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B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th

Developed by Wayward Design · Published by MicroProse Software

Simulation
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 30, 2014 Price$4.79 Metacritic82/100

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.79
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic82/100
Languages3

Overview

A simulation game by Wayward Design, published by MicroProse Software — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Feel the power of flying a 10-men crew on a B-17 over occupied Europe in WWII. Plan the mission, choose your men and take action in every post onboard, from pilot to bombardier and machine gunners. Get ready for a high-flying adventure in this all-time classic.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 80% positive of 83
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:SimulationFlightWorld War IISingleplayerStrategy1990'sWarChoices MatterCombatNonlinearHistoricalRealistic

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • DirectX: Version 6.0
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 600 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

Supported languages (3)

EnglishFrenchGerman

B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th?

Steam classifies B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th as a Simulation game, developed by Wayward Design. Feel the power of flying a 10-men crew on a B-17 over occupied Europe in WWII. Plan the mission, choose your men and take action in every post onboard, from pilot to bombardier and machine gunners. Get ready for a high-flying adventure in this all-time classic.

How much does B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th at $4.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 30, 2014.

What platforms is B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th on?

B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th cost?

Steam lists it at $4.79.

What is B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th's Metacritic score?

B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th has a Metacritic score of 82/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th?

B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th is developed by Wayward Design and published by MicroProse Software.

Where to get B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th

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