Choose IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Choose IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 if you want the LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, and PvP 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 F-16 Multirole Fighter
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and F-16 Multirole Fighter 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 1 year older than F-16 Multirole Fighter (2009). IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.7% positive) than F-16 Multirole Fighter (82.6% 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 F-16 Multirole Fighter
Choose F-16 Multirole Fighter if it matches what drew you to this matchup. F-16 Multirole Fighter launched in 2009.
Both IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and F-16 Multirole Fighter sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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 |  F-16 Multirole Fighter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.7% positive (1,658 reviews) | 82.6% positive (69 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | 1C: Maddox Games | NovaLogic |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008) is 1 year older than F-16 Multirole Fighter (2009).
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.7% positive) than F-16 Multirole Fighter (82.6% positive).
- F-16 Multirole Fighter is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 has co-op; F-16 Multirole Fighter does not.
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; F-16 Multirole Fighter has no Deck rating yet.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 vs F-16 Multirole Fighter — FAQ
- Should I play IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 or F-16 Multirole Fighter first?
- If you want chronology, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008) came out before F-16 Multirole Fighter (2009). 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 F-16 Multirole Fighter 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 IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. F-16 Multirole Fighter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.