Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 19H2 (64bit) Processeur : Core i7-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600, equivalent or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, equivalent or better DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR Notes supplémentaires : VR headset optional
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64bit) Processeur : Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 or better Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia RTX 3070 TI or higher / AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT or better DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR Notes supplémentaires : VR headset optional
Aces of Thunder
The flight‑sim vibe, especially VR and HOTAS support, floods the discussion with 23 VR mentions and 10 HOTAS references. Post‑launch, 61% of the 420 sampled reviews are positive, lifting the overall Steam score to 58% across 1,162 reviews, which the platform tags as Mixed.
What it's about: Découvrez les sensations du combat aérien avec Aces of Thunder, le jeu de simulation de vol dont les graphismes sont aussi époustouflants avec un casque de réalité virtuelle que sur un écran.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 55 | 35 | 5 | 15 |
| Interface / UX | 28 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| Graphics / art | 19 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Performance | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Value for money | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Multiplayer | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.3 h.
🪤 59 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 03, 2026 · All-time low: €19.49 (Jun 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 35 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay draws the most praise: 35 positive mentions out of 55 total.
- Graphics earn strong approval: 15 positive mentions out of 19 total.
- Multiplayer is appreciated by half of its mentions: 3 positive mentions out of 7 total, plus 1 mixed.
- Players who invest >25 hours report the highest satisfaction: 89% positive (82 reviews).
Weaknesses
- UI is a major pain point: only 2 positive mentions versus 26 negative out of 28 total.
- Performance issues outweigh compliments: 6 negative mentions compared with 4 positive.
- Bugs receive unanimous criticism: 5 negative mentions, zero positive.
- Price draws more criticism than praise: 4 negative mentions versus 3 positive.
Who is it for?
Pilots who crave an action‑packed flight simulation and enjoy VR or HOTAS setups will find plenty to love. Players willing to tolerate a clunky interface and occasional performance hiccups will still get a rewarding experience.
Is Aces of Thunder worth it in 2026?
Player opinion is split: 58% of 1,162 Steam reviews are positive (player score 59/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay draws the most praise. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Aces of Thunder delivers an engaging flight‑simulation core that shines in gameplay and visuals, especially for VR enthusiasts. Nevertheless, the steep UI learning curve, performance quirks, and bug complaints keep the overall reception in the mixed zone. If you prioritize immersive flight mechanics over polish, the game is worth a try.
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