Ground of Aces is the BEST New Upcoming WW2 Strategy Game?! | Demo First Look - Episode 1

Welcome to the channel! Today we’re diving headfirst into the demo of Ground of Aces—an upcoming World War II airbase management game that’s been on my radar for over a year. Developed by the brilliant minds at Blindflug Studios, this game is set to launch in Early Access on Steam in July 2025, but the free demo is available now for anyone curious about commanding an RAF airbase under pressure.

🎮 In this episode, I go in completely blind—no tutorials, no guides, just instincts and stubbornness—as I try to survive 28 in-game days before a Luftwaffe attack ends the demo. You’ll see me:

Build my very first dirt runway and fighter plane parking

Learn the hard way how to manage pilot morale and base confidence

Discover how critical tarps and planks are (yes, tarps are my new nemesis)

Experience both mission success and mission failure—and yes, I absolutely lost a plane somewhere in the chaos

Begin crafting facilities like kitchens, workbenches, and machine shops

Hunt for clay like it’s the last Pokémon card on Earth

⚙️ This game blends strategy, management, and base-building mechanics with a unique cel-shaded art style that really sets the mood of wartime pressure. If you’re into games like RimWorld, Prison Architect, or Airborne Kingdom, Ground of Aces might be the next best upcoming game to add to your wishlist.

🔍 What to Expect in This Episode:

First impressions of the Ground of Aces demo

Hands-on WW2 airfield base building

Trial-and-error resource management

Chaotic but hilarious early-game learning curve

Commentary (until I forgot to unmute… yikes)

🛫 Is it worth downloading the demo?
Absolutely. Whether you’re into historical games or just love deep sim/management titles, this is shaping up to be one of the best upcoming games of 2025.

🔔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and let me know in the comments if you want me to continue this as a mini-series or dive deeper into the full release when it drops.

📅 Ground of Aces releases July 2025 on Steam
💥 Demo available now!