- #1 Nuclear Option
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,179 reviews2023
Dev: Shockfront Studios
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 28.2 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 31.9%, Wargame 23.3%, Military 17.3%, War 14%, Simulation 7.4%
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 22,394 reviews2020
Dev: Sector D2
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.8 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 59.4%, Military 18.2%, War 15.2%, Simulation 5.7%, 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 21,888 reviews2017
Dev: Boundless Dynamics, LLC
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 45.1%, Military 15.6%, Vehicular Combat 14.8%, War 11.5%, Simulation 7.1%
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 1,234 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 48.2%, Vehicular Combat 17.4%, Military 12%, Retro 6.8%, Simulation 6.2%
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 Positive96% of 3,999 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 28.8%, Vehicular Combat 17.3%, 1980s 14.1%, Wargame 13.8%, 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 129 reviews2024
Dev: David Walters
Windows
Pilot deadly helicopter gunships, battle enemy forces and complete dangerous missions within a thrilling desert warzone!
Why similar: Flight 53.7%, 1990's 19.8%, Simulation 19.7%, 3D 6.8%
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 Helicopter Gunship DEX
93% matchVery Positive86% of 214 reviews2022
Dev: Jimmy Arcade Limited
Windows
Fly helicopter gunships in a tactical combat sim inspired by 90s classics. Master scalable flight controls, sensors and weapons across several combat zones. Tackle procedurally generated missions that play out differently each time. Play with gamepad, mouse and keyboard, or full HOTAS controls.
Why similar: Flight 32.6%, Wargame 22.4%, Vehicular Combat 11%, Military 9.4%, War 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a grounded, tactical helicopter combat experience that emphasizes realistic mission objectives.
- #8 Flyout
91% matchVery Positive83% of 2,296 reviews2023
Dev: Stonext Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 19.2 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 55%, Military 20%, Simulation 17.5%, 3D 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Allows for deep customization and building of aircraft, appealing to those who enjoy the technical side of flight simulation.
- #9 Aggressor
92% 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 35.9% ★, Flight 23.8%, War 10.2%, Simulation 8.9%, Vehicular Combat 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, approachable jet combat simulator that focuses on the core loop of dogfighting and air-to-ground strikes.
- #10 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
91% matchVery Positive88% of 57,034 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 58.6%, Military 17.2%, War 13.4%, Simulation 5.5%, 3D 3.8%
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 634 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 60.9%, Military 22.8%, Simulation 15.9%, 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 243 reviews2017
Dev: Project ICKXPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.3 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 29.4%, Wargame 20.6%, Military 15%, Vehicular Combat 13.8%, 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 Vector Thrust
89% matchMixed48% of 744 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 76.6%, Simulation 22.9%, 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.
- #14 Project Gunship
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 867 reviews2022
Dev: Sklorite Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 31.2%, War 22.1%, Simulation 15.2%, Flight 13.2%, Vehicular Combat 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an immersive simulation of gunship operations, focusing on tactical support and ground-attack missions.
- #15 Metal Thunder
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 613 reviews2024
Dev: Dumbbell Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 20%, Wargame 14%, 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.
- #16 Hijong Park's Defender Patrol
85% matchVery Positive99% of 75 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 26.6% ★, Flight 23%, Wargame 14.9%, Military 9%, 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.
- #17 Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator
88% matchMixed48% of 367 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 30.4%, Wargame 16.6%, 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.
- #18 Heliborne Collection
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,033 reviews2017
Dev: Klabater
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 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 46.2%, Military 26.4%, War 17.6%, Simulation 9.2%, 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.
- #19 Dagger Directive
83% matchVery Positive83% of 898 reviews2026
Dev: Arcane Alpacas LLCPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 30.9%, Military 19.9%, War 11.4%, Simulation 10.3%, Retro 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, early-access flight action game that emphasizes precision and combat maneuvers.
- #20 Vincemus - Air Combat
84% matchVery Positive82% of 116 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 32.5%, Military 16.8%, Wargame 16%, War 13.1%, 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
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 379 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 49.2% ★, Wargame 22.2%, Flight 14%, Simulation 4.4%, 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 1,781 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium Game Lab
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 28.5% ★, Wargame 20.9%, Vehicular Combat 18.3%, Military 11.4%, War 10%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on open-world vehicular combat that captures the grit of historical military conflicts.
