Games Like Air Conflicts: Secret Wars

Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!

Why similar: Flight 75.1%, Simulation 10.8%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 5.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: This title is the gold standard for arcade flight action, offering high-octane dogfights and cinematic mission structures similar to the Secret Wars experience.

True heroes know no bounds!Experience top combat action in this brand new arcade flight sim and become immersed in the exploits of famous aircraft carriers. Choose the side you want to play on: the US Navy or the Imperial Japanese Navy. Climb into the cockpit and re-live the most famous battles of the War in the Pacific.

Why similar: World War II 38.7% ★, Flight 33.5%, Simulation 18.2%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game shares the exact same arcade-simulation hybrid DNA and mission-based structure.

Piloting a wide range of aircraft, players engage in aerial dogfights and dangerous fighter missions across the major theaters of war during WWII.

Why similar: Flight 39.4%, World War II 38.5% ★, Simulation 15.9%, Action 3.4%, Arcade 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a very similar arcade-style WWII flight experience with intuitive controls and intense aerial combat scenarios.

The Vietnam War, one of the most explosive and violent wars of all time. You are Joe Thompson, an intrepid and patriotic pilot fighting to uphold the values of his country. This war will be the ultimate test for Joe and will irrevocably change his relationship with his family.

Why similar: Simulation 42.7%, Flight 38.5%, Action 18.7%

Why You'll Like It: Another entry in the series that maintains the accessible flight mechanics and narrative-driven campaign style of the original.

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE WWII AIR COMBAT GAME! You’ll participate in visceral dogfights, protect cities and fleets, bomb enemy structures and even fly through tunnels. Everything is set up in accurately recreated real life locations like Pearl Harbor, Coast of Dover, Midway, Germany and France.

Why similar: Flight 44.2%, World War II 28% ★, Simulation 14.7%, Action 8.5%, Arcade 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade flight game that captures the same pick-up-and-play feel of the Secret Wars campaign missions.

Grab the control yoke of a warplane and jump into the battlefields of World War 2 in this thrilling combat flight action game. In each of the campaigns for USA, Great Britain, USSR, Germany and Japan you will assume the role of a pilot and squadron leader of an elite air force unit.

Why similar: World War II 48.6% ★, Flight 40.3%, Simulation 6%, Action 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a highly accessible arcade approach to WWII combat, focusing on fun dogfights and base management.

Destroy the Luftwaffe! There’s something new in the air, and it’s more than the hum of hundreds of aero engines... As the Luftwaffe launches its aerial offensive, the outnumbered Royal Air Force is scrambling to bring into combat new planes that will ensure victory over a stronger foe. Will they succeed?

Why similar: World War II 40.8% ★, Flight 36.1%, Simulation 17.7%, Arcade 2.7%, Action 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style flight game that emphasizes intense dogfighting over complex simulation mechanics.

Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is an arcade action game that puts you in the middle of WWI aerial battles. Accompany the legendary Red Baron and cheat death on your way to victory!

Why similar: Flight 45.5%, Simulation 22.4%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 15%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the WWI aerial combat aspects of the seed game with a stylized, arcade-focused presentation.

Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.

Why similar: Flight 71.2%, Simulation 10.7%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: While set in a fictional world, its high-octane arcade flight mechanics and mission variety will appeal to any fan of Secret Wars.

FLYING TIGERS: SHADOWS OVER CHINA is an air-combat action game based on the historical events of America’s secret volunteer squadrons that defended China against Japan in the China-Burma-India theatre of World War 2.

Why similar: World War II 42.9% ★, Flight 40%, Simulation 7.9%, Action 4.7%, Arcade 4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented flight game that focuses on the Pacific theater with a cinematic, arcade-friendly approach to combat.

Wings of Prey is based around large-scale aerial combat in World War II. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, attack aircraft and bombers across a range of thrilling missions.

Why similar: World War II 39.5% ★, Flight 32.8%, Simulation 16.8%, Arcade 5.2%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a great balance between realistic visuals and accessible flight controls, making it a perfect fit for arcade-sim fans.

