Choose Hell Let Loose
Choose Hell Let Loose if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Massively Multiplayer experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.8% positive across 61,435 reviews.
Hell Let Loose vs Aces of Thunder
Hell Let Loose and Aces of Thunder both land in Action, 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 share Action, Simulation on Steam. Hell Let Loose (2021) is 5 years older than Aces of Thunder (2026). Hell Let Loose scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Aces of Thunder (54.7% 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 Aces of Thunder
Choose Aces of Thunder if you want the VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aces of Thunder launched in 2026.
Both Hell Let Loose and Aces of Thunder sit in Action and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Hell Let Loose |  Aces of Thunder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (61,435 reviews) | 54.7% positive (708 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Expression Games | Gaijin Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- Hell Let Loose (2021) is 5 years older than Aces of Thunder (2026).
- Hell Let Loose scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Aces of Thunder (54.7% positive).
- Aces of Thunder is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Hell Let Loose (29.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hell Let Loose is Deck Playable, Aces of Thunder is Deck Unsupported.
Hell Let Loose vs Aces of Thunder — FAQ
- Which is better, Hell Let Loose or Aces of Thunder?
- On Steam reviews Hell Let Loose scores higher (83.8% positive) than Aces of Thunder (54.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hell Let Loose is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hell Let Loose or Aces of Thunder first?
- If you want chronology, Hell Let Loose (2021) came out before Aces of Thunder (2026). 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 Hell Let Loose and Aces of Thunder similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.