Rank 01Why this
Shares matchmaking system with World of Warplanes.
- Free
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like World of Warplanes
- 12 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to World of Warplanes: World of Warships, World of Tanks, War Thunder, Heroes of Valor, and WWII Online. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also World War II and Team-Based, like World of Warplanes.
- Free
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Also Cold War and World War II, like World of Warplanes.
- Free
- Deck Verified
- 2013
Rank 04 
Heroes of Valor
Why this: Also World War II and Flight, like World of Warplanes.
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Heliborne Collection
Why this: Also Flight and Team-Based, like World of Warplanes.
Rank 07 
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Why this: Also Flight and Military, like World of Warplanes.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like World of Warplanes
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- 16Military Conflict: Vietnam
Also Cold War and Team-Based, like World of Warplanes.
- 92% of 1,036 reviews
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Also Cold War and Military, like World of Warplanes.
- 76% of 1,361 reviews
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- 24Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire
Also World War II and Third-Person Shooter, like World of Warplanes.
- 95% of 398 reviews
- Released: 2022
- Developer: Wargaming Group Limited
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 71% of 2,436 reviews
- Genres: Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play
- Metacritic 69
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Historical aircraft add variety
- Premium planes offer distinct advantages
- Teamwork with wingmen enhances battles
- Challenging
- Competitive
- Retro
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Other recommendable Steam games by Wargaming Group Limited, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
World of Tanks Blitz
Why this: Also World War II and Team-Based, like World of Warplanes.
STEEL HUNTERS
Why this: Same challenging mood as World of Warplanes.
World of Tanks: HEAT
Why this: Also Team-Based and Third-Person Shooter, like World of Warplanes.
World of Warships: Legends
Why this: Also World War II and Third-Person Shooter, like World of Warplanes.
About World of Warplanes
The closest matches to World of Warplanes: World of Warships, World of Tanks, War Thunder, Heroes of Valor, and WWII Online. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If World of Warplanes is your kind of game, the closest matches are World of Warships, World of Tanks and War Thunder — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, competitive and retro, and single out its matchmaking system and premium plane economy. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About World of Warplanes: World of Warplanes is an aerial combat MMO action game set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game throws players into a never-ending battle for dominance of the skies.
Is World of Warplanes worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 71% of 2,436 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 13 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Historical aircraft add variety
- Premium planes offer distinct advantages
- Teamwork with wingmen enhances battles
- Third person flight feels immersive
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“A funny thing seems to run through all WarGaming games i play here on Steam - It's like the matching system is a farce. Seemly, certain groups of players are always on the opposition. They are never teamed on my side. Is there a way for we…”
“No just no. This game is very broken. It's full overpowered and broken bots to over powered players who pay their way to the top. The game is not Free to Play friendly. The planes in the game are broken. The balancing in this game is a…”
People who play it also play: World of Warships, World of Tanks, War Thunder
Frequently asked about World of Warplanes
Can I run it?
Does World of Warplanes run on Steam Deck?
World of Warplanes is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is World of Warplanes free to play?
Yes — World of Warplanes is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does World of Warplanes have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — World of Warplanes supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to World of Warplanes?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside World of Warplanes are World of Warships, World of Tanks, War Thunder.
Who developed World of Warplanes?
World of Warplanes was developed by Wargaming Group Limited.