Games Like Aircraft Carrier Survival

UBOAT is a simulator of a submarine from WWII era. It is a survival sandbox with crew management mechanics while its primary theme is life of German sailors. The boat is their home, but it can become their grave at any time.

Why similar: Naval Combat 26.5% ★, World War II 19.4% ★, Naval 18.4% ★, War 8.4%, Realistic 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a deep, immersive WWII submarine management experience that mirrors the crew-survival mechanics of the seed game.

Carrier Deck is a fast paced time management game where you play as the Air Boss on board the CVN-76 in the midst of active war.

Why similar: Naval Combat 66.4% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, War 5.3%, Simulation 4.2%, Management 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core focus of managing flight deck operations and carrier-based aircraft during intense naval engagements.

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.

Why similar: Naval Combat 32.4% ★, World War II 21.8% ★, Naval 20.3% ★, War 9%, Tactical 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly realistic simulation of naval combat and crew management, focusing on the tactical hunt for submarines.

Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.

Why similar: Naval Combat 30.4% ★, Naval 27.4% ★, World War II 25.4% ★, Strategy 5.5%, War 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the strategic scale of Pacific Theater naval warfare, allowing you to command fleets and manage individual ship engagements.

Chocks away! Bomber Crew is a strategic simulation game, where picking the right crew and keeping your bomber in tip top shape is the difference between completing your mission or losing it all! USAAF DLC NOW AVAILABLE! FLY THE ICONIC AMERICAN BOMBER!

Why similar: World War II 49.6% ★, Management 14.6%, War 12%, Strategy 7.8%, Survival 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: While set in the air, the management of crew, damage control, and vehicle maintenance is mechanically very similar to managing a carrier.

Turn based tactical and strategic naval combat. Atlantic Fleet puts you in command of the Allies or Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in the longest military campaign of WWII, The Battle of the Atlantic.Take command of surface ships, submarines as well as carrier and land based aircraft in the deadly struggle for control of Atlantic shipping...

Why similar: Naval Combat 40.9% ★, Naval 23.5% ★, World War II 21.7% ★, War 5.4%, Strategy 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based naval simulator captures the tension of WWII Atlantic naval warfare with a focus on realistic ship combat.

Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.

Why similar: Naval Combat 30% ★, Naval 24.4% ★, World War II 19.2% ★, Tactical 7.9%, Management 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title is specifically designed to simulate the tactical complexity of carrier-versus-carrier battles in the Pacific.

Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

Why similar: War 38.6%, Management 21.3%, Strategy 16.6%, Exploration 13%, Simulation 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the strategic operation of a carrier, including managing drones and long-range tactical decisions.

Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

Why similar: Naval Combat 43.5% ★, Naval 27.8% ★, War 6.9%, Strategy 5.1%, Tactical 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern classic in naval simulation that emphasizes the tension of submarine warfare and tactical decision-making.

Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.

Why similar: Naval Combat 37% ★, Naval 31.1% ★, World War II 15.4% ★, Management 6.2%, Strategy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly deep level of naval design and strategic management, perfect for players who enjoy the logistical side of naval warfare.

Time for your toughest mission yet! Recruit and train your crew to tackle the growing threat from alien and android armies as you defend Earth to become a Galactic Legend in Space Crew: Legendary Edition. All new content free to existing owners of Space Crew!

Why similar: Management 29.6%, War 26%, Strategy 17%, Simulation 10%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game takes the crew-management and survival loop of Bomber Crew and applies it to a sci-fi setting, maintaining the same intense pressure.

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 37.2% ★, Naval 27.6% ★, Naval Combat 18.7% ★, Strategy 6.1%, War 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends action and strategy, allowing you to control both individual units and the broader flow of Pacific naval battles.

Victory at Sea Pacific is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during World War II. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.

Why similar: Naval Combat 29.3% ★, Naval 21.7% ★, World War II 20.3% ★, War 7.4%, Tactical 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a grand-strategy approach to the Pacific theater, focusing on fleet management and naval dominance.

Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!

Why similar: Naval Combat 32.6% ★, Naval 23.1% ★, World War II 20% ★, War 7.6%, Economy 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the engineering and tactical management of naval vessels, providing a deep dive into historical naval technology.

