Choose World of Warplanes
Choose World of Warplanes if you want a Free To Play game with MMO. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 2,436 Steam reviews back the pick.
World of Warplanes vs FIREGROUND Modern War
World of Warplanes and FIREGROUND Modern War both land in Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. FIREGROUND Modern War (2020) is 2 years older than World of Warplanes (2022). FIREGROUND Modern War scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than World of Warplanes (71% 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 FIREGROUND Modern War
Choose FIREGROUND Modern War if you want an Indie experience. FIREGROUND Modern War launched in 2020.
Both World of Warplanes and FIREGROUND Modern War sit in Action, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 World of Warplanes |  FIREGROUND Modern War | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play | Action, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (2,436 reviews) | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Wargaming Group Limited | Xyak-Xyak |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- FIREGROUND Modern War (2020) is 2 years older than World of Warplanes (2022).
- FIREGROUND Modern War scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than World of Warplanes (71% positive).
- World of Warplanes is free; FIREGROUND Modern War is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
World of Warplanes vs FIREGROUND Modern War — FAQ
- Should I play World of Warplanes or FIREGROUND Modern War first?
- If you want chronology, FIREGROUND Modern War (2020) came out before World of Warplanes (2022). 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 World of Warplanes and FIREGROUND Modern War similar?
- They overlap on Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer 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 World of Warplanes and FIREGROUND Modern War have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: World of Warplanes ships Online Co-op, Co-op; FIREGROUND Modern War ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is World of Warplanes free?
- Yes — World of Warplanes is a free-to-play Steam title. FIREGROUND Modern War is paid (4.99 USD).