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2008PCSteam Deck playable85 % positivefree

A highly realistic PC flight simulator where you pilot jets and warbirds with fully modeled cockpits and complex systems. It works as a huge sandbox for missions, campaigns and online combat, with a very steep learning curve.

  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Driving or flying
  • Deep systems to master
  • Historical setting

The closest matches for DCS World are IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946, War Thunder and IL-2 Sturmovik. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes DCS World special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

95 %Match

2006PCSteam Deck playable88 % positive9.99 €

  • Historical setting
  • Driving or flying
  • Deep systems to master

A sprawling World War II flight combat simulator with over 200 flyable aircraft, huge maps and many campaign missions. It offers authentic, demanding dogfights for fans of historical flight sims.

War Thunder

Driving or flying

A massive online vehicle combat game where you unlock planes, tanks and ships spanning over a century of military history and pilot them in battles ranging from arcade to full simulator. Its long grind through national tech trees and detailed damage modeling define the experience.

IL-2 Sturmovik

Driving or flying

A detailed World War II flight simulator set on the Eastern Front, where you pilot historical aircraft in dogfights, ground attacks and escort missions. It focuses on realistic flight behavior and demanding controls.

Arma 3

Sandbox with your own goals

An uncompromising military simulation on vast open maps where tactics, teamwork and patience matter more than twitch reflexes. Its powerful editor and huge modding community provide nearly endless scenarios.

Squad 44

Challenging difficulty

A highly team-focused, realistic WW2 multiplayer shooter with large battlefields, authentic weapons and vehicles. Without squad communication and coordination, you won't get far.

Arma Reforger

Sandbox with your own goals

A realistic Cold War military shooter set on the large island of Everon, rewarding teamwork and tactical play in big multiplayer battles. Game Master mode lets you build and steer custom scenarios in real time.

Arma 2

Sandbox with your own goals

A hyper-realistic military tactical shooter set in the vast open world of Chernarus, where you fight on foot, in vehicles and by commanding troops. Famous for its sandbox scale, mods and large multiplayer scenarios.

Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45

Challenging difficulty

A highly realistic multiplayer first-person shooter set on the WWII Eastern Front, where you fight as infantry or crew armored vehicles in large team battles. Weapons are lethal and punishing, making every engagement tense and tactical.

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