Get ready to clear the runway – Ground of Aces is officially taxiing to Early Access on July 10, and strategy fans should be paying attention.
Set in the thick of World War II, this pixel-art management sim puts you in charge of a ragtag airbase behind enemy lines. You’re not flying the planes – you’re the one keeping them in the sky. That means building out your base from scratch, managing fuel, morale, repairs, and logistics, and making tough calls when things go sideways. Your pilots? They’re relying on you.
But this isn’t your average strategy game. Ground of Aces blends cozy sim energy with the high-stakes tension of wartime decision-making. It’s got charm, it’s got grit, and it’s shaping up to be one of the more unique management games of the year.
From the creators of First Strike, developer Blindflug Studios brings a slick visual style and a strong focus on the human side of war. You’ll assign shifts, train recruits, and try to keep everyone alive – or at least airborne.
If you’re into base builders, strategy sims, or just really like the idea of running your own WWII airport, this one’s worth watching.