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. 1,658 Steam reviews back the pick.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 vs Warplane inc.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and Warplane inc. 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 13 years older than Warplane inc. (2021). IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.7% positive) than Warplane inc. (46.2% positive). 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 Warplane inc.
Choose Warplane inc. if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Warplane inc. launched in 2021.
Both IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and Warplane inc. 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 |  Warplane inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.7% positive (1,658 reviews) | 46.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | 1C: Maddox Games | Nuclear Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008) is 13 years older than Warplane inc. (2021).
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.7% positive) than Warplane inc. (46.2% positive).
- Warplane inc. is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 has co-op; Warplane inc. does not.
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Warplane inc. has no Deck rating yet.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 vs Warplane inc. — FAQ
- Should I play IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 or Warplane inc. first?
- If you want chronology, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008) came out before Warplane inc. (2021). 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 Warplane inc. 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 Warplane inc. have multiplayer like IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946?
- No. IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while Warplane inc. is listed as single-player only.
- Does IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Warplane inc. doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.