The best games set in the Korean War🇰🇵🇰🇷⚔️ 2025

Looking for a really good game that takes place during the Korean War 🇰🇵🇰🇷⚔️? Then we have just the thing: our list of the best games that play during the Korean War 2025.

What are games that play during the Korean War?

Korean War games deal with the military conflict between North and South Korea (and their respective allies) in 1950-1953.

For more information, see the Wikipedia entry on the Korean War.

Other historical games

Most games set during the Korean War are also considered a wargame - but need not necessarily be the case.

In addition to Korean War games, we have created a general list of games based on historical events - and further divided them below into several, more detailed historical categories.

List of the best games set during the Korean War 2025 🇰🇵🇰🇷⚔️

This list was last updated on March 19, 2025. We compared 77 board games for this list and selected the top 6. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Holdfast: Korea 1950-51

    All details for the board game Holdfast: Korea 1950-51 and similar games

    Holdfast Korea 1950-1951 is a fast-paced strategy game with highly interactive rounds that engage players for 2 to 2.5 hours. The game features blocks with stickers and a low unit density, ensuring smooth gameplay. With quick rule reading of about 15 minutes, players can all dive right into the action as they navigate the challenges of the Korean War, attempting to control key territories and outmaneuver opposing forces.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Holdfast: Korea 1950-51
    • 1 - 2 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. War Game Rules 1925-1950: Wargames Rules for All Arms Land Warfare From Platoon to Battalion Level

    All details for the board game War Game Rules 1925-1950: Wargames Rules for All Arms Land Warfare From Platoon to Battalion Level and similar games

    WGR 1925-1950, developed by Phil Barker, is a set of miniature wargame rules focused on modern combat from the 20th century. Initially published in June 1973, the game has evolved significantly over the years. The 1988 edition encompasses various conflicts from 1925 to 1950, allowing players to engage in battles before World War II and a few post-war scenarios, including the Korean War and the 1948 Israeli War of Independence.

    More details for War Game Rules 1925-1950: Wargames Rules for All Arms Land Warfare From Platoon to Battalion Level
    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  3. Korea: The Forgotten War

    All details for the board game Korea: The Forgotten War and similar games

    "Korea: The Forgotten War" is the ninth game in The Gamers' Operational Combat Series (OCS). The game delves into the Korean War, a significant event of the Cold War and the first limited conflict of the nuclear age, showcasing the military confrontation between the United States and China. It covers the war's initial year, focusing on mobile phases of battle and including shorter scenarios for exploration and training purposes.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Korea: The Forgotten War
    • 2 Players
    • 120 - 7200 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Hard to learn

    Video reviews for Korea: The Forgotten War

    • YouTube Review for the game "Korea: The Forgotten War" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  4. Korean War: Pusan Perimeter – A Panzer Grenadier Game

    All details for the board game Korean War: Pusan Perimeter – A Panzer Grenadier Game and similar games

    On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea, igniting the Korean War. Within days, the South Korean capital, Seoul, fell, and the Republic of Korea Army retreated to the port city of Pusan, where UN troops began to arrive to make a final stand. This complete boxed game features 48 scenarios based on these intense battles, utilizing a range of Soviet weaponry on the North Korean side and American tanks and firepower on the South Korean side.

    More details for Korean War: Pusan Perimeter – A Panzer Grenadier Game
    • 2 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  5. Fields of Fire 2

    All details for the board game Fields of Fire 2 and similar games

    Players command a rifle company of the 5th Marines, the most decorated regiment of the US Marine Corps, in three campaigns spanning World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Engage in fierce battles, from the heat of Peleliu in 1944 to the harsh conditions of Chosin Reservoir in 1950, and the intense urban combat in Hue City, Vietnam, in 1968. Fields of Fire is a solo game system that offers a unique, card-based experience without dice, allowing players to manage their company through various missions and historical campaigns.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Fields of Fire 2
    • 1 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Very hard to learn

    Video reviews for Fields of Fire 2

    • YouTube Review for the game "Fields of Fire 2" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  6. Flight Leader

    All details for the board game Flight Leader and similar games

    Players command two to eight high-performance fighter jets in a round-based, hexagonal game reflecting modern air combat from the Korean War to 1986. Missions focus on achieving air superiority by defeating enemy aircraft. With over 200 types of fighter jets and extensive scenarios, the game allows players to experience strategic decisions related to energy management, terrain, and combat tactics.

    More details for Flight Leader
    • 2 - 8 Players
    • 30 - 180 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Hard to learn

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