactics game with direct soldier control. It features destructible environments and authentic WWII combat.

What players likedPlayers say it's an outdated but soulful Men of War precursor, praised for its cheap, extensive campaigns.

The catchFrequent crashes and broken missions block progress, often during the tutorial.

Both are tagged War, RTS and Strategy.

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R.U.S.E.™

96% positive from 4,367 reviews201027% finish itDeck Verified

This is a real-time strategy game focused on deception and bluffing. Players use RUSE cards to outwit opponents in World War II battles.

What players likedPlayers praise R.U.S.E. as one of the best, most accessible, yet complex RTS games, often compared favorably to Steel Division and Halo Wars.

The catchMultiplayer is unstable, with desyncs and disconnects cutting matches short.

Both are tagged War, RTS and Strategy.

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Cossacks: Back to War

89% positive from 2,950 reviews2010Deck Unsupported

Real-time strategy game with large-scale historical battles. Command up to 8,000 units across 20 nations in 16th-18th century Europe.

What players likedPlayers praise its large-scale battles, historical setting, and deep economic systems, reminiscent of classic real-time strategy games.

The catchCrashes or refuses to launch on modern Windows and modern screen resolutions.

Both are tagged War, RTS and Strategy.

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Knights of Honor

93% positive from 2,376 reviews2009Deck Playable

Real-time strategy game with kingdom management and a knight skill system. Players wage war, conduct diplomacy, and build their economy to expand their realm.

The catchThe unpatched Steam build will not display correctly on modern monitors.

Both are tagged War, RTS and Strategy.

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Warzone 2100

90% positive from 1,614 reviews2020

Warzone 2100 is an open-source real-time strategy game focused on artillery combat and vehicle customization. Players research technologies and design units to rebuild civilization after a nuclear apocalypse.

The catchThis Steam build is an unofficial upload, years behind the free official version.

Both are tagged War, RTS and Strategy.

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More about Carrier Command 2

What players liked

Players praise its unique blend of fleet management, logistics, and first-person decision-making, reminiscent of the original Carrier Command.

The catch

Solo play is a tedious chore of console hopping while slow barges crawl in to resupply.

Reviews: 82% positive from 3,708
Released: 2021
Finish it: 39% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $29.99 $14.99 -50% · Lowest ever $14.99 (2025-04-28)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerPvPFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 3,708 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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