Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron

A squadron-based arcade shooter with local co-op for four players

HandyGames · Published by THQ Nordic Mobile · Released Jul 24, 2018

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 96
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Feb 1, 2023
Minimum PC: Dedicated needed; 6 GB RAM · 2.4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron?

You command a squadron in a top-down, vertically scrolling shoot ’em up about stopping a German commando invasion of the United States. Across levels set over coasts and cities, you dodge bullets, destroy enemy waves and bosses, collect power-ups, and use special abilities.

For you if...

+you like developing a team through individual pilot skill trees

Not for you if...

−you want realistic flight simulation rather than arcade shooting

What players say

75% of 96 reviews are positive

Players praise the art style and responsive controls. Complaints focus on story interruptions, disruptive pilot quirks, and uneven boss difficulty.

Screenshots and trailer

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Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron system requirements

Minimum: Dedicated needed, 6 GB RAM, 2.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: 3.0 GHz
Graphics: Dedicated graphics card needed
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 2500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese.

Does Aces of the Luftwaffe - Squadron use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam