Games Like Vector Thrust

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

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern arcade-flight experience that captures the high-octane intensity and mission variety found in the seed game.

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 75.5%, Simulation 23.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a retro aesthetic with accessible, satisfying flight mechanics that feel very similar to the arcade-focused gameplay of the seed.

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 67.4%, Simulation 11.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 6.5%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for the genre, it offers the polished, cinematic arcade-flight combat that serves as the primary inspiration for Vector Thrust.

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 61.1%, Simulation 14.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 8%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features procedural missions and a stylized, low-poly aesthetic that mirrors the fast-paced, arcade-style dogfighting of Vector Thrust.

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 70.2%, Simulation 16.6%, Action 7.5%, Multiplayer 5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more simulation-heavy, it provides an unparalleled level of immersion for jet combat enthusiasts looking for a tactile flight experience.

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Flight 39%, Arcade 23.9%, Action 18.6%, Indie 12%, Simulation 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, arcade-focused dogfighting game that emphasizes speed and constant combat action.

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

Why similar: Flight 63.4%, Action 14.8%, Arcade 12%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced 2D aerial shooter captures the same intensity and arcade-style combat loop found in the seed game.

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 67.4%, Simulation 12.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, arcade-focused dogfighting game that strips away the complexity to focus entirely on high-speed aerial maneuvers.

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 61.2%, Simulation 17.1%, Action 10.9%, Arcade 6.1%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an accessible, mission-based arcade flight experience with a focus on historical dogfights.

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 64.2%, Simulation 22.5%, Action 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern indie title that bridges the gap between arcade accessibility and simulation-style jet combat.

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

Why similar: Flight 58.1%, Simulation 26.9%, Action 11.6%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the spirit of 1990s arcade flight games with modern physics and a focus on mission-based combat.

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 68.1%, Simulation 22.6%, Action 5.3%, Arcade 3.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a cinematic, arcade-style WWII flight experience that is easy to pick up and play.

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 51.4%, Action 22.1%, Indie 12%, Arcade 9.3%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, multiplayer-focused arcade dogfighting game that prioritizes fast movement and aerial agility.

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 68.4%, Simulation 13.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, arcade-style jet combat game that utilizes procedural generation to keep the action fresh.

Grab the control yoke of a warplane and jump into the battlefields of World War 2 in this thrilling combat flight action game. In each of the campaigns for USA, Great Britain, USSR, Germany and Japan you will assume the role of a pilot and squadron leader of an elite air force unit.

Why similar: Flight 72.1%, Simulation 8.9%, Action 7.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines flight combat with light base management in an accessible, arcade-friendly package.

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 56.5%, Simulation 18.4%, Action 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern indie attempt at capturing the classic arcade flight feel with a focus on military-style missions.

Skydrift Infinity is an action-packed arcade game focusing on the experience of flying alone, and with others, in a light, quick, fast-paced style.

Why similar: Flight 74%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the high-speed, combat-racing aspect of flight games, perfect for those who enjoy the arcade side of Vector Thrust.

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 61.7%, Simulation 20.7%, Action 8.8%, Multiplayer 4.8%, Indie 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a different perspective on flight combat by focusing on helicopter-based missions and arcade-style controls.

Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is an arcade action game that puts you in the middle of WWI aerial battles. Accompany the legendary Red Baron and cheat death on your way to victory!

Why similar: Flight 58.9%, Simulation 14.2%, Arcade 11%, Action 10.6%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, comic-book-style aesthetic and fast-paced arcade flight combat set during the First World War.

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: Flight 61.4%, Simulation 21.8%, Action 10.2%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern VR-focused take on arcade jet combat that emphasizes cockpit immersion and aerial maneuvers.

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 64%, Simulation 13.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 8.5%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A mission-based flight game that balances historical themes with arcade-style controls and combat.

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 40.9%, Simulation 31.7%, Action 18.2%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the technical flight aspect of drone and jet combat for those who enjoy the simulation side of the seed game.

Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where flyboys can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains. Unlock state-of-the-art planes and personalize them with unique racing skins.

Why similar: Flight 70%, Indie 16%, Action 7.1%, Multiplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original arcade combat-racing experience in the air, focusing on speed and power-ups.

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 45%, Simulation 32.8%, Action 14.4%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi themed arcade flight game that focuses on mission variety and fast-paced aerial combat.

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 63.3%, Simulation 18%, Action 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Red Wings: American Aces is a thrilling warplane arcade shooter with online and local multiplayer modes. Whiz and swish through vibrant comic book-style skies solo or with friends and win the day!

Why similar: Flight 67.8%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 14.1%, Multiplayer 2.1%, Indie 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style aerial combat game with a strong emphasis on multiplayer dogfighting.

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 55.3%, Simulation 31.1%, Arcade 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-flight experience that focuses on modern jet combat and mission-based objectives.

Cool aircraft, big guns, dogfight thrill, single player, multi player, modding support, moustaches and ladies. You'll like it.

