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Games like Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War

Games like Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War

Games like Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War

Looking for games like Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War? Here are top simulation recommendations with a warfare and historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Rise of Flight United, IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad or Dogfight 1942.

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  1. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    56% User Score Based on 1,640 reviews

    Rise of Flight is the most realistic WWI PC flight simulation ever created. Take to the skies of war torn Europe and experience daring air combat at the dawn of aviation. Re-enact famous air battles fought by legendary aces such as Manfred von Richtofen, James McCudden, Georges Guynemer and Eddie Rickenbacker. Rise of Flight transports you to a time when courageous pilots fought each other for con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Flight United.

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  2. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 5,830 reviews

    IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is the continuation of the legendary IL-2 Sturmovik series that has set the standard for combat flight games for more than 10 years. This new entry into the series will offer virtual pilots an even more accurate simulation of the legendary air battles of World War II. A new higher level of physics modeling, damage modeling and aerodynamics has been achieved whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad.

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  3. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    75% User Score Based on 505 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Piloting a wide range of aircraft, players engage in aerial dogfights and dangerous fighter missions across the major theaters of war during WWII. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dogfight 1942.

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  4. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    89% User Score Based on 570 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

    Become a pilot! Immerse yourself in WW1 aerial combat like never before in a captivating VR experience. No matter whether you prefer arcade games or flight simulators - a variety of options will let you adjust the game to your preferences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warplanes: WW1 Fighters.

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  5. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    90% User Score Based on 1,363 reviews

    Oleg Maddox’s world famous IL-2 Sturmovik series of flight simulators continues to expand. The latest offering, IL-2 1946, adds 36 new planes, four new gigantic maps, over a hundred new ground objects, and nearly 200 new campaign missions. This new opus also includes all of the previous Il-2 series content. What years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    62% User Score Based on 754 reviews

    Wings of Prey is based around the large-scale aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. Players can participate in some of the war’s most famous battles piloting fighters, battle planes and bombers across a range of thrilling missions. There are six theatres of war to engage in – The Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, Ardennes, Berlin, Sicily and Korsun' representing the main airbo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wings of Prey.

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  8. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 2,332 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 8 reviews

    Breathtaking air battles with planes of the golden era of military aviation in a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Warplanes.

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  10. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 111 reviews

    Warplanes: Battles over Pacific opens the next chapter in aviation history. Become a World War II pilot and take part in the campaign against the Empire of Japan. The sequel to the hit Warplanes: WW1 Fighters, takes dogfight to a new level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warplanes: Battles over Pacific.

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  11. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    36% User Score Based on 258 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Vietnam War. It is the year 1965. A conflict, that began 20 years ago, escalates. Vietnam is a divided country. The communistic North fights against the anti-communistic South in a fierce civil war. The USA are at Cold War with the Soviet Union and, in order to demonstrate their interests, they decide to support South Vietnam in the fight against the communistic Vietcong troops. Witness the stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air Conflicts: Vietnam.

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  12. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 375 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 314 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

    Be a pioneer of aerial warfare in Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces. Fight above the battlefields of World War I and become the ultimate Sky Ace! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    58% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    The Game Aggressor is a flashy air combat aracde with simple destruction physics. Players get to fly cold-war era fighter jets in massive singleplayer carnage. The full game is still in... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aggressor.

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  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 356 reviews

    Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DCS World.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    Project Gunship is a single-player, simulation game that provides an authentic and immersive AC-130 Gunship experience. As gamers ourselves, we’ve often desired an AC-130 Gunship simulator that authentically modeled their combat deployments and we simply got tired of waiting. Far too many times we’ve only been granted a simple taste of this type of gameplay, but Project Gunship’s intent is to be t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Gunship.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    50% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    It's the First World War and the conquest of the sky is your mission. Battle your way to that target with WarBirds, the totally three-dimensional, fly by the seat of your pants, dog fight game. Pick from any of six missions from Milk Run to The Swarm to dog fight one-on-one or fill the sky with war planes. Fight against a computer-controlled squadron or link with up to four Lynx friends to determi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WarBirds 2026.

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  18. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 3,636 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    Heliborne Collection offers two games through a launcher. Choose to play Heliborne or Heliborne Enhanced Edition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heliborne.

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  20. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 4,746 reviews

    After hostilities have broken out in Central Europe, the race is on as a pressured US Navy escort force battle off Soviet bomber and submarine attacks on a perilous quest to reinforce NATO defenders in Europe. Meanwhile, in the Persian Gulf, the conflict between Iran and Iraq risks escalating into a larger confrontation between superpowers as both sides indiscriminately attack neutral merchant shi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,972 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Combat Arena.

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  23. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Unleash mayhem piloting powerful jets and helicopters Engage in combat at the core of the modern battlefield in Warplanes: Air Corp in VR. The third installment of the best-selling Warplanes series introduces a new era of modern military aviation. In addition to fighter jets and multirole combat aircraft you are able to pilot attack helicopters! Flight simulators are too complicated for you? We g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warplanes: Air Corp.

