Games Like Project Wingman

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: Jet 29.6% ★, Flight 28.3%, Military 10.6%, War 9.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for the arcade flight genre and the primary inspiration for Project Wingman's gameplay loop.

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: Jet 31.9% ★, Flight 30.2%, Military 13.8%, War 12%, Simulation 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern, high-intensity arcade-simulation hybrid that captures the same sense of large-scale aerial warfare.

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: Jet 31.8% ★, Flight 29.5%, Military 11.2%, VR 10.4%, War 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides the most immersive cockpit experience for VR users, focusing on tactile interaction and realistic combat systems.

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: Jet 42.5% ★, Flight 33.3%, Military 11.1%, Arcade 4.7%, Simulation 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A procedurally generated flight game that emphasizes arcade action and quick, satisfying combat encounters.

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: Jet 42.3% ★, Flight 32.6%, Military 11.4%, War 9.4%, Simulation 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title balances accessible flight physics with a retro aesthetic, perfect for players who enjoy the core combat loop of Project Wingman.

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 68.8%, Simulation 9.7%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Indie 4%

Why You'll Like It: A cel-shaded arcade flight game that mirrors the fast-paced dogfighting and mission variety found in Project Wingman.

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 37.5%, Jet 35.1% ★, War 12.6%, Shooter 5.3%, Simulation 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the arcade-sim genre that focuses on high-speed jet combat and intense aerial maneuvers.

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Why similar: Flight 49.2%, Great Soundtrack 19.7%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 6.8%, Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Although 2D, it perfectly captures the high-speed, high-stakes intensity of jet combat through its frantic gameplay and boss battles.

Immerse yourself in massive fleet battles where your dog-fighting skills will directly affect the fate of the cosmos.

Why similar: Flight 44%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: While set in space, the high-speed combat and ability to transform your craft provide a similar adrenaline-fueled experience.

Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ story.

Why similar: Flight 63%, VR 17.4%, Sci-fi 5.2%, Simulation 3.9%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a polished, arcade-leaning flight model with excellent VR support and a strong focus on team-based objective combat.

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 34.9%, Military 17.5%, War 16.3%, VR 12.5%, Simulation 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: The arcade mode in this title offers massive, fast-paced dogfights that feel very similar to the mission structure of Project Wingman.

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 47.5%, Military 18.4%, War 11.8%, VR 8.9%, Simulation 6%

Why You'll Like It: While significantly more complex, it is the ultimate destination for players who want to master the specific jets featured in Project Wingman.

Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

Why similar: Flight 43.4%, Action 21.7%, Indie 8.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game features incredibly fluid, high-speed arcade flight combat with a focus on cinematic action and supernatural abilities.

House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.

Why similar: Flight 34.6%, VR 24.7%, Action 8.8%, Simulation 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical space combat game that captures the same gritty, war-torn atmosphere and intense dogfighting feel.

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: Jet 38.1% ★, Flight 29.5%, VR 10%, War 6.8%, Military 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more realistic flight experience for those who want to test their skills in a historical setting.

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 42.2%, VR 15.8%, Military 14.2%, War 11.8%, Simulation 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated VR flight combat game that focuses on the pure adrenaline of dogfighting in a variety of historical aircraft.

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 28.6%, Jet 17.5% ★, Military 12.4%, War 9.5%, Arcade 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused flight shooter set in WWI that prioritizes fun and accessibility over complex flight models.

EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.

Why similar: Flight 55.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Story Rich 6.6%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines fast-paced arcade flight with deep progression systems, making it a great choice for fans of action-heavy flight games.

Your daily dose of air combat. Super easy to pick up, minimum requirements and vibrant visuals. Setup your aircraft and jump into action!

Why similar: Jet 39.8% ★, Flight 30.5%, Military 12.9%, Arcade 4%, Shooter 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, third-person arcade shooter that focuses on procedural generation and intense aerial destruction.

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 41.1%, Military 14.4%, War 14%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Arcade 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A mission-based flight action game that focuses on the narrative and cooperative aspects of WWII aerial combat.

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 39.7%, Military 19.2%, War 16.9%, Arcade 5.5%, Simulation 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A smaller-scale indie title that focuses on the core loop of arcade-style dogfighting and military mission completion.

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 39.8%, Military 21.3%, War 16.1%, Arcade 6.4%, Simulation 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique perspective on military flight, focusing on helicopter combat and tactical support in large-scale battles.

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 43.4%, Jet 36.6% ★, Simulation 5.1%, Action 4.3%, First-Person 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the high-speed, agile nature of drone combat, providing a unique and modern take on flight action.

Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.

Why similar: Flight 44.4%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Action 12.1%, Simulation 12%, Third Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a 'space trucker' aesthetic with arcade-style flight combat that feels visceral and responsive.

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: Jet 46.2% ★, Flight 30.2%, VR 10.6%, Military 5.6%, Simulation 4%

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 47.4%, VR 15%, Military 12.5%, War 11.9%, Simulation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused arcade flight game that makes the early days of aerial combat feel accessible and exciting.