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

Why similar: World War II 42.8% ★, Flight 34.6%, Simulation 14.8%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features massive scale and accessible arcade flight modes that allow players to jump straight into WWII dogfights.

The enemies are close, would you dare to join the Squadron? Tweak planes in a 1st person mechanic mode, set the clouds on fire in aerial fights sim and discover extra missions in an open world of RAF Base. Enjoy a gameplay based on a real history and become the Ace of Sky.

Why similar: World War II 41.8% ★, Flight 33.1%, Simulation 17%, Action 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A mission-based flight game that emphasizes the historical narrative and pilot life, similar to the campaign structure of the seed game.

Pilot legendary aircraft of the early years of aviation, French Spad 13, German Albatros D.Va and Russian built Nieuport 17, in the free-to-play Rise of Flight United! This WWI aviation sim that has something for every flight-sim fan, from single player skirmish and career to multiplayer dogfights, but one thing is for certain, the...

Why similar: Flight 58.6%, Simulation 23.8%, World War II 13.6% ★, Action 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A WWI-focused flight title that provides a deep historical experience with accessible options for casual players.

Be a pioneer of aerial warfare in Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces. Fight above the battlefields of World War I and become the ultimate Sky Ace!

Why similar: Flight 82.3%, Action 17.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated WWI arcade flight game that focuses on accessible dogfighting and mission progression.

Warplanes: Battles over Pacific opens the next chapter in aviation history. Become a World War II pilot and take part in the campaign against the Empire of Japan. The sequel to the hit Warplanes: WW1 Fighters, takes dogfight to a new level.

Why similar: World War II 37.8% ★, Flight 34.3%, Simulation 17.7%, Action 7.4%, Arcade 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a modern arcade flight experience with a focus on the Pacific theater and intuitive controls.

ARCADE-ACTION WWII air combat -Player takes on the role of the two pilots, Jack and Amelia, as they attempt to take down Nazi aerial menace across a rich campaign of missions, each with numerous objectives and enemies as well as side objectives.

Why similar: World War II 39.4% ★, Flight 38.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Action 5.6%, Arcade 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven WWII flight game that emphasizes mission objectives and arcade-style combat mechanics.

Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!

Why similar: Flight 41.7%, World War II 38.4% ★, Simulation 18.3%, Action 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: While it has deep simulation roots, it offers highly adjustable difficulty settings that allow for an arcade-style experience in a massive WWII setting.

Take to the skies over Europe during the most dangerous days of World War II.

Why similar: World War II 44.6% ★, Flight 35.5%, Simulation 19%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that remains a staple for those who enjoy the historical context and dogfighting focus of WWII flight games.

Fly through the theaters of World War II with fighters planes from across the world. Intercept, Raid, Defend, Survive in theatres of World War II. Vincemus is an arcade semi-realistic air combat shooter, The game is avalable on WindowsOS and MacOS.

Why similar: World War II 39% ★, Flight 34.4%, Simulation 13.4%, Action 7.2%, Arcade 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An indie title that focuses on the core loop of aerial combat and mission-based progression.

Become a pilot! Immerse in WW1 aerial combat like never before in a captivating VR experience. Be a pilot during the Great War in Warplanes: WW1 Fighters. No matter whether you prefer arcade games or flight simulators – a variety of options will let you adjust the game to your preferences.

Why similar: Flight 62.5%, Simulation 23.4%, Action 7.7%, Arcade 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A focused arcade flight experience that brings the intensity of WWI dogfighting to both desktop and VR platforms.

Scramble to intercept in your RAF Spitfire or Hurricane. Or join huge formations of German or Italian Fighters and Bombers as they roar across the Channel towards London. Decide the fate of Britain!

Why similar: World War II 44.6% ★, Flight 34.8%, Simulation 15.8%, Action 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed WWII flight game that can be configured for a more approachable experience, focusing on the Battle of Britain.

Take to the skies in this fast paced, arcade aerial combat game featuring arena style gameplay. Fly solo in single player or compete against other players in online multiplayer modes.

Why similar: Flight 60.4%, Action 28.2%, Arcade 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused arcade flight game that emphasizes fast, twitch-based dogfighting maneuvers.

