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Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning.

What works

  • Realistic and immersive vietnam war atmosphere
  • High skill ceiling with rewarding tactical gameplay
  • Strong emphasis on teamwork and leadership roles
  • No pay-to-win mechanics, cosmetic-only dlc
  • Active community and mod support

Things to keep in mind

  • Small player base and limited official maps
  • Occasional bugs and technical issues
  • Steep learning curve may deter casual players
  • Some toxic behavior in community
  • Limited vehicle variety (mostly helicopters)

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Isonzo

  • Arma 3

  • Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

  • Tannenberg

  • Hell Let Loose

  • Battlefield™ 1

More fantastical

Games that feels like Rising Storm 2: Vietnam but with more imaginative fiction

  • HELLDIVERS™ 2

  • Warhammer: Vermintide 2

  • Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

  • Starship Troopers: Extermination

  • C.A.S.T. (CHERNOZEM ANOMALY STRIKE TEAM)

  • Chivalry 2

Less story-driven

Games that feels like Rising Storm 2: Vietnam but with less narrative immersion

  • Insurgency: Sandstorm

  • Over The Top: WWI

  • Squad 44

  • Squad

  • World of Tanks

  • Day of Infamy

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Rising Storm 2: Vietnam: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Relaxation.

Last update: 04/08/2026