Games like IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Below are 14 hand-picked alternatives to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 for fans of simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, more from 1C: Maddox Games. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946: Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!
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IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Top pick for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!
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Men of War: Assault Squad 2
Second-strongest match for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Men of War: Assault Squad 2 expands the real-time tactics series with new skirmish missions, massive multiplayer battles, enhanced visuals, improved AI, and full Direct Control. Command five factions across 65 maps, 250 vehicles, and 200 soldiers in one of the most detailed WWII RTS experiences.
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Men of War™
Third-strongest match for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.
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Men of War: Assault Squad
Ranked #4 for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Men of War: Assault Squad delivers a deeply tactical WWII experience, blending large-scale strategy with intense, hands-on combat. Fight across multiple fronts – from European countryside to Pacific jungles and command every unit and every bullet on the battlefield.
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A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI
Ranked #5 for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.
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Men of War: Red Tide
Ranked #6 for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Red Tide blends deep RTS tactics with the raw intensity of third-person combat. Created in collaboration with author Alexander Zorich, this standalone expansion tells the story of the Black Coats – Soviet Naval Infantry famed for their ruthless precision in the Black Sea campaigns.
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Faces of War
Ranked #7 for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.
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Wings of Prey: Special Edition
Ranked #8 for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Wings of Prey is based around large-scale aerial combat in World War II. Players can participate in some of the most famous battles piloting fighters, attack aircraft and bombers across a range of thrilling missions.
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Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 at current Steam store prices.
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Men of War™
Priced ~50% under IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 on Steam right now.
Men of War is a stunning Real-Time Strategy game that takes place during the height of World War II. Intense battles span Europe and North Africa as gamers play as Soviet, Allied or German forces across 19 massive single-player missions.
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Men of War: Red Tide
Priced ~50% under IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 on Steam right now.
Red Tide blends deep RTS tactics with the raw intensity of third-person combat. Created in collaboration with author Alexander Zorich, this standalone expansion tells the story of the Black Coats – Soviet Naval Infantry famed for their ruthless precision in the Black Sea campaigns.
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Faces of War
Priced ~50% under IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Faces of War puts you in the heart of World War II – not as a distant commander, but as the leader on the ground. Combining the tactical depth of real-time strategy with the immediacy of direct control, it lets you issue precise orders or jump straight into battle as one of your soldiers.
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IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Another title from 1C: Maddox Games, the studio behind IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
Another title from 1C: Maddox Games, the studio behind IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Scramble to intercept in your RAF Spitfire or Hurricane. Or join huge formations of German or Italian Fighters and Bombers as they roar across the Channel towards London. Decide the fate of Britain!
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover
Another title from 1C: Maddox Games, the studio behind IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Join the Royal Air Force, face off against the deadly German Luftwaffe and the Italian air forces and battle for Britain!
Frequently asked about IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
- How much does IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 cost?
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, LAN PvP, LAN Co-op).
- What games are most similar to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 are IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946, Men of War: Assault Squad 2, Men of War™.
- Who developed IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946?
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 was developed by 1C: Maddox Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing.
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