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Project Wingman

Project Wingman

Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.

94%
Very Positive
DeveloperSector D2
PublishersBalor Games, Sector D2
Release DateDec 1, 2020
$24.99
Peak Players2.1K
Metacritic75
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Indie
Simulation
AI Review Summary

Project Wingman is a high-octane indie arcade flight simulator that serves as a passionate love letter to the Ace Combat franchise. It offers intense combat and a compelling setting that many players find superior to its big-budget inspirations, though it is significantly hampered by technical flaws and punishing design choices.

Pros

  • Exceptional arcade flight combat that captures and often exceeds the feel of the Ace Combat series.95%
  • Well-executed difficulty scaling, with the 'Mercenary' mode providing a rewarding challenge for veterans.85%
  • Engaging story and world-building that provides a fresh, high-stakes narrative experience.80%
  • Impressive technical achievement and polish for a small indie development team.75%
  • Addictive gameplay loop centered on points grinding and aircraft unlocking.70%

Cons

  • The complete lack of mid-mission checkpoints causes extreme frustration and soul-crushing progress loss.90%
  • Poor VR implementation that lacks depth and fails to support external controls effectively.85%
  • Subpar HOTAS support makes the game difficult to play for enthusiasts with dedicated flight hardware.80%
  • Conquest mode can feel overly punishing as death results in losing almost all session progress.70%
  • Visual effects and certain quest designs are perceived as crude or tedious by some players.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently compare the game to a high-quality local deli sandwich versus a corporate chain, emphasizing its indie charm.
  • The game features a 'Conquest' mode that introduces roguelite elements to the flight sim genre.
Confidence: 58%
Based on the 138 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 9, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
298
Peak · last 90 days
542
All-time peak
2.1K

Price

Current price
$24.99
Lowest tracked
$12.49since Jan 11, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
93%
All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews22.6K
Positive: 21.2K (94%)Negative: 1.4K (6%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

32h

Avg Playtime at Review

83%

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