Games Like IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

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 31.5%, World War II 24.5% ★, TrackIR 11.1% ★, Simulation 8.9%, Jet 6% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is the modern successor to the IL-2 series, offering the most authentic WWII flight experience currently available.

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: Flight 27.2%, World War II 26.2% ★, TrackIR 17.6% ★, Simulation 10%, Historical 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed WWII simulator that shares the same lineage and focus on realistic flight dynamics as 1946.

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 49%, Simulation 16.1%, Military 13.3%, TrackIR 9.4% ★, Realistic 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: The premier platform for high-fidelity, professional-grade military flight simulation that pushes the limits of realism.

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 54%, Simulation 18%, World War II 9.5% ★, Historical 7.4%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as the modern IL-2 series, this provides an unparalleled WWI flight simulation experience.

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 45.9%, World War II 32.7% ★, Simulation 16.8%, War 2.3%, Action 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the complex, multi-crew management and tactical depth of WWII heavy bomber operations.

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: Flight 27.5%, World War II 25.1% ★, TrackIR 18.6% ★, Simulation 11.6%, Historical 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same WWII aerial combat DNA and visual intensity as the classic IL-2 series.

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 49.6% ★, Flight 35.1%, Simulation 14.3%, VR 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A long-running WWII aerial combat simulator that emphasizes large-scale multiplayer dogfighting and historical accuracy.

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 57.2%, Simulation 17.8%, TrackIR 12.2% ★, Realistic 5.9%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While civilian-focused, it offers the most realistic world-scale simulation and flight dynamics available today.

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

Why similar: Flight 49%, Military 17%, Simulation 14.8%, Realistic 6.6%, War 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary, hardcore military flight simulator that matches the technical depth and complexity of 1946.

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: Flight 31.8%, World War II 31.2% ★, Simulation 13.7%, Military 11.1%, Realistic 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive variety of WWII aircraft and flight models that appeal to fans of the genre, even with its more accessible mechanics.

Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation

Why similar: Flight 51.4%, Simulation 17%, Military 11.6%, Jet 8% ★, Realistic 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A professional-grade flight simulator known for its highly accurate flight physics and aerodynamics modeling.

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 55.9% ★, Flight 22%, Simulation 8.3%, Military 7.1%, Historical 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a broader strategic view of the Pacific theater, perfectly complementing the tactical flight experience.

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 47.1% ★, Flight 33.6%, Simulation 13.1%, Military 3.8%, War 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the tension and management aspects of WWII bomber missions in a challenging, strategic format.

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 61.4%, Military 13.6%, Jet 8.7% ★, Simulation 8.4%, War 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense aerial combat action that captures the thrill of dogfighting with modern flair.

The brand new helicopter game from independent developers Bohemia Interactive – creators of the award-winning military-Sim series Arma 2. Built upon over 10 years of experience in cutting-edge simulator development, Take On Helicopters immerses players within beautifully rich landscapes and an authentic flight model.

Why similar: Flight 51.5%, Simulation 27.2%, TrackIR 21.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Shares the technical simulation focus and sandbox nature found in classic, high-fidelity flight sims.

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 48.4%, World War II 35.3% ★, Simulation 15.6%, Action 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Why You'll Like It: A more accessible take on WWII aerial combat that focuses on the cinematic dogfighting experience.

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 69.3%, Simulation 18.2%, Realistic 4.9%, Multiplayer 3.1%, Military 2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic flight simulation platform that remains a staple for enthusiasts of realistic flight systems.

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: Flight 43.5%, World War II 36.9% ★, Simulation 17.4%, Multiplayer 1.8%, Action 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a focused look at the iconic air battles over Britain with a simulation-lite approach.

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: Flight 42.7%, World War II 37% ★, Simulation 18.9%, Action 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the carrier-based operations that were a staple of the Pacific theater in the original IL-2 series.

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 54.2%, World War II 24.2% ★, Military 6%, Simulation 5.6%, Historical 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, persistent multiplayer war simulation that includes integrated WWII flight combat.

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

Why similar: World War II 32.9% ★, TrackIR 25.6% ★, Military 12%, Simulation 9.4%, Historical 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a grounded, realistic military experience set in the WWII era that appeals to sim enthusiasts.

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: Flight 44%, World War II 35.8% ★, Simulation 7.1%, Military 5.5%, Historical 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the specific historical theater of the Flying Tigers, providing a unique WWII flight perspective.

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: Flight 47.2%, World War II 42.8% ★, Simulation 5.7%, Multiplayer 2.8%, War 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A simplified but engaging look at WWII aerial combat and base management.

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 37.8%, World War II 31.3% ★, Simulation 15.9%, Military 8%, VR 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the WWII Pacific air war to VR with a focus on immersive, accessible dogfighting.

Soar through the unfriendly skies in Air Conflicts: Secret Wars - an arcade flight simulation set in World War I and II era. Buy before July 21st and save!

Why similar: Flight 41.7%, World War II 38.3% ★, Simulation 18.4%, Action 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a variety of historical WWII missions with a focus on arcade-style aerial combat and progression.

The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.

Why similar: Flight 67%, Simulation 21.4%, Realistic 6.3%, Multiplayer 3.4%, VR 1.6%

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 50.2% ★, Flight 31.5%, Simulation 7.5%, Historical 4.7%, Multiplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy-action hybrid that covers the naval and aerial aspects of the Pacific war.

