Ground of Aces (v0.13.7 & ALL DLC)

A remote airfield becomes the center of a very personal war as you oversee the people, machines, and daily routines behind World War II sorties. Ground of Aces is a management simulation focused less on frontline heroics than the immense work required to keep an air base operating under pressure. Its tone balances the romance of classic military aviation with the strain of living far from home, where every successful mission depends on exhausted mechanics, anxious pilots, and a base that can withstand attack. The hand-drawn presentation gives the era a distinctive comic-book warmth without ignoring the danger surrounding the crew.

Building the base is the heart of the experience. You lay out walls and rooms individually, shaping hangars, living quarters, workshops, storage areas, and the other facilities needed to support an expanding operation. Aircraft require suitable space and infrastructure, so bringing in larger, more capable planes means rethinking the practical limits of your airfield rather than simply clicking an upgrade button. Between missions, you organize personnel, maintain planes, prepare pilots, and respond to the changing demands of wartime service. Crew members have individual personalities and stories, making morale, rest, and basic wellbeing as important as efficient construction.

What separates Ground of Aces from many military strategy games is its ground-level perspective: the important decisions happen behind the runway, not in the cockpit. Its visual style draws on the clean lines and aviation obsession of European comics, giving hangars and aircraft a memorable illustrated character while still making the base easy to read at a glance. The focus on authentic aircraft also rewards players who appreciate the practical differences between famous fighters such as the Hurricane and Spitfire. Fans of RimWorld, Two Point-style building management, or thoughtful wartime simulations should find plenty to enjoy, especially if they prefer planning, logistics, and human stories over direct tactical combat.