Top Flight Games
60+ flight games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Simulation, Action, Singleplayer, Multiplayer.
Recommended Flight Games

ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!

X-Plane 11
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.
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- #1 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN98% matchVery Positive88% of 54,253 reviews2019Developer: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Publisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.2hMean: 20.9h≥1hr: 84%
Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!
- #2 X-Plane 1198% matchVery Positive93% of 19,836 reviews2017Developer: Laminar ResearchPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 14.8hMean: 162.9h≥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.
- #3 Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition98% matchMostly Positive79% of 71,065 reviews2020Developer: Asobo StudioPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 35.3hMean: 165.3h≥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.
- #4 War Thunder98% matchMostly Positive73% of 730,871 reviews2013Developer: Gaijin EntertainmentPublisher: Gaijin Network LtdPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 9.8hMean: 194.5h≥1hr: 84%
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
- #5 Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition98% matchVery Positive87% of 26,197 reviews2014Developer: Microsoft Game StudiosPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.6hMean: 46.6h≥1hr: 71%
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.
- #6 DCS World Steam Edition98% matchVery Positive85% of 39,863 reviews2013Developer: Eagle Dynamics SAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.0hMean: 47.5h≥1hr: 50%
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!
- #7 STAR WARS™: Squadrons98% matchMixed65% of 27,803 reviews2020Developer: MOTIVEPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.4hMean: 12.4h≥1hr: 80%
Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ story.
- #8 Project Wingman97% matchVery Positive94% of 21,209 reviews2020Developer: Sector D2Platforms: WindowsMedian: 4.6hMean: 14.6h≥1hr: 68%
Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.
- #9 Superflight94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,523 reviews2017Developer: GrizzlyGamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 42mMean: 12.9h≥1hr: 43%
Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!
- #10 Microsoft Flight Simulator 202494% matchMixed55% of 18,915 reviews2024Developer: Asobo StudioPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 25.6hMean: 131.6h≥1hr: 96%
Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
- #11 VTOL VR92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,178 reviews2017Developer: Boundless Dynamics, LLCPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.4hMean: 20.1h≥1hr: 85%
VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls.
- #12 The Crew™ 292% matchMostly Positive78% of 98,409 reviews2018Developer: Ivory TowerPublisher: UbisoftPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 46.3h≥1hr: 69%
Take on the American motorsports scene as you explore and dominate the land, air, and sea across the entire USA. New: play The Crew 2 offline or online with the new Hybrid mode, available now!
- #13 IL-2 Sturmovik: 194692% matchVery Positive88% of 3,145 reviews2008Developer: 1C: Maddox GamesPublisher: Fulqrum PublishingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 14.7h≥1hr: 47%
Il-2 1946 includes all of the original IL-2 series content: IL-2 Sturmovik™: Forgotten Battles, Ace Expansion Pack, Pacific Fighters™ and alternate histry campaigns of year 1946. What was years ago began as a one-aircraft study sim is now an astonishing anthology, with a whopping 229 flyable aircraft and over 300 aircraft total!
- #14 Stormworks: Build and Rescue91% matchVery Positive90% of 57,601 reviews2020Developer: GeometaPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 17.4hMean: 111.9h≥1hr: 91%
Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need.
- #15 Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator91% matchVery Positive95% of 6,709 reviews2021Developer: Louis RochettePlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.6hMean: 13.3h≥1hr: 75%
Amateur or experienced FPV pilot, learn or improve your skills on Uncrashed,the new ultra realistic FPV simulator. Simulate your own FPV drone with settings based on real values and you will have the same feeling as a real flight without the risk of breaking your drone !
- #16 Bomber Crew90% matchVery Positive88% of 15,271 reviews2017Developer: Runner DuckPublisher: Curve GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.5hMean: 14.4h≥1hr: 79%
Chocks away! Bomber Crew is a strategic simulation game, where picking the right crew and keeping your bomber in tip top shape is the difference between completing your mission or losing it all! USAAF DLC NOW AVAILABLE! FLY THE ICONIC AMERICAN BOMBER!
