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2006 PC 9.99 € 👍 88 % Very positive, 3,005 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

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.

What defines IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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Squad 44

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America's Army

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Counter-Strike

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Delta Force 2

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Takedown: Red Sabre

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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