- #1 Nuclear Option
97% 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: Jet 32% ★, Flight 22.6%, Wargame 14.4%, Military 11.3%, War 8.7%
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 21,209 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: Jet 42.3% ★, Flight 32.6%, Military 11.4%, War 9.4%, Simulation 3.8%
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 21,178 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: Jet 37% ★, Flight 25.6%, Military 10.7%, Vehicular Combat 10.2% ★, War 7.9%
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 1,204 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: Jet 39.8% ★, Flight 23.2%, Vehicular Combat 12.3% ★, Military 8.5%, Retro 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a stylized, low-poly aesthetic and roguelite progression that mirrors the approachable nature of Tiny Combat Arena.
- #5 Flyout
94% matchVery Positive81% of 2,149 reviews2023
Dev: Stonext Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 44.8% ★, Flight 29.8%, Military 11.1%, Simulation 10.1%, 3D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Allows for deep customization and building of aircraft, appealing to those who enjoy the technical side of flight simulation.
- #6 Cleared Hot
93% 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 28.2%, Vehicular Combat 17.1% ★, 1980s 14.3%, Wargame 14.1%, Military 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features an 80s-inspired aesthetic and vehicular combat that aligns perfectly with the thematic roots of the seed game.
- #7 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 52.5%, Simulation 20.4%, 1990's 20.1%, 3D 7%
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.
- #8 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
91% 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: Jet 41.5% ★, Flight 29.6%, Military 12.2%, War 9.4%, Simulation 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive arcade-jet combat experience that provides the cinematic thrill of air warfare.
- #9 Aggressor
92% 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: Jet 26.7% ★, Cold War 24.3% ★, Flight 21.2%, War 6.9%, Simulation 6.2%
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 Helicopter Gunship DEX
91% 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 32.2%, Wargame 22.8%, Vehicular Combat 11.2% ★, Military 9.6%, War 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a grounded, tactical helicopter combat experience that emphasizes realistic mission objectives.
- #11 Air Missions: HIND
90% 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 59.6%, Military 23.2%, Simulation 16.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the iconic Cold War-era attack helicopter, providing a similar tactical combat feel.
- #12 Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator
89% matchMixed49% of 358 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: Jet 27.6% ★, Flight 21.1%, Wargame 12.4%, Military 11.5%, Vehicular Combat 11.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides a Cold War-era simulation experience with a focus on naval air operations.
- #13 Project Gunship
87% 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: Military 31.1%, War 22.1%, Simulation 15.7%, Flight 12.6%, Vehicular Combat 7.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: Offers an immersive simulation of gunship operations, focusing on tactical support and ground-attack missions.
- #14 Vertical Strike Endless Challenge
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 225 reviews2017
Dev: Project ICKXPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 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 21.2%, Military 15.2%, Vehicular Combat 14% ★, War 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, focused air-combat experience that strips away complexity to highlight the joy of dogfighting.
- #15 Vector Thrust
89% 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 75.5%, Simulation 23.9%, 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.
- #16 Vincemus - Air Combat
86% 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 31.8%, 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.
- #17 Dagger Directive
85% matchVery Positive85% of 588 reviews2025
Dev: Arcane Alpacas LLCPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 31.4%, Military 19.9%, War 11.5%, Simulation 10.8%, Retro 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, early-access flight action game that emphasizes precision and combat maneuvers.
- #18 Heliborne Collection
86% 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 45.3%, Military 26.6%, War 17.8%, Simulation 9.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
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 Air Defender
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 250 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 43.5% ★, Flight 23.7%, Wargame 19.7%, Retro 3.9%, Simulation 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A wargame-focused flight simulator that emphasizes the strategic elements of Cold War air defense.
- #20 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: Cold War 27.1% ★, Flight 22.4%, Wargame 15.1%, Military 9.1%, War 7%
Why You'll Like It: A niche military simulation that captures the specific feel of Cold War-era patrol and combat missions.
- #21 Aviassembly
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,303 reviews2025
Dev: Jelle Booij
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.9 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 42.4%, Jet 42.4% ★, Simulation 5.8%, Stylized 4.1%, 3D 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox flight and building game that allows players to experiment with physics and aircraft design.
