The Best Flight Games

Update : Lunar Lander: Beyond added at rank #39.
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Tiny Wings (2011)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Android

Use the hills as jumps - slide down, flap your wings and fly! Tiny Wings was chosen as the iPhone Game of the Year in App Store Rewind 2011 in Europe and many other countries.Thank you Apple and a big thank you to all Tiny Wings fans! Procedural generated graphics will make "tiny wings" look different every day you play upgrade your nest by fulfilling tasks Two game modes: "Day Trip" and "Flight School" Play as the mama bird or one of her four children 25 hand-designed levels in the new "Flight School" mode iCloud support (even syncs your game between the iPhone & iPad versions)


  • flight
  • rhythm
  • hand-designed
  • achievements
  • cute
  • racing
  • endless
  • must-have
  • multiplayer
  • same-device
  • attractive
  • platform
  • political
  • colour
  • casual

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Flight Of Nova (2022)

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early access PC Windows

Flight of Nova is a space and atmospheric flight simulator in which you control spacecraft on and around NVA-31, a full-scale planet. You will fly an assortment of craft doing transport and search missions in an environment with realistic aerodynamics and orbital physics.

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  • simulation
  • flight
  • space
  • spaceships
  • 6dof
  • immersive
  • sci-fi
  • futuristic
  • physics
  • atmospheric
  • transportation
  • open-world
  • sandbox
  • realistic
  • exploration

3

Kerbal Space Program (2015)

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Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Linux

Kerbal Space Program is a sandbox game that puts you in charge of the space program on the planet Kerbin, an Earth-like planet inhabited by adorable green aliens. You will build rockets and fly them, researching advanced parts as you progress. It has a Story mode to introduce players to the game, as well as Sandbox mode for more experienced players.


What we like:
  • Funny and entertaining
  • Educational and teaches real concepts
  • Immensely creative with many possibilities for spaceflight available
  • Great modding community
What could be improved:
  • Complex tech tree and learning curve
  • Potentially overwhelming for new players
  • Requires patience to understand real life concepts

  • simulation
  • flight
  • space
  • physics
  • sandbox

4

Sky Knights (2017)

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early access PC Windows 95 98 2000 xp

Prove your skills as a pilot in this action-packed multiplayer dogfighting game. Take part in 4 vs 4 battles and outmaneuver opponents, master a variety of jets and weapons, support allied ground troops, and land on the runway. Only a well-orchestrated team of pilots can bring down the enemy bases.


  • flight
  • 1980s
  • wargame
  • team
  • fantasy
  • top-down
  • simulation
  • strategy
  • shooter

5

Lifeslide (2019)

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IOS iPhone PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Embark on a journey through life as you master the art of paper plane flight.

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  • flight
  • emotional
  • nature
  • abstract
  • minimalist
  • stylized
  • linear
  • procedural
  • atmospheric
  • family-friendly
  • 3d
  • arcade
  • colourful
  • physics
  • exploration

6

X-Plane 11 (2017)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.


  • flight
  • simulation

7

Tiny Combat Arena (2022)

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early access PC Windows

Tiny Combat Arena is an approachable combat flight simulator sporting a stylized look and various game modes. Dogfight your way in the Arena and in Quick Action or craft your own scenarios and take part in a vast war with objectives and friendly armies to support.

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  • jet
  • flight
  • cold
  • wargame
  • war
  • simulation
  • stylized
  • 1980s
  • 1990s
  • nonlinear
  • 3d
  • retro
  • colourful
  • military

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Project Wingman (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox One osvr

Project Wingman is an aerial combat game that puts you in control of over 20 aircrafts and 40 unique weapons, as you fight in exotic environments from an alternate history of Earth. With engaging gameplay that's easy to pick up, and Conquest mode where you can challenge yourself with various bosses and ace squadrons, it's the ultimate gaming experience.


What we like:
  • Fun gameplay
  • Great story
  • Likeable characters
  • Useful AI teammates
  • Unrestricted violence
What could be improved:
  • Not as polished as AC7
  • Camera can be janky
  • Controls sometimes feel weird
  • Some bugs
  • Graphics are great but not incredible

  • flight
  • combat
  • simulation

9

Sky Rogue (2017)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Linux Android

Sky Rogue is a nostalgic arcade-style 3D flight-sim with diverse aircrafts, weapons, and customization options for an engaging rogue-lite experience. Fly over infinite procedurally-generated islands, take out enemy aces, carriers, and battleships in intense dogfighting action. The game offers 2-player local co-op, permanent unlocks, and secret technologies to keep you excited. Enjoy the retro-style voxel-based world with bright colors and catchy tunes that never get old.


What we like:
  • Fun and engaging gameplay
  • Variety of planes and weapons to choose from
  • 80's graphics and art-style
  • Constant updates and mod support
  • Good value for the price
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty can spike suddenly
  • Limited storyline or plot
  • Some issues with flight physics and mechanics
  • Repetitive gameplay over time
  • Limited variety in effective loadouts

  • flight
  • rogue-like
  • arcade
  • procedural
  • jet
  • simulation
  • combat
  • moddable

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SimplePlanes (2014)

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Android Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

SimplePlanes is the ultimate game for aviation enthusiasts. With over 100,000 free airplanes to download and the ability to build and design your own planes, the sky is truly the limit. Experience dynamic flight simulation with weight distribution, thrust, lift, and drag all calculated continuously while flying. Take on challenges like landing on aircraft carriers, dodging surface-to-air missiles, and racing through courses. The game also supports modding, giving you the ability to customize your own parts and environments for endless fun.


What we like:
  • Great for building complex creations
  • Allows for creating planes, boats, helicopters, and tanks
  • Available on mobile and VR
  • Fun to play once you learn the mechanics
  • Good alternative to similar games on the market
What could be improved:
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Graphics may not be up to par for some players
  • Physics could be improved
  • Limited options for customizing components besides wings and fuselages

  • flight
  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • physics
  • automation
  • auto
  • racing
  • vehicle
  • building
  • collectathon
  • moddable
  • artificial
  • intelligence
  • military
  • combat

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