Games like F-22 Lightning 3
Below are 23 hand-picked alternatives to F-22 Lightning 3 for fans of simulation, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in F-22 Lightning 3 also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from NovaLogic. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
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Reviewers mention these as similar to F-22 Lightning 3
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Armored Fist 3
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Reviewers of F-22 Lightning 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
Command an entire fleet of M1A2 Abrams tanks in this brutal third installment in the Armored Fist series. Using the latest Abrams technology, the game presents the esteemed tank in its up-to-date form which is designed to survive biological, nuclear, and chemical warfare.
MiG-29 Fulcrum
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Reviewers of F-22 Lightning 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 Fulcrum is one of the world's most maneuverable and toughest fighter jets and has often been compared to its closest Western counterpart, the F-16. Innovations unique to the aircraft allow MiG pilots to perform remarkable moves like the Tailslide and Cobra maneuvers.
X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Reviewers of F-22 Lightning 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
X-Plane 10 brings numerous improvements and enhancements for PC, Mac and Linux virtual pilots, unleashing the power of modern systems with its 64 bit processing and multi-core support.
Comanche
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Reviewers of F-22 Lightning 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
Comanche is a modern helicopter shooter set in an alternative future. Fight in the evolving singleplayer campaign, or master your skills in Conflicts missions.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below F-22 Lightning 3 at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under F-22 Lightning 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Cookie Clicker
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under F-22 Lightning 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under F-22 Lightning 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under F-22 Lightning 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under F-22 Lightning 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under F-22 Lightning 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Nodebuster
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under F-22 Lightning 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~90% under F-22 Lightning 3 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
More from NovaLogic
Other recommendable Steam games by NovaLogic, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Another title from NovaLogic, the studio behind F-22 Lightning 3.
In late 1993, the United States launched dual military operations in Mogadishu Somalia. Delta Force Operatives and Army Rangers were sent in to capture Somali warlords and restore order. Experience the intense combat of Operation Restore Hope in this ground breaking first person shooter.
Delta Force 1
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Another title from NovaLogic, the studio behind F-22 Lightning 3.
As a member of Delta Force — The Army's Elite, top secret special forces unit — the word 'impossible' is not in your vocabulary. In Delta Force, you will conduct missions swiftly and silently, in every possible terrain, under every imaginable condition and through unconventional means.
Delta Force 2
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Another title from NovaLogic, the studio behind F-22 Lightning 3.
You're a member of the U.S. Army's best kept secret: the elite SPECIAL OPERATIONS unit known as Delta Force, formed to BATTLE TERRORISM throughout the world. When the best of the rest can't handle the op, YOU are called into action. Can you handle THE JOB? Features FREE NovaWorld™: online gaming supporting up to 50 players.
Delta Force Land Warrior
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Another title from NovaLogic, the studio behind F-22 Lightning 3.
Engage the enemy across vast outdoor environments and expansive indoor environments as you take control of the US Army's elite anti-terrorist unit. Delta Force Land Warrior™ introduces new weapons and characters for both single player and intense online multiplayer via NovaWorld.
Comanche 4
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Another title from NovaLogic, the studio behind F-22 Lightning 3. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
The best-selling Comanche series returns with this fast-paced action game that places you at the controls of a Comanche RAH-66 helicopter. In 6 single player campaigns and multiplayer, the game combines serious firepower with effortless controls and stunning, interactive terrain.
Joint Operations: Combined Arms Gold
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Another title from NovaLogic, the studio behind F-22 Lightning 3.
The most ferocious online conflict of the 21st century is now available in its most definitive form: introducing Joint Operations: Combined Arms Gold, the largest multiplayer FPS collection ever. With the award-winning Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising and the bestselling Joint Operations: Escalation together in one convenient package,...
Tachyon: The Fringe
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Another title from NovaLogic, the studio behind F-22 Lightning 3. Shares Simulation with F-22 Lightning 3.
Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.
Delta Force Xtreme 2
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with F-22 Lightning 3.
Another title from NovaLogic, the studio behind F-22 Lightning 3.
Enemies lurk in locations around the globe, waiting for the right opportunity to strike. As part of Delta Force, the U.S. Army's most secretive and highly trained unit, you have the skills and the firepower to hunt them down and take them out.
Frequently asked about F-22 Lightning 3
- How much does F-22 Lightning 3 cost?
- F-22 Lightning 3 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does F-22 Lightning 3 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — F-22 Lightning 3 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- Who developed F-22 Lightning 3?
- F-22 Lightning 3 was developed by NovaLogic and published by NovaLogic, THQ Nordic.
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