War Thunder (2013)

Developer: Gaijin Entertainment
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Tactical
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 237 player ratings
Where to get it: PlayStation Store

How it feels

A methodical and intense free-to-play combat experience where you carefully manage vehicle progression while choosing between arcade action and punishingly realistic simulation modes.

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About

War Thunder is a free-to-play vehicular combat MMO featuring aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval craft spanning from the early 20th century to the modern era. Players progress through technology trees across multiple nations, unlocking increasingly advanced military vehicles. The game offers three realism tiers for each vehicle type: arcade, realistic, and simulator modes. Originally developed as a flight simulator under the name "World of Planes," the game expanded to include tanks in 2014 and naval forces later, becoming a combined-arms experience. A mobile version was released in 2023.

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