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  24. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    Experience 1971 Indian-Pakistan Naval Combat from the perspective of Indian Navy. Play with iconic classic Indian Navy battleships like INS Vikrant, INS Rajput, INS Brahmaputra, etc. and be a part of historic missions like Operation Trident among many others. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1971: Indian Naval Front.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 17,912 reviews

    VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built specifically for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls. Take on a wide array of challenges that will put your flight skills, situational awareness, and combat tactics to the test. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VTOL VR.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 393 reviews

    Controller InformationWe strongly recommend an RC style controller or actual RC transmitter for AccuRC. Anything Windows recognizes as a USB Game Controller will work, or anything that can output PPM connected via our AccuRC Dongle. An XBox style controller can work, although you most likely will not get the full RC flying experience from it. AccuRC is not flyable without a controller. About the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AccuRC 2.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 26,674 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 51 reviews

    The Japan-exclusive Premium Edition of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown includes the base game, the Season Pass, and the Original Aircraft Series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

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  29. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Falcon 4.0 breaks the sight-and-sound barrier with its cutting-edge graphics, realism, dynamic campaigns and multiplayer gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falcon 4.0.

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  30. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 621 reviews

    Ultrawings is the first aerial-themed, open-world flight game where you use your virtual hands to fly multiple aircraft across a beautifully stylized, island-themed world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultrawings.

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  31. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 43,812 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 7 reviews

    Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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  32. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    78% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome back to Ultrawings, Pilot! Take to the skies using your virtual hands (or HOTAS and gamepad) to fly 5 unique aircraft as you complete a diverse set of engaging, hand-crafted missions across an island-themed world in this made-for-VR, aerial-themed, action-adventure game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultrawings 2.

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  33. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 333 reviews

    There’s something new in the air, and it’s more than the hum of hundreds of aero engines... As the Luftwaffe launches its aerial offensive, the outnumbered Royal Air Force is scrambling to bring into combat new planes that will ensure victory over a stronger foe. Will they succeed? It’s up to you, and your Hurricane or Spitfire. If you hold off the enemy long enough, you’ll be the first to fly th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Wings: Battle of Britain.

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  34. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    55% User Score Based on 350 reviews

    The enemies are close, would you dare to join the Squadron? Tweak planes in a 1st person mechanic mode, set the clouds on fire in aerial fights sim and discover extra missions in an open world of RAF Base. Enjoy a gameplay based on a real history and become the Ace of Sky. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 303 Squadron: Battle of Britain.

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  35. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,052 reviews

    Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Command: Modern Operations.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    58% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    It’s the 4th of June, 1942, and Japanese bombs are raining down on Midway – and you. This lethal assault is a prelude to an invasion whose success gives the enemy control over the Pacific. You are one of the American airmen who hold the outcome of this decisive battle in their hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Wings.

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  37. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    73% User Score Based on 288 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Air Conflicts: Secret Wars is an arcade flight simulation set in a World War I and II scenario. During the seven campaigns the player has to fly and fight through over 48 missions. Before taking off, the player can choose between different aircrafts, each with different strengths and weaknesses. Within the missions the player gets different objectives like patrolling, sneaking, hit & run, bombing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Air Conflicts: Secret Wars.

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  38. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 220 reviews

    Learn, hone and master all the instruments and controls of a real helicopter! Follow the tutorials to turn the aircraft on and off, learn to use ropes and flares and apply your knowledge in missions based on real situations! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helicopter Simulator VR 2021: Rescue Missions.

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  39. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    68% User Score Based on 622 reviews

    Join the Royal Air Force and Battle for Britain! Fly into the pivotal aerial battle for the skies of Britain. As a member of the British RAF, face off against the deadly German Luftwaffe and the Italian air forces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover.

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  41. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    This is my first Helicopter combat flight sim, created to accomplish my small dream of piloting MD-530 Defender in the low poly world. This game aims to be something in between arcade shooter and realistic flight sim, usually called Sim-lite. The premise is very simple, you pilot MD-530 and manage wingmen to destroy russian vehicles in a small procedurally generated island. It features clic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hijong Park's Defender Patrol.

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  42. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Virtual Fighter Maneuvers is a VR combat flight simulator from the creator of VTOL VR. Focused on short-range air-to-air engagements, you can launch directly into the merge with bots or other players online. Fly high performance fighter jets in intense dogfights with realistic flight and weapon physics. Aircraft and missiles are simulated with realistic effects of altitude, transonic drag, angle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Virtual Fighter Maneuvers.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 7,179 reviews

    Nuclear Option is a combat flight game set on a dynamic and realistic battlefield of the near future. Use an array of advanced weapons to change the course of battles as you intercept bombers, duel fighters, fly under the radar, or unleash the fury of nuclear weapons on enemy formations. Each aircraft comes with an immersive cockpit featuring a situational awareness HUD, identifying nearby targ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuclear Option.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    89% User Score Based on 2,219 reviews

    Flyout is an aircraft building game with an emphasis on design freedom and realistic physics, sound and effects. Use the in-game modeling tools to create an aircraft of any shape, add and configure engines for your needs, set up control surfaces and take your design on a test flight around an earth-sized procedurally generated planet.Editor Tools -freeform fuselage editor -wing editor -material a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flyout.

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  50. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Learn to fly r/c model airplanes with this realistic flight simulator! RC-AirSim has been used successfully by many r/c pilots to learn how to fly a model airplane. RC-AirSim has more realistic flight dynamics and ground handling than most of the much more expensive r/c airplane flight sims. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RC-AirSim - RC Model Airplane Flight Simulator.

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