Games like Airships: Conquer the Skies

This is a real-time strategy game where players design and command airships in tactical battles. It features detailed vehicle customization and destructible environments.

96% positive from 4,851 · 2018 · 6% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $24.99 $9.99 -60% · Lowest ever $8.49 (2016-12-28)

Vehicular Combat4X WarModdableWargame Building

Six games like Airships: Conquer the Skies

KitHack Model Club

77% positive from 676 reviews2024Deck Playable

A multiplayer sandbox vehicle builder where players design and test custom RC creations with realistic physics. Players explore, challenge, and free-roam with their unique builds in a vibrant open world.

The catchDevelopment stopped after launch, leaving an unfinished, buggy game with thin content.

Both are tagged Vehicular Combat, Moddable and Indie.

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Shadow Empire

84% positive from 1,914 reviews2020Deck Unsupported

Turn-based 4X wargame with procedural generation and RPG elements. Conquer a ruined planet through military, economic, and political management.

What players likedPlayers praise Shadow Empire as a uniquely complex 4X, blending Dwarf Fortress's depth with wargame logistics and Civ's strategic management.

The catchAI generated art was patched in later, and it looks worse than the old style.

Both are tagged 4X and Wargame.

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Heart of the Machine

92% positive from 2,043 reviews20264% finish itDeck Verified

This is a cyberpunk RPG/strategy game where you play a sentient AI. You build, hack, and explore a decaying city, making choices that shape its future.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique blend of narrative RPG, city-builder, and strategy elements with meaningful decisions and an incredibly crafted story.

The catchA cluttered interface and unexplained systems leave you unsure what anything does.

Both are tagged 4X and War.

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit

92% positive from 4,053 reviews2018Deck Unsupported

Strategy simulation game with city development and tactical battles. Features 3D grand battles, duels, and extensive editing options.

The catchThis Steam release has no English translation and fan patches rarely work.

Both are tagged Wargame and War.

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NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou

87% positive from 1,232 reviews2014Deck Unsupported

Historical strategy simulation where you become a feudal lord to unite Japan. Features city building, diplomacy, and large-scale battles.

What players likedPlayers praise its historical depth and strategic complexity, akin to a detailed historical simulation.

The catchIt crashes often, including when saving and when creating custom officers.

Both are tagged Wargame and War.

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Rusted Warfare - RTS

96% positive from 2,901 reviews2017Deck Playable

Rusted Warfare is a classic-style RTS with modern tech, featuring large-scale battles and a sandbox editor. It offers deep strategic gameplay with extensive unit customization and cross-platform multiplayer.

What players likedPlayers praise this RTS for its simple yet deep gameplay, enhanced by an extensive and easily moddable community that significantly extends its lifespan.

The catchThe RTS core is barebones, with one resource and little strategic depth.

Both are tagged Moddable and Indie.

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More about Airships: Conquer the Skies

What players liked

Players praise its very good gameplay and strategic building, comparing it to other crafting games.

The catch

Campaign AI is poor, and harder difficulties just hand it unfair stat buffs.

Reviews: 96% positive from 4,851
Released: 2018
Finish it: 6% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $24.99 $9.99 -60% · Lowest ever $8.49 (2016-12-28)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerPvP

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 4,851 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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