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40 Games with a historical setting like Hell Let Loose that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Hell Let Loose down to the 40 that fit the “Historical” category. War Thunder, Black Squad and World of Warships top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hell Let Loose.

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DarkMultiplayerSolo
Year 2019Dev Black Matter

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Hell Let Loose is War Thunder — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Black Squad and World of Warships follow close behind.

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The best games with a historical setting like Hell Let Loose

40 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hell Let Loose. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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War Thunder

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War Thunder
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloPvPTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Gaijin EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Hell Let Loose’s, and with it tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a contemporary setting and co-op play.

Genre100Combat100Visuals70Game mode64Setting60
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Black Squad

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Black Squad
Closest on tone
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloPvPRangedMeleeTacticalDarkHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2017Dev NS STUDIO · NEOWIZPlaytime ~1hOn PC

What brings it close to Hell Let Loose is dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on PvP competition and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is online features.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode69
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World of Warships

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World of Warships
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Shelved next to Hell Let Loose for good reason: tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is co-op play and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode56Visuals43
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Sniper Elite

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Sniper Elite
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalRangedHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2005Dev RebellionPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

What carries over from Hell Let Loose is melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings co-op play.

It predates Hell Let Loose by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat82Setting81Visuals80Game mode66
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeDarkHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Gearbox Software · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Its point of contact with Hell Let Loose is dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. It sets itself apart with strong narrative focus.

It predates Hell Let Loose by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Combat74Game mode74Tone71
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Call of Duty: Vanguard

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Call of Duty: Vanguard
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeTacticalRangedDarkHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Sledgehammer Games · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

With Hell Let Loose it shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and historical setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings co-op play.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone89Setting74Game mode60
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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Project Aces · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Hell Let Loose, and so does tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is strong narrative focus and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Setting76Combat71Visuals52Tone0
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeTacticalRangedDarkHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Hell Let Loose: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: horror setting and co-op play.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone88Setting68Game mode59
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Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

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Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Gearbox Software · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

Held in common with Hell Let Loose: melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view.

It predates Hell Let Loose by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode75Combat72
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Call of Duty 2

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Call of Duty 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeTacticalRangedHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Infinity Ward · AspyrPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

If Hell Let Loose worked for you because of melee combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

It predates Hell Let Loose by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone0
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Sniper: Ghost Warrior

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2010Dev City InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

With Hell Let Loose it shares melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat: stealth mechanics.

It predates Hell Let Loose by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode75Combat60
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Titanfall 2

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Titanfall 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeTacticalDarkHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

With Hell Let Loose it shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat: adventure storytelling and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode81Setting70Combat69
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World of Tanks

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World of Tanks
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Wargaming.netOn PC

Shelved next to Hell Let Loose for good reason: tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: online features and a third-person camera.

It predates Hell Let Loose by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Combat70Game mode61Visuals52
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NecroVision

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NecroVision
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedTacticalDarkHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2009Dev The Farm 51 · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~1hOn PC

What carries over from Hell Let Loose is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and historical setting. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is horror setting.

It predates Hell Let Loose by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone87Game mode75Setting51
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Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloPvPRangedTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2023Dev Valve Software · ValveOn PC · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Hell Let Loose does: ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone: competitive edge.

Released 4 years after Hell Let Loose.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals100Game mode81Tone0

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