- #23 Remote Reaper: FPV Combat Drone Simulator
82% matchVery Positive93% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: Vladyslav Fomenko
Windows
Realistic Ukrainian FPV combat drone simulator built with frontline pilots. Train like a real pilot: fight through enemy jamming, watch your battery, find armor weak spots, and finish the strike before the signal dies. Supports RadioMaster, DJI FPV, TBS and gamepads. Online co-op, mission editor.
Why similar: Flight 29.3%, Wargame 26.7%, Military 15%, War 11.3%, Simulation 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern, simulation-heavy look at drone warfare, which is a growing sub-genre of tactical flight games.
- #24 Sprocket
81% matchVery Positive92% of 13,075 reviews2021
Dev: Hamish Dunn
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 39.0 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 20.1%, Vehicular Combat 17.8%, Military 17%, War 13.1%
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.
- #25 Aviassembly
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,569 reviews2025
Dev: Jelle Booij
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.5 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 71.2%, Simulation 11.2%, Stylized 7.3%, 3D 5.4%, Colorful 4%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox flight and building game that allows players to experiment with physics and aircraft design.
- #26 Carrier Command 2
80% matchVery Positive82% of 3,781 reviews2021
Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 15.7 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 32.8%, War 21.2%, Military 20.4%, Simulation 12%, 3D 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines strategic vehicular and air combat, perfect for players who enjoy the wargame aspects of Tiny Combat Arena.
- #27 Drone Sector
78% matchVery Positive88% of 390 reviews2026
Dev: IcospherePub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Drone Sector is a futuristic gunship game. Provide close air support by firing variety of weapons at the enemies and guide your allied troops via commands. Keep your troops alive, complete objectives, collect resources and recruit engineers. Research better weaponry for the gunship and the troops.
Why similar: Flight 21.8%, Vehicular Combat 20.4%, Military 16.3%, Wargame 13.2%, War 12.8%
- #28 Gunner, HEAT, PC!
78% matchVery Positive91% of 8,208 reviews2022
Dev: Radian Simulations LLC
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.4 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 34.9% ★, Vehicular Combat 15.5%, Military 14.4%, Wargame 13%, 1980s 12.6%
- #29 IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
81% matchVery Positive87% of 3,217 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 63.6%, Simulation 18.4%, Military 15.1%, War 2.6%, 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.
- #30 Ravenfield
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 80,232 reviews2017
Dev: SteelRaven7
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 63.2 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 44%, War 41.2%, Simulation 9.5%, First-Person 2.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #31 Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks
77% matchMixed66% of 1,090 reviews2024
Dev: FunGiPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 24.3% ★, Wargame 22.1%, Military 14.1%, Vehicular Combat 13.6%, War 13.1%
- #32 Legendary Pilots
76% matchMixed68% of 239 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 39.3%, 1980s 12.1%, Stylized 11.4%, 1990's 8.2%, Simulation 8.1%
- #33 Total Conflict: Resistance
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,368 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 21.3 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 38.6%, Military 27.2%, War 24.8%, Simulation 9.4%
- #34 Korea. IL-2 Series
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 459 reviews2026
Dev: FOR-GAMES CR LTD
Windows
Korea. IL-2 Series is a next-generation flight simulator set during the Korean War. Climb into the cockpit of early jet fighters and shape the outcome of legendary aerial battles.
Why similar: Flight 38.7%, Wargame 18.8%, Military 15.2%, Vehicular Combat 12.7%, War 9.5%
- #35 Tank Battle Classic
73% matchVery Positive88% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: Chobi Softwear
Windows
A tank combat action game with retro-style visuals, featuring WWII tanks in single-player battles.
Why similar: Wargame 30%, Vehicular Combat 21.4%, Military 20.3%, War 10.2%, Simulation 6.6%
- #36 Ground of Aces
72% matchVery Positive86% of 1,558 reviews2025
Dev: Blindflug Studios AG
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 36.1%, Military 24.9%, War 19.1%, Simulation 14.1%, 3D 5%
- #37 Kamikaze Strike: FPV Drone
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Dinomore Games
Windows
Fly a kamikaze drone through fast-paced FPV missions. Dodge bullets, sneak past jammers and radars, and crash into tanks, troops, and enemy bases. Discover diffferent drones and face tougher challenges in every level.
