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Take On Helicopters vs DCS World Steam Edition

Take On Helicopters and DCS World Steam Edition 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. Take On Helicopters (2011) is 2 years older than DCS World Steam Edition (2013). DCS World Steam Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than Take On Helicopters (59.9% 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 Take On Helicopters

Choose Take On Helicopters if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Take On Helicopters launched in 2011.

Choose DCS World Steam Edition

Choose DCS World Steam Edition if you want a Free To Play game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and LAN PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.6% positive across 22,692 reviews.

Both Take On Helicopters and DCS World Steam Edition sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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

Take On Helicopters vs DCS World Steam Edition — Steam metadata comparison
Take On Helicopters — Steam game coverTake On HelicoptersDCS World Steam Edition — Steam game coverDCS World Steam Edition
Released20112013
GenresSimulationSimulation, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews59.9% positive (257 reviews)84.6% positive (22,692 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
DevelopersBohemia InteractiveEagle Dynamics SA

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Take On Helicopters vs DCS World Steam Edition — FAQ

Which is better, Take On Helicopters or DCS World Steam Edition?
On Steam reviews DCS World Steam Edition scores higher (84.6% positive) than Take On Helicopters (59.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DCS World Steam Edition is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Take On Helicopters or DCS World Steam Edition first?
If you want chronology, Take On Helicopters (2011) came out before DCS World Steam Edition (2013). 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 Take On Helicopters and DCS World Steam Edition 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.
Do both Take On Helicopters and DCS World Steam Edition have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Take On Helicopters ships Co-op; DCS World Steam Edition ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
Is DCS World Steam Edition free?
Yes — DCS World Steam Edition is a free-to-play Steam title. Take On Helicopters is paid (19.99 USD).
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