Combat Wings vs Aces of Thunder
Combat Wings 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. Combat Wings (2020) is 6 years older than Aces of Thunder (2026). Combat Wings scores higher on Steam reviews (65.8% 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Combat Wings |  Aces of Thunder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.8% positive (38 reviews) | 54.7% positive (708 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | City Interactive S.A. | Gaijin Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- Combat Wings (2020) is 6 years older than Aces of Thunder (2026).
- Combat Wings scores higher on Steam reviews (65.8% positive) than Aces of Thunder (54.7% positive).
- Combat Wings is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Aces of Thunder (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Aces of Thunder is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Combat Wings has no Deck rating yet.
Combat Wings vs Aces of Thunder — FAQ
- Should I play Combat Wings or Aces of Thunder first?
- If you want chronology, Combat Wings (2020) 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 Combat Wings 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.
- Does Combat Wings have multiplayer like Aces of Thunder?
- No. Aces of Thunder supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Combat Wings is listed as single-player only.