Games like War Thunder
If War Thunder is your kind of game, the closest matches are Modern Warships, World of Tanks and World of Warships — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its extensive vehicle lineup, dark and stressful. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →War Thunder is a large-scale multiplayer combat simulation developed by Gaijin Entertainment that lets players operate aircraft, armored vehicles, and naval vessels across conflicts spanning from the early 20th century through modern eras. The game emphasizes realistic physics, competitive multiplayer modes, and historical reconstruction of vehicles and battles. Players describe the experience as dark and stressful, while reviewers highlight the extensive vehicle lineup, constant updates adding new content, and the historical accuracy of the combat scenarios. Progression systems provide long-term goals across a massive amount of gameplay, and the title is verified to run on Steam Deck. The game launched in 2013 and maintains a free-to-play model, with Steam reviews currently showing approximately 74% positive from over 300,000 user reviews.
About War Thunder: 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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Modern Warships
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Top pick for War Thunder fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
Modern Warships is an online action game about contemporary military vehicles. Join now and detect the enemy with recon aircraft, launch volleys of guided missiles from cruisers, sneak up to surface vessels with submarines, and provide cover to the allied fleet with jet fighters and helicopters.
World of Tanks
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Second-strongest match for War Thunder fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.
World of Warships
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Third-strongest match for War Thunder fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
Airships: Conquer the Skies
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Ranked #4 for War Thunder fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with War Thunder.
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
World of Tanks Blitz
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Ranked #5 for War Thunder fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
Blow off steam and tank turrets in a free-to-play online 7v7 tank shooter! Drive hundreds of tanks, from museum classics to "did-that-ever-exist?" specials, in quick 5 to 7-minute brawls packed with metal mayhem. Play solo or team up with a friend and enjoy smooth action even on modest hardware!
Warplanes: Air Corp
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Ranked #6 for War Thunder fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
Engage in combat at the core of the modern battlefield in Warplanes: Air Corp in VR. The third installment of the best-selling Warplanes series introduces a new era of modern military aviation. In addition to fighter jets and multirole combat aircraft you are able to pilot attack helicopters!
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad
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Ranked #7 for War Thunder fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
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.
Steel Crew
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Ranked #8 for War Thunder fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
Join a Tank as a Driver, Gunner or Commander and team up with and against other Tanks in Tank Vs Tank combat where tactics and communication is key
Reviewers mention these as similar to War Thunder
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Arma 3
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Reviewers of War Thunder cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploy with a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, a massive arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and limitless opportunities for content creation. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.
Gunner, HEAT, PC!
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Reviewers of War Thunder cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
Gunner, HEAT, PC! (GHPC) is a simulation game about modern mounted combat, with special attention to authenticity and fun.
World of Tanks
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Reviewers of War Thunder cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role. Aside from regular PvP, there are competitive and clan-based modes, special PvE and PvPvE events, and much more. Whether you play to dominate or just enjoy the ride, you'll fit right in.
Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942
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Reviewers of War Thunder cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with War Thunder.
Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942 is based on real-life events that took place from May 12 to 28, 1942. During a vicious German counterattack three Soviet Armies were surrounded and were forced to fighting in what has become known as the “meat grinder.”
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
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Reviewers of War Thunder cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with War Thunder.
Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!
Sprocket
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Reviewers of War Thunder cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
Carefully balance mobility, firepower and armour in a dedicated tank designer. Then uncarefully put them to the test in a series of combat scenarios progressing through the ages of the tank. Here, your limit is what you can fit inside your hull and turret while still being able to move forwards.
Escape from Tarkov
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Shares a stressful mood with War Thunder.
Reviewers of War Thunder cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Simulation with War Thunder.
Escape from Tarkov is the original extraction FPS where every raid is a gamble with death. Prep your raid, bleed, endure and fight through ruthless PMC players and Scavs, gain tactical advantage and cling to your loot — only extraction decides if you live or lose it all.
Cyberpunk 2077
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Shares a dark mood with War Thunder.
Reviewers of War Thunder cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.
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Frequently asked about War Thunder
- Is War Thunder verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — War Thunder is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- Is War Thunder free to play?
- Yes — War Thunder is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- Does War Thunder have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — War Thunder supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
- What games are most similar to War Thunder?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside War Thunder are Modern Warships, World of Tanks, World of Warships.
- Who developed War Thunder?
- War Thunder was developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd.
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