Faces of War similar games & best alternatives
Faces of War
2014
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Quick resume
The second instalment in the series that would become known as Men of War. Through the eyes of Allied, German and Russian squad leaders, experience the most immersive World War II real-time strategy game where each battle is played out and won differently based on your tactical choices.
Global score
88/100
Genres
Action, Simulator, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Tactical
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Pros
- Deep tactical gameplay with direct unit control
- Realistic wwii setting and physics
- Challenging and rewarding missions
- Strong nostalgia and replay value
- Detailed destruction and sound design
Cons
- Outdated graphics and interface
- Poor ai and occasional bugs
- Multiplayer mostly inactive
- Steep learning curve for new players
- Some mission scripting limits freedom
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
4"Players have high control over individual units including direct control mode, requiring tactical decision-making and micromanagement."
Men of War: Red Tide
"Players have high control over individual units including direct control of soldiers and vehicles, with many tactical options and micro-management."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
4"The game is challenging and requires skillful micromanagement, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics."
Men of War™
"The game is challenging, requiring skillful micro-management, tactical thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-3"Focus is mainly on single-player campaign; multiplayer exists but is dead and not a major motivation."
Max Payne 3
"Focus is primarily on single-player campaigns and cooperative play; multiplayer is mostly dead and not emphasized."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
4"Many players report long play sessions, replaying missions, and strong attachment due to nostalgia and challenge."
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
"Players report long playtimes, replaying missions multiple times, and strong nostalgia-driven engagement."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
3"Supports cooperative multiplayer for up to 4 players with teamwork emphasized in gameplay."
SKIBIDI GYATROOMS
"Cooperative multiplayer is supported with up to 4 players sharing missions, though multiplayer is now mostly inactive."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
3"Players can create custom maps and scenarios via an in-game editor, and plan tactical maneuvers on the map."
Radio General
"Players can create custom maps with an editor and use diverse tactical approaches to missions."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-4"Interactions emphasize balanced team play and mutual respect; no evidence of trash talk or exerting superiority over others."
TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children
"Interactions emphasize shared team play and tactical coordination rather than dominance or trash talk."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Players use the game as an immersive WWII tactical experience, escaping real life through intense battles."
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
"The game offers immersive WWII tactical scenarios that provide escape from real life through intense gameplay."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily driven by interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
"Players engage voluntarily driven by interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
3"Players experiment with unit combinations, tactics, and strategies to overcome challenging missions."
Syrian Warfare
"Players experiment with different tactics, unit control, and strategies to overcome challenging missions."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
2"Multiple maps and missions offer some exploration, but limited by small number of maps and fixed environments."
SpyParty
"Missions involve varied maps and tactical scenarios, though exploration is limited by mission structure."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
2"Some customization through map creation and upgrade choices, but limited character or avatar personalization."
Mini Airways - ATC simulator
"Some customization possible via map editor and tactical choices, but limited character or avatar personalization."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
-4"Strong focus on realistic WWII scenarios, authentic units, and historically accurate combat."
Men of War: Assault Squad
"Strong focus on realistic WWII settings, historical units, and plausible tactical combat."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
2"Some community and cooperative play exists, but many players experience it solo; multiplayer community largely inactive."
Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death
"Some community and cooperative play exists, but multiplayer is mostly inactive and social interaction limited."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
3"Players learn game mechanics, improve management skills, and progress through increasingly challenging missions."
Startopia
"Players develop skills in micro-management, tactics, and game mechanics through challenging missions."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Typical sedentary RTS gameplay with no physical activity elements."
Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance
"Typical sedentary RTS gameplay with no physical activity elements."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires focused attention and micro-management; not suited for casual or background play."
Cuban Missile Crisis
"Requires focused attention and micro-management; not suited for casual or background play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-4"Minimal social or emotional connection; interactions mostly tactical and competitive rather than personal."
Act of War: High Treason
"Minimal social or emotional closeness; interactions are mostly tactical and functional."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
3"Players lead squads and coordinate units, exercising command and tactical leadership."
Men of War: Assault Squad
"Players lead small squads with tactical command and direct control, guiding unit actions."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
3"Progression through unlocking weapons, upgrades, and completing missions with scoring system."
Fast and Low
"Progression through completing missions and acquiring weapons, vehicles, and upgrades."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
-3"Game is tense and challenging, requiring focus and strategic thinking rather than relaxation."
Syrian Warfare
"Game is challenging and tense, requiring constant attention and strategic thinking."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
3"Visual and auditory effects of combat and destruction provide stimulating sensory feedback."
Men of War: Assault Squad
"Visual and auditory effects, destruction physics, and intense combat provide sensory stimulation."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-4"Focus is on individual gameplay and mastery; little emphasis on social recognition or popularity."
Nexus - The Jupiter Incident
"Little emphasis on social recognition or popularity; focus is on individual or cooperative gameplay."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
2"Campaign presents a historical narrative with missions based on real events, though story is somewhat fragmented and minimal."
Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China
"Narrative based on WWII events with campaigns for different factions, though story is simple and mission-based."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
4"Strong emphasis on tactical planning, unit positioning, and resource management; requires strategic thinking."
Order of War™
"Strong emphasis on tactical planning, problem solving, and strategic unit management."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
3"Tense battles and challenging missions provide suspense and excitement."
Homeworld Remastered Collection
"Tense combat situations and challenging missions provide suspense and excitement."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
4"Players find high value in gameplay depth and nostalgia for a low price."
American Conquest: Fight Back
"Players find good value in gameplay depth and nostalgia for a low price."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
4"Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements with many weapons and attacks."
Tiny Rogues
"Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements, with detailed damage modeling and weapon use."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
3"Players must manage resources and units to survive enemy attacks and maintain control of territories."
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm
"Players must manage limited resources, keep units alive, and tactically survive enemy attacks."
Analysis
Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
Last update: 30/04/2026