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B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th ReduxVSCombat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux

B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux

ActionStrategySimulationEarly Access
Quality
53Popularity
20Value
47
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈26d
$14.99
Buy Now
VS
Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator

Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator

ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
42Popularity
41Value
49
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈1d
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 9 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

8
B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux
8 of 9 metrics
Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator
1 of 9 metrics
1

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.99 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$10.49 Wins
$22.49 -
Sales Frequency
11 price changes Wins
6 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
64.7% positive Wins
47.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
323 -
351 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
209 Wins
167 -
Negative Steam Reviews
114 Wins
184 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jan 2024 Wins
Jun 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleB-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SaleCombat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux
Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux

B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux

1 Store
Steam
Steam$14.99Buy Now
Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator

Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

65% positive (322 reviews) — mixed opinions
322 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$14.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-20% minor player decrease
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

48% positive (351 reviews) — mostly negative
351 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$29.99 — mid-range price
Historical low: $22.49 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsB-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th ReduxCombat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator
Release Date
January 25, 2024
June 6, 2016
Developers
MicroProse Software
Sim155 Limited
Publishers
MicroProse Software
MicroProse Software
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux or Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator?

B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux won the comparison against Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux worth buying over Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator?

Based on the metrics, B-17 Flying Fortress : The Mighty 8th Redux won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:26 AM UTC

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