Games like Freedom Fighters

94% positive from 2,785 reviewsReleased 2020Steam Deck Playable

What it is

Third-person shooter with a recruit and command mechanic. Lead a resistance in an alternate history invasion, with interconnected missions.

What players liked

Players praise its unique squad-commanding mechanics and strategic gameplay, often comparing it to Hitman and The Division.

The catch

Guns are wildly inaccurate, so firefights come down to spraying and luck.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 2,785 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Freedom Fighters

World of Warplanes

70% positive from 5,585 reviews2022Deck Playable

Aerial combat MMO. Intense 12v12 battles with aircraft upgrades and teamwork.

Both are tagged Cold War, Third-Person Shooter and Action.

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Vellum

90% positive from 1,426 reviews202519% finish itDeck Playable

Vellum is a co-op literary roguelike where players use colored ink-based spells to battle enemies and save books. It features dynamic adventures with synergistic spell combinations and unique Tome mechanics.

What players likedPlayers praise Vellum as a unique roguelike with deep build variety, fun co-op, and Borderlands-like action, often compared to Inkbound.

The catchRuns get repetitive fast because movesets, enemies and build variety are limited.

Both are tagged Third-Person Shooter, 3D and Action.

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Tiny Combat Arena

83% positive from 1,557 reviews2022Deck Playable

A sim-lite combat flight simulator with a quick mission builder and arena mode. It offers tactical air combat with a stylized, Cold War aesthetic.

What players likedPlayers praise its low-poly aesthetic and gameplay reminiscent of classic A-10 titles, finally letting them fly faster jets.

The catchDevelopment stalled long ago, leaving one aircraft and one map in an unfinished sandbox.

Both are tagged Cold War and Action.

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Cold Waters

87% positive from 4,715 reviews2017Deck Playable

This is a real-time naval combat simulation game. Players command a nuclear submarine in a dynamic campaign, using realistic sonar and weaponry to engage enemy forces.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, enjoyable submarine simulation with pleasing visuals, despite a steep learning curve.

The catchEnemy AI always knows your position and fires torpedoes seconds into a mission.

Both are tagged Cold War.

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Wargame: Airland Battle

87% positive from 4,450 reviews2013Deck Playable

Real-time strategy game with air and ground combat. Players command large armies in large-scale battles.

The catchDefault brightness and gamma blow out the screen, leaving menus and text unreadable.

Both are tagged Cold War.

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Twilight Struggle

86% positive from 2,960 reviews201614% finish itDeck Playable

A 2-player historical strategy game where players use event cards to gain influence and control on a world map. It simulates the Cold War's geopolitical struggle with a focus on historical events.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a faithful, visually appealing recreation of the board game, offering deep strategy and a fast-paced, accessible experience.

The catchDice rolls and card draws run heavily in the AI's favor in single player.

Both are tagged Cold War.

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