Games Like Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator

VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls.

Why similar: Flight 27.9%, VR 15.7%, Military 13.6%, Vehicular Combat 13.5%, War 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the premier VR-only flight simulator that perfectly balances complex systems with intuitive, immersive cockpit interaction.

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 27.3%, Military 15%, TrackIR 11.2% ★, VR 9%, War 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for military aviation enthusiasts, offering unparalleled realism and depth in flight modeling and weapon systems.

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 39.7%, Military 17.2%, War 14.8%, VR 12.5%, Shooter 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane, cinematic jet combat experience that mirrors the intensity of modern aerial warfare.

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 29.9%, Wargame 16.7%, Military 15.5%, Vehicular Combat 15.2%, War 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the 'middle ground' flight sim feel perfectly, offering a satisfying blend of accessible flight models and intense combat scenarios.

Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics across dynamic battlefields, facing land, air, and sea threats. Wage war against AI or rival pilots using an array of advanced weaponry, including tactical and strategic nuclear weapons capable of annihilating anything in your path.

Why similar: Flight 25.2%, Military 19.2%, Wargame 16.7%, War 16.3%, Realistic 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on modern combat simulation with a great balance between accessible controls and deep, tactical gameplay.

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 41.3%, Military 16.9%, War 13.7%, VR 7.8%, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive arcade-flight experience, offering polished cinematic dogfighting and a compelling narrative.

Falcon 4.0 breaks the sight-and-sound barrier with its cutting-edge graphics, realism, dynamic campaigns and multiplayer gameplay.

Why similar: Flight 24.2%, Military 17.8%, War 12.1%, Wargame 11%, Realistic 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The historic benchmark for dynamic campaigns in flight sims, providing a level of strategic depth that remains influential today.

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 25.8%, VR 17.8%, Military 14.4%, War 11%, Realistic 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated VR combat flight experience that emphasizes high-fidelity dogfighting and historical immersion.

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 34.4%, TrackIR 15% ★, VR 12%, Tanks 7.5% ★, Realistic 7%

Why You'll Like It: The premier WWII combat flight simulator, offering highly detailed flight models and excellent VR support.

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 24%, Wargame 22.8%, Military 22.1%, Strategy 8.8%, Simulation 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the naval command and vehicle control aspects, emphasizing the strategic management of a carrier group.

Helicopter Gunship DEX aims to replicate the brilliance of 90s helicopter simulators using modern technology. Employ realistic helicopter tactics during missions generated by a sophisticated procedural random mission system giving you an almost unlimited amount of re-playability.

Why similar: Flight 24.6%, Wargame 15.2%, Vehicular Combat 12.1%, Military 10%, War 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar focus on realistic rotorcraft combat and mission planning within a military context.

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: Flight 30.4%, VR 18.7%, Military 13.8%, War 12.5%, Simulation 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Accessible VR flight combat that focuses on historical naval engagements and carrier-based operations.

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: TrackIR 29.6% ★, Flight 20.1%, VR 12.5%, War 11.6%, Realistic 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Deeply detailed simulation of the Battle of Britain with complex systems and a focus on historical accuracy.

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: Vehicular Combat 18%, Flight 16.3%, Tanks 13.8% ★, Military 11.6%, VR 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive scale of combined arms and naval-air combat, suitable for those who enjoy large-scale military engagement.

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 33.9%, VR 19.7%, Military 13.2%, War 11.6%, Immersive Sim 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: VR-focused flight combat that captures the intensity of early aerial warfare with intuitive controls.

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 57.2%, Simulation 14.2%, Military 7%, War 6.5%, Realistic 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A detailed WWI flight simulation that emphasizes realistic flight models and the unique challenges of early aerial combat.

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 42.5%, TrackIR 20.4% ★, Military 14.1%, Simulation 11.4%, Realistic 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that remains a staple for deep, historical combat flight simulation with a massive array of aircraft.

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 25.1%, Wargame 14.6%, Military 13.8%, War 11%, Vehicular Combat 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A niche simulation that captures the cold-war era military flight feel with a focus on patrol and defense.

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: Flight 30.8%, War 19.4%, Vehicular Combat 15.7%, Shooter 14.2%, Simulation 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on modern jet combat with a realistic flight model in an early-access environment that prioritizes dogfighting.

Welcome back to Ultrawings, Pilot! Take to the skies using your virtual hands to fly 5 unique aircraft as you complete a diverse set of engaging, hand-crafted missions across an island-themed world in this made-for-VR, aerial-themed, action-adventure game!

Why similar: Flight 21.9%, Military 16.3%, VR 14.4%, Vehicular Combat 13.7%, War 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, mission-based flight experience that translates well to VR, focusing on varied aircraft and objectives.

SimplePlanes VR is a flight sim with an ever-expanding collection of hand-crafted aircraft to download and fly for free. Airplanes, helicopters, cars, boats, and more are available and new crafts are added every day.

Why similar: Flight 23.8%, VR 15.7%, Military 14.6%, War 12.9%, Vehicular Combat 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for sandbox-style aircraft creation and flight, offering a unique perspective on aerodynamics in a VR environment.

