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IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008)

IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 cover
Developer
1C: Maddox Games
Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation
Rating
4.4 of 5, 3,193 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deep, methodical flight sim that demands careful attention to realistic aircraft handling and historical detail.

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What players say

Players praise IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 for its massive WWII content and mod support, calling it a nostalgic classic that sits between arcade and hardcore simulation. However, it requires manual config file edits for modern resolutions, and some report joystick binding issues or incompatibility with Windows 11.

Screenshots

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