Games Like Metal Thunder

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 22%, War 14.1%, Realistic 10.5%, Modern 10%, Tactical 9%

Drone Sector is a futuristic gunship game. Provide close air support by firing variety of weapons at the enemies and guide your allied troops via commands. Keep your troops alive, complete objectives, collect resources and recruit engineers. Research better weaponry for the gunship and the troops.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 21.4%, Military 13.4%, Flight 12.2%, Modern 10.5%, War 9.5%

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: Vehicular Combat 23.8%, Flight 21.1%, Military 12.9%, Wargame 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%

Fly helicopter gunships in a tactical combat sim inspired by 90s classics. Master scalable flight controls, sensors and weapons across several combat zones. Tackle procedurally generated missions that play out differently each time. Play with gamepad, mouse and keyboard, or full HOTAS controls.

Why similar: Flight 23.1%, Wargame 17.9%, Vehicular Combat 14.6%, Military 9.8%, Realistic 9.5%

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 24.2%, Wargame 19.9%, Military 19.3%, War 14.1%, Realistic 9.1%

Sky Rogue is a fwooshy rogue-lite action flight simulator! Blow things up over land, sea, and air, on an infinite number of procedurally-generated islands. Go toe-to-toe with enemy aces or assault giant flying aircraft carriers, but watch out for volleys of missiles; when you die, you're dead.

Why similar: Flight 34.9%, Vehicular Combat 23.5%, Military 12.8%, Action Roguelike 8.7%, Roguelite 7.7%

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

Why similar: Flight 70.4%, Simulation 22%, 3D 7.7%

Sublight is a space bullet heaven roguelike, where you captain a powerful warship and carve through escalating waves of enemies. Upgrade your arsenal, unlock new ships, and experiment with countless builds to dominate the battlefield.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 24.8%, Top-Down 15.9%, Arcade 15.4%, 3D 7.9%

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: Cold War 25.9% ★, Flight 20%, Wargame 14%, Vehicular Combat 13%, Military 10.9%

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 45.9%, Military 20.7%, War 15.6%, Arcade 5.5%, Shooter 4.3%

Multi Turret Academy is a top-down tank action game with roguelike elements. Select your vehicle from a growing list of historical models, then equip dozens of weapons and upgrades to lead your local tank club to victory!

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 29.4%, Wargame 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 7.7%

Fly a kamikaze drone through fast-paced FPV missions. Dodge bullets, sneak past jammers and radars, and crash into tanks, troops, and enemy bases. Discover diffferent drones and face tougher challenges in every level.

Why similar: Flight 19.5%, Wargame 16.1%, Vehicular Combat 15%, War 9%, Military 8.5%

Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.

Why similar: Roguelite 59.4%, Arcade 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 6.3%, Action Roguelike 2.4%, Shooter 1.9%

Outlast the onslaught in a sci-fi survivors-like where your decisions matter as much as your firepower. Command customizable starships, enhance your arsenal with 100+ strategy-defining upgrades, and annihilate endless fleets of cosmic combatants! Carve your legacy among the stars or die trying!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 15.2%, Top-Down 10.2%, Arcade 9.5%

A flight-based action game designed to be easy to pick up and enjoy right away, and be playable over short timeframes. Make use of a range of weapons and achieve dangerously high levels of mobility by disabling your Alpha Limiter to spear your way through waves of enemy attacks.

Why similar: Flight 20.3%, Vehicular Combat 17.8%, Wargame 16.1%, Military 15.3%, War 11.1%

Dogfight your way through short, intense and randomized runs. Hard but easy to pickup, with daily leaderboards and minimum hardware requirements

Why similar: Flight 38.5%, Military 26%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Shooter 6.6%, Arcade 6.1%

Tactical Vehicle Action! Featuring diverse missions; stage daring rescues, manage resources, assault enemy bases and fight back against a sinister enemy. Strategic single and multiplayer gameplay, balance your vehicles speed, firepower, fuel and load capacity to overcome challenging missions.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 27.8%, Flight 24.7%, Wargame 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 4.9%

