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Games Like Thunder Helix

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Flight, Simulation, Action, Military.

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

Reviews: Very Positive — 97% — of 127 reviews
Released: 2024-03-21
Developer: David Walters
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMostly Positive80% of 620 reviews2017
    Dev: 3Division
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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 63.5%, Simulation 26.2%, Action 8.1%, Indie 2.2%

  2. #2 Helicopter Gunship DEX
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 195 reviews2022
    Dev: Jimmy Arcade Limited
    Windows

    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 61.9%, Simulation 24.1%, 3D 7.4%, Action 3.8%, Indie 2.8%

  3. #3 Metal Thunder
    96% matchMostly Positive79% of 423 reviews2024
    Dev: Dumbbell Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 82%, Action 10.9%, 3D 7.2%

  4. #4 Cleared Hot
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,299 reviews2025
    Dev: Not Knowing CorporationPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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 82.5%, Action 10.1%, 3D 7.4%

  5. #5 Heliborne Collection
    95% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,985 reviews2017
    Dev: Klabater
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 67.8%, Simulation 21%, Action 8.5%, Indie 2.7%

  6. #6 Nuclear Option
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,793 reviews2023
    Dev: Shockfront Studios
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 62.8%, Simulation 21.9%, Action 9%, 3D 6.3%

  7. #7 Tiny Combat Arena
    93% matchVery Positive85% of 1,523 reviews2022
    Dev: Why485Pub: MicroProse Software
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    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 52.5%, Simulation 20.4%, 1990's 20.1%, 3D 7%

  8. #8 Comanche
    91% matchMixed55% of 383 reviews2021
    Dev: NUKKLEARPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Comanche is a modern helicopter shooter set in an alternative future. Fight in the evolving singleplayer campaign, or master your skills in Conflicts missions.

    Why similar: Simulation 44.4%, Flight 38%, Action 17.6%

  9. #9 Helicopter Simulator 2014: Search and Rescue
    92% matchMostly Negative35% of 374 reviews2014
    Dev: VipaGamesPub: SIG Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%

    Become an emergency pilot and test your skills to their limits, as you sit in the cockpit of an emergency helicopter, across more than 40 challenging missions.

    Why similar: Simulation 61.3%, Flight 34.1%, Action 3.2%, Indie 1.3%

  10. #10 Project Wingman
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 21,209 reviews2020
    Dev: Sector D2
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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 75.6%, Simulation 13%, Action 8.9%, Indie 2.5%

  11. #11 Aerial Destruction
    91% matchMixed67% of 236 reviews2017
    Dev: Devdan GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Take off your helicopter and unleash destruction on the armed groups of bio-engineered mutants through various missions and environments !

    Why similar: Simulation 59.2%, Action 31.2%, Indie 9.6%

  12. #12 Project Gunship
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 837 reviews2022
    Dev: Sklorite Studios LLC
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    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: Simulation 51.1%, Flight 28%, Action 14%, 3D 6.9%

  13. #13 Gunship!
    90% matchMixed49% of 93 reviews2014
    Dev: MicroProse Software
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%

    Fly low and strike deep in the re-invention of the Gunship flight combat franchise. In Gunship! Players take control one of the worlds deadliest weapons in a simulator that is unmatched.

    Why similar: Simulation 73.3%, Action 26.7%

  14. #14 CurryKitten FPV Simulator
    88% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2020
    Dev: Wayne AndrewsPub: CurryKitten
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Take charge of a powerful and acrobatic quadcopter and learn to fly it around the mountainous landscape. Rip through the partly-constructed building site, bash into the beach ball, chase cars, or fly up close and personal with an AI plane. Play it solo, or online with friends.

    Why similar: Flight 41.7%, Simulation 39.6%, Action 16.5%, Indie 2.2%

  15. #15 Thunder Wolves
    87% matchVery Positive85% of 803 reviews2013
    Dev: Most Wanted EntertainmentPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    When this “wolf pack” strikes, you hear the thunder roll. The Thunder Wolves attack from the air. They are mercenaries, and the best helicopter pilots in the world. Every one of them is ready for action at all times—and ready to fight evil, wherever it lurks.