- #17 IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover88% matchMixed67% of 1,012 reviews2011Developer: 1C: Maddox GamesPublisher: Fulqrum PublishingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 27.1h≥1hr: 61%
Join the Royal Air Force, face off against the deadly German Luftwaffe and the Italian air forces and battle for Britain!
- #18 Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,921 reviews2018Developer: LuGus StudiosPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 7.0hMean: 25.8h≥1hr: 87%
Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle!
- #19 Air Brawl85% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,713 reviews2015Developer: LandfallPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 36mMean: 4.0h≥1hr: 37%
A fast paced multiplayer dogfighting game that focuses on creative weapons and game mechanics that reward skillful flying.
- #20 IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad85% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,633 reviews2014Developer: 1C Game StudiosPublisher: FOR-GAMES CR LTDPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.5hMean: 31.4h≥1hr: 80%
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is the continuation of the legendary IL-2 Sturmovik series that has set the standard for PC combat flight games for more than ten years. This new entry into the series will offer virtual pilots an even more accurate simulation of the most famous air battles.
- #21 Aviassembly83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,303 reviews2025Developer: Jelle BooijPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.1hMean: 6.9h≥1hr: 82%
Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world.
- #22 Rise of Flight United84% matchMixed56% of 2,688 reviews2013Developer: 1C Game StudiosPublisher: FOR-GAMES CR LTDPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 36mMean: 17.4h≥1hr: 38%
Pilot legendary aircraft of the early years of aviation, French Spad 13, German Albatros D.Va and Russian built Nieuport 17, in the free-to-play Rise of Flight United! This WWI aviation sim that has something for every flight-sim fan, from single player skirmish and career to multiplayer dogfights, but one thing is for certain, the...
- #23 Take On Helicopters84% matchMixed56% of 763 reviews2011Developer: Bohemia InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 5.8h≥1hr: 35%
The brand new helicopter game from independent developers Bohemia Interactive – creators of the award-winning military-Sim series Arma 2. Built upon over 10 years of experience in cutting-edge simulator development, Take On Helicopters immerses players within beautifully rich landscapes and an authentic flight model.
- #24 Century: Age of Ashes81% matchMostly Positive74% of 18,128 reviews2021Developer: Playwing LTDPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.1hMean: 9.3h≥1hr: 52%
Century: Age of Ashes is a free-to-play multiplayer dragon shooter. Master a growing roster of classes and dragons, compete in intense arena battles and rule the skies in fast-paced aerial combats.
- #25 Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight81% matchVery Positive86% of 1,762 reviews2019Developer: Home Net GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 36mMean: 3.8h≥1hr: 40%
Grab the control yoke of a warplane and jump into the battlefields of World War 2 in this thrilling combat flight action game. In each of the campaigns for USA, Great Britain, USSR, Germany and Japan you will assume the role of a pilot and squadron leader of an elite air force unit.
- #26 Dogfight 194281% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,153 reviews2012Developer: City InteractivePublisher: CI GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 36mMean: 4.9h≥1hr: 40%
Piloting a wide range of aircraft, players engage in aerial dogfights and dangerous fighter missions across the major theaters of war during WWII.
- #27 F-22 Lightning 381% matchMixed69% of 198 reviews2009Developer: NovaLogicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 24mMean: 3.4h≥1hr: 34%
Mass Destruction! Use tactical nuclear weapons to level entire city regions. The most realistic weather environments ever created. Changing weather effects including: rain, snow, hail, and wind. Extreme temperatures affect flight performance. Fly it yourself or let the world's most advanced fighter do it for you!
- #28 Combat Wings: Battle of Britain80% matchVery Positive80% of 740 reviews2009Developer: City InteractivePublisher: CI GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 4.8h≥1hr: 39%
Destroy the Luftwaffe! There’s something new in the air, and it’s more than the hum of hundreds of aero engines... As the Luftwaffe launches its aerial offensive, the outnumbered Royal Air Force is scrambling to bring into combat new planes that will ensure victory over a stronger foe. Will they succeed?
