Games like AIR WARS

"Combat Air Patrol 2" is a naval combat flight simulator featuring the AV8B Harrier II, offering a mission planner and open-ended campaign. The game provides a 3D cockpit with AA and AG radar modes, adjustable lighting, and animations. It aims to be accessible, with selectable controls and no need for a 300-page manual to start playing .

"Aggressor is a single-player Shooter game known for its stylish physics-based air combat and stunning visuals. The game offers 30+ player-flyable aircraft and over 20 distinct weapon types from the cold-war era and beyond. It requires an understanding of traditional flight physics, making it a challenging and engaging experience for aviation and shooter enthusiasts."

"Nuclear Option" is a combat flight game set in a realistic near-future battlefield, where you can intercept bombers, engage in dogfights, and safely fly under radar. The game features advanced weapons, detailed aircraft physics, and cockpits with situational awareness HUDs. You can build your own missions and play solo or with friends in PVP or PVE multiplayer combat, with several flyable aircraft including the CI-22, F-20, and SU-35. Realistic flight dynamics, stalls, spins, and g-force effects are all fully implemented in this immersive game.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is a combat flight simulator set in World War II. The game offers a realistic flying experience with detailed aircraft models and accurate battle scenarios. Players can engage in aerial combat and tactical missions, flying for the Royal Air Force or the German Air Force over the skies of Europe.

Air Defender is a real-time strategy simulation where you command a national air defense network from a top-down perspective. Monitor radar, identify potential threats, and scramble fighters to protect your airspace. Your decisions shape the outcome, balancing rapid responses with careful analysis to defend against airborne attacks.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is a realistic combat flight simulation game set in the brutal air war over Stalingrad during World War II. Players can fly a variety of aircraft from both the German and Soviet sides, with accurate cockpits, flight models, and damage models. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with large-scale aerial battles and historical missions recreating key events of the conflict.

"Vector Thrust is a historical shooter game with fast-paced single and multiplayer combat options, using a unique cel-shaded art style. The game boasts over 260 playable aircraft and includes an extensive variety of game modes, customizable skirmishes, and story-based campaigns. With advanced tactical AI and full customization options, including user-made skins and custom battle scenarios, Vector Thrust offers a diverse and adaptable gaming experience."

"Tiny Combat Arena" is a sim-lite combat flight simulation game set in a fictional Cold War-era conflict, with a focus on fun and accessible air combat experience. It features a quick mission builder and stylized graphics, with added simulation elements for deeper gameplay. The game encourages tactical maneuvers like boosting missile range by launching from above the target.

"AX:EL - Air XenoDawn" is a space combat simulation game that features fast-paced aerial dogfighting and strategic decision-making. Players take on the role of a skilled pilot, tasked with defending their home planet from an alien invasion. With a variety of customizable ships and weapons at their disposal, players must master advanced maneuvers and tactics to emerge victorious in large-scale battles.

"Vincemus - Air Combat" is a WW2 arcade-style shooter that strives for a balance between realism and accessibility. The game features large-scale maps and diverse combat experiences, with a focus on air, ground, and naval targets. Players can fly an assortment of customizable aircraft across three theaters of war in Africa, Europe, and the Pacific. Upgrades and weapon modifications are available to enhance combat effectiveness on missions.