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Strategic Command: World War I

2019

Should you play it?

Strategic Command: World War I is a new chapter in the Strategic Command Franchise. Relive this momentous conflict from the opening shots of 1914 to the final offensives. Strategic Command: World War I covers all the main aspects and theatres of the war.

What works

  • Historical accuracy and depth
  • Addictive strategic gameplay
  • Modding and scenario editor
  • Good ai challenge
  • Multiplayer support

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and ui
  • Slow ai turns
  • Naval combat mechanics criticized
  • Diplomacy system limited
  • Steep learning curve without tutorial

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Field of Glory: Empires

  • Strategic Command WWII: World at War

  • The Operational Art of War IV

  • Civil War II

  • Hex of Steel

  • Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game

More dominating

Games that feels like Strategic Command: World War I but with more domination over others

  • Civilization IV®: Warlords

  • Lux Delux

  • Sid Meier's Civilization® III Complete

  • Europa Universalis III Complete

  • Europa Universalis IV

  • Crusader Kings II

Less story-driven

Games that feels like Strategic Command: World War I but with less narrative immersion

  • Rusted Warfare - RTS

  • Age of Conquest IV

  • Age of History II

  • SUPREMACY: WORLD WAR 3

  • Line War

  • Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like Strategic Command: World War I but with less of a community feel

  • Unity of Command II

  • Age of History 2: Definitive Edition

  • Victoria I Complete

  • Pike and Shot : Campaigns

  • Age of History 3

  • NationWar2:Chronicle

More fantastical

Games that feels like Strategic Command: World War I but with more imaginative fiction

  • Deity Empires

  • Making History II: The War of the World

  • Imperiums: Greek Wars

  • Panzer Corps 2

  • Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game

  • Mindustry

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Strategic Command: World War I: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Sensation.

Last update: 21/08/2026