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 26%, Military 18.9%, War 15.3%, Wargame 11.5%, Vehicular Combat 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie-developed flight combat title that focuses on military engagement and mission-based objectives.

Master the art of modern air combat. Fly high performance fighter jets in intense dogfights with realistic flight and weapon physics. Duel against challenging AI opponents or compete with other players online. VR only!

Why similar: Flight 34.2%, VR 22.4%, Vehicular Combat 15.1%, Military 9.5%, Simulation 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on VR-based jet combat that focuses on realistic maneuvers and dogfighting tactics.

Rain hell on the enemy from 12,000 feet in an AC-130 Gunship. Project Gunship provides an authentic and historical simulation of combat in all gunship variants from Vietnam to present day.

Why similar: Military 21.9%, War 16.1%, Immersive Sim 11.7%, Realistic 9.8%, Tactical 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a realistic and immersive simulation of gunship operations, focusing on ground support and tactical engagement.

Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator – Starter Edition is a public version of a leading ultra-realistic FPV drone trainer built on lessons from the Ukrainian frontline. Fly combat drones in true-to-life conditions, take on challenges, and feel the adrenaline of modern warfare.

Why similar: Flight 22.9%, Wargame 16.2%, Military 15.2%, War 12.7%, Realistic 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on modern, realistic drone warfare tactics, providing a unique perspective on current military flight technology.

Ukrainian FPV drone simulator. Destroy enemy vehicles with high-precision strikes. Simulation of electronic warfare and realistic armor model.

Why similar: Wargame 21.4%, Flight 17.5%, Military 15.2%, War 11.7%, Simulation 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a realistic simulation of modern drone-based military reconnaissance and combat operations.

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 33.6% ★, Military 23.8%, Simulation 15.4%, War 15.4%, Tactical 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and strategy of flight deck operations on a carrier, mirroring the naval support aspect of the seed game.

FlyInside Flight Simulator is a brand new flight simulator built for VR! It ships with ten beautiful aircraft and scenery covering the entire continental United States. Fly high-speed jets, hover helicopters, and enjoy general aviation aircraft around a variety of locations and weather types!

Why similar: Flight 44.1%, VR 27%, Simulation 11.2%, Realistic 9.4%, Open World 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity VR flight experience with a focus on cockpit immersion and realistic flight environments.

Engage in combat at the core of the modern battlefield in Warplanes: Air Corp in VR. The third installment of the best-selling Warplanes series introduces a new era of modern military aviation. In addition to fighter jets and multirole combat aircraft you are able to pilot attack helicopters!

Why similar: Flight 22.6%, Military 16.1%, Vehicular Combat 16.1%, VR 15.8%, War 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern jet combat experience that focuses on accessible VR controls and fast-paced mission objectives.

BattleGroupVR2 is a virtual reality real-time space strategy where you explore the galaxy and lead a fleet of powerful warships from the bridge of your flagship. Explore, mine, trade, hunt. Grow your fleet, upgrade your ships, train your captains, and battle the enemy from the captain's chair.

Why similar: Naval 20.9% ★, Military 16.7%, VR 15.3%, War 13%, Vehicular Combat 12.8%

A fun, addicting & high-adrenaline dog-fighting 'sim-lite' horde-mode game. Worlds At War thrusts the player into the aftermath of an alien invasion. A multi-national ragtag group of surviving fighter pilots and crew man a small carrier-group, roaming the oceans, trying to survive against all odds.

Why similar: VR 33.6%, Flight 22.2%, War 18.8%, Simulation 13.7%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines VR immersion with large-scale military combat scenarios and strategic vehicle control.

From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.

Why similar: Flight 37.5%, TrackIR 17.8% ★, VR 16%, Open World 10.2%, Realistic 9.9%

Immerse yourself in a fully interactive VR Tiger Tank game and lead your way across the treacherous deserts of North Africa in a Legendary Tank of World War 2.

Why similar: Tanks 17.1% ★, Vehicular Combat 16.4%, Military 12.4%, VR 12.4%, War 10.5%

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 43.3%, Military 22.7%, Simulation 10.5%, Realistic 6.9%, Shooter 6.4%

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: TrackIR 33.2% ★, Flight 21.9%, War 10.9%, Military 7.7%, Simulation 6.8%

Command the legendary gunship in a high-octane action-roguelite! Engage insurgents with devastating firepower in ever-changing missions. Upgrade your arsenal, adapt to dynamic challenges, and survive relentless waves of enemies. Every run offers new tactics and chaos as you dominate the skies.

Why similar: Flight 19.2%, Vehicular Combat 18.2%, Military 14.7%, Wargame 12.1%, War 10.1%

A complex mech combat simulator, with native VR and HOTAS support. Manage a 50-foot bipedal weapons platform with a cockpit full of interactive controls, while carrying out complex operations across a challenging single-player campaign.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 18.6%, VR 15.4%, War 11.3%, Military 10.8%, Wargame 9.7%

Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation

Why similar: Flight 30.3%, VR 17%, Military 13.9%, Immersive Sim 11.2%, Realistic 9.8%

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

Why similar: TrackIR 27.5% ★, Tanks 14.6% ★, Military 12.2%, War 10.4%, Tactical 6.7%

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 56%, Simulation 11%, Realistic 10.3%, Open World 9.7%, VR 5.2%

Rotary-wing aviation and helicopter combat with a dynamic battlefield and the support of ground forces. Appreciated for MMO elements and an addictive gameplay loop. Use tactics and make strategic decisions or fly around and shoot in historically accurate maps.