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: Naval Combat 32.7% ★, World War II 28.8% ★, Naval 21.4% ★, War 7.6%, Strategy 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a similar mix of real-time naval combat and strategic oversight during iconic WWII battles.

From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.

Why similar: Naval Combat 47.6% ★, Naval 24.4% ★, War 10.8%, Strategy 5.7%, Simulation 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation offers a modern take on naval warfare, requiring precise management of sensors and weapon systems.

Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.

Why similar: Naval Combat 34.7% ★, Naval 27.9% ★, World War II 22.5% ★, Strategy 5.5%, Tactical 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time naval strategy game that focuses on the broad scope of naval combat during the Second World War.

Command your crew in Boat Crew, a gripping action-strategy experience amidst the Pacific War. Take charge of a PT boat against Imperial Japan, skillfully managing resources and personnel by any means necessary to ensure victory in this high-stakes conflict.

Why similar: Naval Combat 30.3% ★, World War II 20.1% ★, Naval 20.1% ★, War 9%, Management 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the management of a naval vessel's crew during combat, mirroring the survival aspects of the seed game.

Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies.

Why similar: Naval Combat 31.4% ★, Naval 25.5% ★, World War II 24.8% ★, War 12.3%, Strategy 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based wargame that focuses on the tactical and strategic challenges faced by commanders in the Pacific theater.

Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Why similar: Naval Combat 57.3% ★, Naval 20.6% ★, Strategy 10.3%, Simulation 6%, War 3%

Why You'll Like It: It applies the naval management and combat formula to the era of tall ships, focusing on tactical positioning.

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

Why similar: Survival 30.5%, Naval 30% ★, Management 17.4%, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: While set in an alien ocean, the intense crew management and ship-survival mechanics are a perfect fit for fans of the genre.

CARRIER BATTLES is a classic hex-and-counter digital wargame covering the naval-air battles of the Pacific War, from 1942 to 1943. Find your opponent and strike at him before he sinks your precious carriers, while preventing them from invading or supporting your own amphibious operations.

Why similar: Naval Combat 36% ★, World War II 22.3% ★, Naval 21.7% ★, Tactical 7%, Strategy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hex-based wargame that provides a deep, historical look at carrier operations in the Pacific.

Project Wunderwaffe will take you back into the realities of World War II, the end of which seems to be near. Germany is now just a shadow of its power. Your order is to build a secret military base and construct weapons of unprecedented power. Will you be capable of turning the tide of war?

Why similar: World War II 30.6% ★, Base Building 12.6%, War 12.5%, Management 9.6%, Survival 8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the management and base-building aspects of WWII, appealing to those who enjoy the logistical side of the seed game.

Welcome Admiral! Select your fleet, assign weapons, and sink the enemy fleet by controlling each of your ships down to setting the aim and range of each weapon's shot. Features include full open world Pacific & Atlantic campaigns, cross-platform multiplayer and awesome turn-based naval battles.

Why similar: Naval Combat 39.6% ★, Naval 31% ★, World War II 19.1% ★, Strategy 6.4%, Simulation 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward naval strategy game that emphasizes turn-based combat and fleet customization.

Silent Depth 2: Pacific is a lite sub-sim. You enter the Silent Service at the command of a Gato class submarine on War Patrols during World War 2. How long will you survive, and ultimately how much tonnage you sink is down to skill and cunning.

Why similar: Naval Combat 35.3% ★, Naval 28% ★, World War II 26.4% ★, Strategy 4.2%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This submarine simulation focuses on the stealth and tactical survival elements of Pacific naval warfare.

Take command of a remote military air base during World War II. Build your own airfield, manage iconic aircraft and oversee your crew’s well-being. Prepare them against air raids and send your pilots on dangerous missions. Survive and help your nation win the war!

Why similar: World War II 29.4% ★, Base Building 12%, War 10.8%, Economy 10.6%, Resource Management 9.6%

Victory At Sea Atlantic transports you to the cold, unforgiving waters of the Atlantic Theatre in WWII. With a vast array of ships, planes, and subs, engage in epic sea battles & secure your place in history. Victory At Sea Atlantic is the ultimate naval warfare experience.

