14 Simulation games like War Thunder that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to War Thunder down to the 14 that fit the “Simulation” category. World of Warships, World of Tanks and Sniper Elite top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to War Thunder.

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The best simulation games like War Thunder

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to War Thunder. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1World of Warships

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 77%· 155KRAWG👍 46%· 176MC81IGDB82· 5OC79· 18

Year 2015Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping setting modern

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opTacticalMeleeHistoricalThird PersonFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 80%· 99KIGDB73· 11OC75· 19

Year 2011Dev Wargaming.netOn PC

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping ranged combat

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalRangedHistoricalFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 4.1KRAWG👍 57%· 179MC76IGDB81· 2

Year 2005Dev RebellionPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping setting modern

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#4Takedown: Red Sabre

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeTacticalFirst Person

Steam👍 42%· 5.7KRAWG👍 10%· 30MC34IGDB36· 3

Year 2013Dev Serellan · 505 GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings early access, while skipping third-person shooting

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 672KRAWG👍 62%· 2.2KMC79IGDB75· 17

Year 2013Dev 505 GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Xbox · Linux

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, stealth mechanics and loot and gear systems, while skipping third-person shooting

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalFirst Person

Steam👍 48%· 51KIGDB30· 1OC78· 14

Year 2025Dev Battlestate GamesOn PC

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping third-person shooting

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#7Warface

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalFirst PersonFree to Play

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Year 2013Dev Crytek Kiev · Tencent HoldingsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping third-person shooting

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#8Ready or Not

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalRangedMeleeModernFirst Person

Steam👍 78%· 329KRAWG👍 81%· 175IGDB84· 2OC82· 59

Year 2023Dev VOID InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping third-person shooting

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#9Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 2.1KIGDB82· 3

Year 2003Dev Red Storm Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation.

≠ Missing: third-person shooting.

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#10Star Wars: Squadrons

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineTacticalMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 65%· 28KIGDB81· 12OC79· 121

Year 2020Dev Motive Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PC · PS4

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: setting space and setting scifi, while skipping third-person shooting

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerSoloPvPRangedTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 147KRAWG👍 60%· 91MC77IGDB75· 2OC76· 29

Year 2019Dev Black Matter · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping third-person shooting

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#12Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeTacticalHistoricalModernFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 27KIGDB88· 7

Year 2007Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and stealth mechanics, while skipping third-person shooting

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#13Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 1.6KIGDB68· 3

Year 2001Dev Red Storm Entertainment · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and stealth mechanics, while skipping third-person shooting

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#14Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 55KIGDB81· 12OC81· 130

Year 2019Dev Project Aces · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting scifi and visual 3d, while skipping third-person shooting

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