Choose Airstrike One
Choose Airstrike One if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Airstrike One launched in 2017.
Airstrike One vs Thunderbolt
Airstrike One and Thunderbolt both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Indie, Casual on Steam. Airstrike One (2017) is 1 year older than Thunderbolt (2018). Airstrike One is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Thunderbolt (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Thunderbolt
Choose Thunderbolt if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Thunderbolt launched in 2018.
Both Airstrike One and Thunderbolt sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Airstrike One |  Thunderbolt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (12 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LillyWelland inc. | LillyWelland Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Airstrike One (2017) is 1 year older than Thunderbolt (2018).
- Airstrike One is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Thunderbolt (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Airstrike One vs Thunderbolt — FAQ
- Should I play Airstrike One or Thunderbolt first?
- If you want chronology, Airstrike One (2017) came out before Thunderbolt (2018). 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 Airstrike One and Thunderbolt similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.