Battlestations: Midway is an immense action game that drops players into massive air, sea, and undersea battles from Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Midway.

Why similar: World War II 56.4% ★, Flight 26.5%, Action 8.9%, Simulation 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game uniquely blends aerial combat with naval strategy, providing a broader scope of WWII action.

Experience the thrill of aerial combat with Aces of Thunder, the ultimate flight simulation game with high fidelity graphics that looks perfect both with and without VR HMDs.

Why similar: Flight 40.6%, World War II 35.4% ★, Simulation 16%, Action 7.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Take part in aerial battles with warplanes from different eras — from World War I to the future. Drop bombs, upgrade your aircraft, and turn enemy bases into rubble in the explosive action game Aircraft Evolution!

Why similar: World War II 43.7% ★, Flight 38%, Simulation 8.2%, Arcade 5.8%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling arcade flight game that offers a unique perspective on military aerial combat progression.

World of Warplanes is an aerial combat MMO action game set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game throws players into a never-ending battle for dominance of the skies.

Why similar: World War II 42.7% ★, Flight 35.1%, Simulation 10.2%, Arcade 6.6%, Action 5.3%

Realistic air combat is waiting for you, in some of the most intense dogfights of the Cold War era!

Why similar: Flight 54%, Simulation 46%

Why You'll Like It: A flight game that shifts the focus to the Cold War era while maintaining an accessible arcade-sim balance.

Aces High III offers world class modeling of World War II planes, vehicles, and boats in a combat setting with hundreds of other players pitting their skills in any given online arena.

Why similar: World War II 55.6% ★, Flight 29.6%, Simulation 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A massive multiplayer flight game that allows players to engage in persistent WWII aerial warfare.

Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!

Why similar: Flight 69.1%, Simulation 26.5%, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Join the Royal Air Force, face off against the deadly German Luftwaffe and the Italian air forces and battle for Britain!

Why similar: World War II 45% ★, Flight 35.3%, Simulation 19.7%

Your homeland sky is under attack. Will you defend it?

Why similar: World War II 45.7% ★, Flight 39.5%, Action 8%, Arcade 6.8%

Red Wings: American Aces is a thrilling warplane arcade shooter with online and local multiplayer modes. Whiz and swish through vibrant comic book-style skies solo or with friends and win the day!

Why similar: Flight 68.4%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 15.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Take to the skies in the World’s favourite flight simulator! The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations.

Why similar: Flight 73.6%, Simulation 23.7%, Action 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Take on the massive assault of aerial, ground, and naval forces with only seconds to decide your fate of victory or defeat.

Why similar: Flight 54.8%, Simulation 32.7%, Arcade 12.5%

The invasion has begun. Land by sea, launch from gliders, fight in the fields, in the beaches and in the skies. it is time to free France.[/b]

Why similar: World War II 70% ★, Simulation 18.7%, Action 11.3%

Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where flyboys can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains. Unlock state-of-the-art planes and personalize them with unique racing skins.

Why similar: Flight 90.3%, Action 9.7%

Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.

Why similar: World War II 70.1% ★, Simulation 18.5%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

It’s the 4th of June, 1942, and Japanese bombs are raining down on Midway – and you. This lethal assault is a prelude to an invasion whose success gives the enemy control over the Pacific. You are one of the American airmen who hold the outcome of this decisive battle in their hands.

Why similar: Simulation 39.9%, Flight 39%, Action 20.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Skies above the Great War is a hybrid of action and grand strategy sandbox game set on the Western Front during the First World War. Manage your air forces or take control of any plane yourself in real time.

Why similar: Flight 74.9%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 9.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is the continuation of the legendary IL-2 Sturmovik series that has set the standard for PC combat flight games for more than ten years. This new entry into the series will offer virtual pilots an even more accurate simulation of the most famous air battles.

Why similar: Flight 55.4%, World War II 31.6% ★, Simulation 10.5%, Action 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

WWII Online is a massive, persistent free-to-play MMO FPS driven entirely by players. Fight as Army, Air, or Naval forces and earn Victory Points to access more units. One global server. No scripts. Real outcomes. No zones. Huge world (300,000 km²). ENLIST NOW!

