Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood™ similar games & best alternatives

Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood™

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox, Mac, PlayStation 2 • 2009

Should you play it?

With its unprecedented combination of authenticity, compelling story and squad-based action, the Brothers in Arms franchise has established itself as a benchmark for military action games, receiving the highest average review scores of any console WWII game to date (www.gamerankings.com).

What works
  • Authentic wwii atmosphere and historical accuracy
  • Engaging tactical squad-based gameplay
  • Strong narrative and character development
  • Improved enemy ai and mission variety
  • Cooperative multiplayer mode
Things to keep in mind
  • Minimal graphical improvements over predecessor
  • Occasional ai issues with squadmates
  • Linear level design limits exploration
  • No health regeneration or medkits
  • Multiplayer largely inactive

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30™

  • Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway™

  • Six Days in Fallujah

  • War Mongrels

  • Alpha Response

  • ARMA: Cold War Assault

  • Conflict Desert Storm™

  • Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition

  • STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Alpha Response

  • Full Spectrum Warrior

  • Delta Force 2
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Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood™: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Expression.

Why this game works

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