Choose IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Choose IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,658 Steam reviews back the pick.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 vs Aces of Avalon
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and Aces of Avalon 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 18 years older than Aces of Avalon (2026). Aces of Avalon is free; IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is paid (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 Aces of Avalon
Choose Aces of Avalon if you want an Indie and Free To Play game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Aces of Avalon launched in 2026.
Both IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and Aces of Avalon sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op, 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 |  Aces of Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 87.7% positive (1,658 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | 1C: Maddox Games | Adrien Maxime Jeanneret |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008) is 18 years older than Aces of Avalon (2026).
- Aces of Avalon is free; IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Aces of Avalon has no Deck rating yet.
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 vs Aces of Avalon — FAQ
- Should I play IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 or Aces of Avalon first?
- If you want chronology, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008) came out before Aces of Avalon (2026). 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 Aces of Avalon 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.
- Do both IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and Aces of Avalon have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 ships LAN Co-op, Co-op; Aces of Avalon ships LAN Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Aces of Avalon free?
- Yes — Aces of Avalon is a free-to-play Steam title. IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Aces of Avalon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.