Aces of Thunder — Is It Worth Playing?

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Feb 3, 2026Shooterby Gaijin Entertainment$19.49
Quick verdict Aces of Thunder draws a 24-hour peak of 19 players on Steam. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, it's an easy one to check out.

About Aces of Thunder

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. The game's physically accurate flight and damage models derived from the popular War Thunder military action game ensure a high level of realism. The battles take place exclusively from the cockpit view to provide ultimate immersion and fully supports HOTAS controls. Aces of Thunder features a set of the most legendary WW1 & WW2 aircraft available to hop in and fly right upon purchase. Perfect selection of WW2 aircraft Fly 20+ carefully recreated iconic aircraft of World War II, such as the American P-51 Mustang and P-63 Kingcobra, the German Bf 109 and Fw 190, the Soviet Il-2 and Yak-9T, the British Spitfire and the Japanese A6M3 Zero. A rare chance to fly Great War machines Iconic fighters like the Fokker Dr.I, famously flown by the Red Baron himself, or the SPAD S.XIII, the favorite aircraft of René Fonck, Allies’ most decorated ace, will have authentically detailed cockpits and historically accurate weaponry. All key theaters of war Aces of Thunder battles will see you fighting across the world and getting a better idea of where the fate of war was decided. Visit 15 beautiful maps representing three key theaters of World War II: Western, Eastern and Pacific Fronts, as well as signature World War I frontlines. Intense dogfighting Fight online against the best virtual pilots from all over the world in multiplayer mode, or master your aircraft in exciting single player missions. Full immersion Jump right into one of the highly detailed interactive cockpits, literally controlling the aircraft with your own hands! Aces of Thunder will also allow you to walk around the hangar between missions to get a closer look at your favorite aircraft. Made specifically for VR Thanks to native use of OpenXR, a wide range of VR devices is supported. Put on your HMD, take your VR controllers and grab virtual HOTAS (or use your hardware sim rig or gamepad) and join the fight!

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

24h peak players
19
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Gaijin Entertainment
Release
Feb 3, 2026
Price
$19.49

Should You Play Aces of Thunder?

Who it's for: fans of Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.

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. The game's physically accurate flight and damage models derived from the popular War Thunder military action game ensure a high level of realism. The battles take place exclusively from the cockpit view to provide ultimate immersion and fully supports HOTAS controls. Aces of Thunder features a set of the most legendary WW1 & WW2 aircraft available to hop in and fly righ…

Aces of Thunder is multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 19H2 (64bit) · Processor: Core i7-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600, equivalent or better · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, equivalent or better · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 20 GB available space · VR Support: OpenXR · Additional Notes: VR headset optional

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10/11 (64bit) · Processor: Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 or better · Memory: 16 GB RAM · Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3070 TI or higher / AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT or better · DirectX: Version 12 · Network: Broadband Internet connection · Storage: 20 GB available space · VR Support: OpenXR · Additional Notes: VR headset optional

Aces of Thunder — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Aces of Thunder release?
Aces of Thunder released on Feb 3, 2026 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Aces of Thunder?
Aces of Thunder is a Shooter game. Experience the thrill of aerial combat with Aces of Thunder, the ultimate flight simulation game with high fidelity graphics that looks perfect both w
Is Aces of Thunder multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Aces of Thunder supports multiplayer on Steam.
Is Aces of Thunder on Steam Deck or consoles?
Aces of Thunder runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Aces of Thunder cost?
Aces of Thunder is priced at $19.49 on Steam.
What are Aces of Thunder's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Aces of Thunder worth playing in 2026?
Plenty of players think so — Aces of Thunder peaked at 19 concurrent players on Steam in the last 24 hours as of 2026.
Who made Aces of Thunder?
Aces of Thunder is developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd.
What games is Aces of Thunder similar to?
Aces of Thunder sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
What platforms is Aces of Thunder on?
Aces of Thunder is available on Windows.

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