15 Best Modern Wargames to Play in 2026

Today we’re counting down fifteen excellent modern wargames to play in 2026. While most of these titles are set in the contemporary era, I wanted to focus heavily on a visually modern look. That means you won't find any hex-based maps or dry spreadsheet simulators here. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:22 15. Syrian Warfare 01:16 14. Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance 02:08 13. Combat Mission Shock Force 2 03:02 12. Combat Mission Black Sea 03:49 11. Graviteam Tactics: Mius-Front 04:41 10. Armored Brigade II 05:34 09. Cold Waters 06:22 08. Modern Naval Warfare 07:16 07. Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age 08:07 06. Regiments 09:01 05. Wargame: Red Dragon 09:57 04. World in Conflict 10:54 03. Broken Arrow 11:46 02. WARNO 12:38 01. Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront (Mod)