The best World War I games ⚔️ 2026

Memoir '44 is a historical board game that recreates some of the most iconic battles of World War II, allowing players to engage in strategic warfare with a focus on simplicity and historical accuracy.

Stalingrad, 1942, is a grueling conflict that affects the entire Eastern Front. Players must use strategy and bravery to secure this pivotal stronghold while every loss in battle decreases their forces for the entire campaign. Through up to fifteen branching scenarios, decisions influence the fate of Stalingrad and possibly the war itself, allowing for varied playthroughs despite the lasting consequences of actions taken. This standalone campaign game features over 300 unique illustrations and 150 vivid mission descriptions, immersing players in a crucial moment of history.

Black Orchestra is a cooperative board game set in World War II, where players take on the roles of members of the German resistance seeking to overthrow Hitler's regime. The game is named after the real-life code name "Schwarze Kapelle," given by the Gestapo to this group of conspirators. It offers a blend of historical narrative and strategic gameplay, where players must balance the urgency of their mission with the need to remain undetected.

Players take on the role of a sniper who must sneak past or overpower German guards. Up to three other players control squads of German soldiers, balancing between defending objectives and hunting the sniper. The game features a bag-drawing mechanism, where the sniper draws tokens to target defenders, while clever tactics can reduce the likelihood of a hit.

The latest version of D-Day Dice, released by Word Forge Games, features new art, missions, game pieces, and dice. It is fully compatible with the previous version while introducing new mechanics and gameplay concepts to the successful franchise.

Expect a thrilling journey through history, from gladiator battles to space wars. Players can test their skills and luck by reenacting famous battles or exploring alternate history scenarios, using simplified rule sets outlined in seven chapters. Each chapter covers a unique era, including ancient times, the era of horse and muskets, and modern warfare.

Players take command of a German U-boat during World War II in a tactical solitaire game. The mission involves destroying as much allied shipping and battleships as possible while improving crew quality and rank. The game is designed to provide an intense experience, filled with strategic decisions and all major U-boat models from the era, alongside detailed considerations of service time, armament, and crew composition.

Bring the online game to the tabletop. Players command a unit of tanks in a quick and easy-to-learn game, aiming to defeat their opponent and secure victory. The starter set includes everything needed to begin, featuring four fully assembled and painted plastic tanks, custom dice, tank cards, terrain, game tokens, upgrade cards for crew and equipment, and a damage deck. A comprehensive release plan will follow, allowing players to expand and customize their forces.

General Orders: World War II is a compact two-player wargame for ages 14 and up. In about 30 minutes two commanders fight a tug of war over a battlefield, set either in the mountains of Italy or the islands of the Pacific.

Combat Commander: Europe is a card-driven tactical game for two from GMT Games, recreating squad-level World War II infantry combat. American, German, and Soviet forces fight for the initiative across a hex map, turn by turn.

The battle for Castle Itter took place on May 5, 1945, near the Austrian village of Itter, during the final days of World War II. Players take on the role of troops defending the castle, aiming to withstand attacks until the SS deck is exhausted. Points are earned for each surviving defender while points are lost for any remaining SS counters on the board at the end of the game.