- #1 Island Defender Jets
97% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: ArticlesByAPhysicist
Windows
Island Defender Jets is a simple and easy-to-pick-up combat flight simulator where you have to destroy enemy ships, tanks and cruise missiles to protect your island, particularly the airports on it. Fuel, missiles and planes are limited, so use them wisely.
Why similar: Flight 41.7%, Cold War 24.1% ★, Simulation 15.4%, War 7.7%, Action 4%
- #2 Megafortress Collection
96% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Artech StudiosPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Take to the skies for gripping air-assault missions with the Megafortress Collection. This complete package includes the original 1991 DOS classic Megafortress, the Operation Sledgehammer and Operation Skymaster expansions, and the Mission Editor for Operation Skymaster.
Why similar: Flight 32%, Cold War 26.9% ★, Simulation 14.4%, Military 13%, War 8.5%
- #3 Hijong Park's Defender Patrol
96% matchVery Positive99% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Hijong Park's Defender Patrol is a small, low-poly helicopter combat flight simulator featuring simple but fully interactable cockpit system, playable in both the monitor and Virtual-reality.
Why similar: Flight 36%, Cold War 29.4% ★, Military 11.6%, War 9.3%, Simulation 7.2%
- #4 Outrange Strike
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NAV Games
Windows
Outrange Strike is a realistic physics-based aerial shooter. Pilot a fighter jet, engage in aerial combat, and support your allies! Control your fighter's energy and AOA, determine missile range, and use decoys to evade missiles.
Why similar: Flight 55%, Simulation 14.4%, War 9.2%, Military 8.7%, PvE 4.1%
- #5 Stealth Fighter DEX
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jimmy Arcade Limited
Windows
Inspired by flight sims of the '90s, you will be piloting a selection of fictional stealth fighter bombers over varied terrain completing procedurally generated missions such as precision bombing, clandestine intelligence gathering, close air support and many others.
Why similar: Flight 36.7%, Cold War 27.1% ★, Military 13.8%, War 11%, Simulation 9%
- #6 RaidersSphere4th
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 189 reviews2015
Dev: RectanglePub: Sekai Project
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In the distant future, humanity has turned Venus into a livable environment. However, not all is well on Venusian soil as political intrigue pushes the way to help a young girl, the ace pilot known as Sonic Venus, to find the whereabouts of her missing father.
Why similar: Flight 50.9%, Simulation 24.4%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Anime 5.9%, Action 5.8%
- #7 Tornado
93% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Digital IntegrationPub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows · Mac · Linux
200 feet. 600 knots. Adrenaline off the scale.
Why similar: Flight 43.9%, Military 17.9%, Simulation 14.9%, War 9.1%, Action 4%
- #8 Project Wingman
91% matchVery Positive94% of 22,394 reviews2020
Dev: Sector D2
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 55.1%, Military 13.9%, War 12.1%, Simulation 6.4%, Sci-fi 4.7%
- #9 Air Guardians
92% matchMixed42% of 182 reviews2015
Dev: Lazy Bum Games
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 24%
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 44.8%, Simulation 30.9%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Action 6.9%, Indie 2.7%
- #10 Apollo: A Co-Op Game
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Parnassian Digital
Windows · Mac
One astronaut. Up to four mission commanders. Work together to plan your mission and experience the historic highlights of the Apollo space program.
Why similar: Flight 29.3%, Cold War 26.6% ★, Alternate History 16.5%, Simulation 9.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #11 Gunship Origins
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jammin GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fly combat helicopters solo or co-op multiplayer in the AH-64 Apache, OH-58 Kiowa Warrior, and UH-60 Blackhawk. Dynamic missions including search and destroy, rescue, and more. Pilot progression: get promoted and earn awards. Windows, Mac, Linux, and Steam Deck support.
Why similar: Flight 36.9%, Cold War 16.3% ★, Military 15.9%, Simulation 15.9%, War 9.8%
- #12 F/A-18E Super Hornet
89% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Digital IntergrationPub: Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Windows
Welcome to the world of the most lethal, high performance multi-role strike-fighter ever designed - a plane so classified and so advanced that before today only the U.S Navy's elite pilots have ever flown it. Now it's your turn...
Why similar: Flight 43%, Simulation 21.9%, Military 18.2%, War 8.4%, Action 6.8%
- #13 Tiny Combat Arena
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,584 reviews2022
Dev: Why485Pub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 35%, Cold War 32% ★, Military 10.6%, Simulation 10.4%, War 8.1%
- #14 Eurofighter Typhoon
88% matchMostly Negative26% of 241 reviews2014
Dev: Rage SoftwarePub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 19%
In Eurofighter Typhoon, you are flying the famous Eurofighter on top of Iceland to fight against Russian troops which invade the country and prevent the outbreak of World War III. Quickly outnumbered, the ICEFOR has been abandoned by NATO but has been able to deploy a small number of the new Typhoon aircraft.
