Choose ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Choose ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 22,155 Steam reviews back the pick.
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN vs RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN and RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator 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. ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (2019) is 6 years older than RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator (2025). RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (89% 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 RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator
Choose RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator launched in 2025.
Both ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN and RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator 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
 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN |  RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (22,155 reviews) | 100% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bandai Namco Studios Inc. | Immaculate Lift Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (2019) is 6 years older than RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator (2025).
- RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (89% positive).
- RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (7.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN vs RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN or RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (2019) came out before RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator (2025). 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 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN and RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator 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 RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator have multiplayer like ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN?
- No. ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator is listed as single-player only.
- Does ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is rated Deck Verified by Valve. RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.