- #1 Nuclear Option
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,859 reviews2023
Dev: Shockfront Studios
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 31.3%, Wargame 23.5%, Military 17.3%, War 14.1%, Simulation 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar blend of modern combat simulation and approachable gameplay mechanics in a high-stakes environment.
- #2 Project Wingman
96% matchVery Positive94% of 21,506 reviews2020
Dev: Sector D2
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 58.6%, Military 18.5%, War 15.3%, Simulation 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the high-intensity jet combat and arcade-sim hybrid feel that fans of stylized flight games enjoy.
- #3 VTOL VR
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,400 reviews2017
Dev: Boundless Dynamics, LLC
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.3 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 44.2%, Military 15.7%, Vehicular Combat 15%, War 11.6%, Simulation 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly intuitive and immersive flight simulation experience that bridges the gap between hardcore sims and accessibility.
- #4 Sky Rogue
95% matchVery Positive93% of 1,216 reviews2017
Dev: Fractal Phase
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 47.6%, Vehicular Combat 17.4%, Military 12.1%, Retro 6.8%, Simulation 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a stylized, low-poly aesthetic and roguelite progression that mirrors the approachable nature of Tiny Combat Arena.
- #5 Cleared Hot
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,561 reviews2025
Dev: Not Knowing CorporationPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 28.4%, Vehicular Combat 17.1%, 1980s 14.2%, Wargame 14.1%, Military 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features an 80s-inspired aesthetic and vehicular combat that aligns perfectly with the thematic roots of the seed game.
- #6 Thunder Helix
94% matchVery Positive97% of 127 reviews2024
Dev: David Walters
Windows
Pilot deadly helicopter gunships, battle enemy forces and complete dangerous missions within a thrilling desert warzone!
Why similar: Flight 52.9%, Simulation 20.2%, 1990's 20%, 3D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on retro-styled helicopter combat with physics-based flight that feels right at home for fans of 1980s-era military tech.
- #7 Aggressor
93% matchMixed57% of 189 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: Cold War 35.8% ★, Flight 23.3%, War 10.3%, Simulation 9.1%, Stylized 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, approachable jet combat simulator that focuses on the core loop of dogfighting and air-to-ground strikes.
- #8 Helicopter Gunship DEX
92% matchVery Positive87% of 200 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 32.1%, Wargame 22.6%, Vehicular Combat 11%, Military 9.5%, War 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a grounded, tactical helicopter combat experience that emphasizes realistic mission objectives.
- #9 Flyout
91% matchVery Positive82% of 2,205 reviews2023
Dev: Stonext Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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%, Military 20.1%, Simulation 18%, 3D 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Allows for deep customization and building of aircraft, appealing to those who enjoy the technical side of flight simulation.
- #10 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
91% matchVery Positive88% of 55,007 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.3 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 58%, Military 17.3%, War 13.4%, Simulation 5.7%, 3D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive arcade-jet combat experience that provides the cinematic thrill of air warfare.
- #11 Air Missions: HIND
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 625 reviews2017
Dev: 3Division
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 60.2%, Military 22.9%, Simulation 16.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the iconic Cold War-era attack helicopter, providing a similar tactical combat feel.
- #12 Vertical Strike Endless Challenge
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 230 reviews2017
Dev: Project ICKXPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 28.9%, Wargame 20.9%, Military 15.1%, Vehicular Combat 13.7%, War 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, focused air-combat experience that strips away complexity to highlight the joy of dogfighting.
- #13 Dagger Directive
86% matchVery Positive84% of 625 reviews2025
Dev: Arcane Alpacas LLCPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 31%, Military 19.6%, War 11.4%, Simulation 10.5%, Retro 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, early-access flight action game that emphasizes precision and combat maneuvers.
- #14 Project Gunship
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 851 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: Military 31.3%, War 22.1%, Simulation 15.6%, Flight 12.7%, Vehicular Combat 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an immersive simulation of gunship operations, focusing on tactical support and ground-attack missions.
- #15 Vector Thrust
89% matchMixed48% of 741 reviews2015
Dev: TimeSymmetryPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.1 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 75.8%, Simulation 23.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: Uses a cel-shaded art style and arcade-sim mechanics to provide a fast-paced aerial combat experience.
