Games like Rise of Liberty

First-person strategy simulation of Revolutionary War line battles. Command hundreds of soldiers, use historical weapons, and engage in large-scale combat.

84% positive from 1,864 · 2019 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $2.71 (2026-06-25)

FPS WarSingleplayerShooterActionSandbox

Six games like Rise of Liberty

Rising Front

88% positive from 4,083 reviews2026Deck Verified

Massive scale WW1 battle simulator with first-person or top-down command. Features diverse historical combat and extensive workshop support.

What players likedPlayers say "Rising Front" is like a "Total War" fight from a foot soldier's perspective or "Ravenfield" with more realism, praising its immersive large-scale battles, smart AI, and extensive modding support.

The catchJanky and buggy, with floating objects, broken physics and very dumb enemy AI.

Both are tagged War, Sandbox and FPS.

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Ancient Warfare 3

95% positive from 2,125 reviews2024Deck Unsupported

A sandbox combat simulator with extensive customization. Players create scenarios, units, and items across historical and sci-fi eras.

What players likedPlayers say it's like a simple game engine or TABS, praised for its creative building and potential to recreate other games.

The catchIt ships as a toolset, so hours of building are needed before anything is fun.

Both are tagged War, Sandbox and Strategy.

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IS Defense

91% positive from 1,702 reviews201611% finish it

This is a stationary turret shooter where players defend shores with machine guns and rockets, upgrading gear and rank. It offers a retro arcade feel with modern graphics.

What players likedPlayers praise the game's realistic depiction of a lone defender fighting an invasion, comparing it to a prescient simulation of current events.

The catchOnly four maps, each unlocked by a long repetitive grind, so it gets boring fast.

Both are tagged War, Shooter and Action.

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Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30™

88% positive from 2,143 reviews2008Deck Unsupported

A WWII tactical shooter where you command AI squads using real military tactics. Experience authentic battles with a focus on mission success versus soldier lives.

What players likedPlayers praise its cinematic, gripping, and authentic WW2 FPS gameplay, reminiscent of classic titles, for its tactical fireteam commands.

The catchGuns are wildly inaccurate, so shots miss even when aimed straight at nearby enemies.

Both are tagged War, FPS and Shooter.

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Talvisota - Winter War

88% positive from 1,108 reviews2020

This is a free, full conversion mod for Rising Storm 2: Vietnam. It features a realistic Winter War setting with period weapons and vehicles, emphasizing teamwork.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a unique historical shooter, like a total conversion of Rising Storm 2, for its authentic portrayal of the Winter War.

The catchThe servers are empty, so finding a populated match is close to impossible.

Both are tagged War, FPS and Action.

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Blitzkrieg Anthology

90% positive from 1,539 reviews2014

Real-time strategy game with flexible campaigns and historically accurate units. Players command Allied, German, or Soviet forces through WWII battles.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun gameplay and good graphics for its age, especially for WWII tank enthusiasts.

The catchThe Steam version crashes constantly, and the base campaign often will not launch.

Both are tagged War, Singleplayer and Strategy.

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More about Rise of Liberty

The catch

The dev stopped updating it years ago, with no mod support ever added.

Reviews: 84% positive from 1,864
Released: 2019
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $2.71 (2026-06-25)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,864 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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