Project Wingman review

Project Wingman ranks third because it offers pure jet combat at the lowest paid price here and has one of the best player verdicts. Its Steam page pitches it to players who are not looking for a simulator, with pick-up-and-play controls and a single-player campaign set on an alternate-history Earth, from the Bering Strait to the Yellowstone magma fields. Conquest Mode adds replay value: you capture territory, fight boss and ace squadrons, buy aircraft and build a mercenary force, borrowing ideas from roguelikes and RPGs. Weapons include railguns and long-range missiles, and you can fly as an attack pilot or an interceptor. VR works in the cockpit, and the game has full controller support. Reviews are Overwhelmingly Positive at 95% of 12,622 English reviews. The limits: it is single-player only, it is not realistic in the simulator sense, and it runs on Windows only through Steam.

Who it is for

Players who want fast arcade jet dogfights for a low one-time price, with optional VR.

Price

$24.99 on Steam (US store), one-time purchase.

in an alternate scorched earth setting. VR Supported $24.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Single-player campaign across an alternate-history Earth
• Conquest Mode with territory capture, boss squadrons and roguelike elements
• Attack and interceptor roles with gatling guns, rockets and long-range missiles
• Virtual reality cockpit support
• Full controller support

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam: 95% of 12,622 English reviews
• Strength: Cheapest paid game on the list at $24.99
• Strength: Low minimum spec of 4 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage
• Weakness: Single-player only, with no online multiplayer listed on Steam
• Weakness: Not a simulator, so no realistic systems or procedures
• Weakness: Windows only on Steam

Key facts

• Developer: Sector D2 (with Balor Games)
• Price: $24.99
• Released: December 1, 2020
• Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive, 95% of 12,622 (English)
• Minimum RAM: 4 GB

Where it ranks

Project Wingman is No. 3 in our Best Flight and Dogfighting Games verdict.