- #16 Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator
88% matchMixed48% of 362 reviews2016
Dev: Sim155 LimitedPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
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 29.9%, Wargame 16.7%, Military 15.5%, Vehicular Combat 15.2%, War 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a Cold War-era simulation experience with a focus on naval air operations.
- #17 Metal Thunder
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 471 reviews2024
Dev: Dumbbell Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 21.8 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: Cold War 25.9% ★, Flight 19.6%, Wargame 14.1%, Vehicular Combat 13%, Military 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends flight combat with roguelite elements, offering a fresh take on the vehicular combat genre.
- #18 Hijong Park's Defender Patrol
84% matchVery Positive99% of 68 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: Cold War 26.7% ★, Flight 22.8%, Wargame 15%, Military 9.1%, War 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A niche military simulation that captures the specific feel of Cold War-era patrol and combat missions.
- #19 Heliborne Collection
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,002 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 45.6%, Military 26.5%, War 17.7%, Simulation 9.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical use of helicopters in a variety of combat scenarios with a strong emphasis on multiplayer cooperation.
- #20 Vincemus - Air Combat
84% matchVery Positive83% of 113 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 32%, Military 16.9%, Wargame 16.1%, War 13.2%, Vehicular Combat 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie flight combat game that keeps the focus on simple, effective aerial engagement.
- #21 Air Defender
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 316 reviews2025
Dev: ROTOR3
Windows
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 49.6% ★, Wargame 22.6%, Flight 12.9%, Simulation 4.5%, Retro 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A wargame-focused flight simulator that emphasizes the strategic elements of Cold War air defense.
- #22 Vietnam War
82% matchVery Positive85% of 1,562 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium Game Lab
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Cold War 28.8% ★, Wargame 20.9%, Vehicular Combat 18.4%, Military 11.2%, War 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on open-world vehicular combat that captures the grit of historical military conflicts.
- #23 Sprocket
81% matchVery Positive93% of 12,331 reviews2021
Dev: Hamish Dunn
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Cold War 29.4% ★, Wargame 20.3%, Vehicular Combat 17.9%, Military 16.8%, War 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: While focused on tanks, the deep building and simulation mechanics will appeal to those who enjoy the technical depth of flight sims.
- #24 Aviassembly
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,776 reviews2025
Dev: Jelle Booij
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 69.9%, Simulation 11.6%, Stylized 7.9%, 3D 5.4%, Colorful 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox flight and building game that allows players to experiment with physics and aircraft design.
- #25 Carrier Command 2
82% matchVery Positive82% of 3,688 reviews2021
Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 32.7%, War 21.1%, Military 20.3%, Simulation 12.2%, 3D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines strategic vehicular and air combat, perfect for players who enjoy the wargame aspects of Tiny Combat Arena.
- #26 Remote Reaper: FPV Combat Drone Simulator
80% matchVery Positive92% of 218 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: Wargame 30.6%, Flight 22.2%, Simulation 15.6%, Military 14%, War 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern, simulation-heavy look at drone warfare, which is a growing sub-genre of tactical flight games.
- #27 Gunner, HEAT, PC!
78% matchVery Positive92% of 7,615 reviews2022
Dev: Radian Simulations LLC
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Gunner, HEAT, PC! (GHPC) is a simulation game about modern mounted combat, with special attention to authenticity and fun.
Why similar: Cold War 34.7% ★, Vehicular Combat 15.4%, Military 14.3%, Wargame 13.2%, 1980s 12.6%
- #28 IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
81% matchVery Positive87% of 3,175 reviews2008
Dev: 1C: Maddox GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!
Why similar: Flight 62.8%, Simulation 19%, Military 15.2%, War 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for retro-style flight simulation, offering a massive amount of content for fans of classic air combat.
- #29 Ravenfield
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 78,757 reviews2017
Dev: SteelRaven7
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 62.3 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: Military 43.8%, War 41.1%, Simulation 9.7%, First-Person 3%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #30 Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks
78% matchMixed70% of 995 reviews2024
Dev: FunGiPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!
