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This is the seventh version of Airport Madness, offering players a 3-dimensional air traffic control experience from a control tower perspective.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 378 reviews
Released: 2016-05-25
Developer: Big Fat Simulations Inc.
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 4.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 8.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 96%

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  1. #1 Airport Madness: World Edition
    97% matchMostly Positive78% of 362 reviews2015
    Dev: Big Fat Simulations Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Insanely addictive, easy to learn, impossible to master! Airport Madness is an airport strategy game. Designed by real air traffic controllers, Airport Madness captures the fun aspects of air traffic control. The decisions and actions you make in this game are identical to real-world airport ops.

    Why similar: Flight 34.4%, Simulation 27.2%, Adventure 20.8%, Management 17.5%

  2. #2 Airport Madness 3D: Volume 2
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 240 reviews2017
    Dev: Big Fat Simulations Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Play at ten airports: Las Vegas, Princess Juliana, New York John F. Kennedy, Toronto Pearson, Miami, London City, San Francisco, Lukla Nepal, Hong Kong, and Chicago O'Hare. Airport Madness 3D: Volume 2 also offers new aircraft, more gates, and sharper detail.

    Why similar: Simulation 62.2%, Adventure 37.8%

  3. #3 Airport Madness 4
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 182 reviews2015
    Dev: Big Fat Simulations Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Give takeoff clearances, landing clearances and taxi clearances at six complex airports in a strategic effort to maintain efficiency, and avoid collisions.

    Why similar: Adventure 100%

  4. #4 Airport Madness: Time Machine
    95% matchMostly Positive79% of 144 reviews2015
    Dev: Big Fat Simulations Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    You are an air traffic controller at a small grass airfield in 1925. Witness the airport develop over time, into a major international airport in 1970. Experience the thrill of being an air traffic controller in any time period!

    Why similar: Adventure 100%

  5. #5 Airport Control 27
    93% matchMostly Positive69% of 160 reviews2026
    Dev: CCC Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Airport Control is a next-generation 3D ATC simulation. Take the positions at airports worldwide—marshalling taxis, sequencing departures, and spacing arrivals. Remember: Safe, orderly, expeditious.

    Why similar: Flight 40.2%, Simulation 32.1%, Management 27.7%

  6. #6 SimAirport
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,050 reviews2020
    Dev: LVGameDev LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Build & Manage Your Airport. An International Hub or a Regional Masterpiece -- it's up to you. Buy more land to scale out, or escalators to scale up with MULTIPLE FLOORS. You're in full control in this modern business management tycoon!

    Why similar: Flight 52%, Management 28.9%, Simulation 19.2%

  7. #7 Mini Airways - ATC simulator
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 1,601 reviews2024
    Dev: CCC GamesPub: Erabit
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Mini Airways is a real-time management game where you play the role of an air traffic controller. Clear your aircraft to takeoff & land, direct them to the destination...and most of all don't let them crash!! London, Tokyo, Shanghai... Test your ATC skills in distinctive maps around the globe!

    Why similar: Flight 59.9%, Management 20.5%, Simulation 19.6%

  8. #8 Tower! Simulator 3
    91% matchMixed68% of 1,136 reviews2022
    Dev: FeelThere
    Windows

    The Gold Standard in Air Traffic Control Simulation Control aircraft at 11 included airports, issue voice commands, manage traffic, and work together in multiplayer in the most immersive air traffic control simulator available.

    Why similar: Flight 48.6%, Management 26.9%, Simulation 24.5%

  9. #9 Airport Master
    91% matchMostly Negative26% of 58 reviews2017
    Dev: STICLI Games
    Windows

    Very detailed game about airport management and aviation in general, including Real World aircraft, procedures, IFR\VFR traffic, ATC, resources, upgrades and sounds! Enjoy the Ultimate Airport Management Experience!

    Why similar: Simulation 59.8%, Management 40.2%

  10. #10 Tower! 3D
    89% matchMixed61% of 84 reviews2020
    Dev: FeelThere
    Windows

    Tower!3D is the successor to the best-selling Tower! 2011 airport tower simulator. Tower!3D brings the whole environment to life in full 3D with realistic foliage, real time weather changes and volumetric lighting.

    Why similar: Flight 47.2%, Management 27.4%, Simulation 25.3%

  11. #11 ATC Infinite
    89% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2021
    Dev: Framebar Studio
    Windows · Mac

    In ATC Infinite you can play different airports where you need to manage and control departing and arrival aircraft.

    Why similar: Flight 43.9%, Management 32.9%, Simulation 23.2%

  12. #12 Endless ATC
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 535 reviews2017
    Dev: startgrid
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Endless ATC is a realistic air traffic control simulator with a simple, easy to use interface. The goal is to guide as many planes as possible safely to the runways. Find out how many flights you can manage to control!