Why similar: Flight 30.7%, Wargame 22.5%, Vehicular Combat 12.7%, War 10.6%, Military 9.1%
- #38 Wings Over Europe
76% matchMixed55% of 130 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 63.9%, Simulation 36.1%
- #39 OVRLRD
72% matchVery Positive86% of 101 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 36.9% ★, Vehicular Combat 16.8%, Wargame 14.1%, War 10.2%, Military 10.1%
- #40 Call to Arms: Panzer Elite
71% matchMixed70% of 2,063 reviews2025
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Digitalmindsoft Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 36.1%, Military 20%, War 15.7%, Simulation 13%, 3D 7.1%
- #41 Scramble: Battle of Britain
71% matchVery Positive89% of 244 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 68.6%, War 17.2%, 3D 7.2%, Combat 5.6%, Simulation 1.1%
- #42 Air Combat Arena
75% matchMixed54% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: Sky Coder
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.5 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 Radio Commander: Vietnam '64
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,072 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 39% ★, Wargame 21.8%, Military 14.4%, War 11.5%, Simulation 7.8%
- #44 Tiny Toy Tanks
71% matchVery Positive94% of 382 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 28.6%, 1980s 18.8%, Military 16.3%, 1990's 12.6%, War 10.6%
- #45 Armored Battle Crew [World War 1] - Tank Warfare and Crew Management Simulator
74% matchMostly Negative34% of 660 reviews2019
Dev: Gattai Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 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 41.2%, War 31.5%, Simulation 17.5%, 3D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #46 Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles
68% matchVery Positive89% of 793 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 38.3%, Vehicular Combat 37.8%, Simulation 15.2%, 3D 8.7%
- #47 Reflex Unit: Strike Ops
69% matchVery Positive85% of 84 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 32.3%, Vehicular Combat 19.4%, Wargame 18.9%, 1980s 17.8%, Retro 7.2%
- #48 AFTERBURN
70% matchVery Positive87% of 331 reviews2019
Dev: MorfeoDev
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 47.9%, Military 21.3%, War 9.6%, Retro 8%, Simulation 7.5%
- #49 Super Cloud Fight
68% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: EngagedPub: Unengaged — Open to Offers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super Cloud Fight allows you to experience a unique way of aerial combat with customizable planes, special combat maneuvers and powerups. Play with AI bots, friends or competitors!
Why similar: Flight 70.2%, Colorful 13.6%, Combat 12%, First-Person 4.3%
- #50 Call to Arms
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 24,168 reviews2018
Dev: Digitalmindsoft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 18.8 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 52.9%, War 30.8%, Simulation 12.8%, First-Person 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #51 Plastic Battlegrounds
67% matchVery Positive89% of 303 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 30.8%, War 26.6%, Simulation 12.3%, 1990's 9.2%, Retro 8.1%
- #52 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 71.4%, 1980s 28.6%
- #53 FPV Kamikaze Drone
66% matchVery Positive87% of 13,043 reviews2023
Dev: HFM Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 33%, Flight 27%, Simulation 22.7%, Military 7.2%, Combat 6.7%
- #54 Arma Reforger
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 58,413 reviews2023
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 95.4 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 32.2%, Cold War 28.2% ★, War 16%, Simulation 12.4%, 1980s 9.1%
- #55 Field of Honor
67% matchVery Positive94% of 170 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 30.3%, Simulation 19.9%, Military 16%, War 13.7%, Stylized 9%
- #56 Easy Red 2
67% matchVery Positive90% of 15,222 reviews2022
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Vehicular Combat 30.5%, Military 30.3%, War 23.7%, Simulation 11.4%, First-Person 2.5%
- #57 HighFleet
67% matchVery Positive88% of 7,447 reviews2021
Dev: Konstantin KoshutinPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 31.7%, Nonlinear 25.2%, Stylized 15.3%, Simulation 13.1%, Inventory Management 12.6%
- #58 World of Warplanes
68% matchMixed70% of 5,690 reviews2022
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 37.9 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 40.8% ★, Flight 29.2%, Military 15.5%, Simulation 5.6%, 3D 4%
- #59 G-Rebels
65% matchMostly Positive80% of 276 reviews2026
Dev: Reakktor StudiosPub: Senatis
Windows
G-Rebels: An action-packed combat flight sim in a dystopian open world full of intrigue, free exploration and dangerous missions. As part of an elite unit, it is your job to ensure law and order. A secret mission calls everything into question: are you on the right side or part of a conspiracy?
Why similar: Flight 38.4%, Vehicular Combat 23.8%, Military 18.8%, Simulation 7.8%, Combat 5.3%