Why similar: Naval Combat 33.7% ★, World War II 23.2% ★, Realistic 6.2%, Tactical 6.2%, War 6.2%

Naval Battles Simulator is a WWII real-time strategy and simulation game.

Why similar: Strategy 25.5%, Naval 19% ★, Naval Combat 18.8% ★, Simulation 16.8%, World War II 11.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated simulator for naval combat that allows players to test various tactical scenarios.

When the harshness of the sea meets the cruelties of war, a challenge for perseverance makes itself known. And it is like none other. Welcome to Aircraft Carrier Survival, a strategy set in the merciless reality of World War II, where your prowess as a commander decides the fate of a naval behemoth.

Why similar: Naval Combat 28.5% ★, Naval 18.2% ★, World War II 10.5% ★, Management 7.8%, Survival 7.6%

All young naval officers dream of becoming Admiral, but few realise this can't be done without a loyal crew and keeping the vessel under your command afloat!

Why similar: Naval Combat 46.4% ★, Naval 25.1% ★, Strategy 8.2%, Management 6.7%, War 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the management of a naval crew and ship systems in a real-time environment.

Submarine Simulation playing in WWII in the Pacific.

Why similar: World War II 25% ★, Naval 24.3% ★, Naval Combat 21.4% ★, War 13%, Strategy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A focused submarine simulation that emphasizes the technical and survival aspects of underwater naval combat.

Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.

Why similar: Naval Combat 37.2% ★, Naval 27.5% ★, Tactical 7.7%, Survival 7.3%, Open World 6.5%

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 50% ★, War 11.8%, Simulation 9.4%, Realistic 6.8%, Action 6.4%

Sink player-made battleships, aircraft carriers and submarines in this physics-based game. Use pre-built ships and sink the enemy by deploying aircraft, torpedoes, depth charges or shells. Or built your own ships in the extensive ship-editor.

Why similar: Naval Combat 33.5% ★, Naval 22.4% ★, World War II 21.8% ★, Sandbox 8.1%, War 6.1%

Design your own warships, equip them with a variety of armament, and bring them out to the ocean!

Why similar: Naval Combat 39% ★, Naval 18.6% ★, World War II 18.5% ★, Sandbox 9.5%, War 8.9%

The perfect blend of Action, Adventure and RTS. Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Rise to glory how you see fit. Trade, fight, recruit, grow, pillage, ally, destroy & conquer.

Why similar: Naval Combat 34.7% ★, Naval 26.2% ★, War 11.6%, Sandbox 7.8%, Open World 5.7%

During WWII you are an American soldier who captured the german bunker in Normandy. You must defend it at all costs and survive this World War II. Complete missions, cook & shoot, search the bodies for medicines, ammo, and food to survive. WW2: Bunker Simulator is a mix of fps and simulator.

Why similar: World War II 32.7% ★, War 14.9%, Resource Management 12.9%, Management 10.7%, Survival 10.4%

S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.

Why similar: Naval Combat 42.6% ★, Naval 29.2% ★, War 10.4%, Realistic 7.4%, Strategy 5.7%

If you like warships but wish they could kickflip, Waves of Steel is for you! Build your own custom warship and embark on a sprawling campaign filled with enemy ships, planes, submarines, and bizarre superweapons. Fast-paced arcade naval action is here!

Why similar: Naval Combat 38.5% ★, World War II 25% ★, Naval 20.1% ★, War 10.5%, Simulation 3.3%

Turn based tactical game about war at sea between British Royal Navy and Imperial German Navy during World War I. Command powerful dreadnoughts, fast destroyers and stealthy submarines, conduct artillery battles, torpedo attacks and fight for the survivability of damaged ships.

Why similar: Naval Combat 44.4% ★, Naval 27.8% ★, War 13.4%, Strategy 6.8%, Simulation 5%

A next-gen re-imagination of a groundbreaking 80s classic. Carrier Command: Gaea Mission brings a breathtaking combination of action and strategy elements.

Why similar: Naval Combat 37.8% ★, Naval 25.1% ★, Strategy 14.2%, Tactical 8.3%, Action 6.4%

Create your fleet and army, hunt the enemy's fleet, hide your weak squadrons in protected ports until reinforcements arrive, blockade enemy trade routes, struggle for dominance over the seas! Command a battle formation and experience the power of iron and steam!

