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36 Games with a historical setting like Heroes & Generals that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Heroes & Generals down to the 36 that fit the “Historical” category. World of Warships, War Thunder and Black Squad top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Heroes & Generals.

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Year 2016Dev Reto-Moto

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Heroes & Generals is World of Warships — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. War Thunder and Black Squad follow close behind.

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The best games with a historical setting like Heroes & Generals

36 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Heroes & Generals. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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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World of Warships

95
NGL72
World of Warships
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2015Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Held in common with Heroes & Generals: tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is visuals: an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode85Visuals66
2

War Thunder

94
NGL67
War Thunder
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalThird PersonFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2013Dev Gaijin EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Heroes & Generals is tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a third-person camera and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a contemporary setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode85Setting55
3

Black Squad

93
NGL55
Black Squad
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opRangedMeleeTacticalHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2017Dev NS STUDIO · NEOWIZPlaytime ~1hOn PC

If Heroes & Generals worked for you because of ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. To that it adds a first-person view and free-to-play access. Its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode91Visuals73
4

PlanetSide 2

93
NGL81
PlanetSide 2
Closest on world
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2012Dev Rogue Planet Games · Daybreak Game CompanyOn PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Heroes & Generals does: open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode94Combat79
1/1 agree it's a good match
5

Hired Ops

91
NGL52
Hired Ops
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opRangedTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2016Dev Absolut SoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

The thread back to Heroes & Generals runs through ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on free-to-play access and a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a contemporary setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode93Visuals73Setting57
6

Counter-Strike 2

91
NGL77
Counter-Strike 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2023Dev Valve Software · ValveOn PC · Linux

Held in common with Heroes & Generals: ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a first-person view and free-to-play access. Its own ground is competitive edge and single-player focus.

Released 7 years after Heroes & Generals.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode78Visuals73
7

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

91
NGL78
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~32hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Heroes & Generals is ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a first-person view and free-to-play access. They part company on visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode77Visuals65
8

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands

90
NGL76
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Heroes & Generals does: open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on combat: this one brings stealth mechanics.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Game mode88World82
9

Call of Duty®: Black Ops III

89
NGL85
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedTacticalHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Raven Software · Square EnixPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Heroes & Generals and shares melee combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode95Visuals67Setting62
10

World of Tanks

88
NGL77
World of Tanks
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opTacticalMeleeHistoricalThird PersonFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2011Dev Wargaming.netOn PC

Held in common with Heroes & Generals: tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view and free-to-play access. What it adds of its own: deep simulation and PvP competition.

Genre100Setting100Game mode85Visuals79Combat78
11

Call of Duty: Vanguard

85
NGL70
Call of Duty: Vanguard
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Sledgehammer Games · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

With Heroes & Generals it shares melee combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings single-player focus.

Released 5 years after Heroes & Generals.

Genre100Combat100Visuals73Setting70Game mode69
12

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

85
NGL78
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Held in common with Heroes & Generals: melee combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is horror setting.

Released 4 years after Heroes & Generals.

Genre100Combat100Visuals73Game mode70Setting64
13

Rainbow Six Siege

84
NGL79
Rainbow Six Siege
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What carries over from Heroes & Generals is tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to free-to-play access and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is visuals: 3D presentation.

Genre100Setting100Combat82Game mode77Visuals65
14

Insurgency

81
NGL76
Insurgency
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opRangedTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2014Dev New World InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Its point of contact with Heroes & Generals is ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode73Visuals72
15

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

80
NGL86
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Sledgehammer Games · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

With Heroes & Generals it shares melee combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. What it adds of its own: adventure storytelling and a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Setting100Combat81Game mode76Visuals73

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