    Why similar: Flight 49.3%, Management 29.9%, Simulation 20.9%

  13. #13 I am an Air Traffic Controller 4
    87% matchMostly Positive79% of 581 reviews2020
    Dev: TechnoBrain
    Windows

    Players take on the role of an air traffic controller, guiding aircraft safely and efficiently through real-world airports. With simple controls, it’s easy for anyone to enjoy, featuring a wide range of stages tailored for both beginners and advanced players.

    Why similar: Flight 51.1%, Management 25.4%, Simulation 23.5%

  14. #14 Air Traffic: Greenlight
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 201 reviews2022
    Dev: GyroX
    Windows

    Air Traffic: Greenlight is an air-traffic-control-themed game. Direct aircraft in the area where radar coverage is limited. Prevent collisions, organize and expedite the flow of air traffic.

    Why similar: Flight 53.5%, Management 29.7%, Simulation 16.8%

  15. #15 ATC Ground Point
    86% matchVery Positive82% of 78 reviews2024
    Dev: Blueon
    Windows

    Control the ground movement of airplanes at various airports. As the air traffic controller, ensure the airplanes move safely and get to the stand or runway on time.

    Why similar: Flight 67.6%, Management 16.3%, Simulation 16.1%

  16. #16 AirportSim
    85% matchMixed68% of 1,699 reviews2023
    Dev: MS GAMESPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 76.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    AirportSim is an Advanced Airport Ground Handling Simulator with true-to-life visuals and operations, licensed planes and vehicles, real airports and live weather conditions. Enjoy the many tasks alone or with friends, making this experience unforgettable.

    Why similar: Flight 49.6%, Management 26.9%, Simulation 23.4%

  17. #17 Airport CEO
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 8,359 reviews2021
    Dev: Apog Labs
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Build and manage an international airport!

    Why similar: Flight 46.6%, Management 30.8%, Simulation 22.6%

  18. #18 Sky Haven Tycoon - Airport Simulator
    83% matchMixed58% of 1,368 reviews2022
    Dev: Real Welders
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Build your own airport in Skyhaven! Live out your airplane tycoon and simulation game fantasies and make the best surroundings and strategy for both airline manager and passenger alike. Schedule flight plans, build terminals, landing strips and more and create an airport tycoon empire in Skyhaven.

    Why similar: Flight 37.9%, Simulation 32%, Management 30.2%

  19. #19 X-Plane 11
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 20,340 reviews2017
    Dev: Laminar Research
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 161.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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.

    Why similar: Flight 65%, Simulation 32.8%, Adventure 2.2%

  20. #20 Airport Contraband: Prologue
    80% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2026
    Dev: DRAGO entertainment
    Windows

    Experience the Caldora Airport from a slightly different angle with more emphasis on the rogue-like nature of the game and new gameplay elements.

    Why similar: Simulation 80.8%, Management 19.2%

  21. #21 VoiceATC Simulator
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: Lainoa Software
    Windows

    VoiceATC Simulator is a realistic Air Traffic Control simulation game centered around interacting with the traffic using your voice. Sequence aircraft into the runways in real airport configurations and sectoring.

    Why similar: Flight 51.7%, Simulation 48.3%

  22. #22 Flight Control HD
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 549 reviews2010
    Dev: Firemint
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Control a never-ending stream of aircraft in this insanely addictive worldwide hit from Firemint! You’re an air traffic controller at an increasingly busy airport; just point and drag aircraft to their landing zones with your mouse or trackpad. Sounds easy? It isn’t!

  23. #23 Airport Baggage Simulator
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 122 reviews2026
    Dev: Three River Games (3RG)
    Windows

    Inspect and sort baggage at the airport! Check suitcases for illegal contents, weight, and destination airport. Build your own fully automated baggage handling system and optimize your terminal's efficiency for maximum profit!

    Why similar: Management 34.3%, Simulation 33.9%, Flight 31.8%

  24. #24 Global ATC Simulator
    81% matchMixed65% of 141 reviews2014
    Dev: Robert MiroszewskiPub: Aerosoft GmbH
    Windows

    Global ATC Simulator is a standalone simulation of the task of Tower, Approach and Departure controllers. What sets it apart from every other ATC simulation is that it is global, it covers all the major airports in the whole world with literally unprecedented detail.

    Why similar: Flight 46.2%, Management 29.9%, Simulation 23.9%

  25. #25 Airline Director 2 - Tycoon Game
    79% matchMostly Negative36% of 61 reviews2016
    Dev: Joona Vartiainen
    Windows

    Airline Director 2 is a management game set in the challenging field of commercial aviation.

