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Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2015

Should you play it?

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE WWII AIR COMBAT GAME! You’ll participate in visceral dogfights, protect cities and fleets, bomb enemy structures and even fly through tunnels. Everything is set up in accurately recreated real life locations like Pearl Harbor, Coast of Dover, Midway, Germany and France.

What works
  • Accessible and fun arcade-style gameplay
  • Variety of planes and customization options
  • Multiple game modes including multiplayer
  • Good value for price
  • Smooth controls and enjoyable dogfights
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited campaign length and mission variety
  • Graphics and sound quality not top-tier
  • Some control and physics issues
  • Small and sometimes inactive multiplayer community
  • Occasional ai and interface flaws

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Nuclear Option

  • Avorion

  • Pirate Fighting Simulator

  • Voxel Turf

  • Fight Crab

  • Airships: Conquer the Skies

  • TRAIL OUT

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Voxel Turf

  • Lords Of The Lockerroom

  • Worbital
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Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy.

Why this game works

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