Choose LUFTRAUSERS
Choose LUFTRAUSERS if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. 2,519 Steam reviews back the pick.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Aces of the Luftwaffe
LUFTRAUSERS and Aces of the Luftwaffe both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 1 year older than Aces of the Luftwaffe (2015). LUFTRAUSERS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Aces of the Luftwaffe (70.4% 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 Aces of the Luftwaffe
Choose Aces of the Luftwaffe if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aces of the Luftwaffe launched in 2015.
Both LUFTRAUSERS and Aces of the Luftwaffe sit in Action 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
 LUFTRAUSERS |  Aces of the Luftwaffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (2,519 reviews) | 70.4% positive (27 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vlambeer | HandyGames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- LUFTRAUSERS (2014) is 1 year older than Aces of the Luftwaffe (2015).
- LUFTRAUSERS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Aces of the Luftwaffe (70.4% positive).
- Aces of the Luftwaffe is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than LUFTRAUSERS (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- LUFTRAUSERS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Aces of the Luftwaffe has no Deck rating yet.
LUFTRAUSERS vs Aces of the Luftwaffe — FAQ
- Should I play LUFTRAUSERS or Aces of the Luftwaffe first?
- If you want chronology, LUFTRAUSERS (2014) came out before Aces of the Luftwaffe (2015). 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 LUFTRAUSERS and Aces of the Luftwaffe similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 LUFTRAUSERS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LUFTRAUSERS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Aces of the Luftwaffe doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.