Games Like War Thunder (2026)
The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.
Updated daily · July 17, 2026
Best games similar to War Thunder
| # | Game | Genre | Shared with War Thunder |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aces of Thunder | Action | Action, Simulation, multiplayer, online PvP |
| 2 | World of Tanks | Action | Shooter, Third-Person Shooter, Realistic, Vehicular Combat |
| 3 | Dark Craft | Action | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, co-op |
| 4 | World of Warships: Legends | Action | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play |
| 5 | DCS World Steam Edition | Simulation | Shooter, Realistic, Massively Multiplayer, War |
| 6 | Hell Let Loose: Vietnam | Action | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, crossplay |
| 7 | F-22: Air Dominance Fighter | Simulation | Simulation, co-op, multiplayer, PvP |
| 8 | World of Sea Battle | Action | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, co-op |
| 9 | World of Tanks Blitz | Action | Shooter, Realistic, Vehicular Combat, World War II |
| 10 | Iverian Wars: Craxion vs Defugel | Action | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, co-op |
| 11 | Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles | Action | Action, Simulation, single-player |
| 12 | Tank Squad | Action | Shooter, Realistic, Vehicular Combat, World War II |
Why these are like War Thunder
1. Aces of Thunder
From the same studio; both are action / simulation games. Experience the thrill of aerial combat with Aces of Thunder, the ultimate flight simulation game with high fidelity graphics that looks perfect both with and without VR HMDs.
2. World of Tanks
Both are tagged shooter, third-person shooter, realistic; both offer mmo and multiplayer. World of Tanks is a tactical action game with very different gameplay depending on the vehicle type and role.
3. Dark Craft
Both are action / massively multiplayer games; both offer co-op and mmo. Dark Craft is the first MMORPG in the Souls-like genre!
4. World of Warships: Legends
Both are action / massively multiplayer games; both offer co-op and crossplay. Join this free-to-play PvP online naval shooter with fast-paced combat, easy-to-learn gameplay, intuitive controls, and cross-platform play on Steam, console, and mobile.
5. DCS World Steam Edition
Both are tagged shooter, realistic, massively multiplayer; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!
6. Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
Both are action / massively multiplayer games; both offer crossplay and multiplayer. Step into the explosive fury of war with Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.
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