War Thunder Alternatives

War Thunder is described as 'Multiplayer online game combat flight game developed by Gaijin Entertainment for Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and PlayStation 4' and is an game in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to War Thunder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Mac, Linux and iPhone apps. The best War Thunder alternative is World of Tanks, which is free. Other War Thunder like games are World of Warships, World of Warplanes, World of Tanks Blitz and BZFlag.

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War Thunder is a multiplayer online game combat flight game developed by Gaijin Entertainment for Linux, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and PlayStation 4.

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War Thunder alternatives page was last updated May 26, 2024
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  1. World of Tanks icon
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    World of Tanks

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    World of Tanks is a team-based MMO (massively multiplayer online game) dedicated to tank warfare in the mid-20th century.

    12 World of Tanks alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine

    World of Tanks Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Player vs Player
    3.  Team work
    4.  Mmo
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    War Thunder is more realistic.

    Negative comment •Nov 27, 2015
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    • This alternative is disputed. World of Tanks is a legitimate War Thunder alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • World of Tanks is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to War Thunder.

    • World of Tanks is the most popular free alternative to War Thunder.

    • World of Tanks is Freemium and ProprietaryWar Thunder is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    World of Warships

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    World of Warships is a team-based MMO (massively multiplayer online game) dedicated to ship warfare in the mid-20th century.

    6 World of Warships alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Xbox
    • Playstation

    World of Warships Features

    1.  Ships
    2.  Mmo
    3.  Free to play
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    • Some users think World of Warships is a great War Thunder alternative, some don't.

    • World of Warships is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to War Thunder.

    • World of Warships is Freemium and ProprietaryWar Thunder is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    World of Warplanes

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    World of Warplanes is a team-based MMO (massively multiplayer online game) dedicated to plane warfare in the mid-20th century.

    6 World of Warplanes alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    World of Warplanes Features

    1.  Mmo
    2.  Free to play
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    World of Tanks Blitz

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    Rush into legendary online tank battles.

    3 World of Tanks Blitz alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch

    World of Tanks Blitz Features

    1.  Multiplayer
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    BZFlag

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    BZFlag is a 3D multi-player multiplatform tank battle game that allows users to play against each other in a network environment. There are five teams: red, green, blue, purple and rogue (rogue tanks are black).

    4 BZFlag alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    BZFlag Features

    1.  Multiplayer
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    • BZFlag is the most popular Linux alternative to War Thunder.

    • BZFlag is the most popular Open Source alternative to War Thunder.

    • BZFlag is Free and Open SourceWar Thunder is Freemium and Proprietary
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    PlanetSide

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    PlanetSide 2 is the only first person shooter that can deliver truly epic, massive combat on a scale never before seen in stunning, breathtaking detail. Be a part of explosive action in a futuristic world with forces ranging from tactical squads to thousand player armies all...

    17 PlanetSide alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Playstation

    PlanetSide Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Mmo
    3.  Free to play
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    Planetside 2: First Person Shooter. War Thunder: Third Person Flight and Tank Simulator.

    They belong to different genres

    Negative comment •Jan 31, 2017
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    • This alternative is disputed. PlanetSide is a legitimate War Thunder alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • PlanetSide is Freemium and ProprietaryWar Thunder is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    ROBOCRAFT

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    Build insane Robot Battle Vehicles that drive, hover and fly; add weapons from the future and jump in the driving seat as you take them into battle in a team based capture the base Free-to-Win MMO.

    9 ROBOCRAFT alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam

    ROBOCRAFT Features

    1.  Building game
    2.  Free to play
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  11. DCS: World icon
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    DCS: World

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    Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS World) 2.8 is a free-to-play digital battlefield game.

    7 DCS: World alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    DCS: World Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Ingame mission editor
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  12. Infinite Tanks icon
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    Infinite Tanks

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    Infinite Tanks lets you do battle online and offline with a never-ending line of tanks and other armored combat vehicles. The game features a unique card-based construction system driven by single-player progression and multiplayer collaboration.

    5 Infinite Tanks alternatives
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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Infinite Tanks Features

    1.  Single player
    2.  Multiplayer
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    +7
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    Infinite Tanks iconWar Thunder Icon

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    • Infinite Tanks is the most popular commercial alternative to War Thunder.

    • Infinite Tanks is Paid and ProprietaryWar Thunder is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Red Crucible

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    Red Crucible Firestrom, Red Crucible Reloaded, ... Red Crucible 2 has been available to play since 2010.The game can be played with heavy weaponry as well as with standalone soldier mode.

    11 Red Crucible alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Steam

    Red Crucible Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Multiplayer
    3.  Free to play
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    Red Crucible iconWar Thunder Icon

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  14. Heroes & Generals icon
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    Heroes & Generals

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    Free World War II MMOG.

    7 Heroes & Generals alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Heroes & Generals Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Free to play
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    Steel Ocean

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    Steel Ocean is a free-to-play, MMO shooting game. As a navy commander, you may choose 6 types of warships used in the World War II to fight the 16vs16 battles. Start the voyage with your warships and fight for the honor of your fleet!

    2 Steel Ocean alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Steel Ocean Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Free to play
    3.  Online Gaming
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    Discontinued

    Game shutting down May 2021.

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