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 32.5% ★, Flight 21.5%, Vehicular Combat 14%, War 12.3%, Shooter 9.2%

The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your squad, choose their upgrades, and build powerful synergies against thousands of undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break every limit in this deceptively simple but addictive bullet heaven game.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Modern 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 13.5%, Top-Down 9.8%

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: Military 19.8%, War 19%, Wargame 15.3%, Realistic 12.6%, Shooter 9.8%

Driveloop is a fast-paced driving roguelike shooter. Drift, blast and ram your way through waves of steampunk enemies. Upgrade your vehicle with powerful weapons, recruit unique crew members and survive intense battles as you build the ultimate combat machine. Can you survive the chaos?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 17.1%, Vehicular Combat 13.7%, Top-Down 9.7%

Sandbox of destruction. Billion different ways to build your mech. Feel the weight and impact of obliteration in this modern old school mech combat sim.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 30%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Tactical 14.2%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 9.7%

Armechgeddon is a chaotic action rogue-lite with a minimalist control scheme. Pick the right mech and pilot for the job, and lay waste to hundreds of enemies with your custom arsenal.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.7%, Roguelite 30.4%, Arcade 16.2%, Top-Down 11.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Drive your Castle on Wheels into battle in this minimalist medieval roguelike of roaming fortresses! Devour entire villages, build your modular arsenal of siege machinery and break the game as you grow with every stronghold you crush.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Roguelite 26.2%, Top-Down 19.1%, Arcade 17.4%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Gear up for a battle through hell in this roguelite Bullet Heaven Arena Autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.5%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 16.3%, Top-Down 11.7%, Combat 10.9%

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 28.6%, Military 24%, War 14.5%, Realistic 10.1%, Tactical 7%

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 32.9%, Military 19.5%, War 12.5%, Realistic 11%, Combat 8%

Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.6%, Roguelite 35.3%, Arcade 19%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Steel Judgment is an ultra-fast roguelite FPS that blends game-breaking roguelike chaos with stylish spectacle fighter combat. Wipe out hordes of enemies with ruthless efficiency while collecting powerful items to become unstoppable!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.7%, Roguelite 28.1%, Shooter 21.1%, 3D 8.1%

SCAD is an action‑packed, post‑apocalyptic roguelite where you pilot a customizable hovercraft. Fight relentless zombie hordes, craft and upgrade powerful weapons, and gear up for the future expeditions.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 11.7%, Shooter 9.7%

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: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Military 28.6%, Simulation 15.9%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down 11.3%

Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Roguelite 27.3%, Shooter 21.3%, Combat 17.8%, Singleplayer 3.2%

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 44%, Military 19%, War 13.4%, Shooter 6.1%, Realistic 5.5%

You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Military 24.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 15.1%, Combat 10%

Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.8%, Action Roguelike 31.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Combat 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 15.6%, Top-Down 11%, Arcade 9.4%

A fully 3D action barrage, roguelite game with a huge range and a large number of monsters, featuring highly growing and visually impactful module skills, and refreshing battles characterized by random transformations and constructions during battles.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.4%, Roguelite 21.1%, Arcade 17.2%, 3D 10.3%, Combat 7.5%

Shoot down swarms of planes to survive your adventure through the clouds. Make smart upgrade decisions along the way to not get submerged by the hundreds of enemies coming your way.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.6%, Top-Down 21.1%, Shooter 15.9%, Tactical 15.8%, Combat 7.6%

True RTS gameplay reinforced with roguelite build crafting. Control units with bullet-time precision. Call down bases and raise armies. Drafted from a different arsenal every run. Weave builds that break the game. Or the game breaks you.

Why similar: Military 36.3%, Tactical 21.3%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 18.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.7%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 19.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 8.2%

Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 39.5%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 22.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Command the sky in a tense real-time strategy simulation where you manage a nation's air defenses. Analyze radar contacts, scramble interceptor jets, and make split-second decisions to protect your airspace from hostile threats.

