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 Bomber 3
Falcon 4.0 and Bomber 3 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 8 years older than Bomber 3 (2024). Falcon 4.0 scores higher on Steam reviews (83.6% positive) than Bomber 3 (58.8% 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 Bomber 3
Choose Bomber 3 if you want an Action, Strategy, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bomber 3 launched in 2024.
Both Falcon 4.0 and Bomber 3 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 |  Bomber 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.6% positive (171 reviews) | 58.8% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | MicroProse Software | Deadly Games, MicroProse Software |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Falcon 4.0 (2016) is 8 years older than Bomber 3 (2024).
- Falcon 4.0 scores higher on Steam reviews (83.6% positive) than Bomber 3 (58.8% positive).
- Bomber 3 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Falcon 4.0 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Falcon 4.0 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Bomber 3 has no Deck rating yet.
Falcon 4.0 vs Bomber 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Falcon 4.0 or Bomber 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Falcon 4.0 (2016) came out before Bomber 3 (2024). 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 Bomber 3 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 Bomber 3 have multiplayer like Falcon 4.0?
- No. Falcon 4.0 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Bomber 3 is listed as single-player only.