Choose Falcon 4.0
Choose Falcon 4.0 if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. Falcon 4.0 launched in 2016.
Falcon 4.0 vs The Ancient Art of War in the Skies
Falcon 4.0 and The Ancient Art of War in the Skies both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Falcon 4.0 (2016) is 6 years older than The Ancient Art of War in the Skies (2022). The Ancient Art of War in the Skies is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Falcon 4.0 (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 The Ancient Art of War in the Skies
Choose The Ancient Art of War in the Skies if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 53% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Ancient Art of War in the Skies launched in 2022.
Both Falcon 4.0 and The Ancient Art of War in the Skies sit in Simulation 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
 Falcon 4.0 |  The Ancient Art of War in the Skies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.6% positive (171 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | MicroProse Software | Microprose |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Falcon 4.0 (2016) is 6 years older than The Ancient Art of War in the Skies (2022).
- The Ancient Art of War in the Skies is currently ~53% cheaper on Steam than Falcon 4.0 (6.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Falcon 4.0 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Ancient Art of War in the Skies has no Deck rating yet.
Falcon 4.0 vs The Ancient Art of War in the Skies — FAQ
- Should I play Falcon 4.0 or The Ancient Art of War in the Skies first?
- If you want chronology, Falcon 4.0 (2016) came out before The Ancient Art of War in the Skies (2022). 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 Falcon 4.0 and The Ancient Art of War in the Skies similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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 The Ancient Art of War in the Skies have multiplayer like Falcon 4.0?
- No. Falcon 4.0 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while The Ancient Art of War in the Skies is listed as single-player only.