Why similar: Cold War 24.1% ★, Wargame 22.1%, Military 14%, Vehicular Combat 13.5%, War 13.1%
- #31 Legendary Pilots
76% matchMixed69% of 202 reviews2026
Dev: BerkBoxPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Linux
A stylised flight simulator focused on the pilot’s career, offering a rich world where you manage routes, passengers, and maintain your own planes. Featuring retro pixel art, flyable turbo-props and regional jets, simplified navigation, and a competitive airline economy system.
Why similar: Flight 38.6%, 1980s 11.9%, Stylized 11.9%, 1990's 8.3%, Simulation 8.3%
- #32 Total Conflict: Resistance
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,169 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Total Conflict: Resistance is a unique symbiosis of global strategy, tactics and first-person action. Realistic mass battles, many types of armored vehicles, weapons, uniforms, unique mechanics, immersive free gameplay. Lead any state and bring it to greatness!
Why similar: Wargame 38.7%, Military 27%, War 24.7%, Simulation 9.7%
- #33 FPV Kamikaze Drone
75% matchVery Positive88% of 12,201 reviews2023
Dev: HFM Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 32.9%, Flight 26.4%, Simulation 23.2%, Military 7.2%, Combat 6.8%
- #34 Arma Reforger
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 50,709 reviews2023
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 20.6 hrsMean: 89.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 31.6%, Cold War 28.2% ★, War 16%, Simulation 12.7%, 1980s 9.4%
- #35 AFTERBURN
77% matchVery Positive88% of 328 reviews2019
Dev: MorfeoDev
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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: Flight 47.3%, Military 21.5%, War 9.7%, Retro 8.1%, Simulation 7.7%
- #36 Ground of Aces
72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,407 reviews2025
Dev: Blindflug Studios AG
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Take command of a remote military air base during World War II. Build your own airfield, manage iconic aircraft and oversee your crew’s well-being. Prepare them against air raids and send your pilots on dangerous missions. Survive and help your nation win the war!
Why similar: Flight 35.6%, Military 24.9%, War 19.1%, Simulation 14.4%, 3D 5%
- #37 OVRLRD
73% matchVery Positive84% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: OVRLRD
Windows
A complex mech combat simulator, with native VR and HOTAS support. Manage a 50-foot bipedal weapons platform with a cockpit full of interactive controls, while carrying out complex operations across a challenging single-player campaign.
Why similar: Cold War 36.7% ★, Vehicular Combat 16.7%, Wargame 14.1%, War 10.2%, Military 10.1%
- #38 Tiny Toy Tanks
73% matchVery Positive94% of 381 reviews2020
Dev: Retro Gears
Windows
In Tiny Toy Tanks you are in control of a small blue tank. Your Goal is to destroy all the opposing tanks in 40+ hand crafted levels. Opposing tanks have different AI with different strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, every level has many other mechanics like TNT, Magnets and more.
Why similar: Wargame 28.7%, 1980s 18.5%, Military 16.3%, 1990's 12.7%, War 10.6%
- #39 Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator (UFDS) - FPV drone simulator
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 497 reviews2025
Dev: SIMTECH SOLUTIONS
Windows
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 32.1%, Wargame 25.8%, Military 15.4%, War 12.4%, Simulation 9.6%
- #40 Radio Commander: Vietnam '64
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,042 reviews2019
Dev: Serious SimPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Use the radio to give commands to the soldiers on the battlefield. Keep track of the situation based on their voice reports only. Lead US platoons to clash with Vietcong in a realistic, innovative approach to the RTS genre. Make hard choices in a narrative driven experience, and face the outcome.
Why similar: Cold War 38.8% ★, Wargame 21.8%, Military 14.3%, War 11.5%, Simulation 7.9%
- #41 Scramble: Battle of Britain
71% matchVery Positive89% of 239 reviews2024
Dev: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows
Scramble: Battle of Britain is a tactical dogfighting game set in 1940, featuring intense aerial battles in a 3D airspace. Take control of a squadron of fighters, planning maneuvers, witnessing real-time simulations, and analyzing battle damage with detailed camera tools.
Why similar: Flight 68%, War 17.3%, 3D 7.4%, Combat 5.7%, Simulation 1.2%
- #42 Air Combat Arena
75% matchMixed54% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Sky Coder
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Air Combat Arena is an arcade-style flight combat game. In the game you can pilot various planes play against other players on various maps.
