# Games like DCS World Steam Edition

> The closest matches to DCS World Steam Edition: IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad, Arma 3, War Thunder, VTOL VR, and Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 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. [IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad](https://imho.run/games/307960/il-2-sturmovik-battle-of-stalingrad) — Also TrackIR and Flight, like DCS World Steam Edition. 5,292 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307960/)
2. [Arma 3](https://imho.run/games/107410/arma-3) — Also Military and War, like DCS World Steam Edition. 110,281 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/)
3. [War Thunder](https://imho.run/games/236390/war-thunder) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 308,911 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236390/)
4. [VTOL VR](https://imho.run/games/667970/vtol-vr) — A frequent pick in DCS World Steam Edition players' libraries, and another Action. 16,682 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/667970/)
5. [Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/1250410/microsoft-flight-simulator-2020-40th-anniversary-edition) — A frequent pick in DCS World Steam Edition players' libraries, and another Simulation. 73,114 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1250410/)
6. [FPV Kamikaze Drone](https://imho.run/games/2707940/fpv-kamikaze-drone) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 2,302 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2707940/)
7. [Nuclear Option](https://imho.run/games/2168680/nuclear-option) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 6,543 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2168680/)
8. [ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN](https://imho.run/games/502500/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 22,155 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/502500/)
9. [Project Wingman](https://imho.run/games/895870/project-wingman) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 11,807 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/895870/)
10. [Warplanes: WW1 Fighters](https://imho.run/games/1546500/warplanes-ww1-fighters) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 297 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546500/)
11. [Take On Helicopters](https://imho.run/games/65730/take-on-helicopters) — Also TrackIR and Flight, like DCS World Steam Edition. 257 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/65730/)
12. [Virtual Fighter Maneuvers](https://imho.run/games/3952640/virtual-fighter-maneuvers) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 99 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3952640/)
13. [Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator (UFDS) - FPV drone simulator](https://imho.run/games/2862860/ukrainian-fight-drone-simulator-ufds-fpv-drone-simulator) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 143 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2862860/)
14. [Falcon 4.0](https://imho.run/games/429530/falcon-4-0) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 171 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/429530/)
15. [Wings of Prey: Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/45300/wings-of-prey-special-edition) — Also TrackIR and Flight, like DCS World Steam Edition. 416 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/45300/)
16. [Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/347170/combat-air-patrol-2-military-flight-simulator) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 246 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347170/)
17. [Heliborne Collection](https://imho.run/games/433530/heliborne-collection) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 1,893 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433530/)
18. [Rise of Flight United](https://imho.run/games/244050/rise-of-flight-united) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 1,664 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244050/)
19. [Aces of Thunder](https://imho.run/games/2754090/aces-of-thunder) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 708 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754090/)
20. [Warplanes: Battles over Pacific](https://imho.run/games/1930920/warplanes-battles-over-pacific) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 98 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1930920/)
21. [STAR WARS™: Squadrons](https://imho.run/games/1222730/star-wars-squadrons) — Also Flight and VR, like DCS World Steam Edition. 18,916 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222730/)
22. [X-Plane 11](https://imho.run/games/269950/x-plane-11) — Also Flight and VR, like DCS World Steam Edition. 8,762 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269950/)
23. [X-Plane 12](https://imho.run/games/2014780/x-plane-12) — Also Flight and Military, like DCS World Steam Edition. 2,820 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014780/)
24. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also VR, like DCS World Steam Edition. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)

## 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=223750&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=223750&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=223750&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=223750
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/223750
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About DCS World Steam Edition

DCS World Steam Edition is a military flight simulation released in 2013 by Eagle Dynamics SA. Players describe it as challenging, immersive, intense, and contemplative. The simulation features a full physics flight model, detailed aircraft startup procedures, cockpit system management, mission planning and execution, and weapon delivery and employment. Reviewers highlight that the full physics flight model demands deep system mastery, and players appreciate the modular aircraft expansions that cater to niche interests. Satisfying long-form mission execution keeps players engaged, and those with proper hardware find VR immersion particularly compelling. The game supports online co-operative play and is marked as playable on Steam Deck. It currently holds an 85% positive rating from 22,692 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 223750
- **Developer:** Eagle Dynamics SA
- **Publisher:** Eagle Dynamics SA
- **Genres:** Simulation, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Captions available, Includes level editor, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, VR Support, Online PvP, Online Co-op, LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, PvP, Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Touch Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Aug 2, 2013
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/223750/dcs-world-steam-edition)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=223750&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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