Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve artwork

Every Ace Combat Game Ranked

Ace Combat spans 3 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 2000 and 2026. The highest-rated is Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (87) and the lowest is Ace Combat: Assault Horizon (70). Across 85 critic reviews, the series averages 80, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has drawn the most reviews.

Series average80
  1. 1
    Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

    Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

    87
    45 critic reviews·Oct 1, 2026·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
    “Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers a substantial flight combat experience with a lengthy campaign, deep aircraft options, strong presentation, and…”
    — NoobFeed · 88/100
  2. 2
    Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

    Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

    83
    32 critic reviews·Jan 17, 2019·Bandai Namco Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
    “Ace Combat 7 delivers the fiercest air combat experience ever through photorealistic visuals, intense dog-fighting action, a multitude of authentic and futuristic aircraft to fly, and an immersive storyline.”
    — Worth Playing · 85/100
  3. 3
    Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

    Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

    70
    8 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2011·Namco Bandai Games
    PCPS3Xbox 360
    “The sights and sounds of the game will keep you on the edge of your seat, and some over the top moments will have you questioning exactly what type game you are playing.”
    — Attack of the Fanboy · 70/100

Ace Combat games in release order

  1. 1995Air Combat—
  2. 1997Ace Combat 2—
  3. 1999Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere—
  4. 2001Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies—
  5. 2004Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War—
  6. 2005Ace Combat Advance—
  7. 2006Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War—
  8. 2006Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception—
  9. 2007Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation—
  10. 2009Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion—
  11. 2010Ace Combat: Joint Assault—
  12. 2011Ace Combat: Assault Horizon70
  13. 2011Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy—
  14. 2011Ace Combat: Northern Wings—
  15. 2014Ace Combat Infinity—
  16. 2019Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown83
  17. 2026Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve87
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