Why similar: Flight 51.3%, Simulation 22.3%, Action 9.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, arcade-style flight game that offers unique combat mechanics and a lighthearted approach to dogfighting.

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 64.5%, Simulation 21.2%, Action 10.8%, Multiplayer 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

Why similar: Action 45.1%, Arcade 31.5%, Indie 23.4%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell style aerial shooter that shares the 'Vector' naming and the intense, arcade-style combat loop.

A fast paced multiplayer dogfighting game that focuses on creative weapons and game mechanics that reward skillful flying.

Why similar: Flight 69.8%, Action 15.9%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Indie 6.9%

FLYING TIGERS: SHADOWS OVER CHINA is an air-combat action game based on the historical events of America’s secret volunteer squadrons that defended China against Japan in the China-Burma-India theatre of World War 2.

Why similar: Flight 66.9%, Simulation 11.1%, Action 7.2%, Arcade 6.5%, Multiplayer 4.5%

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 55.7%, Simulation 14.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.8%

A breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by prestige anime.

Why similar: Flight 73.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 11.5%, Indie 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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.

Why similar: Action 63.7%, Indie 36.3%

GoD Factory: Wingmen is a multiplayer space combat game played through fast-paced and intensely tactical 4 vs 4 player matches. Customize gunships and start frantic battles with your friends to survive the relentless fire of enemy players.

Why similar: Simulation 41.5%, Action 27.1%, Multiplayer 19.9%, Indie 11.4%

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 73.6%, Action 15.7%, Indie 10.7%

Pilot legendary aircraft of the early years of aviation, French Spad 13, German Albatros D.Va and Russian built Nieuport 17, in the free-to-play Rise of Flight United! This WWI aviation sim that has something for every flight-sim fan, from single player skirmish and career to multiplayer dogfights, but one thing is for certain, the...

Why similar: Flight 66.5%, Simulation 22.8%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Action 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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 86.6%, Action 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Physics-based VR with full freedom of flight. VR that feels and controls like a real jetpack. A real-time multiplayer VR arena.

Why similar: Flight 60.5%, Simulation 16.9%, Action 8.9%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Indie 5.1%

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 70%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 14.2%

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

Why similar: Flight 51%, Simulation 20.2%, Action 19.6%, Indie 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

World of Warplanes is an aerial combat MMO action game set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game throws players into a never-ending battle for dominance of the skies.

Why similar: Flight 63.9%, Simulation 15.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 8.9%

Extreme racing with a jet equipped vehicle

Why similar: Simulation 42.4%, Action 27.8%, Indie 16.3%, Multiplayer 13.4%

Pilot your plane and battle giant robotic monsters with unique capabilities in tenfantastic settings. Then, take to the skies in online multiplayer dogfights and showthe world who's boss.

Why similar: Flight 50.8%, Simulation 14.3%, Action 13.6%, Arcade 8.5%, Indie 7.4%

Plunge into the world of sky battles. Pursue an enemy bomber while dodging oncoming missiles. Get your adrenaline pumping and be rewarded with a bonus level.

Why similar: Simulation 64.6%, Arcade 27%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Vector Strike is where FPS & sports collide in a fast-paced, physics-based 4v4 arena. Master precision shooting, movement and teamwork to outplay opponents and score goals. Whether you're pulling off winning plays with abilities or just having fun with friends, every shot counts.

Why similar: Simulation 45.8%, Action 28.8%, Multiplayer 25.3%

Wings of Prey is based around large-scale aerial combat in World War II. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, attack aircraft and bombers across a range of thrilling missions.

Why similar: Flight 55.9%, Simulation 24.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 7.4%, Multiplayer 3%

Take part in aerial battles with warplanes from different eras — from World War I to the future. Drop bombs, upgrade your aircraft, and turn enemy bases into rubble in the explosive action game Aircraft Evolution!

Why similar: Flight 69.9%, Simulation 12.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 7.2%

The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!

Why similar: Action 38.2%, Arcade 37.7%, Indie 22.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

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: Flight 38.7%, Simulation 36.9%, Action 20.1%, Multiplayer 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%

FIGHTER ROYALE – LAST ACE FLYING is a WWII themed, arena style flight combat action game. Set in a fictional version of the South Pacific and features 25 authentic and upgradable WWII aircraft, you join up to 100 pilots competing to be the last man flying! This is a Battle Royale in the skies.

Why similar: Simulation 62.8%, Action 37.2%

Put your flight skills to the test in the online multiplayer air racing game from the creator of VTOL VR. Pilot a high performance jet through challenging courses in a race to the finish. Fly in VR or on desktop with either virtual or physical HOTAS. Do you have what it takes for a podium position?

Why similar: Flight 64.5%, Simulation 23.4%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played solo, coop, or competitively online. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

Why similar: Multiplayer 46%, Action 38.3%, Indie 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

Why similar: Action 51.2%, Arcade 43.9%, Singleplayer 4.9%

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 57.4%, Simulation 16.9%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Indie 5.4%