# Games like Cleared Hot

> The closest matches to Cleared Hot: Metal Thunder, Heliborne Collection, Tiny Combat Arena, Gunner, HEAT, PC!, and Mech Havoc. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Metal Thunder](https://imho.run/games/3091340/metal-thunder) — Also Vehicular Combat and Flight, like Cleared Hot. 274 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3091340/)
2. [Heliborne Collection](https://imho.run/games/433530/heliborne-collection) — Also Flight and Military, like Cleared Hot. 1,893 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433530/)
3. [Tiny Combat Arena](https://imho.run/games/1347550/tiny-combat-arena) — Also Flight and Wargame, like Cleared Hot. 1,116 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1347550/)
4. [Gunner, HEAT, PC!](https://imho.run/games/1705180/gunner-heat-pc) — Also Vehicular Combat and Wargame, like Cleared Hot. 4,543 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1705180/)
5. [Mech Havoc](https://imho.run/games/3237920/mech-havoc) — Shares weapon customization and tactical positioning with Cleared Hot. 453 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3237920/)
6. [Brigador: Up-Armored Edition](https://imho.run/games/274500/brigador-up-armored-edition) — Shares tactical positioning with Cleared Hot. 3,840 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274500/)
7. [Dagger Directive](https://imho.run/games/2437670/dagger-directive) — Shares weapon customization with Cleared Hot. 441 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2437670/)
8. [Helicopter Gunship DEX](https://imho.run/games/2012140/helicopter-gunship-dex) — A frequent pick in Cleared Hot players' libraries, and another Indie. 157 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2012140/)
9. [Thunder Wolves](https://imho.run/games/232970/thunder-wolves) — A frequent pick in Cleared Hot players' libraries, and another Action. 218 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/232970/)
10. [Project Wingman](https://imho.run/games/895870/project-wingman) — Also Flight and Military, like Cleared Hot. 11,807 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/895870/)
11. [Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess](https://imho.run/games/1228360/megacopter-blades-of-the-goddess) — Also Vehicular Combat and Twin Stick Shooter, like Cleared Hot. 156 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1228360/)
12. [RUNNING WITH RIFLES](https://imho.run/games/270150/running-with-rifles) — Also Wargame and Military, like Cleared Hot. 5,049 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270150/)
13. [Rising Storm 2: Vietnam](https://imho.run/games/418460/rising-storm-2-vietnam) — Also Vehicular Combat and Wargame, like Cleared Hot. 26,582 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418460/)
14. [ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN](https://imho.run/games/502500/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown) — Also Flight and Military, like Cleared Hot. 22,155 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/502500/)
15. [Renegade Ops](https://imho.run/games/99300/renegade-ops) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Cleared Hot. 531 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/99300/)
16. [Vietnam War](https://imho.run/games/1837480/vietnam-war) — Also Vehicular Combat and Flight, like Cleared Hot. 1,317 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1837480/)
17. [Heroes of Valor](https://imho.run/games/2504090/heroes-of-valor) — Also Vehicular Combat and Flight, like Cleared Hot. 671 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2504090/)
18. [Nuclear Option](https://imho.run/games/2168680/nuclear-option) — Also Flight and Wargame, like Cleared Hot. 6,543 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2168680/)
19. [Commandos: Origins](https://imho.run/games/1479730/commandos-origins) — A frequent pick in Cleared Hot players' libraries, and another Strategy. 597 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1479730/)
20. [Choplifter HD](https://imho.run/games/202070/choplifter-hd) — Same nostalgic mood as Cleared Hot. 118 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/202070/)
21. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also 1980s, like Cleared Hot. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
22. [HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition](https://imho.run/games/394510/helldivers-dive-harder-edition) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Cleared Hot. 10,139 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/394510/)
23. [Strike Force Heroes](https://imho.run/games/1981820/strike-force-heroes) — Also Nostalgia and Military, like Cleared Hot. 1,362 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1981820/)
24. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Also Twin Stick Shooter and 1980s, like Cleared Hot. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1710820&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1710820&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1710820&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1710820
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1710820
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Cleared Hot

Cleared Hot is a nostalgic helicopter action game developed by Not Knowing Corporation and published by MicroProse Software. Set in a military context with 1980s inspiration, the game blends arcade-style shooting with light tactical elements. Players navigate mission objectives, manage weapon customization, and perform rope and magnet pickups during intense top-down helicopter combat. Reviewers note the humorous story and dialogue, alongside a variety of helicopters that offer distinct gameplay experiences. The game accommodates different skill levels through customizable difficulty settings. Currently in Early Access at 14.99 USD, Cleared Hot has earned praise from players, achieving a strong 97% positive rating from over 2,500 Steam reviews. The game is fully verified for Steam Deck play.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1710820
- **Developer:** Not Knowing Corporation
- **Publisher:** MicroProse Software
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 20, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1710820/cleared-hot)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1710820&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1710820/)
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