Games like Platoon

If Platoon left you wanting something fast-paced, you have options. These games are a good place to start.

Call to Arms
Call to Arms mixes real-time strategy with first- and third-person action in a modern war setting. Command squads from above, then jump into any soldier, tank or helicopter yourself. Cover is everywhere and almost everything can be destroyed, so every fight leaves a mark on the map.
Fast-paced
80% of 17,510 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 114
Hell Of War: Combined Arms
Hell Of War is a Real-Time Command Action (RTCA) game where you command the operation from a command drone, coordinate infantry, armored vehicles, combat drones, and artillery, then seamlessly take direct control of units to personally intervene in the battle.
Fast-paced
87% of 15 Steam reviews are positive$14.99
Regiments
It is 1989 and the Cold War has gone hot in Germany. Regiments is a real-time tactics game where you command whole platoons, not lone soldiers: break the line, call in artillery, feign a retreat, dig in and counter-attack. A story campaign, skirmish modes and over 100 authentic vehicles make every battle a fresh problem to solve.
88% of 2,843 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 24$29.99
Men of War: Assault Squad
A tactical World War II game where every bullet is simulated and every shell can bounce off armor. Command squads across five factions, take direct control of any soldier or tank, and blow the battlefield apart. Demanding, detailed and unforgiving, with an AI that genuinely fights back.
87% of 4,045 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 46$9.99
M1 Tank Platoon
US Tank Platoons have four M1s. Four soldiers operate each. That's four tanks, sixteen men. And you control the whole shooting match.
78% of 9 Steam reviews are positive$9.99
Army Men
Every conquering army needs a great leader. Even the plastic ones! Take control as the sergeant in the field, leading your men into the heat of battle in this tactical action game.
Fast-paced
77% of 144 Steam reviews are positive$5.99
Joint Task Force
Joint Task Force is the real-time strategy (RTS) game where you command the frontline forces in tomorrow's most hazardous conflicts. Lead twenty dramatic missions in explosive war-zones including the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans.
90% of 280 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 7$7.99
TEAM SIX - Armored Troops
A squad-based strategic action game where you command six types of special units to complete missions. It offers a variety of gameplay options, including large-scale battles, infiltration, sniping, and armored warfare.
Fast-paced
89% of 38 Steam reviews are positive$0.99
Strain Tactics
Strain Tactics is a real-time-with-pause tactical game, where you command a squad of soldiers to liberate earth from an alien infestation. Using your helibase, deploy your custom squad and provide air support. Remember to keep your crew sane and motivated while staying clear of alien contamination!
87% of 216 Steam reviews are positive$14.99
Command & Control 3
Assume the role of a special forces commander fighting against a terrorist organization named "Dawn of Freedom".
62% of 55 Steam reviews are positive$9.99
Operation: Polygon Storm
A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy. Experiment with a huge variety of unit compositions, synergies, abilities, and upgrades to lead your army to victory!
69% of 233 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 1$14.99
Full Spectrum Warrior
The U.S. Army is the most powerful ground force in the entire world. The backbone of a ground invasion is the U.S. Army Infantry, and in the midst of combat, their skills, courage, and teamwork are put to the test. While readiness continues to be the U.S. Army's top priority, how it goes about its business is changing.
72% of 283 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 1$9.99

Cheaper than Platoon

Army Men

Every conquering army needs a great leader. Even the plastic ones!

$5.99

Joint Task Force

Joint Task Force is the real-time strategy (RTS) game where you command the frontline forces in tomorrow's most hazardous conflicts.

$7.99

TEAM SIX - Armored Troops

A squad-based strategic action game where you command six types of special units to complete missions.

$0.99

Army Men RTS

Command green armies and build bases across the house, one backyard battle at a time.

$5.99

Sudden Strike Gold

Lead large armies through brutal World War II battles where every surviving unit can tip the fight.

$5.99

Theatre of War

Command a special task force composed of different kinds of units, including tanks, APCs, field guns, mortars, various infantry regiments and will…

$3.99

Dog Duty

As some evil bigwig Octopus Commander and his army are threatening world-peace, it’s up to you and your squad of misfits to eliminate that octo-scum.

$4.99

Ground Control Anthology

The year is 2419. War has devastated Earth, and mega-corporations take to the stars to fight over colonised planets.

$4.99

Attack on Toys

Command plastic armies from above, then drop into the battle yourself as the waves close in on your HQ.

$6.99

Tactical Command

Assemble armies of soldiers, lead them into battle, conquer your enemies and move one step closer to galactic domination!

$7.99

Conflict Desert Storm™

Command an elite four-man squad through 15 missions of sabotage, firefights and improvisation.

$6.99

Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines

Lead a squad of six elite commandos through 20 missions behind enemy lines in World War II.

$4.99

Hidden gems like Platoon

Armored Brigade II

Command tanks, infantry and air support across real-world European terrain, where orders take time to arrive and plans matter more than reflexes.

$39.99

The Troop

A turn-based tactical game set in Normandy, 1944. Command British, Canadian or German infantry and armour from the beaches to Falaise against a fair…

$39.99

Battleplan

Sketch your battle plan on real-world terrain and let hundreds of thousands of troops carry it out in real time.

$29.99

Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance

A real-time tactics game in the Terminator: Dark Fate universe.

$39.99

Regiments

Lead tank and infantry platoons through a hot Cold War in Germany, outthinking the enemy with artillery, feints and counter-attacks.

$29.99

Operation: Polygon Storm

A fastpaced, military tug-of-war game with minimal micromanagement. Choose and deploy from a mix of specialized military units to overwhelm the enemy.

$14.99