Games Like Nuclear Option

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 27.6%, Military 14.4%, War 11.9%, Level Editor 9.7%, Artificial Intelligence 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled immersive flight experience with tactile cockpit interactions that perfectly match the simulation feel of Nuclear Option.

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 40.5%, Military 18.8%, War 17.3%, Arcade 6.2%, Simulation 4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-octane, near-future aerial combat with a focus on intense dogfights and massive weapon payloads.

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 36.7%, Military 16.1%, War 13.9%, PvP 7%, Arcade 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive arcade-flight experience featuring cinematic missions and a variety of advanced military aircraft.

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 31.3%, Wargame 23.5%, Military 17.3%, War 14.1%, Simulation 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of Cold War-era jet combat with a focus on accessibility and intense, small-scale engagements.

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 37.5%, Military 22.1%, War 14.1%, Simulation 9.4%, Realistic 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the most realistic and detailed military flight simulation available for those who want to master complex systems.

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 32.7%, Military 17.9%, Sandbox 17.5%, Physics 12.6%, Simulation 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Allows for deep aircraft design and physics-based flight testing, appealing to those who enjoy the technical side of aviation.

Battle for survival in the skies of a mysterious future Earth in this unique action-strategy game mixing arcade combat, exploration, management and diplomacy. As giant flying ships wage spectacular aerial warfare, a prophecy tells of one who will save the world – could it be you?

Why similar: Military 43.3%, Physics 22.2%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Simulation 11.8%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines strategic map management with intense, physics-based tactical combat in a gritty, post-apocalyptic setting.

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: Military 38%, War 29.8%, Simulation 13%, Realistic 8.7%, Wargame 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the complexities of Cold War naval combat, emphasizing missile engagement and tactical positioning.

Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.

Why similar: Military 36.8%, War 33.6%, Sandbox 19.7%, Simulation 10%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep tactical fleet combat with a focus on realistic sensor mechanics, electronic warfare, and missile ballistics.

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: Wargame 25.6%, War 22.8%, Military 19.7%, PvP 12.4%, Simulation 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique blend of strategic command and direct vehicle control in a persistent, large-scale maritime war.

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

Why similar: Military 33.5%, Wargame 25.1%, Realistic 16.4%, Simulation 10%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a high-fidelity simulation of modern tank combat that mirrors the realistic military feel found in Nuclear Option.

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 29.1%, War 16.4%, Realistic 12%, Sandbox 11.4%, Simulation 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a grounded, realistic military simulation experience that emphasizes teamwork and tactical positioning.

The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.

Why similar: Military 35.4%, Wargame 30%, War 15.7%, Realistic 12.8%, Simulation 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern military wargaming, offering deep strategic control over land, air, and sea units.

Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.

Why similar: Military 41.5%, Wargame 30.2%, Simulation 16.9%, War 7.3%, Realistic 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed simulation of modern naval and air warfare that emphasizes the strategic use of sensors and long-range weaponry.

Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!

Why similar: War 29%, Military 27.7%, Sandbox 16%, First-Person 8%, Physics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers large-scale, accessible military combat that captures the chaos of a battlefield without the steep learning curve of a full sim.

Regiments is a Real-Time Tactics game set in Germany 1989. The Cold War has gone hot, and the inferno is raging. Lead your Regiment through the fires of conflict and the fog of war. Break through the lines, call in artillery, maneuver, feign retreats, stage defenses, counter-attack. Do not relent.

Why similar: Wargame 35%, War 22%, Military 20.2%, Realistic 12.8%, Simulation 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A real-time tactical game that focuses on the maneuver and combat of modern armored and air units in a high-intensity environment.

Realistic, immersive, breathtaking. WARNO is the ultimate World War III battle simulator from the masters of strategy, Eugen Systems. A Cold War turns decisively hot as you command hundreds of units on a beautiful and brutal battlefield. Outsmart, outfight, and lead your forces to total victory.

Why similar: Wargame 30.7%, Military 26.3%, War 19.4%, PvP 10.2%, Realistic 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A massive-scale tactical wargame that captures the tension of Cold War-era conflict with a focus on combined arms.

Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.

Why similar: Flight 33.1%, Military 18.7%, Artificial Intelligence 16.5%, Sandbox 13%, Physics 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox flight game that allows for the creation and testing of custom aircraft with realistic physics.