Why similar: Flight 76.6%, Simulation 17.4%, Action 6%
- #15 F-22 Lightning 3
87% matchMostly Positive70% of 205 reviews2009
Dev: NovaLogic
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Mass Destruction! Use tactical nuclear weapons to level entire city regions. The most realistic weather environments ever created. Changing weather effects including: rain, snow, hail, and wind. Extreme temperatures affect flight performance. Fly it yourself or let the world's most advanced fighter do it for you!
Why similar: Flight 69.9%, Simulation 30.1%
- #16 F-22: Air Dominance Fighter
84% matchVery Positive91% of 148 reviews2026
Dev: Digital Image Design Ltd.Pub: MicroProse Software
Windows
A legendary golden age flight sim. The perfect balance between realism and arcade with retro glidecore graphics.
Why similar: Flight 39.8%, Simulation 18%, Cold War 17.5% ★, Military 16.8%, Moddable 3.5%
- #17 Project Red Sun
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AOA Studios
Windows
Project Red Sun is a combat flight action game that has you fighting across the world as a heroic ace against corporate armies who will spare no expense in trying to take you down. With specialized jets and weaponry, dogfight aces, airships, and more in a campaign packed with arcade gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 62.1%, Simulation 19.2%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Action 4.4%, 3D 3.9%
- #18 Air Attack 3.0, Aerial Firefighting Game
86% match7 user reviews13% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: ATC Flight Simulator
Windows
Experience the challenge of battling raging wildland fires from the air, from the makers of the flight simulators used to train real air attack pilots.
Why similar: Flight 65.2%, Simulation 32.4%, Action 2.5%
- #19 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
82% matchVery Positive88% of 57,034 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 54.9%, Military 13.3%, War 10.8%, Simulation 6.1%, Sci-fi 5.6%
- #20 MiG-29 Fulcrum
84% matchVery Positive89% of 112 reviews2009
Dev: NovaLogic
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 Fulcrum is one of the world's most maneuverable and toughest fighter jets and has often been compared to its closest Western counterpart, the F-16. Innovations unique to the aircraft allow MiG pilots to perform remarkable moves like the Tailslide and Cobra maneuvers.
Why similar: Flight 64.6%, Simulation 35.4%
- #21 F-16 Multirole Fighter
82% matchVery Positive85% of 144 reviews2009
Dev: NovaLogic
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%
With innovative technologies such as fly-by-wire controls, sophisticated systems for night and all-weather operations and the ability to carry a variety of weapons, the F-16 continually proves to be the workhorse of the USAF. Victorious in all of its air-to-air engagements, the awesome reputation of the F-16 is undisputed.
Why similar: Flight 63.2%, Simulation 36.8%
- #22 Combat Wings
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 93 reviews2020
Dev: City Interactive S.A.
Windows
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: Flight 42.1%, Simulation 34.2%, Military 14%, Action 9.7%
- #23 Air Missions: HIND
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 634 reviews2017
Dev: 3Division
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 58.5%, Simulation 18.3%, Military 18%, Action 4%, Indie 1.2%
- #24 Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
78% matchVery Positive87% of 26,544 reviews2014
Dev: Microsoft Game StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 72.1%, Simulation 18.4%, Moddable 3.7%, Military 2.7%, First-Person 1.5%
- #25 Wings Over Europe
79% matchMixed55% of 130 reviews2014
Dev: Third Wire ProductionsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Realistic air combat is waiting for you, in some of the most intense dogfights of the Cold War era!
Why similar: Flight 59.7%, Simulation 40.3%
- #26 DCS World Steam Edition
77% matchVery Positive85% of 41,228 reviews2013
Dev: Eagle Dynamics SA
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 53.5%, Military 17.4%, Simulation 16.3%, War 10.3%, First-Person 1.3%
- #27 F-19 Stealth Fighter
77% matchVery Positive88% of 100 reviews2015
Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: Atari
Windows · Linux
F-19 STEALTH FIGHTER takes combat flying to new heights. With dazzling graphics and authentic, real-world scenarios. F-19 creates action-packed excitement that keeps you coming back for more! It's easy to learn, but satisfyingly tough to master.