Why similar: Flight 27.7%, Military 22.2%, War 15.4%, Realistic 8.8%, Tactical 6.5%

We promise you will feel like a pilot flying airliners, helicopters, fighters, gliders, historical and aerobatic aircraft in a photorealistic world! Over 10,000 real world flights, highly detailed cockpits and scenery are awaiting you.

Why similar: Flight 31.3%, VR 16.3%, Immersive Sim 10.7%, Realistic 9.8%, Open World 8.9%

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 28.8% ★, Vehicular Combat 20.7%, Military 20.1%, Tactical 11.8%, Realistic 8.2%

Engage in massive combined arms battles, create and curate combat missions in real time, and shape your experience with endless community mods. Deploy into the Cold War and experience the most authentic and immersive military sandbox ever created.

Why similar: Military 27.2%, War 14.3%, Realistic 11.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Tactical 8.9%

Gunner, HEAT, PC! (GHPC) is a simulation game about modern mounted combat, with special attention to authenticity and fun.

Why similar: Tanks 21.4% ★, Vehicular Combat 19.1%, Military 17%, Wargame 10.1%, Immersive Sim 8.8%

Take control of the skies like never before in a full Virtual Reality world! Airplanes on fire, commuter aircraft low on fuel, mid-air collisions, emergency helicopter rescues, military exercises and so much more!

Why similar: VR 60.6%, Strategy 16.4%, Simulation 15.4%, Action 7.6%

FPV Kamikaze Drone is a tactical game focused on FPV drones in modern warfare. Control drones in first-person in single-player and co-op, and in multiplayer play as a third-person soldier who finds and uses FPV drones during combat.

Why similar: War 29.3%, Flight 16.5%, Simulation 12.8%, Shooter 10.4%, First-Person 7.5%

Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator lets you explore the world of flying in a quality never seen before. Fly a large selection of highly detailed aircraft or a helicopter with interactive 3D cockpits. Aerofly FS 2 currently features over 200 airports in the south western USA and global elevation and satellite imagery.

Why similar: Flight 31.9%, TrackIR 29.3% ★, VR 16%, Open World 9%, Realistic 8.2%

Good Kill is an immersive FPS game where players take control of a door gunner in a military helicopter during wartime. Engage in intense combat across destructible environments, complete missions, and upgrade your helicopter and weapons to dominate the battlefield.

Why similar: War 17.3%, Military 15.6%, Immersive Sim 11.6%, Wargame 10.1%, Realistic 9.3%

A concise VR experience inspired by the game "Aviators." Take control of the upper turret gun on a bomber and fend off attacks from German fighters. Visit a virtual hangar of the Polish air wing and learn more about the events depicted in the game.

Why similar: Flight 21.2%, VR 14.4%, War 13.8%, Wargame 13.7%, Immersive Sim 8.8%

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 30.3% ★, Military 24.7%, War 18.1%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 8%

Onward is the most immersive tactical VR shooter. Join your squad for a wide variety of competitive PvP, co-op PvE, and solo game modes, including intense multiplayer battles or 4-player co-op missions. Realistic weaponry and combat mechanics will push your survival and combat skills to their limit

Why similar: Military 21.8%, VR 21.4%, War 14.2%, Realistic 10.4%, Shooter 9.7%

Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!

Why similar: War 24%, Wargame 19.1%, Realistic 11.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Immersive Sim 9.6%

Shoot down triplanes and attack tanks with your Sopwith biplane. Simple World War One flight combat simulator with touch controls, airfoil physics, computer-controlled opponents, and destructible environments, inspired by David L. Clark's classic DOS game from 1984.

Why similar: VR 46.8%, Flight 30.9%, Simulation 14.7%, Action 7.6%

CLEARED HOT is a nostalgic helicopter shooter with satisfying physics and light tactical elements. Shoot, dodge, move your squad around the battlefield, and pick up almost anything with your rope and magnet.

Why similar: Flight 27.4%, Vehicular Combat 23.6%, Military 15.8%, Wargame 12%, War 8%

CDF Starfighter VR Remastered is a VR space combat simulator that puts you in the cockpit of the CDF`s most advanced starfighters. Engage a variety of enemies in 4 different game modes and play the part of Lt. Rodgers in the extensive VR Campaign Mode.

Why similar: VR 57%, Simulation 28.9%, Action 14%

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 28.7%, Wargame 18.2%, War 13.1%, Tactical 9.8%, Vehicular Combat 7.9%

You will control a modern RC hexacopter in different gamemodes!

Why similar: Flight 25.2%, War 21.1%, VR 15.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Simulation 7.6%

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 37.6%, Vehicular Combat 12.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Military 8.9%, Wargame 7.7%