ICBM: Escalation is a grand RTS where you command armies, develop cutting-edge tech, and wield devastating weapons. Conquer enemies with conventional forces or nuclear firepower. With new modes like Standoff and Conquest, the game offers deep strategic layers in a global warfare setting.

Why similar: Wargame 40.4%, Military 20.8%, PvP 19.2%, War 18.3%, Action 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic and tactical aspects of global nuclear warfare and large-scale military conflict.

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 39.2%, Flight 19.2%, Simulation 16%, First-Person 10.5%, Military 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern simulation of drone warfare that highlights the precision and lethality of remote-controlled munitions.

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 29.3%, Military 25.1%, War 18.7%, Realistic 9.9%, Arcade 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features multiplayer helicopter warfare with a focus on tactical support and objective-based combat.

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 23.6%, Wargame 20.1%, Military 19.3%, War 14.2%, Realistic 9%

Why You'll Like It: A vehicular combat game that blends flight and ground warfare in a fast-paced, roguelite-inspired format.

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 53.9%, Military 20.1%, Arcade 9.2%, Simulation 6.9%, 3D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite flight combat game that emphasizes fast-paced action and procedural mission generation.

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 35.3%, War 25.5%, Simulation 13.1%, Physics 10.7%, 3D 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern air combat game that balances simulation elements with accessible, arcade-style flight mechanics.

Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need.

Why similar: Flight 35.5%, Sandbox 23.2%, Physics 17%, PvP 15.6%, First-Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on complex vehicle building and physics-based operations in a challenging open-world environment.

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 26.9%, Wargame 25.2%, Sandbox 16.4%, Realistic 11.9%, Simulation 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A large-scale tactical shooter that provides a gritty look at historical military combat with simulation-lite mechanics.

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 47.8%, Military 26.8%, Simulation 12.3%, Realistic 8%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a focused helicopter combat simulation with a variety of weapons and mission types.

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

Why similar: Wargame 21%, Flight 12.8%, Military 11.9%, Sandbox 11.5%, War 9.7%

Nuclear war simulator is a detailed realistic simulation and visualization of large-scale nuclear conflicts with a focus on humanitarian consequences. It lets you design conflict scenarios and estimate the consequences using a population density map and realistic weapons effects.

Why similar: Wargame 30%, Military 22.6%, Realistic 17.9%, Sandbox 15.7%, Simulation 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated simulation that focuses on the strategic planning and catastrophic consequences of nuclear conflict.

ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm.

Why similar: Military 28.9%, War 22.6%, Artificial Intelligence 19.7%, Flight 15.3%, PvP 13.6%

Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world.

Why similar: Flight 44%, Sandbox 22.7%, Physics 22.5%, Simulation 6.9%, 3D 3.9%

Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation

Why similar: Flight 38%, Military 18.7%, Realistic 13%, Simulation 9.5%, First-Person 8.4%

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 33%, War 26%, Realistic 14.7%, Simulation 10.6%, Flight 9.1%

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 21.1%, Wargame 20.2%, Military 15%, War 13.4%, Realistic 7.4%

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 33.6%, Military 20.7%, Wargame 19.9%, War 11.3%, Physics 7.4%

Nuclear-powered space combat in the 23rd century! In The Black ® is an intense, realistic space combat simulator with a serious respect for science. It is laser focused on the pilot experience and features single- and online multiplayer game modes, plus robust ship customization options.

Why similar: Flight 26.7%, Military 18.5%, PvP 9.3%, Realistic 9.2%, Physics 8.1%

Nuclear Reactor Simulator: Take Control. Prevent Disaster. Power the World.

Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 31%, Realistic 19%, Sci-fi 13.5%, First-Person 12.5%, Simulation 11.4%

In OPERATOR, you will play as an elite Tier 1 operator undergoing dangerous clandestine operations all over the globe. With a strategic, measured, and unforgiving style of gameplay. You are the tactical advantage, Good luck.

Why similar: War 27.9%, Realistic 17.2%, PvE 15.6%, PvP 15.4%, First-Person 9.8%

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 46.2%, Realistic 9.9%, Wargame 9.8%, War 9.2%, Military 8.4%

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 45.6%, Military 13.5%, Simulation 12.6%, PvP 12.3%, PvE 10.1%

A sandbox game that enables players to watch or take part in a warzone. Players will have access to a variety of tools and features that give them access to customize and change the battlefield however they like.

