Faces of War similar games & best alternatives

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Faces of War

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.

What works

  • Deep tactical gameplay with direct unit control
  • Realistic wwii setting and physics
  • Challenging and rewarding missions
  • Strong nostalgia and replay value
  • Detailed destruction and sound design

Things to keep in mind

  • Outdated graphics and interface
  • Poor ai and occasional bugs
  • Multiplayer mostly inactive
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Some mission scripting limits freedom

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Men of War™

  • Joint Task Force

  • Trench Lord: Eastern Front

  • Codename: Panzers, Phase One

  • Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition

  • ARMA: Gold Edition

Less social

Games that feels like Faces of War but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Toy Soldiers

  • Warfare Legacy Collection

  • Regiments

  • The Troop

  • MENACE

  • Warpips

More competitive

Games that feels like Faces of War but with more competition against others

  • Wargame: European Escalation

  • Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

  • WARNO

  • Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm

  • Men of War: Assault Squad 2

  • Men of War: Assault Squad

More fantastical

Games that feels like Faces of War but with more imaginative fiction

  • Ground Control II: Operation Exodus

  • Iron Harvest

  • Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance

  • Panzer Knights

  • Vietnam War

  • Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition

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Faces of War: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Intimacy, Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026