- #22 Metal Thunder
83% 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 30.4%, Vehicular Combat 19.4% ★, Military 15.2%, Wargame 13.8%, War 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends flight combat with roguelite elements, offering a fresh take on the vehicular combat genre.
- #23 Sprocket
81% matchVery Positive93% of 12,133 reviews2021
Dev: Hamish Dunn
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.5 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 29.7% ★, Wargame 20.3%, Vehicular Combat 17.8% ★, Military 16.6%, War 12.8%
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 Vietnam War
80% matchVery Positive85% of 1,437 reviews2025
Dev: Thorium Game Lab
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 25.2% ★, Flight 18.5%, Wargame 18.2%, Vehicular Combat 16% ★, Military 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on open-world vehicular combat that captures the grit of historical military conflicts.
- #25 Carrier Command 2
81% matchVery Positive82% of 3,658 reviews2021
Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 33.2%, War 21.5%, Military 20.5%, Simulation 12.5%, 3D 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines strategic vehicular and air combat, perfect for players who enjoy the wargame aspects of Tiny Combat Arena.
- #26 IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
82% matchVery Positive88% of 3,145 reviews2008
Dev: 1C: Maddox GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 14.7 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 55.9%, Simulation 17.2%, Military 13.6%, Jet 10.6% ★, War 2.4%
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.
- #27 Remote Reaper: FPV Drone
79% 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: Jet 30.8% ★, Wargame 21.2%, Flight 15.6%, Simulation 11.1%, Military 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern, simulation-heavy look at drone warfare, which is a growing sub-genre of tactical flight games.
- #28 Gunner, HEAT, PC!
78% 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: Cold War 34.9% ★, Vehicular Combat 15.5% ★, Military 14.3%, Wargame 13.4%, 1980s 12.7%
- #29 Virtual Fighter Maneuvers
76% matchVery Positive95% of 131 reviews2025
Dev: Boundless Dynamics, LLC
Windows
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 49% ★, Flight 23.9%, Vehicular Combat 7.4% ★, Simulation 7.1%, Military 4.8%
- #30 Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 970 reviews2024
Dev: FunGiPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 16.7 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 24.2% ★, Wargame 22%, Military 13.9%, Vehicular Combat 13.5% ★, War 13%
- #31 AFTERBURN
78% matchVery Positive87% of 325 reviews2019
Dev: MorfeoDev
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
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 47.5% ★, Flight 27.1%, Military 12.6%, Retro 4.8%, Simulation 4.6%
- #32 Ravenfield
75% 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: Military 44.9%, War 42.4%, Simulation 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #33 TOP DOG
74% matchVery Positive89% of 257 reviews2025
Dev: MorfeoDev
Windows
Dogfight your way through short, intense and randomized runs. Hard but easy to pickup, with daily leaderboards and minimum hardware requirements
Why similar: Jet 50.4% ★, Flight 31.8%, Military 13.6%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #34 Total Conflict: Resistance
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,969 reviews2023
Dev: Thunder Devs.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 26.8%, War 24.7%, Simulation 9.7%
- #35 F-22: Air Dominance Fighter
73% matchVery Positive90% of 106 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: Jet 33.3% ★, Flight 19.2%, Cold War 11.6% ★, Military 9.5%, Vehicular Combat 8.1% ★
- #36 Ground of Aces
72% matchVery Positive85% of 1,315 reviews2025
Dev: Blindflug Studios AG
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 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 35.6%, Military 24.8%, War 19%, Simulation 14.6%, 3D 5.1%
- #37 Reflex Unit : Strike Ops
73% 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 31.6%, Vehicular Combat 19.7% ★, Wargame 19.1%, 1980s 17.7%, Retro 7.2%
- #38 Air Combat Arena
77% 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.