- #43 Call to Arms
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 23,955 reviews2018
Dev: Digitalmindsoft
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 52.7%, War 30.5%, Simulation 13.1%, First-Person 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #44 Call to Arms: Panzer Elite
69% matchMixed69% of 1,602 reviews2025
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Digitalmindsoft Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lead a platoon of WWII tanks in this immersive TPP and FPP game. Engage in realistic, tactical combat across historic battlefields. Play through campaign or challenge yourself in skirmish mode as either German or US forces.
Why similar: Wargame 35.9%, Military 19.9%, War 15.5%, Simulation 13.3%, 3D 7.3%
- #45 Reflex Unit: Strike Ops
70% matchVery Positive88% of 69 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 31.8%, Vehicular Combat 19.6%, Wargame 19.1%, 1980s 17.7%, Retro 7.2%
- #46 Armored Battle Crew [World War 1] - Tank Warfare and Crew Management Simulator
74% matchMostly Negative34% of 656 reviews2019
Dev: Gattai Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Armored Battle Crew is a Tank and Crew Management Simulation game, where your skills as a Tank commander is tested. Customize your tank carefully and make strategic battle choices to achieve mission success! The fate of your crew lies in your hands!
Why similar: Military 41%, War 31.3%, Simulation 17.8%, 3D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #47 Plastic Battlegrounds
68% matchVery Positive90% of 272 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: Military 30.6%, War 26.4%, Simulation 12.5%, 1990's 9.2%, Retro 8.1%
- #48 Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles
67% matchVery Positive89% of 650 reviews2026
Dev: Drydock Dreams GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.
Why similar: Military 38%, Vehicular Combat 37.6%, Simulation 15.6%, 3D 8.8%
- #49 Easy Red 2
67% matchVery Positive90% of 12,979 reviews2022
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Wargame 43.4%, War 33.6%, Simulation 18.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%, First-Person 2%
- #50 Field of Honor
68% matchVery Positive94% of 159 reviews2024
Dev: civciv
Windows
Field of Honor is a single-player game that combines elements of first-person shooter and strategy, set in the Napoleonic Wars, American Revolutionary War and American Civil War. You can take command of massive battles or engage as a single soldier to defeat the enemy in various game modes.
Why similar: Wargame 30%, Simulation 20.1%, Military 15.9%, War 13.5%, Stylized 9.4%
- #51 Sky Knights
70% 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 71.2%, 1980s 28.8%
- #52 HighFleet
68% matchVery Positive88% of 7,247 reviews2021
Dev: Konstantin KoshutinPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 31.2%, Nonlinear 24.8%, Stylized 15.8%, Simulation 13.2%, Inventory Management 13%
- #53 Mech Havoc
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: Mid DevelopmentPub: Pretty Soon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 62%, Simulation 34.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #54 Wings Over Europe
72% 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 62.9%, Simulation 37.1%
- #55 Warplanes: WW1 Fighters
69% matchVery Positive89% of 445 reviews2021
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 54%, Military 15.3%, Simulation 14%, War 12.9%, Combat 3.1%
- #56 WARNO
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 15,442 reviews2024
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Cold War 36% ★, Wargame 23.3%, Military 16.2%, War 10.7%, 1980s 9.2%
- #57 F-22: Air Dominance Fighter
65% matchVery Positive91% of 122 reviews2026
Dev: Digital Image Design Ltd.Pub: MicroProse Software
Windows
A legendary golden age flight sim. The perfect balance between realism and arcade with retro glidecore graphics.
Why similar: Flight 27.9%, Cold War 17.6% ★, Military 14.5%, Vehicular Combat 12.3%, Simulation 11%
- #58 Falcon 4.0
69% matchVery Positive84% of 297 reviews2016
Dev: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Falcon 4.0 breaks the sight-and-sound barrier with its cutting-edge graphics, realism, dynamic campaigns and multiplayer gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 28.4%, Military 15.3%, Wargame 14.7%, 1990's 11.3%, War 10%
- #59 World of Warplanes
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 5,544 reviews2022
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Cold War 40.9% ★, Flight 28.7%, Military 15.5%, Simulation 5.8%, 3D 4.1%