Games like IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
If IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is your kind of game, the closest matches are IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and DCS World Steam Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and immersive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is a World War II combat flight simulation developed by 1C: Maddox Games, released in 2008. The game features hundreds of historically detailed aircraft and realistic flight model accuracy that players describe as physically accurate. Dynamic campaign generation, comprehensive damage modeling, and extensive mod support allow players to experience content beyond World War II through community-created additions. Multiplayer cooperative modes enable online co-op missions. Reviewers highlight the immersive briefings and carrier landing mechanics as significant features. Currently priced at $9.99 USD, the game runs as Playable on Steam Deck and holds an 88% positive rating from over 1,600 Steam reviews alongside a Metacritic score of 86. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and nostalgic, with massive scope and challenging difficulty providing extensive replay value.
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: Battle of Stalingrad
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Shares an atmospheric mood with 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 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is the continuation of the legendary IL-2 Sturmovik series that has set the standard for PC combat flight games for more than ten years. This new entry into the series will offer virtual pilots an even more accurate simulation of the most famous air battles.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
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Second-strongest match 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!
DCS World Steam Edition
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Shares an immersive mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Third-strongest match for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
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Men of War: Assault Squad
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Shares an immersive mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
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.
Men of War: Assault Squad 2
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Shares mod support and an immersive mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Ranked #5 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.
Men of War™
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Shares a nostalgic mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Ranked #6 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.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
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Shares damage modeling and an immersive mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Ranked #7 for IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. 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!
Wings of Prey: Special Edition
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Shares an atmospheric mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
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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War Thunder
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War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad
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Shares an atmospheric mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Reviewers of IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is the continuation of the legendary IL-2 Sturmovik series that has set the standard for PC combat flight games for more than ten years. This new entry into the series will offer virtual pilots an even more accurate simulation of the most famous air battles.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
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Shares an atmospheric mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
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From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.
Tiny Combat Arena
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Shares a nostalgic mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Reviewers of IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
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.
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IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
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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!
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
WHY THIS
Shares damage modeling and an immersive mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
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!
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
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
- Does IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 run on Steam Deck?
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- 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: Battle of Stalingrad, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946, DCS World Steam Edition.
- 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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