Choose IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Choose IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 if you want the Multi-player, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 launched in 2008.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 vs PUT IN BAD
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and PUT IN BAD both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008) is 11 years older than PUT IN BAD (2019). PUT IN BAD is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose PUT IN BAD
Choose PUT IN BAD if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. PUT IN BAD launched in 2019.
Both IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and PUT IN BAD sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 |  PUT IN BAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2019 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | 1C: Maddox Games | Gun Done Team |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008) is 11 years older than PUT IN BAD (2019).
- PUT IN BAD is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 has co-op; PUT IN BAD does not.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 vs PUT IN BAD — FAQ
- Should I play IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 or PUT IN BAD first?
- If you want chronology, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008) came out before PUT IN BAD (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and PUT IN BAD similar?
- They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does PUT IN BAD have multiplayer like IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946?
- No. IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while PUT IN BAD is listed as single-player only.