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!

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
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.
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- #1 ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN98% matchVery Positive88% of 56,562 reviews2019Developer: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Publisher: Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.3hMean: 20.9h≥1hr: 85%
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 Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition98% matchMostly Positive79% of 72,687 reviews2020Developer: Asobo StudioPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 35.6hMean: 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.
- #3 X-Plane 1198% matchVery Positive93% of 20,233 reviews2017Developer: Laminar ResearchPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 14.9hMean: 161.9h≥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.
- #4 War Thunder98% matchMostly Positive71% of 778,000 reviews2013Developer: Gaijin EntertainmentPublisher: Gaijin Network LtdPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 9.9hMean: 200.4h≥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 26,468 reviews2014Developer: Microsoft Game StudiosPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.6hMean: 46.5h≥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 40,962 reviews2013Developer: Eagle Dynamics SAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.0hMean: 48.1h≥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 Project Wingman98% matchVery Positive94% of 22,119 reviews2020Developer: Sector D2Platforms: WindowsMedian: 4.9hMean: 14.8h≥1hr: 69%
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.
- #8 STAR WARS™: Squadrons98% matchMixed65% of 28,155 reviews2020Developer: MOTIVEPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.4hMean: 12.5h≥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.
- #9 IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad97% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,914 reviews2014Developer: FOR-GAMES CR LTDPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.5hMean: 31.2h≥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.
- #10 Microsoft Flight Simulator 202495% matchMixed59% of 21,897 reviews2024Developer: Asobo StudioPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 21.0hMean: 132.9h≥1hr: 95%
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 VR95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,746 reviews2017Developer: Boundless Dynamics, LLCPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.4hMean: 20.3h≥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 Superflight93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 11,574 reviews2017Developer: GrizzlyGamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 42mMean: 13.0h≥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!
- #13 The Crew™ 291% matchMostly Positive78% of 99,562 reviews2018Developer: Ivory TowerPublisher: UbisoftPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 46.6h≥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!
- #14 Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,754 reviews2021Developer: LuminitePlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.5hMean: 13.9h≥1hr: 76%
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 !
- #15 IL-2 Sturmovik: 194691% matchVery Positive87% of 3,205 reviews2008Developer: 1C: Maddox GamesPublisher: Fulqrum PublishingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 14.9h≥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!
- #16 Stormworks: Build and Rescue90% matchVery Positive91% of 59,745 reviews2020Developer: GeometaPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 17.4hMean: 113.5h≥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.
- #17 Bomber Crew89% matchVery Positive88% of 15,499 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!
- #18 IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover87% matchMixed67% of 1,014 reviews2011Developer: 1C: Maddox GamesPublisher: Fulqrum PublishingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 27.0h≥1hr: 61%
Join the Royal Air Force, face off against the deadly German Luftwaffe and the Italian air forces and battle for Britain!
- #19 Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,878 reviews2018Developer: LuGus StudiosPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 6.9hMean: 25.8h≥1hr: 86%
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!
- #20 Trailmakers85% matchVery Positive92% of 38,735 reviews2019Developer: FlashbulbPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.9hMean: 15.5h≥1hr: 86%
Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers.
- #21 Air Brawl84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,728 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.
- #22 Rise of Flight United84% matchMixed56% of 2,735 reviews2013Developer: FOR-GAMES CR LTDPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 36mMean: 17.5h≥1hr: 39%
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 Aviassembly81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,371 reviews2025Developer: Jelle BooijPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.2hMean: 7.4h≥1hr: 82%
Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world.
- #24 Take On Helicopters83% matchMixed56% of 768 reviews2011Developer: Bohemia InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 5.9h≥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.
- #25 SimplePlanes80% matchVery Positive93% of 10,898 reviews2015Developer: Jundroo, LLCPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.5hMean: 12.6h≥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.
- #26 Century: Age of Ashes80% matchMostly Positive74% of 18,346 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.
- #27 F-22 Lightning 381% matchMostly Positive70% of 204 reviews2009Developer: NovaLogicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 18mMean: 3.3h≥1hr: 33%
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 Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight80% matchVery Positive87% of 1,787 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.
- #29 X-Plane 1279% matchVery Positive87% of 6,470 reviews2022Developer: Laminar ResearchPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 11.9hMean: 100.5h≥1hr: 87%
Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation
- #30 Dogfight 194279% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,174 reviews2012Developer: City InteractivePublisher: CI GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 36mMean: 6.2h≥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.
- #31 Combat Wings: Battle of Britain79% matchVery Positive80% of 744 reviews2009Developer: City InteractivePublisher: CI GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 5.3h≥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?
- #32 Eurofighter Typhoon80% matchMostly Negative26% of 239 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.