    Why similar: Flight 68.6%, Simulation 14.3%, 3D 8.7%, Action 7%, Indie 1.5%

  16. #16 Hijong Park's Defender Patrol
    84% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    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 61.5%, Simulation 15.8%, 1990's 9.1%, Action 6.3%, 3D 5.7%

  17. #17 Fair Strike
    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 108 reviews2015
    Dev: G5 SoftwarePub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Fair Strike is a game about brave pilots and their lethal celestial weapons fighting against terrorism and drug trafficking. So don't waste your time and jump into the cockpit of a modern attack helicopter and join a war against world terrorism. Your goal is simple - Kill them all!

    Why similar: Simulation 70%, Action 30%

  18. #18 Helicopter Simulator
    86% matchMixed60% of 176 reviews2020
    Dev: Lines Studio
    Windows

    Helicopter Simulator: Exceptional missions in a detailed environment, creating an atmosphere for an immersive and bluffing experience!

    Why similar: Flight 56.8%, Simulation 40.6%, Indie 2.6%

  19. #19 Aces of Thunder
    82% matchMixed58% of 1,055 reviews2026
    Dev: Gaijin EntertainmentPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
    Windows

    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 59.5%, Simulation 24%, Action 8.9%, 3D 7.6%

  20. #20 Comanche 4
    85% matchVery Positive90% of 312 reviews2009
    Dev: NovaLogic
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    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 44.5%, Simulation 38.9%, Action 16.6%

  21. #21 Sky Rogue
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,204 reviews2017
    Dev: Fractal Phase
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    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 62.5%, Simulation 18%, 3D 8.8%, Action 7.3%, Indie 3.4%

  22. #22 Air Guardians
    84% matchMixed43% of 180 reviews2015
    Dev: Lazy Bum Games
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 24%

    Air Guardians is a flight combat game set in the distant future. A world government is attempting to seal their grip on power, and an air force of advanced fighter craft is called upon to fight them. Fly through several different levels, with cut scenes between missions and in game narration.

    Why similar: Flight 43.9%, Simulation 39.2%, Action 12.5%, Indie 4.3%

  23. #23 Copter and Sky
    83% matchMixed67% of 82 reviews2016
    Dev: Fly Dream Dev
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    You will control a modern RC hexacopter in different gamemodes!

    Why similar: Flight 57.9%, Simulation 29.2%, Action 11.5%, Indie 1.5%

  24. #24 Ravenfield
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 77,990 reviews2017
    Dev: SteelRaven7
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 61.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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

    Why similar: Simulation 52.2%, Action 39.9%, Indie 7.9%

  25. #25 Sky Knights
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 418 reviews2017
    Dev: Mudpike
    Windows

    Prove your skills as a pilot in this action-packed multiplayer dogfighting game. Take part in 4 vs 4 battles and outmaneuver opponents, master a variety of jets and weapons, support allied ground troops, and land on the runway. Only a well-orchestrated team of pilots can bring down the enemy bases.

    Why similar: Flight 78.6%, Action 14.9%, Indie 6.5%

  26. #26 Dogfight 1942
    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,153 reviews2012
    Dev: City InteractivePub: CI Games
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    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 67.7%, Simulation 27.6%, Action 4.7%

  27. #27 Vector Thrust
    81% matchMixed48% of 739 reviews2015
    Dev: TimeSymmetryPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 58.1%, Simulation 26.9%, Action 11.6%, Indie 3.4%

  28. #28 Police Helicopter Simulator
    81% matchMixed50% of 103 reviews2018
    Dev: VIS-GamesPub: Aerosoft GmbH
    Windows

    With the Police Helicopter Simulator, you can now experience the daily routine of a helicopter pilot.