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: World War II 59.9% ★, Historical 9.7%, Realistic 8.7%, Military 8.6%, Multiplayer 5%

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 37.5%, World War II 23.9% ★, Simulation 12%, Military 8.8%, Historical 7.2%

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: World War II 59.6% ★, Simulation 14.6%, Historical 9.5%, Realistic 5.9%, Multiplayer 5.1%

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

Why similar: Flight 39.1%, World War II 37.4% ★, Simulation 17.7%, Historical 5.8%

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.

Why similar: Flight 37.4%, World War II 36.1% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Historical 7.9%, Realistic 3.9%

Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics on intense battlefields, facing land, air and sea threats. Wage war against AI or other players with an array of potent weapons. Wield tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, capable of annihilating anything in their path.

Why similar: Flight 49.7%, Military 15.9%, Simulation 13.7%, Jet 7.7% ★, Multiplayer 4.7%

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 52%, Military 19.4%, Simulation 12.8%, Realistic 6.3%, Multiplayer 5%

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 56.8%, Military 14.9%, Simulation 9.1%, Jet 8.7% ★, Realistic 3.4%

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: Flight 38%, World War II 36% ★, Simulation 15.8%, Historical 5.4%, Realistic 2.3%

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

Why similar: Flight 57.1%, Simulation 42.9%

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 56.5%, World War II 26.9% ★, Simulation 15.3%, Action 1.4%

Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.

Why similar: World War II 54.9% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Military 12.8%, Historical 6.2%, War 3.4%

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 51.6%, Military 13.8%, Simulation 11.9%, Jet 8.2% ★, Realistic 5.1%

Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.

Why similar: World War II 51.9% ★, Military 15.7%, Simulation 12.8%, Historical 6.2%, Realistic 5.5%

Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Why similar: Flight 63.6%, Simulation 19.9%, Realistic 7.8%, Multiplayer 4.7%, VR 3.4%

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: Flight 38.1%, World War II 34.8% ★, Military 13.2%, Simulation 9%, Realistic 4.2%

Return to the bloody battlefields of World War II in this epic sequel. Blitzkrieg 2 returns you to the gritty realism of WWII battles while pushing your focus into new, strategic opportunities during global war!

Why similar: World War II 66.2% ★, Military 12.3%, Historical 7.9%, Classic 6.2% ★, Realistic 3.2%

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: Flight 39.4%, World War II 30.1% ★, Military 9.7%, Simulation 8.1%, Historical 6%

WarBirds2026 brings newly upgraded aircraft, refined flight models, new training, and expanded terrain. Featuring over 225 Fighters, Bombers, Armored ground vehicles across solo, multiplayer, and historical online special events, continuing to deliver the WWII air combat realism for over 30 years

Why similar: World War II 40.6% ★, Flight 39.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Realistic 4.1%, War 1.8%

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

Why similar: Flight 40.8%, World War II 38.5% ★, Simulation 17.8%, Multiplayer 1.6%, War 1%

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 62.1%, Simulation 19.2%, Military 11.4%, VR 3.7%, War 2.3%

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 51.9% ★, Simulation 31.7%, Historical 9.4%, Realistic 3.6%, War 2.2%

Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Why similar: World War II 49.4% ★, Military 16.6%, Simulation 10.6%, Historical 9.4%, Realistic 4.6%

X-Plane 10 brings numerous improvements and enhancements for PC, Mac and Linux virtual pilots, unleashing the power of modern systems with its 64 bit processing and multi-core support.

Why similar: Flight 55.3%, Simulation 22.7%, TrackIR 9.6% ★, Realistic 5.5%, Multiplayer 2.6%

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 38.2%, World War II 32.5% ★, Military 12.9%, Simulation 12.1%, War 2.4%

March into the real-time strategy legend, Blitzkrieg, and prepare for war. This legendary WWII RTS blends unprecedented realism and accuracy to form immersive 3D backgrounds and a game where brute force often takes a back seat to strategy and wits.

Why similar: World War II 64.4% ★, Military 13.4%, Historical 9.6%, Classic 5.3% ★, Realistic 2.7%

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 69.3%, Simulation 25.5%, Multiplayer 2.9%, Action 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Build and fly realistic aircraft. Use free-form fuselage and wing editor tools and tune your engines to recreate aircraft from any era or design your own.

Why similar: Flight 54.2%, Simulation 21.2%, Military 12.8%, Jet 8.9% ★, Realistic 2.5%

Developed by a team of experienced modders from the Paradox forum, Darkest Hour is a stand-alone Hearts of Iron game. The game features a mixture of short and in-depth campaigns set across the darkest chapters of the 20th century. Play from the outbreak of the Great War up until the onset of the Cold War.

Why similar: World War II 64.3% ★, Historical 13.4%, Simulation 9.6%, Military 8.6%, Moddable 1.5% ★

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 67.2%, Simulation 22.7%, Realistic 5.5%, VR 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.

Why similar: World War II 51.6% ★, Simulation 19.7%, Military 14.9%, Historical 8.1%, Realistic 2.3%

The best-selling Comanche series returns with this fast-paced action game that places you at the controls of a Comanche RAH-66 helicopter. In 6 single player campaigns and multiplayer, the game combines serious firepower with effortless controls and stunning, interactive terrain.

Why similar: Flight 51.1%, Simulation 35.3%, Classic 10.8% ★, Action 2.9%