Choose Aces of the Luftwaffe
Choose Aces of the Luftwaffe if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aces of the Luftwaffe launched in 2015.
Aces of the Luftwaffe vs Aircraft Evolution
Aces of the Luftwaffe and Aircraft Evolution 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. Aces of the Luftwaffe (2015) is 3 years older than Aircraft Evolution (2018). Aircraft Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% 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 Aircraft Evolution
Choose Aircraft Evolution if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Aircraft Evolution launched in 2018.
Both Aces of the Luftwaffe and Aircraft Evolution 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
 Aces of the Luftwaffe |  Aircraft Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.4% positive (27 reviews) | 81.6% positive (125 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | HandyGames | Satur Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Aces of the Luftwaffe (2015) is 3 years older than Aircraft Evolution (2018).
- Aircraft Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Aces of the Luftwaffe (70.4% positive).
- Aces of the Luftwaffe is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Aircraft Evolution (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Aircraft Evolution is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Aces of the Luftwaffe has no Deck rating yet.
Aces of the Luftwaffe vs Aircraft Evolution — FAQ
- Should I play Aces of the Luftwaffe or Aircraft Evolution first?
- If you want chronology, Aces of the Luftwaffe (2015) came out before Aircraft Evolution (2018). 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 Aces of the Luftwaffe and Aircraft Evolution 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.