Ground of Aces Takes Flight in Early Access on Steam

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Zurich, Switzerland, July 10, 2025 – The WWII base building strategy game Ground of Aces by Swiss-Polish indie developer Blindflug Studios has officially launched into Early Access. Now available on Steam for Windows PC and Mac, Ground of Aces invites players to step into the role of a British air base commander during the Battle of Britain.

Ground of Aces on Steam:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2308 ... d_of_Aces/



Launching on the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Ground of Aces offers a fresh take on the base building genre and a unique view into World War II, highlighting the challenges faced by air bases and their crews. Players must build, expand, and defend their air base while managing pilots, aircraft, and critical missions to help the war effort. It is inspired by free form base building games like Rimworld and Going Medieval, as well as historical strategy games like Hearts of Iron IV. The art style will pay homage to the “ligne claire” style of Franco-Belgian comics like Biggles and Buck Danny.

“I’m absolutely thrilled that we’re able to launch Ground of Aces into Early Access right on time for the 85th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain,” says Executive Producer Moritz Zumbühl. “This game is a true passion project for our team – it brings together our love for aviation, World War II, and the base-building genre in a unique title. The demo already received fantastic feedback, and we’re excited to continue developing Ground of Aces together with the community during Early Access. We can’t wait to hear what the fans think!”

The Early Access version features the British Royal Air Force as the first playable faction and offers a selection of 14 iconic British aircraft that players can collect and manage for their base. As development continues, players can expect regular updates that expand the scope and depth of the game.

The main pillars of Ground of Aces:

Engulf yourself in the Second World War: Lead a Royal Air Force airfield during the Battle of Britain, collect iconic World War II aircraft, and defend your base from aerial threats.
A base builder at heart: Design and expand your air base with complete freedom. Your base is laid out by your own choices and thus unique.
A dream for aviation enthusiasts: Take command of a fleet of historically significant aircraft. Carefully select the right planes for each mission, maintain your fleet, and ensure your base is always ready for action.
Your crew’s personal stories: Your crew is more than just numbers—they are individuals shaped by war. Witness their struggles and triumphs, and feel the weight of every loss.



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About Blindflug Studios

We are an indie game studio founded in 2014 by Jeremy Spillmann and Moritz Zumbühl, based in Zürich, Switzerland and Poznań, Poland. Our mission is simple: We want to create beautiful, imaginative and fun games that centre around real-world dilemmas. We believe that games are an incredible medium for allowing players to experience the most complex of problems while being hugely entertaining too! Our first title, First Strike, a nuclear war RTS game, has been played by more than eleven million players so far. It was followed up by the critically acclaimed Cloud Chasers that explores the topic of migration, the dieselpunk action game Airheart, and the Apple Arcade launch title Stellar Commanders. With over 50 nominations and prizes at international awards and festivals, like the Best GDC Pitch and German Developer Innovation Prize, Blindflug is one of the standout indie game studios in Europe.