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9 Best Games Like Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness But For PC (Microsoft Windows)

The First War brought the Fall of Azeroth, following the Orc campaign in Warcraft: Orcs & Humans. The survivors of Azeroth have fled by sea to the Human kingdom of Lordaeron, and the Orcs have decided to conquer Lordaeron, in what is known as the Second War. Both sides have acquired allies and new capabilities, including naval and air units, and more powerful spellcasters. In the Second War, the Orcs are successful at first, but the Humans and their allies take the initiative, partly thanks to an Orc rebellion initiated by the warlock Gul'dan, who seeks to raise the sunken Tomb of Sargeras. Eventually, the Alliance forces push the Horde to Blackrock Spire, but Anduin Lothar, commander of the Alliance, is slain there. At the final battle around the Dark Portal in Azeroth, the Alliance exterminates one Orc clan and captures the Orc supreme commander and the remnants of his forces. Hoping to avoid further invasions, the Alliance destroys the Dark Portal.

If you enjoyed playing Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and are looking for similar games on PC (Microsoft Windows), here are 9 great alternatives.

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9 Games Like Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness But For PC (Microsoft Windows)

1. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Similar real time strategy (rts) genre and warfare theme.

2. The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360

Similar real time strategy (rts) genre and warfare theme.

3. Diablo

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, Mac

Similar role-playing (rpg) genre and fantasy theme.

4. StarCraft

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Similar real time strategy (rts) genre and theme.

5. Age of Mythology

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Similar real time strategy (rts) genre and historical theme.

6. Anno 1404

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Similar real time strategy (rts) genre and historical theme.

7. Battle for Wesnoth

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS +2 more

Similar role-playing (rpg) genre and theme.

8. SpellForce: The Order of Dawn

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Similar real time strategy (rts) genre and theme.

9. The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Similar real time strategy (rts) genre and fantasy theme.

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