- #29 X4: Foundations79% matchMostly Positive80% of 27,985 reviews2018Developer: EgosoftPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 5.1hMean: 94.2h≥1hr: 80%
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.
- #30 Transport Fever78% matchVery Positive83% of 10,800 reviews2016Developer: Urban GamesPublisher: Good Shepherd EntertainmentPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 8.7hMean: 47.9h≥1hr: 77%
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!
- #31 Avorion77% matchVery Positive90% of 14,288 reviews2020Developer: BoxelwarePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 18.6hMean: 98.8h≥1hr: 90%
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
- #32 STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D78% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,361 reviews2016Developer: Factor 5Publisher: LucasArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 2.9h≥1hr: 31%
It is a time of great rejoicing in the galaxy. Luke Skywalker, with the help of Wedge Antilles, has blown up the Death Star. But there is little time to celebrate. The mighty Empire is gathering strength for a determined, all-out assault on the Rebel forces.
- #33 WWII Online78% matchMixed51% of 3,784 reviews2023Developer: Cornered Rat SoftwarePublisher: Playnet, Inc.Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 24mMean: 3.7h≥1hr: 28%
WWII Online is a massive, persistent free-to-play MMO FPS driven entirely by players. Fight as Army, Air, or Naval forces and earn Victory Points to access more units. One global server. No scripts. Real outcomes. No zones. Huge world (300,000 km²). ENLIST NOW!
- #34 Airport CEO76% matchVery Positive83% of 8,135 reviews2021Developer: Apog LabsPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 6.8hMean: 27.0h≥1hr: 72%
Build and manage an international airport!
- #35 Eurofighter Typhoon79% matchMostly Negative26% of 234 reviews2014Developer: Rage SoftwarePublisher: Funbox Media LtdPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6mMean: 14.0h≥1hr: 19%
In Eurofighter Typhoon, you are flying the famous Eurofighter on top of Iceland to fight against Russian troops which invade the country and prevent the outbreak of World War III. Quickly outnumbered, the ICEFOR has been abandoned by NATO but has been able to deploy a small number of the new Typhoon aircraft.
- #36 SimplePlanes75% matchVery Positive93% of 10,799 reviews2015Developer: Jundroo, LLCPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.5hMean: 12.7h≥1hr: 74%
Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
- #37 Nuclear Option74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,793 reviews2023Developer: Shockfront StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.9hMean: 24.1h≥1hr: 85%
Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics on intense battlefields, facing land, air and sea threats. Wage war against AI or other players with an array of potent weapons. Wield tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, capable of annihilating anything in their path.
- #38 Aircar75% matchVery Positive95% of 2,442 reviews2019Developer: Giant Form Entertainment, LLCPlatforms: Windows
A simple immersive flying game built for VR. Pilot an aircar through a futuristic cityscape.
- #39 X-Plane 1275% matchVery Positive86% of 5,788 reviews2022Developer: Laminar ResearchPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 12.8hMean: 89.2h≥1hr: 90%
Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation
- #40 Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters77% matchMostly Negative36% of 400 reviews2012Developer: Trickstar GamesPublisher: Deep SilverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 18mMean: 2.0h≥1hr: 30%
Take on the massive assault of aerial, ground, and naval forces with only seconds to decide your fate of victory or defeat.
- #41 SpaceEngine74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,936 reviews2019Developer: Cosmographic SoftwarePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.1hMean: 47.7h≥1hr: 66%
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
- #42 Learn to Fly 374% matchVery Positive95% of 10,991 reviews2017Developer: Light Bringer Games inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 2.2hMean: 7.6h≥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!
- #43 Sky Haven Tycoon - Airport Simulator75% matchMixed59% of 1,340 reviews2022Developer: Real WeldersPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.7hMean: 10.3h≥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.
