Single-player games like IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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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Rise of Flight United
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Pilot legendary aircraft of the early years of aviation, French Spad 13, German Albatros D.Va and Russian built Nieuport 17, in the free-to-play Rise of Flight United! This WWI aviation sim that has something for every flight-sim fan, from single player skirmish and career to multiplayer dogfights, but one thing is for certain, the...
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DCS World Steam Edition
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!
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Wings of Prey: Special Edition
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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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Men of War: Assault Squad 2
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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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Silent Hunter® III
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.
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F-22: Air Dominance Fighter
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
A legendary golden age flight sim. The perfect balance between realism and arcade with retro glidecore graphics.
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War Thunder
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
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.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
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.
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Tiny Combat Arena
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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: Cliffs of Dover
Single-player alternative to IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!