Rank 01Why this
Also Destruction and Flight, like Metal Thunder.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Games like Metal Thunder
- 29 games
- Updated Oct 30, 2026
Players who liked Metal Thunder also play
The closest matches to Metal Thunder: Thunder Wolves, Project Gunship, Project Wingman, Nuclear Option, and ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Modern and Military, like Metal Thunder.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2022
Rank 03Why this
Also Flight and Military, like Metal Thunder.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2020
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Gunner, HEAT, PC!
Why this: Also Vehicular Combat and Modern, like Metal Thunder.
Rank 07 
Cleared Hot
Why this: Also Vehicular Combat and Flight, like Metal Thunder.
Rank 08 
Vertical Strike Endless Challenge
Why this: Shares wave based combat with Metal Thunder.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Metal Thunder
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Shares wave based combat and combo based combat with Metal Thunder.
- 95% of 282 reviews
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Shares wave based combat and resource management with Metal Thunder.
- 63% of 812 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Dumbbell Games
- Price: $8.79−20%checked Oct 30
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 80% of 274 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- 10 20 minute sortie sessions perfect for quick gaming
- Dev actively patches and communicates
- Mouse drag creates molten lines of carnage
- Challenging
- Epic
- Intense
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Metal Thunder at current Steam store prices.
MH-Zombie
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and resource management with Metal Thunder.
Winter War 1939
Why this: Also Vehicular Combat and Flight, like Metal Thunder.
GUNFIELD
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and wave based combat with Metal Thunder.
RUNNING WITH RIFLES
Why this: Also Military and Top-Down Shooter, like Metal Thunder.
Bomber Crew
Why this: Also Flight and Military, like Metal Thunder.
Act of War: Direct Action
Why this: Also Destruction and Military, like Metal Thunder.
Space War: Infinity
Why this: Same retro mood as Metal Thunder.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Metal Thunder, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
DCS World Steam Edition
Why this: Also Flight and Military, like Metal Thunder.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
Why this: Also Military and Historical, like Metal Thunder.
Talvisota - Winter War
Why this: Also Military and War, like Metal Thunder.
Landfall Archives
Why this: Also Historical and War, like Metal Thunder.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Thunder Wolves
Why this: Also Destruction and Flight, like Metal Thunder.
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Why this: Also Flight and Military, like Metal Thunder.
Cleared Hot
Why this: Also Vehicular Combat and Flight, like Metal Thunder.
More from Dumbbell Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Dumbbell Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
About Metal Thunder
The closest matches to Metal Thunder: Thunder Wolves, Project Gunship, Project Wingman, Nuclear Option, and ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Metal Thunder is your kind of game, the closest matches are Thunder Wolves, Project Gunship and Project Wingman — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, epic and intense, and single out its base defense and combo based combat. 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.
About Metal Thunder: Command the legendary gunship in a high-octane action-roguelite! Engage insurgents with devastating firepower in ever-changing missions. Upgrade your arsenal, adapt to dynamic challenges, and survive relentless waves of enemies. Every run offers new tactics and chaos as you dominate the skies.
Is Metal Thunder worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 80% of 274 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 72% positive across 103 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 20% off, now $8.79 (checked Nov 6).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 3 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 10 20 minute sortie sessions perfect for quick gaming
- Dev actively patches and communicates
- Mouse drag creates molten lines of carnage
- Quick 10 minute sorties for stress relief
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The game is abandoned, or the dev has gone dark. It is "fun" for what it is but there is a lack of depth here that makes it hard to recommend”
“EDIT Apr 2026 Dev has resurfaced and appears to be making progress. I'll let them get some work done before playing again, so can't comment on the game in it's current state. From what we've seen to date and what the (solo) dev has told…”
People who play it also play: Thunder Wolves, Project Gunship, Project Wingman
Frequently asked about Metal Thunder
Can I run it?
Is Metal Thunder verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Metal Thunder is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Metal Thunder cost?
Metal Thunder is listed on Steam at 8.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Metal Thunder?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Metal Thunder are Thunder Wolves, Project Gunship, Project Wingman.
Who developed Metal Thunder?
Metal Thunder was developed by Dumbbell Games.