    Why similar: Flight 63.7%, Simulation 26.3%, Action 10%

  29. #29 Gunner, HEAT, PC!
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 7,357 reviews2022
    Dev: Radian Simulations LLC
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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

    Why similar: Simulation 65.2%, Action 19%, 3D 15.8%

  30. #30 Helicopter Simulator VR 2021 - Rescue Missions
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 161 reviews2024
    Dev: Helicopter Simulator
    Windows

    Learn, hone and master all the instruments and controls of a real helicopter! Follow the tutorials to turn the aircraft on and off, learn to use ropes and flares and apply your knowledge in missions based on real situations!

    Why similar: Flight 58.9%, Simulation 29.7%, 3D 7.3%, Action 4.1%

  31. #31 Heli Heroes
    79% matchMixed62% of 689 reviews2013
    Dev: Reality PumpPub: Topware Interactive
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    HELI HEROES updates the old-school "shoot'em up" arcade machine games to new dimensions on today's PCs. You command an AH-64 Apache Longbow or a Russian Hokum helicopter. The goal is to fly through various levels and carry out the mission objectives.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  32. #32 Risky Rescue
    78% matchMostly Positive78% of 410 reviews2016
    Dev: Digital MelodyPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Risky Rescue is a demanding arcade game with flat design graphics and innovative controls. Fly a helicopter and do dangerous missions rescuing people.

    Why similar: Action 72.6%, Indie 27.4%

  33. #33 Firehawk FPV: Drone Fighter
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 376 reviews2025
    Dev: TruePlayers
    Windows · Mac

    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.

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  34. #34 Aggressor
    77% matchMixed57% of 188 reviews2021
    Dev: Flashpoint Studios
    Windows

    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 57%, Simulation 24.5%, Action 10.5%, 3D 8%

  35. #35 VTOL VR
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,178 reviews2017
    Dev: Boundless Dynamics, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 72.2%, Simulation 20.9%, Action 6.9%

  36. #36 Wings Over Europe
    78% matchMixed56% of 125 reviews2014
    Dev: Third Wire ProductionsPub: Strategy First
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Flight 51.3%, Simulation 48.7%

  37. #37 Remote Reaper: FPV Drone
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 203 reviews2025
    Dev: Vladyslav Fomenko
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Simulation 42.7%, Flight 40.8%, 3D 9.9%, Action 4.8%, Indie 1.8%

  38. #38 Good Kill!
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 120 reviews2024
    Dev: gamegine
    Windows

    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: Simulation 55.3%, Action 22.8%, 3D 21.9%

  39. #39 Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 252 reviews2015
    Dev: Atypical Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 64.8%, Simulation 22.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 2.8%

  40. #40 MH-Zombie
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2022
    Dev: Raulworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Rescue the civilians, race the clock, and raze the enemy in MH-Zombie, the world’s only helicopter arcade simulator! Three flight physics modes, three difficulty modes, and a tutorial mode provide a stepped learning curve and wider accessibility to realistic helicopter flight.

    Why similar: Flight 62.2%, Simulation 22.3%, 3D 7.9%, Action 7.6%

  41. #41 Reflex Unit : Strike Ops
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2025
    Dev: ROBOSARU Games
    Windows · Mac

    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: Flight 80.2%, Action 10.8%, 3D 9%

  42. #42 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 54,253 reviews2019
    Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 72.6%, Simulation 14.7%, 3D 6.6%, Action 6.2%

  43. #43 Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters
    75% matchMostly Negative36% of 400 reviews2012
    Dev: Trickstar GamesPub: Deep Silver
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Take on the massive assault of aerial, ground, and naval forces with only seconds to decide your fate of victory or defeat.

    Why similar: Flight 59.2%, Simulation 40.8%

  44. #44 Terminal Velocity™: Boosted Edition
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 70 reviews2023
    Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
    Windows

    In the far future, armadas from surrounding systems have suddenly waged war on Earth. You are a pilot from the Ares Squadron, flying the fastest, most dangerous crafts ever made. You're outgunned, outmanned, and strapped into a flying coffin.

