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Airstrike One vs Thunderbolt 2

Airstrike One and Thunderbolt 2 both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Airstrike One (2017) is 1 year older than Thunderbolt 2 (2018). Thunderbolt 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Airstrike One (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 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 Airstrike One

Choose Airstrike One if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. Airstrike One launched in 2017.

Choose Thunderbolt 2

Choose Thunderbolt 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Thunderbolt 2 launched in 2018.

Both Airstrike One and Thunderbolt 2 sit in 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 vs Thunderbolt 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Airstrike One — Steam game coverAirstrike OneThunderbolt 2 — Steam game coverThunderbolt 2
Released20172018
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, CasualCasual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price0.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews50% positive (12 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLillyWelland inc.LillyWelland inc.

Side by side

Airstrike One vs Thunderbolt 2 — FAQ

Should I play Airstrike One or Thunderbolt 2 first?
If you want chronology, Airstrike One (2017) came out before Thunderbolt 2 (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 2 similar?
They overlap on 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.
Airstrike One vs Thunderbolt 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run