Games like 1942 on Steam Deck
3 of the 4 modern alternatives to 1942 (1984) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. One of them is free, and the cheapest paid option is Aircraft Evolution at € 9,99. One is made by independent developers.
The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
Free + in-app purchasesA free shell with paid packs covering the 194X shooters and other Capcom cabinets.
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Warplanes: WW1 Fighters Indie
€ 14,99An indie flight combat game evoking early aerial warfare shooters.
Warplanes: WW1 Fighters runs on PC, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Aircraft Evolution
€ 9,99A modern arcade plane shooter with upgrades and side-scrolling aerial combat.
Aircraft Evolution runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Steam Deck
These alternatives to 1942 are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 4 games like 1942