Why similar: Flight 58.5%, Simulation 41.5%
- #28 Last Drone War
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Andrii Volkov
Windows
You lose the war! Pilot FPV drones, helicopters, and fighter jets to unleash devastating firepower - and become a true ACE of modern warfare.
Why similar: Flight 37%, Cold War 19.8% ★, Military 14.5%, War 12.8%, Simulation 7.5%
- #29 Vector Thrust
76% matchMixed48% of 744 reviews2015
Dev: TimeSymmetryPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 66.6%, Simulation 23.8%, Action 7.2%, Indie 2.3%
- #30 Gunship + Gunship 2000
74% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: MicroProse Software
Windows
In Gunship, climb into the cockpit of America's most advanced helicopter. Race low and deadly over the treetops at 200m.p.h. and deliver a powerful punch against the enemy! In Gunship 2000, you'll take charge of five copters on hundreds of combat missions in the Persian Gulf and Central Europe.
Why similar: Flight 48.9%, Military 20.2%, War 15.7%, Simulation 15.2%
- #31 Red Wings: Aces of the Sky
75% matchMixed70% of 792 reviews2020
Dev: All in! GamesPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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 27.4%, Military 17.8%, War 12.7%, Simulation 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #32 Vincemus - Air Combat
73% matchVery Positive82% of 116 reviews2024
Dev: Virtual Convict
Windows · Mac
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: Flight 40.7%, Military 17.4%, War 14.2%, Simulation 12.5%, PvE 4.1%
- #33 Fantasy Air-Sea Battles Showdown
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: WANG WENJIE
Windows
Fantasy Air-Sea Battles Showdown is a fast-paced top-down air-sea shooter. Pilot fantasy aircraft, dodge missiles, lock on to enemies, unleash firepower, call in allies, and unlock new planes as you battle across oceans, islands, and intense battlefields.
Why similar: Flight 46%, Alternate History 22.2%, Simulation 10.9%, Military 8.2%, Anime 6%
- #34 Fleet Defender: The F-14 Tomcat Simulation
75% matchPositive82% of 49 reviews2014
Dev: MicroProse Software, Inc.Pub: Atari
Windows · Linux
The catapult officer calls for full afterburner. 50,000 pounds of thrust spools behind you as your F-14 strains for release. Less than three seconds later your Tomcat screams through the air at 150 knots. You climb to meet your wingman, then head off to join the fight.
Why similar: Flight 57.7%, Simulation 42.3%
- #35 Yupitergrad 🚀: Sneaki Peaki (Virtual Reality Adventure)
74% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Gamedust
Windows
🌟 Sneaki Peaki is a special, free edition of Yupitergrad- a Virtual Reality game with spatial acrobatics, wacky humor and lots of sovietpunk adventures! 🌟
Why similar: Flight 27.7%, Cold War 23% ★, Alternate History 14.4%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Simulation 11.1%
- #36 Thunder Helix
71% matchVery Positive97% of 129 reviews2024
Dev: David Walters
Windows
Pilot deadly helicopter gunships, battle enemy forces and complete dangerous missions within a thrilling desert warzone!
Why similar: Flight 61.7%, Simulation 27.1%, Action 5.9%, 3D 4.1%, Indie 1.2%
- #37 Low Level Hunters
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Low Level Hunters is a low-poly, cold war era helicopter combat flight simulator. Pilot Cobra attack helicopter, Huey II utility helicopter, or MD-500 Defender by directly interacting with switches and control devices using mouse, joysticks, and VR controllers to defeat ruthless rebels!
Why similar: Flight 35.9%, Cold War 32.6% ★, Military 13.2%, Simulation 9.7%, First-Person 3%
- #38 F-Drones Simulator
71% matchMixed63% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: F-Dev
Windows
Unlike other drone sims, F-Drones Simulator teaches you to SEARCH and hit for targets, not race on predefined tracks. Identify weak points. Plan under electronic warfare. This is what real drone operators deal with.
Why similar: Flight 55.7%, War 19.6%, Simulation 16.1%, PvE 8.6%
- #39 Super Huey™ III
72% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: WebfootPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Super Huey™ III is a direct sequel to the PC’s first helicopter simulation, featuring tense combat and daring rescues in over 35 dramatic missions! This revamped version of the 2003 classic enhances the original while still packing all the high-flying and explosive action you remember.
Why similar: Flight 61.4%, Simulation 23.6%, Action 8.5%, Combat 3.6%, 3D 3%
- #40 Supersonic Fight
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Red Chain Games Ltd.
Windows
Supersonic Fight is a modern combat flight game featuring authentic jet handling and cinematic, story-driven missions. Fly high-stakes battles over San Francisco where timing, precision, and decisive strikes matter. Streamlined for action while preserving realism.