- #33 Transport Fever77% matchVery Positive83% of 10,841 reviews2016Developer: Urban GamesPublisher: Good Shepherd EntertainmentPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 8.7hMean: 47.6h≥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!
- #34 Jane's Advanced Strike Fighters79% matchMostly Negative36% of 404 reviews2012Developer: Trickstar GamesPublisher: Deep SilverPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 18mMean: 2.1h≥1hr: 31%
Take on the massive assault of aerial, ground, and naval forces with only seconds to decide your fate of victory or defeat.
- #35 STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D77% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,397 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.
- #36 Avorion76% matchVery Positive90% of 14,549 reviews2020Developer: BoxelwarePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 18.8hMean: 99.5h≥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.
- #37 WWII Online76% matchMixed51% of 3,799 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!
- #38 Star Conflict74% matchMostly Positive73% of 15,224 reviews2013Developer: Star Gem Inc.Publisher: Gaijin Network LtdPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.0hMean: 34.7h≥1hr: 62%
Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!
- #39 AER Memories of Old73% matchVery Positive86% of 7,716 reviews2017Developer: Forgotten KeyPublisher: Daedalic EntertainmentPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.2hMean: 5.9h≥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.
- #40 Sky Haven Tycoon - Airport Simulator74% matchMixed58% of 1,364 reviews2022Developer: Real WeldersPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.0hMean: 10.4h≥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.
- #41 Nuclear Option72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,683 reviews2023Developer: Shockfront StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.3hMean: 27.3h≥1hr: 86%
Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics across dynamic battlefields, facing land, air, and sea threats. Wage war against AI or rival pilots using an array of advanced weaponry, including tactical and strategic nuclear weapons capable of annihilating anything in your path.
- #42 SimAirport73% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,044 reviews2020Developer: LVGameDev LLCPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.5hMean: 21.4h≥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!
- #43 Airline Manager73% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,307 reviews2021Developer: Trophy GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 42mMean: 36.4h≥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.
- #44 BallisticNG72% matchVery Positive94% of 3,739 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.
- #45 SpaceBourne 270% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,149 reviews2025Developer: Burak DabakPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.5hMean: 11.2h≥1hr: 71%
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.
- #46 Cleared Hot70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,902 reviews2025Developer: Not Knowing CorporationPublisher: MicroProse SoftwarePlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 1.6hMean: 2.5h≥1hr: 66%
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.
- #47 Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions71% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,422 reviews2024Developer: Unbroken StudiosPublisher: Warner Bros. GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.5hMean: 14.8h≥1hr: 80%
Your next chapter takes flight! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing solo or sharing the magic with friends and family.
- #48 Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers72% matchMixed54% of 560 reviews2012Developer: Games FarmPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 36mMean: 7.1h≥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.
- #49 FPV Kamikaze Drone70% matchVery Positive87% of 12,803 reviews2023Developer: HFM GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.9hMean: 5.9h≥1hr: 68%
FPV Kamikaze Drone is a tactical game focused on FPV drones in modern warfare. Control drones in first-person in single-player and co-op, and in multiplayer play as a third-person soldier who finds and uses FPV drones during combat.
- #50 Vector Thrust72% matchMixed48% of 742 reviews2015Developer: TimeSymmetryPublisher: Iceberg InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.3hMean: 6.1h≥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 X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit71% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,015 reviews2014Developer: Laminar ResearchPublisher: Aerosoft GmbHPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.3hMean: 36.7h≥1hr: 68%
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.
- #52 RealFlight Trainer Edition71% matchVery Positive88% of 535 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.
- #53 Airport CEO70% matchVery Positive83% of 8,330 reviews2021Developer: Apog LabsPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 6.9hMean: 27.1h≥1hr: 72%
Build and manage an international airport!
- #54 FPV Freerider70% matchVery Positive89% of 346 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.
- #55 MiG-29 Fulcrum71% matchVery Positive89% of 111 reviews2009Developer: NovaLogicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12mMean: 3.1h≥1hr: 27%
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 Fulcrum is one of the world's most maneuverable and toughest fighter jets and has often been compared to its closest Western counterpart, the F-16. Innovations unique to the aircraft allow MiG pilots to perform remarkable moves like the Tailslide and Cobra maneuvers.
- #56 Exo One69% matchVery Positive90% of 5,262 reviews2021Developer: ExbleativePublisher: Future Friends GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.8hMean: 2.8h≥1hr: 68%
A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.
- #57 F-16 Multirole Fighter70% matchVery Positive85% of 144 reviews2009Developer: NovaLogicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 24mMean: 4.2h≥1hr: 41%
With innovative technologies such as fly-by-wire controls, sophisticated systems for night and all-weather operations and the ability to carry a variety of weapons, the F-16 continually proves to be the workhorse of the USAF. Victorious in all of its air-to-air engagements, the awesome reputation of the F-16 is undisputed.