    Why similar: Flight 35.7%, 1990's 28.2%, Simulation 18.5%, Action 15.6%, 3D 2%

  45. #45 European Air War
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 61 reviews2022
    Dev: MicroProse Software
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Flight 64.5%, Simulation 35.5%

  46. #46 303 Squadron: Battle of Britain
    71% matchMixed63% of 444 reviews2018
    Dev: Atomic Jelly
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 56.2%, Simulation 29.6%, Action 10.5%, Indie 3.7%

  47. #47 DogFighter
    72% matchMixed61% of 433 reviews2010
    Dev: Dark Water Studios LtdPub: Instinct Software Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    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 66%, Action 25.2%, Indie 8.8%

  48. #48 Robot Squad Simulator 2017
    71% matchMixed64% of 161 reviews2016
    Dev: Bit GolemPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%

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    Why similar: Simulation 67.2%, Action 24.2%, Indie 8.6%

  49. #49 Iron Wings
    71% matchMostly Negative38% of 91 reviews2017
    Dev: Naps Team
    Windows

    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 70.5%, Simulation 18.4%, Action 8.4%, Indie 2.8%

  50. #50 Vincemus - Air Combat
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 109 reviews2024
    Dev: Virtual Convict
    Windows · Mac

    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 58.3%, Simulation 23.3%, Action 9.9%, 3D 5.4%, Indie 3%

  51. #51 Dustoff Heli Rescue
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 372 reviews2015
    Dev: Invictus Games Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "I need a Dustoff!" became an all-too-familiar call on the airwaves of jungle wars. Now take off with your rescue helicopter and search and save the life of the wounded soldiers in the field, often under fire. If you can't, nobody else can!

    Why similar: Action 75.8%, Indie 24.2%

  52. #52 Plastic Battlegrounds
    63% matchVery Positive89% of 253 reviews2025
    Dev: Simulated Minds
    Windows

    Set up the battlefield with an ever growing list of units, vehicles, and emplacements! Then either join the battle as a plastic soldier or be life sized and tower over the chaos.

    Why similar: Simulation 50.4%, 1990's 32.8%, Action 16.8%

  53. #53 Airstrike One
    69% matchMixed44% of 52 reviews2017
    Dev: LillyWelland inc.Pub: Bitlock Studio
    Windows

    You have an unique opportunity to control a deadly fighter. To break through temporary stretches and destroy as many enemy combat units as possible. You can use a high-speed machine gun and homing air-to-air missiles. Pick up the powerups to add armor and ammo.

    Why similar: Simulation 62.5%, Action 28.1%, Indie 9.4%

  54. #54 Aces in the Dust
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 64 reviews2021
    Dev: DUV StudiosPub: ESAT
    Windows

    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: Action 77.7%, 3D 14%, Indie 8.3%

  55. #55 Choppa (Classic)
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 163 reviews2017
    Dev: Parta Games Oy
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    You are Rick Guiver, a reckless coast guard rescue helicopter pilot. A terrible oilrig catastrophe has happened in the coast! Against your superiors' orders and better judgement you jump in your helicopter and fly to the danger zone! There's no time to lose, save as many people as you can!

    Why similar: Action 71.4%, Indie 28.6%

  56. #56 Dogfight Elite
    65% matchMixed63% of 75 reviews2023
    Dev: Joaquin Grech
    Windows · Mac

    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 59.4%, Simulation 21.5%, Action 9.4%, 3D 6.5%, Indie 3.2%

  57. #57 IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover
    68% matchMixed67% of 1,012 reviews2011
    Dev: 1C: Maddox GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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

    Why similar: Flight 63.6%, Simulation 36.4%

  58. #58 Echelon: Wind Warriors
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 106 reviews2014
    Dev: MADia EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    In Echelon: Wind Warriors you will discover the universe of the third millennium. This is a combat simulator involving hovering machines of the future. War is raging between the government forces of the Galactic Federation and squadrons from one of the colonies.

    Why similar: Simulation 72.2%, Action 27.8%

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