Why similar: Flight 52.7%, World War II 31.5% ★, Action 9%, Simulation 6.7%

When this “wolf pack” strikes, you hear the thunder roll. The Thunder Wolves attack from the air. They are mercenaries, and the best helicopter pilots in the world. Every one of them is ready for action at all times—and ready to fight evil, wherever it lurks.

Why similar: Flight 65.9%, Simulation 13.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Vector Thrust is a fast-paced single and mulltiplayer combat flight game, using a unique cel shaded art style. The game features 260 fully playable aircraft (through various iterations of over 45 aircraft models).

Why similar: Flight 54.5%, Simulation 24.6%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 7%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Pilot your plane and battle giant robotic monsters with unique capabilities in tenfantastic settings. Then, take to the skies in online multiplayer dogfights and showthe world who's boss.

Why similar: Flight 54.8%, Simulation 18.4%, Action 16%, Arcade 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Air Missions: HIND is an action combat flight simulator based on the Russian Mi-24 Hind assault helicopter. You will be deployed to the battlefield either on your own or with a friend.

Why similar: Flight 64.2%, Simulation 25.4%, Action 9.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Fire & Steel is the first chapter of a fast-paced, old-school, arcade aerial shooter where you burn down the mighty armies of World War II as young Dragon Aiden!

Why similar: World War II 41.6% ★, Flight 36.9%, Simulation 13.9%, Action 7.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Pilot deadly helicopter gunships, battle enemy forces and complete dangerous missions within a thrilling desert warzone!

Why similar: Flight 56.4%, Simulation 31.2%, Action 12.3%

Plunge into the world of sky battles. Pursue an enemy bomber while dodging oncoming missiles. Get your adrenaline pumping and be rewarded with a bonus level.

Why similar: Simulation 71.4%, Arcade 26%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Air Guardians is a flight combat game set in the distant future. A world government is attempting to seal their grip on power, and an air force of advanced fighter craft is called upon to fight them. Fly through several different levels, with cut scenes between missions and in game narration.

Why similar: Flight 45.1%, Simulation 39.2%, Action 15.7%

War Birds is a 2.5D World War 2 air combat game, with impressive 3D warplanes and beautiful 2D environments.

Why similar: World War II 65.7% ★, Simulation 20.5%, Action 9.1%, Arcade 4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with Dogfight Elite. Commandeer the cockpit of a warplane, spearhead a tank into battle, or bravely face the enemy on foot as a resilient soldier. The battlefield has never felt this real and the stakes this high.

Why similar: Flight 57.9%, Simulation 20.4%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 10.6%

Scramble: Battle of Britain is a tactical dogfighting game set in 1940, featuring intense aerial battles in a 3D airspace. Take control of a squadron of fighters, planning maneuvers, witnessing real-time simulations, and analyzing battle damage with detailed camera tools.

Why similar: World War II 51.9% ★, Flight 46.6%, Simulation 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Experience one war through two epic sagas where you will be a part of history or change it. Feel the power of the historically authentic and decisive battles of the Pacific War. Relive some of the grandest and most critical naval battles of recent history and for the first time, choose to lead your fleet to a completely different ending...

Why similar: World War II 64.7% ★, Flight 19.1%, Simulation 8.8%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

They were desperate, daring and deadly! For the past 50 years, only the courageous veteran pilots of World War II knew the real risks of fighting the legendary Pacific air wars. Now it's your turn!

Why similar: World War II 60.8% ★, Simulation 39.2%

The classic game remastered. Feel the power of flying a 10-men crew on a B-17 over occupied Europe in WWII. Plan the mission, choose your men and take action in every post onboard, from pilot to bombardier and machine gunners. Get ready for a high-flying adventure in this all-time classic remake.

Why similar: Flight 37.8%, World War II 35.9% ★, Simulation 17%, Action 9.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Tiny Combat Arena is an approachable combat flight simulator sporting a stylized look and various game modes. Dogfight your way in the Arena and in Quick Action or craft your own scenarios and take part in a vast war with objectives and friendly armies to support.

Why similar: Flight 72%, Simulation 27%, Singleplayer 1%