CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West similar games & best alternatives

CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

This individual army for COH2 allows you to access all existing COH2 maps in auto-match, and play against all other existing factions in multiplayer. It can also be obtained at a discount by acquiring The Western Front Armies multiplayer standalone, where it is bundled with the USF army.

What works
  • Engaging and skillful tactical gameplay
  • Unique faction mechanics with mobile bases
  • Strong multiplayer community and competition
  • Varied commanders and unit options
  • High replay value with long play sessions
Things to keep in mind
  • Expensive dlc pricing and fragmented content
  • Lack of single-player campaign
  • Balance issues and nerfs reducing faction viability
  • Language support limitations (lack of chinese)
  • Some units and features perceived as overpowered or underdeveloped

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • COH 2 - The Western Front Armies: US Forces

  • Company of Heroes 2 - The British Forces

  • Dummynation

  • Final Assault

  • Cossacks II: Battle for Europe

  • Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition

  • Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • COH 2 - The Western Front Armies: US Forces

  • Company of Heroes 2 - The British Forces

  • Final Assault
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CoH 2 - The Western Front Armies: Oberkommando West: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Fantasy, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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