Why similar: Naval Combat 82.1% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Simulation 7.1%

International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...

Why similar: Naval Combat 59.8% ★, Naval 22.2% ★, War 9.7%, Strategy 7%, Simulation 1.3%

Hunt, hide and kill as you take command of U.S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII. Silent Hunter, the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade, returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism, immersive gameplay, innovative crew evolution and more...

Why similar: Naval Combat 38% ★, World War II 31.2% ★, Naval 22.1% ★, Simulation 8.7%

WWII Tactical submarine combat in the South Pacific

Why similar: Naval 33.8% ★, World War II 32.4% ★, Tactical 12.1%, Realistic 7.7%, War 6.6%

England, 1940. The Luftwaffe is preparing for the invasion of Britain and the RAF need every man to stop it. They need you. Join the ground crews as they struggle to keep the aircraft flying. Repair engine, patch bullet holes, rearm machine guns and more.

Why similar: World War II 45.3% ★, War 13.2%, Simulation 11.9%, Management 10%, Realistic 6.7%

Renovate & build II World War tanks. Experience highly detailed & realistic simulation game. Take tanks fully apart by using different tools. Transform them from rusty and ruined to fully working. Check them on the training ground, sell or put into your own museum.

Why similar: World War II 37.2% ★, Economy 14.6%, Realistic 11.4%, Management 10.7%, Resource Management 9.9%

WWII tactical submarine combat! Take command of a U-boat prowling the Atlantic in search of enemy convoys to sink. Sneak past the escorts and torpedo the transports. Or surface and use your deck gun in a daring night attack.

Why similar: Naval Combat 32.3% ★, Naval 21.6% ★, World War II 20.7% ★, War 9.6%, Tactical 6.8%

A crew of players experience the tense atmosphere of a WW2 U-boat, manning the stations in this realistic co-op simulation game. Several crews may play together in a wolfpack, completing missions based on iconic events during the different stages of German U-boat warfare. Solo play included.

Why similar: Naval Combat 48.8% ★, World War II 25.2% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, Simulation 4.7%, Realistic 3.6%

Establish and grow a pirate utopia during the Golden Age of Piracy. Create a resource-based economy, engage in real-time naval combat, and conduct diplomacy with rival powers. Explore the far reaches of the Caribbean in search of the ultimate fortune and glory.

Why similar: Naval Combat 35.8% ★, Naval 20.3% ★, Resource Management 9.8%, Management 8.6%, Economy 7%

Take the challenge of managing a cruise ship! Maintain your vessel, plan your route, and sell tickets to the wealthiest passengers. Give tasks to your crew and keep their morale high. Choose the ship's layout and the offered amenities. Keep the prices right, passengers happy, and your wallet full!

Why similar: Naval 30.9% ★, Economy 12.7%, Management 9.7%, Survival 9.4%, Resource Management 8.7%

Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!

Why similar: Naval Combat 48.2% ★, Naval 27.4% ★, Open World 9.3%, Exploration 5.4%, Action 3.5%

Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.

Why similar: Naval Combat 28.5% ★, Naval 23.6% ★, Economy 14.5%, Management 8.6%, Strategy 7.8%

The Great War is over - the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers, desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.

Why similar: War 22.6%, Strategy 16.5%, Survival 13.1%, Base Building 13%, Management 11.8%

ShipCrafter is a naval sandbox simulation game. Build your ship, unlock new components and defeat increasingly powerful foes in the campaign !

Why similar: Naval 31.6% ★, Naval Combat 29.7% ★, World War II 16.1% ★, Sandbox 13.3%, Simulation 8.1%

Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world!

Why similar: Naval 28.3% ★, Economy 15.7%, Sandbox 14.4%, Realistic 11.9%, Strategy 9.8%

Armored Battle Crew is a Tank and Crew Management Simulation game, where your skills as a Tank commander is tested. Customize your tank carefully and make strategic battle choices to achieve mission success! The fate of your crew lies in your hands!

Why similar: War 23.5%, Management 16.3%, Tactical 14.2%, Sandbox 10.5%, Strategy 9.7%

Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!

Why similar: Naval Combat 29.2% ★, Naval 27.8% ★, Economy 13.7%, Sandbox 9.2%, Management 9%