- #44 SimAirport74% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,012 reviews2020Developer: LVGameDev LLCPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.5hMean: 21.1h≥1hr: 85%
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!
- #45 AER Memories of Old73% matchVery Positive86% of 7,624 reviews2017Developer: Forgotten KeyPublisher: Daedalic EntertainmentPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.2hMean: 6.0h≥1hr: 83%
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
- #46 Airline Manager73% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,060 reviews2021Developer: Trophy GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 42mMean: 31.4h≥1hr: 44%
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.
- #47 BallisticNG72% matchVery Positive94% of 3,636 reviews2018Developer: NeognosisPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 1.2hMean: 8.5h≥1hr: 53%
BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.
- #48 Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions71% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,320 reviews2024Developer: Unbroken StudiosPublisher: Warner Bros. GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.4hMean: 16.5h≥1hr: 79%
Your next chapter takes flight! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing solo or sharing the magic with friends and family.
- #49 Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers73% matchMixed54% of 554 reviews2012Developer: Games FarmPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 36mMean: 7.2h≥1hr: 38%
True heroes know no bounds!Experience top combat action in this brand new arcade flight sim and become immersed in the exploits of famous aircraft carriers. Choose the side you want to play on: the US Navy or the Imperial Japanese Navy. Climb into the cockpit and re-live the most famous battles of the War in the Pacific.
- #50 Vector Thrust73% matchMixed48% of 739 reviews2015Developer: TimeSymmetryPublisher: Iceberg InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.4hMean: 6.2h≥1hr: 90%
Vector Thrust is a fast-paced single and mulltiplayer combat flight game, using a unique cel shaded art style. The game features 260 fully playable aircraft (through various iterations of over 45 aircraft models).
- #51 SpaceBourne 270% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,992 reviews2025Developer: Burak DabakPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.4hMean: 10.9h≥1hr: 70%
Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.
- #52 Tower!3D Pro72% matchMixed66% of 916 reviews2017Developer: FeelTherePublisher: FeelTherePlatforms: Windows
Tower!3D Pro will put you in the position of an airport tower controller, one of the most stressful job on the world!
- #53 X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit72% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,015 reviews2014Developer: Laminar ResearchPublisher: Aerosoft GmbHPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.2hMean: 37.0h≥1hr: 67%
X-Plane 10 brings numerous improvements and enhancements for PC, Mac and Linux virtual pilots, unleashing the power of modern systems with its 64 bit processing and multi-core support.
- #54 Cleared Hot69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,299 reviews2025Developer: Not Knowing CorporationPublisher: MicroProse SoftwarePlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 1.5hMean: 2.5h≥1hr: 63%
CLEARED HOT is a nostalgic helicopter shooter with satisfying physics and light tactical elements. Shoot, dodge, move your squad around the battlefield, and pick up almost anything with your rope and magnet.
- #55 RealFlight Trainer Edition71% matchVery Positive88% of 484 reviews2020Developer: Horizon Hobby, LLCPlatforms: Windows
RealFlight Trainer Edition is the perfect way to learn radio control flying on your PC. With 8 aircraft from Horizon Hobby (more are unlockable) and flying lessons from experienced RC pilots, you'll be ready to solo in no time. When you're ready, an upgrade to RealFlight Evolution is also available.
- #56 FPV Freerider71% matchVery Positive89% of 324 reviews2018Developer: John HolmvallPublisher: Jord&EldPlatforms: Windows, Mac
RC Quadcopter Racing Simulator - Fly (and crash!) all you want regardless of the weather, all for the price of a few replacement props.
- #57 Exo One69% matchVery Positive90% of 5,125 reviews2021Developer: ExbleativePublisher: Future Friends GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 2.7h≥1hr: 68%
A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.
- #58 Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,250 reviews2022Developer: IPACSPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
We promise you will feel like a pilot flying airliners, helicopters, fighters, gliders, historical and aerobatic aircraft in a photorealistic world! Over 10,000 real world flights, highly detailed cockpits and scenery are awaiting you.