Why similar: Cold War 48.2% ★, Wargame 24.6%, Flight 13.7%, Top-Down 5.2%, Combat 3.7%

Airships: Lost Flotilla is a steampunk autoshooter where you fight your way through waves of enemies on your way to a safe harbour. Destroy your foes, harvest wreckage, and upgrade your ship.

Why similar: Flight 39.1%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 15.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 11.3%

Survive thousands of monsters in X-Mutation, a hardcore 3D top-down rogue-lite action game. Mutate your body into diverse weapons, choose from hundreds of mutations, and uniquely upgrade to craft your personal combat style!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Roguelite 19.3%, Combat 9.9%, Shooter 9%

Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 51.4%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Roguelite 11.4%, 3D 3.7%

Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelite 19.4%, Top-Down 10.3%, Shooter 10.1%

Soar through the skies and rise above every challenge to earn your place among the elite. Engage in intense aerial combat to dominate the battlefield with powerful weapons. Experience a breathtaking campaign filled with high-stakes missions, hard choices, and deep squad connections.

Why similar: Flight 28.6%, Vehicular Combat 19.5%, Military 15.6%, Wargame 13.1%, War 8.6%

A vehicular shooter with roguelike elements, offering a wild take on an alternate future of the Soviet Union. Build your combat vehicle and show nature who's boss!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Top-Down 18.4%, Simulation 12.3%, Combat 12.2%, Shooter 12.1%

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

Why similar: Cold War 24.9% ★, Vehicular Combat 20.8%, Military 15.1%, Modern 11.2%, Wargame 10.5%

SYNTHETIK 2 is a unrelenting tactical-shooter rogue-lite. Play alone or with friends. Loot powerful tech. Experience the next level in gun-play. Upgrade your androids to rival the machine gods!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 15.6%, Tactical 12.5%, Shooter 10.9%

Drive your train to safety while shooting down endless hordes of zombies blocking your way. Upgrade your weapons and abilities and become absurdly powerful!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.6%, Roguelite 24.4%, Top-Down 17.9%, Arcade 17.2%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!

Why similar: Roguelite 28.9%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 12.1%

Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.9%, Roguelite 25.3%, Arcade 19.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

TerraTech Legion, a chaotic Bullet Heaven Builder. Build the ultimate battle vehicle block by block and survive waves of robotic foes, ramming them at speed and shooting infinite projectiles.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 44.6%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Roguelite 12.7%, Arcade 7.9%

Brotank is a bullet-hell roguelike game. You play as a bounty hunter driving a tank through a post-apocalyptic wasteland—rescuing allies, upgrading gear, customizing your war machine, surviving relentless enemy waves, and ultimately becoming a legend!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Vehicular Combat 23.4%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Military 17.1%, Roguelite 13.5%

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 32.9%, Vehicular Combat 20.2%, Military 16.7%, War 11.1%, Realistic 8%

Take command of a team of three elite Airmen! Each of them pilots a warplane equipped with the most powerful experimental weapons to date. Shoot down enemies using machine guns, missiles, energy cannons and… a laser beam? Venture into enemy territory and wreak havoc in this rail shooter.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 31.8%, Military 24.9%, War 20.8%, Shooter 19.1%, 3D 2.2%

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Flight 43.2%, Arcade 31.4%, Shooter 17.9%, Singleplayer 3.8%, Simulation 3.7%

IRON NEST is a brutal dieselpunk heavy-artillery game where you dominate the battlefield through a colossal war machine. Take map measurements based on the received coordinates, strain the hydraulics, and gunlay the cannons to unleash devastating blows ⟹ Will you obey High Command, Operator?

Why similar: Military 29.6%, Wargame 18.1%, War 17.8%, Realistic 13.3%, Tactical 10.2%

---Red---Tether--> is an action-packed “combat-puzzle” roguelite. You will tear apart massive space fleets, using nothing but your advanced tether harpoons. Pull and crash ships into another, rip their components off, then grapple-swing your way out of danger.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.6%, Action Roguelike 24%, Tactical 16.1%, Top-Down 11.8%, Roguelite 6.4%