Why similar: Flight 26.4%, Cold War 24.5% ★, Alternate History 13.9%, Military 11.8%, War 10.2%
- #41 Pro Flight Simulator
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Pix Arts
Windows
With stunningly realistic exterior and cockpit views, you’ll feel like a true pilot as you switch between multiple camera angles to find that perfect perspective. Fly through 40 challenging levels.
Why similar: Flight 58.5%, Simulation 26.7%, Third Person 5.5%, First-Person 5.3%, 3D 4.1%
- #42 Aggressor
70% matchMixed57% of 189 reviews2021
Dev: Flashpoint Studios
Windows
Aggressor is a stylized air combat shooter with a physics-based damage model. Fly the greatest planes of the cold war and bring down the enemy with an arsenal of unique weaponry in a spectacular lightshow of force.
Why similar: Cold War 28.5% ★, Flight 26.7%, Alternate History 16.7%, Simulation 12%, War 9.9%
- #43 Take Off - The Flight Simulator
70% matchMixed50% of 158 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Fly more than 20 airplanes in an open world or try out more than 40 exciting and varied missions – from airfreighting to dramatic rescue operations!
Why similar: Flight 52.4%, Simulation 47.6%
- #44 Shatter Sky
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: domtom9dev
Windows
Shatter Sky is an upcoming indie flight sim where you get to fly really fast and blow stuff up.
Why similar: Flight 39.5%, Military 15%, Simulation 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.2%, War 8.8%
- #45 Island Flight Simulator
69% matchMostly Negative26% of 46 reviews2015
Dev: Caipirinha GamesPub: Libredia
Windows · Mac
Come fly the friendly skies and prove yourself as a freight pilot on twelve exotic islands.
Why similar: Flight 51.9%, Simulation 48.1%
- #46 SkyGameChanger-AirCombat II-
68% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Sonic-AlphaPub: NS
Windows · Mac
This game is a game that enjoys aerial battles by riding the high durability air fighter XF - 98.
Why similar: Flight 36.1%, Military 14%, War 12%, Sci-fi 10%, Anime 9.4%
- #47 Flight Weapon
66% match1 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Dying Tiger Studios AB
Windows
Sweden, 2005. An AI-controlled Soviet invasion has disabled every modern defence system. Take command of analog Cold War jets in a 360-degree top-down shooter featuring a story campaign, custom battles and online dogfights.
Why similar: Cold War 31.6% ★, Flight 27.5%, Alternate History 18%, Military 9.3%, War 8.7%
- #48 Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters
69% matchMostly Negative36% of 404 reviews2012
Dev: Trickstar GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
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 67.9%, Simulation 32.1%
- #49 Apache Longbow
66% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Digital IntegrationPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Apache Longbow was awarded Best Simulation of 1995. This flight simulation game allowed players to pilot the AH-64 Apache helicopter, featuring realistic graphics and engaging gameplay. It set a high standard for flight simulators of its time, combining strategic elements with intense aerial combat.
Why similar: Flight 49.4%, Simulation 24.2%, War 13.1%, Action 7.6%, 3D 3.7%
- #50 Comanche
67% matchMixed55% of 391 reviews2021
Dev: NUKKLEARPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Comanche is a modern helicopter shooter set in an alternative future. Fight in the evolving singleplayer campaign, or master your skills in Conflicts missions.
Why similar: Flight 34.2%, Simulation 30.2%, Military 14.3%, War 10.8%, Action 8.4%
- #51 Fly Hard
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Games by Clu
Windows
FLY LOW. FLY FAST. FLY HARD.Jump in the hot seat and get ready for an action-packed roguelike fighter jet thrill ride. Unlock weapons and upgrades to push your aircraft to the limit as you fight through an endless onslaught of enemy aircraft.
Why similar: Flight 47.3%, Military 20.2%, War 16%, Simulation 11.3%, Action 3.5%
- #52 2D Dogfight
66% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2023
Dev: tetrahydrofuran
Windows
2D Dogfight is a simple air combat game. Players can drive various jet aircrafts from the Cold War to modern times to complete various types of combat missions. The game has a basic simulation of the physics of aircrafts, allowing players to experience the charm of air combat in the 2D world.
Why similar: Flight 36.2%, Cold War 32.8% ★, Military 15%, Simulation 7.4%, Anime 5.7%
- #53 Air Conflicts: Vietnam
69% matchMostly Negative33% of 336 reviews2013
Dev: Games Farm
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%
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: Flight 47.7%, Simulation 42%, Action 10.3%