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

  26. #26 Amber's Airline - High Hopes
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 139 reviews2018
    Dev: Old Skull GamesPub: GameHouse
    Windows · Mac

    Fasten your seat belt and take off with Amber Hope in a new airline game!

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

  27. #27 Airport Simulator 2015
    79% matchMixed40% of 181 reviews2015
    Dev: LinkSolutions Ltd.Pub: rondomedia GmbH
    Windows · Mac

    Become the hero of the taxiway and step into the shoes of an airport employee in Airport Simulator 2015. Experience exciting and varied tasks in the field of aircraft handling at a major international airport and take control of high-powered aircraft tractors, de-icing vehicles, and many more!

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

  28. #28 Jumbo Airport Story
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 392 reviews2023
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Just imagine: your own world-famous airport! A game with sky-high levels of fun!

    Why similar: Flight 54.8%, Simulation 31.1%, Management 14.2%

  29. #29 Airline Manager
    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,348 reviews2021
    Dev: Trophy Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Create and manage your own airline. Create both passenger and cargo routes all over the world while you upgrade and expand your fleet of airplanes and airports. Airline Manager is among the most realistic of its genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.

    Why similar: Flight 52.7%, Simulation 27.2%, Management 20.1%

  30. #30 Airport Simulator 2019
    78% matchMostly Negative29% of 155 reviews2018
    Dev: KittehfacePub: Toplitz
    Windows

    Airport Simulator 2019 places you as the manager of a major international airport. Your duties range from planning and allocating personnel to procuring and maintaining a vehicle fleet, facility maintenance and handling ever larger aircraft from a variety of airlines.

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

  31. #31 Amber's Airline - 7 Wonders
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2019
    Dev: Old Skull GamesPub: GameHouse
    Windows · Mac

    Get ready to fly with Amber in this "wonderful" time management adventure!

    Why similar: Adventure 100%

  32. #32 Baggage Handler Simulator
    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 103 reviews2025
    Dev: ShleksPub: !FAKE_studio
    Windows

    BH Simulator is a fun and immersive airport logistics game. As a baggage hub manager, build efficient conveyor systems to sort, unload, and load luggage. Plan smart routes, avoid bottlenecks, and prove you're the boss of the baggage game. Can you turn chaos into perfect order?

    Why similar: Management 54.5%, Simulation 45.5%

  33. #33 Terminal One
    73% matchMixed67% of 97 reviews2025
    Dev: Terminal Reality
    Windows

    Airport building and light business tycoon game. Build up an airport providing cargo, maintenance, and passenger service. Choose which upgrades to invest in, manage policies, organize finances, optimize layouts, and balance carbon emissions.

    Why similar: Flight 40.3%, Simulation 32.4%, Management 27.3%

  34. #34 Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 26,544 reviews2014
    Dev: Microsoft Game StudiosPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Take to the skies in the World’s favourite flight simulator! The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations.

    Why similar: Flight 67.3%, Simulation 28.7%, Adventure 3.9%

  35. #35 Delos: Space Traffic Control
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: hv
    Windows

    In Delos, you are the space traffic controller managing the flow of ships at a bustling space station. Direct docking, allocate resources, and prevent collisions in a real-time strategy setting. Balance efficiency and safety to maintain order in the interstellar hub.

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

  36. #36 Final Approach
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 350 reviews2016
    Dev: Phaser Lock Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Take control of the skies like never before in a full Virtual Reality world! Airplanes on fire, commuter aircraft low on fuel, mid-air collisions, emergency helicopter rescues, military exercises and so much more!

    Why similar: Simulation 100%

  37. #37 Airport X-Ray Simulator
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 281 reviews2024
    Dev: Rainbow Lab
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Step into the critical role of a baggage security operative in Airport X-Ray Simulator. As part of the backbone of airport security, you are the last line of defense against prohibited or illegal items making their way onto an aircraft or into the airport.

    Why similar: Management 54.8%, Simulation 45.2%

  38. #38 Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 73,147 reviews2026
    Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 35.2 hrsMean: 164.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.

    Why similar: Flight 61.7%, Simulation 30.8%, Adventure 7.5%

  39. #39 Fly Corp
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 3,423 reviews2023
    Dev: KishMish Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Develop your own transport network in different regions and cities: open new routes, buy and upgrade new planes, and increase airport capacity!

    Why similar: Flight 47.7%, Management 30.1%, Simulation 22.2%

  40. #40 Cabin Crew Life Simulator
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 542 reviews2025
    Dev: SOGA Std
    Windows · Mac

    Have you ever wondered what flight attendants do on each flight? Let's find out with Cabin Crew Life Simulator, the pioneering flight attendant simulator with variety of aircraft, airports, passenger services, handling emergency situations, in-flight business, teamwork and much more.