- #39 HighFleet
72% matchVery Positive88% of 7,155 reviews2021
Dev: Konstantin KoshutinPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 16.8 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 30.8%, Nonlinear 24.8%, Stylized 16%, Simulation 13.2%, Inventory Management 13%
- #40 Wings Over Europe
76% 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 60.6%, Simulation 39.4%
- #41 Scramble: Battle of Britain
71% matchVery Positive89% of 232 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 67.7%, War 17.4%, 3D 7.5%, Combat 5.8%, Simulation 1.2%
- #42 Falcon 4.0
73% matchVery Positive84% of 291 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 28.1%, Military 15.3%, Wargame 14.7%, 1990's 11.3%, War 10%
- #43 Tiny Toy Tanks
71% 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 28.6%, 1980s 18.5%, Military 16.3%, 1990's 12.8%, War 10.6%
- #44 NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
70% matchVery Positive81% of 3,819 reviews2022
Dev: Eridanus IndustriesPub: Hooded Horse
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Take command of your hand-tailored fleet of space warships and use realistic radar, electronic warfare, advanced movement controls in 3D space, and precision targeting to outmaneuver and outwit your opponents in a simulation-heavy tactical space game like no other.
Why similar: Military 43.5%, War 35.9%, Simulation 18.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #45 Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles
68% matchVery Positive91% of 586 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 37.8%, Vehicular Combat 37.7% ★, Simulation 15.7%, 3D 8.9%
- #46 Plastic Battlegrounds
69% 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: Military 30.5%, War 26.3%, Simulation 12.6%, 1990's 9.3%, Retro 8.1%
- #47 Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator (UFDS) - FPV drone simulator
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 364 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 32.3%, Wargame 26.3%, Military 15.6%, War 12.6%, Simulation 9.8%
- #48 Armored Battle Crew [World War 1] - Tank Warfare and Crew Management Simulator
74% matchMostly Negative34% of 653 reviews2019
Dev: Gattai Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 40.8%, War 31.3%, Simulation 18%, 3D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #49 Radio Commander: Vietnam '64
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,032 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 39.3% ★, Wargame 21.9%, Military 14.4%, War 11.6%, Simulation 8%
- #50 A Clumsy Flight
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: Rdev group
Windows
Shoot down swarms of planes to survive your adventure through the clouds. Make smart upgrade decisions along the way to not get submerged by the hundreds of enemies coming your way.
Why similar: 1980s 39.2%, Retro 29%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Colorful 10.4%, Combat 6.5%
- #51 Call to Arms: Panzer Elite
67% matchMixed70% of 1,425 reviews2025
Dev: DigitalmindsoftPub: Digitalmindsoft Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.4 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 36.6%, Military 20.1%, War 15.8%, Simulation 13.7%, 3D 7.5%
- #52 Sky Knights
69% 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 71.1%, 1980s 28.9%
- #53 WARNO
65% matchVery Positive81% of 14,911 reviews2024
Dev: Eugen Systems
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 69.2 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 36.2% ★, Wargame 23.1%, Military 16%, War 10.7%, 1980s 9.2%
- #54 Warplanes: WW1 Fighters
68% matchVery Positive89% of 443 reviews2021
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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 53.4%, Military 15.5%, Simulation 14.3%, War 13.1%, Combat 3.2%
- #55 Warbox
68% matchMixed57% of 3,560 reviews2021
Dev: Mantaliss
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
A sandbox game that enables players to watch or take part in a warzone. Players will have access to a variety of tools and features that give them access to customize and change the battlefield however they like.
Why similar: War 47.3%, Military 19.4%, Vehicular Combat 17.7% ★, Combat 8.7%, 3D 5.1%
- #56 Aero GPX
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 941 reviews2024
Dev: Aaron McDevitt
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Aero GPX is an anti-gravity racer focused on high velocity, flight, machine-to-machine combat, and responsive controls that are easy to pick up but difficult to master. Fight for the best position possible with high speeds, risky maneuvers, and visceral attacks!
Why similar: Flight 46.9%, Stylized 18.2%, Vehicular Combat 14.4% ★, Colorful 8%, 3D 7.9%
- #57 Easy Red 2
65% matchVery Positive90% of 12,483 reviews2022
Dev: Marco AmadeiPub: Corvostudio di Amadei Marco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.2 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 44.4%, War 34%, Simulation 19.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #58 European Air War
67% 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 52.2%, Simulation 19.7%, Retro 13%, War 8.1%, Combat 6%