Why similar: War 22.9%, Sandbox 21.9%, Artificial Intelligence 13.8%, Physics 13.5%, Realistic 9.9%

Carefully balance mobility, firepower and armour in a dedicated tank designer. Then uncarefully put them to the test in a series of combat scenarios progressing through the ages of the tank. Here, your limit is what you can fit inside your hull and turret while still being able to move forwards.

Why similar: Military 22.5%, Wargame 21.9%, War 19.2%, Sandbox 15.8%, Physics 8.9%

Weave through gunfire, master aerial combat, and rain destruction from above in this high-stakes FPV drone roguelike shooter. Take to the skies and rise from amateur to pro to unlock an arsenal of weapons, against endless enemies with real drone physics and controls.

Why similar: Flight 36.7%, Sandbox 15.6%, Realistic 14.4%, Physics 11.1%, Simulation 9%

Black One Blood Brothers is a tactical military shooter game where strategy and coordination are key. Command a squad of top operators, with unique skills, through high-risk missions around the globe. Customize your crew, plan your missions, and adjust on the fly for a vast replayability.

Why similar: Military 21.3%, Level Editor 15.2%, Wargame 11.7%, Stealth 11.6%, War 10.8%

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 28.8%, Military 17.2%, War 14%, Realistic 9.3%, PvP 8.4%

Unlike other drone sims, FPV Battleground 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 36%, War 24.5%, Physics 12.4%, PvE 11.7%, Simulation 8.6%

Tactical Assault VR is an intense tactical shooter where you use real-world CQB (Close Quarters Battles) tactics to stack up, breach doors and eliminate threats. Play solo or join an online co-op special forces unit in missions around the world.

Why similar: Wargame 25.5%, War 17.1%, Stealth 16.7%, Sandbox 13.1%, PvP 9.7%

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game that combines the complexity of joint-forces wargaming with action-packed real-time tactics gameplay.

Why similar: Wargame 36.3%, War 19.2%, Military 12.6%, Artificial Intelligence 10.5%, Realistic 9.1%

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 26.7%, Wargame 22.3%, War 11.8%, Military 11.6%, Realistic 10.4%

Dagger Directive is a tactical FPS that allows you to approach each mission in your own way. Select equipment, decide the time of day, then move methodically to complete your mission. Enjoy the modern mechanics and old school graphics as you fight across a variety of missions and environments.

Why similar: Wargame 27.1%, Military 21.3%, War 13.7%, Artificial Intelligence 13.5%, First-Person 7.7%

Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.

Why similar: Military 22%, Artificial Intelligence 21%, War 20.6%, Sandbox 16.1%, Physics 14.3%

Enter a high-stakes PvE-first open-world tactical shooter set on a quarantined Southeast Asian island torn apart by faction warfare. Deploy as an elite operator, fight solo or with your squad to carry out missions, earn reputation, and explore the truth behind the Event igniting the conflict.

Why similar: Military 28.1%, War 18.9%, Realistic 14.7%, PvE 13%, PvP 12.9%

The ultimate spy-vs-guards simulator. Carefully sneak your way to the objective as Intruders or use the wide variety of tactical gadgets to trap your opponents as Guards. Intruder allows for stealth, teamwork, and environmental interactions never before seen in a multiplayer game.

Why similar: Military 21.5%, Level Editor 18.4%, Stealth 18.2%, Physics 12%, PvP 11.8%

Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

Why similar: Military 40.2%, War 26%, First-Person 7.6%, Sandbox 7.5%, Realistic 6.9%

From commanding the battle standing on the bridge of your flagship all the way down to tactical infantry firefights - AFF brings together all the combat you ever wanted in a rich science fiction setting. Boarding, pilotable capital ships, deep weapon customization and full AI support included!

Why similar: Sci-fi 40.2%, Simulation 23.8%, First-Person 18.1%, Action 18%

Open world single-player FPS. Command your squad in battle across jungles, hills and villages of Vietnam. Fight as U.S or Vietcong. Vast arsenal of weapons and 50+ vehicles

Why similar: Wargame 33.9%, Military 22.6%, War 22.1%, First-Person 9.2%, Flight 7.4%

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: Physics 42.3%, Sci-fi 27.5%, Simulation 20.1%, Action 10.1%

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 52.2%, Realistic 17.2%, Sandbox 13.3%, Simulation 12.8%, Physics 4.6%

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

Why similar: Wargame 30.8%, Military 23%, Sandbox 21.6%, War 19.1%, Simulation 5.5%