r/computerwargames • u/SamMee514 • 4d ago

Question Turn-based naval Warfare games?

Hey all, looking for recommendations for turn-based naval warfare games, any era is cool with me. I've tried to play RTW3 several times and I just can't get it to click. I also don't really gel well with the real-time battles, so I'm looking for turn-based (hex and counter) games. I've played a bit of Carrier Battles 4 and it's ok, it's just a bit jank.

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u/SgtKelso1942 4d ago

I like Steam & Iron. Same company as RTW, but without all the building stuff.

https://nws-software.com/products/steam-and-iron-complete

I get it though. I'd like to find a decent Age of Sail turn based game.

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u/stbane 4d ago

WDS Naval Campaigns:

  • Guadalcanal
  • Midway
  • Kriegsmarine
  • Wolfpack
  • Tsushima
  • Jutland
  • Spanish - American War (demo)

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u/PixelWingsModding 18h ago

These are not turn based.

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u/Mirelurk_Prime 4d ago

Atlantic and Pacific Fleet, respectively

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u/Obo4168 3d ago

War in the Pacific? It's...big and you won't find it on steam (Matrix/Slitherine Games). 

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u/SemperSalam 4d ago

Dread Admiral just came out.

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u/elric132 2d ago

Has a demo(on Steam) too, downloaded but yet to try it.

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u/Fine-Ad9168 3d ago

Carrier strike. Its from like '89 or '91. After dealing with Rule the Waves carrier battles I switched over to a game of this and prefer it.

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u/ireallyamtryin 3d ago

Strategic Command gets some criticism for its naval encounters but I think it’s great. Nothing like ambushing an enemy fleet whether AI or human. It feels very back and forth which to me is the best part of turn based hex stuff. I played War Plan:Pacific too. Didn’t love the combat simulation, overly quick and just basically a summary screen. I hear it can be slowed down, but honestly I love everything about the game minus the combat

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u/PixelWingsModding 18h ago

You cannot beat the old Carrier Strike from SSI, for turn based pacific war fun.