    Why similar: Flight 50.9%, Simulation 25.3%, Management 23.8%

  41. #41 Transport Fever 3
    67% matchMixed69% of 1,007 reviews2026
    Dev: Urban GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Transport Fever 3, the ultimate transport tycoon returns, bigger, deeper, and more dynamic than ever. Build the routes that transform the world across land, sea, and sky using over a century of evolving transport options. Design and build your ideal transport network.

    Why similar: Management 52.7%, Simulation 47.3%

  42. #42 Transport Fever 2
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 33,029 reviews2019
    Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 65.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!

    Why similar: Management 39.6%, Simulation 38.1%, Flight 22.3%

  43. #43 X-Plane 12
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 6,613 reviews2022
    Dev: Laminar Research
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 102.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation

    Why similar: Flight 66.4%, Simulation 33.6%

  44. #44 The Terminal 2
    74% matchMostly Negative26% of 178 reviews2014
    Dev: FrameLineNetwork
    Windows

    'The Terminal 2' game is a realistic airport management game. Land, park, unload, load, fuel and take off your fleet. The better you play the more planes you get every game-day. Expand your airport with more jetways, runways and terminal buildings. Connect the local transportation to get more passengers to your Terminal complex.

    Why similar: Simulation 69.3%, Management 30.7%

  45. #45 Nothing To Declare
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 260 reviews2026
    Dev: Rogue Duck Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Live the thrill of working as airport security! 🛃 Weigh and scan bags, ask passengers questions, and if you are not convinced, search their luggage for dangerous items. It could be a bomb or an oddly shaped electronic device! Earn money and upgrade your workstation.

    Why similar: Flight 65.1%, Simulation 34.9%

  46. #46 Airport Ground Handling Simulator VR
    70% matchMixed62% of 132 reviews2022
    Dev: AVIAR B.V.
    Windows

    This is a consumer version of the professional VR training software developed by AVIAR and used by the biggest airports and ground handlers to train their ground staff. Your role is a ground crew member and you will perform different tasks during an aircraft turnaround process at the airport.

    Why similar: Flight 91%, Simulation 9%

  47. #47 Learn to Fly 3
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 11,333 reviews2017
    Dev: Light Bringer Games inc.
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Build your spaceship from scratch, earn funds and invest them into building a bigger, better spaceship as you try and fly your way up to space!

    Why similar: Flight 43.6%, Management 30.7%, Simulation 25.7%

  48. #48 Airline Tycoon Deluxe
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 681 reviews2014
    Dev: SpellboundPub: Black Forest Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Airline Tycoon Deluxe is a funny economy simulation proceeding in realtime and assigning you the complete responsibility for an airline.

    Why similar: Flight 44.9%, Management 30.9%, Simulation 24.2%

  49. #49 Take Off - The Flight Simulator
    71% matchMixed50% of 158 reviews2017
    Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: astragon Entertainment
    Windows · Mac

    Fly more than 20 airplanes in an open world or try out more than 40 exciting and varied missions – from airfreighting to dramatic rescue operations!

    Why similar: Simulation 60.3%, Flight 39.7%

  50. #50 Astronaut Simulator
    71% matchMixed63% of 59 reviews2015
    Dev: Astrosimer
    Windows

    Experience zero gravity flight from the astronaut helmet perspective in this unique flight simulator. Ever wanted to know what it would be like to be an astronaut? Now you can find out.

    Why similar: Simulation 64.7%, Adventure 35.3%

  51. #51 Airport City Transport Manager
    65% matchMostly Negative38% of 55 reviews2026
    Dev: Game Insight UAB
    Windows

    Tired of repetitive farm sims and basic plane games? Put your farm on hold. Start building a tiny town and transform it into a massive megapolis with a world-class modern airport! We constantly update the game to ensure you are always engaged—both on the ground and in the air.

    Why similar: Management 56.7%, Simulation 43.3%

  52. #52 Puffin Planes
    63% matchVery Positive95% of 358 reviews2024
    Dev: CATINRAIN LLC
    Windows

    A casual airline management game set on Earth and Mars. Supports singleplayer and Steam co-op.

    Why similar: Flight 57.7%, Management 28%, Simulation 14.3%

  53. #53 aMAZE 3D
    69% matchMixed56% of 145 reviews2017
    Dev: Blender Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    This is a continuation of the fascinating game aMAZE. Now in 3D!

    Why similar: Simulation 57.2%, Adventure 42.8%

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