Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront similar games & best alternatives

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Call to Arms - Gates of Hell is a realistic RTS/ RTT game that offers endless replay value. Command all types of troops in historical singleplayer, dynamic campaign, PvP and PvE battles. Are you ready for some serious immersion in World War 2?

What works
  • Highly detailed and immersive wwii simulation
  • Extensive modding and map editor support
  • Dynamic campaign with persistent progression
  • Direct control of individual units in fps/third-person
  • Active developer support and frequent updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and heavy micromanagement
  • Ai and pathfinding issues remain problematic
  • Multiplayer population is limited and matchmaking is poor
  • Game requires owning call to arms base game
  • Some bugs and stability issues persist

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Steel Division 2

  • Men of War: Assault Squad 2

  • Call to Arms

  • Company of Heroes

  • Steel Division: Normandy 44

  • Foxhole

  • Men of War: Assault Squad

  • Medieval Kingdom Wars

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Battle Fleet 2

  • Headquarters: World War II

  • Falcon 4.0
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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Domination, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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