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 33.1%, War 26.4%, Flight 14.7%, Simulation 8.1%, Shooter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the immersive experience of operating a heavy gunship, offering a different but equally intense military flight experience.

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

Why similar: Jet 39.9% ★, Flight 33.8%, Military 13.2%, Arcade 3.6%, Shooter 2.4%

Feel the power of flying the AV8B Harrier II. A middle ground flight and naval combat simulator with mission planner & fully dynamic open ended campaign. Showstopping VR.

Why similar: Flight 26.9%, Jet 26.2% ★, Military 13.4%, War 11.5%, VR 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A blend of simulation and arcade elements that allows for large-scale naval and aerial engagements.

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: Jet 41.7% ★, Flight 37.2%, Military 12.6%, Simulation 5.6%, Indie 1.1%

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Why similar: Flight 41.8%, VR 13.5%, Action 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%

Take to the skies in this fast paced, arcade aerial combat game featuring arena style gameplay. Fly solo in single player or compete against other players in online multiplayer modes.

Why similar: Flight 64.5%, Action 16.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pure arcade dogfighting game that strips away simulation elements to focus entirely on multiplayer aerial combat.

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 45.8%, Military 22.7%, Arcade 7.4%, Shooter 5.6%, Third Person 4.2%

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 54.4%, Simulation 11.3%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 10.4%, Indie 7%

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: Flight 28.5%, VR 23.1%, War 17.4%, Simulation 8.9%, Action 8.1%

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 54.4%, War 11.8%, Simulation 8.7%, Action 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation

Why similar: Jet 35.6% ★, Flight 33.7%, Military 10.9%, VR 10.7%, Simulation 4.3%

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 58.7%, Military 20.8%, Simulation 7.3%, Action 5%, Shooter 3.7%

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 55.8%, Military 21.4%, War 11.9%, Action 4.6%, Shooter 4.3%

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 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 28.9%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 5.9%

Project Nimbus is a high speed mech action game set in a post apocalyptic world. Players control 'Battle Frames' - humanoid battle suits armed with an arsenal of weapons.

Why similar: Flight 37.8%, Action 31.7%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Indie 13.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Ok, cadet. This is it. All your training has brought you to this point - you are here for one reason only: to be the best.Strike Suit Infinity is a frantic high score chaser where your skill is the only thing that matters. Whatever combat experience you have had so far is considered irrelevant.

Why similar: Flight 31.5%, Action 15.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Sci-fi 8%

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 43.9%, VR 14.4%, Military 13.2%, War 13.1%, Simulation 7%

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 41.2%, War 17.2%, VR 13.7%, Military 6.6%, Simulation 5.8%

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 43.2%, Military 19.7%, War 19.2%, Arcade 5.6%, Shooter 4.8%

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 74.5%, Action 7.8%, Simulation 7.7%, Arcade 6.7%, Indie 3.3%

Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with Dogfight Elite. Commandeer the cockpit of a warplane, spearhead a tank into battle, or bravely face the enemy on foot as a resilient soldier. The battlefield has never felt this real and the stakes this high.

Why similar: Flight 49.6%, VR 16.1%, Arcade 7.8%, Shooter 6.1%, Simulation 5.4%

In the year 2299, an interstellar war rages on. In a bid to save Earth from destruction, you must take control of the Strike Suit – a revolutionary fighter craft with the ability to transform into a lethal suit of space armor.

Why similar: Flight 48%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Action 13.8%, Sci-fi 10%, Shooter 4.3%

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

Why similar: Jet 34.9% ★, Flight 23.7%, Military 13.7%, War 11.4%, Simulation 7.5%

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 66.3%, Simulation 8.4%, Jet 6.6% ★, War 5.4%, Military 5.4%

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 77.5%, War 7.4%, Action 4.8%, Simulation 3.6%, Indie 2.9%

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 60.1%, Military 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Arcade 5.2%, Shooter 4.5%

Take flight in this remastered 'stick control era' aerial combat RPG. Explore haunting landscapes, engage in epic dogfights, and uncover ancient secrets in a visually enhanced, rebalanced edition of the BAFTA-nominated, award-winning original.

Why similar: Flight 82.8%, Simulation 8.9%, Story Rich 8.3%

In MECHWARRIOR 5: CLANS, players become new Smoke Jaguar pilots in the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere. Lead a five-mech "Star" squad across diverse planets, engaging in an expansive campaign with immersive gameplay and intricate combat. Customize BattleMechs and explore strategic options.

Why similar: Military 29.5%, War 24.6%, Shooter 10%, Simulation 8.9%, Action 8.3%

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

Why similar: Flight 75.6%, Simulation 13%, Action 8.9%, Indie 2.5%

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 40.8%, Military 19.6%, War 17.8%, Arcade 6.5%, Shooter 4.9%

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 41.3%, Military 20.4%, War 18%, VR 14.5%, Simulation 4.7%

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

Why similar: Flight 43.1%, Military 21.4%, War 15.8%, VR 5.3%, Simulation 5%