Games like IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

This is a flight simulator game featuring historical and alternate history aerial combat. Players experience realistic aircraft operation and engage in diverse combat missions.

87% positive from 3,189 · 2008 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.00 (2018-02-10)

SimulationFlight World War II MilitaryHistoricalRealistic

Six games like IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

World of Warplanes

70% positive from 5,585 reviews2022Deck Playable

Aerial combat MMO. Intense 12v12 battles with aircraft upgrades and teamwork.

The catchThe client crashes constantly, often at launch or right after joining a battle.

Both are tagged Military, Flight and World War II.

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Silent Hunter® III

88% positive from 2,600 reviews2008Deck Playable

Naval combat simulation. Command a WWII U-boat, manage crew, and engage in stealthy torpedo attacks or surface gun battles.

The catchIt does not work out of the box, crashing often and needing mods for resolution.

Both are tagged Military, World War II and Simulation.

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Gunsmith Simulator

85% positive from 3,207 reviews202438% finish itDeck Unsupported

A simulation game where players repair and customize firearms. The core loop involves sourcing parts, crafting components, and performing detailed restoration.

What players likedPlayers praise Gunsmith Simulator for its detailed gun customization and repair, offering a realistic workshop experience without real-world hassle.

The catchEvery job is a highlighted step by step sequence with no room to experiment or fail.

Both are tagged Military, Realistic and Simulation.

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Hearts of Iron III

76% positive from 6,065 reviews2009Deck Unsupported

Grand strategy simulation of World War II. Players manage nations through diplomacy, industry, and warfare across a detailed global map.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a deep, ultimate logistics simulator for hardcore strategy purists, akin to a military RTS game.

The catchIt frequently crashes or fails to launch at all on modern Windows machines.

Both are tagged Military, World War II and Historical.

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Supremacy: 1914

74% positive from 4,295 reviews2019Deck Unsupported

This is a real-time grand strategy game where players manage resources, build armies, and forge alliances to conquer territories in World War I. It features large-scale multiplayer battles with up to 500 players.

The catchPaying players buy instant units and upgrades, so money beats strategy most games.

Both are tagged Military, Historical and Simulation.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad

79% positive from 9,818 reviews2014Deck Unsupported

This is a realistic World War II combat flight simulator. Players experience a career mode with historically accurate aerial combat and progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its realistic WWII simulation, often comparing it favorably to DCS and even MSFS2024, especially for its immersive VR experience.

The catchThe AI is brainless, with wingmen circling waypoints instead of joining the fight.

Both are tagged Flight, World War II and Realistic.

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More about IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

What players liked

It's a moddable, affordable WWII flight sim, praised as a sweet spot between Ace Combat and DCS.

The catch

The game often refuses to launch on modern systems and has been left unpatched.

Reviews: 87% positive from 3,189
Released: 2008
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.00 (2018-02-10)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerPvP

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 3,189 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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