The Second World War featured a lot of death. The brutality of this war is a common exploration in the world of gaming, with dozens of titles attempting their own take on World War II.
Media taking aim at this moment in history has stemmed from all over the world, from France and Germany to Russia, Japan, and the United States. Content exploring the Second World War cross genres and consoles, and has a collective tendency to sugar-coat or outright obscure many of the more controversial actions taken throughout the conflict.
As a result, there is a wide swathe of content available, and it can be hard to suss out which ones are best. Our guide of the best WWII video games leans on critical reception to guide the process, but doesn’t rely on them as our sole decider. Taste, after all, is a very subjective thing
Warning, this article may contain story spoilers.
