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Battlestations Pacific

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360 • 2009

Should you play it?

Experience one war through two epic sagas where you will be a part of history or change it. Feel the power of the historically authentic and decisive battles of the Pacific War. Relive some of the grandest and most critical naval battles of recent history and for the first time, choose to lead your fleet to a completely different ending...

What works

  • Unique blend of rts and direct control action
  • Immersive wwii pacific naval and air combat
  • Two campaigns with historical and alternate history
  • Strong modding community extending gameplay
  • Good value especially on sale

Things to keep in mind

  • Requires games for windows live setup, causing launch issues
  • Multiplayer population is very low or dead
  • Some missions can be repetitive or slow
  • Voice acting and story presentation are weak
  • No official dlc available due to defunct gfwl

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Men of War: Assault Squad 2

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad

  • Homeworld Remastered Collection

  • Joint Task Force

  • Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

Less social

Games that feels like Battlestations Pacific but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Cold Waters

  • Battlestations: Midway

  • War on the Sea

  • Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles

  • Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions

  • Victory At Sea

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Last update: 21/08/2026