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You work as a waiter and lead an uphill battle for their clients. You pushing back the flies from the food, otherwise you'll never get anything. Maybe you are a hungry insect trying to increase their population? Choose the opposing side. The war is already underway.
Fly Simulator is a simulation, pvp and indie game
developed and published by HFM Games.
Released on July 16th 2017 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 807 reviews of which 529 were positive and 278 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
- Processor: Dual core CPU @2GHz (Pentium D or better)
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000, GeForce 8800, ATI 1950 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible audio device
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Fly Simulator, developed and published by HFM Games, is an eccentric indie title that blends elements of casual action, simulation, and absurd comedy into a single package. At first glance, the title might lead players to expect a traditional flight simulation, but in reality, it takes that assumption and turns it on its head. Instead of piloting aircraft, players are thrust into a chaotic and humorous battle between humans and flies. The concept is both ridiculous and oddly entertaining: it’s a small-scale war fought in kitchens and dining rooms, where players can choose to defend their meals as a frustrated human waiter or embrace the buzzing chaos as one of the invading flies. The result is a tongue-in-cheek experience that’s more about laughter and chaos than realism or precision, designed to deliver short bursts of amusement rather than long sessions of deep gameplay. The core of Fly Simulator’s design lies in its asymmetrical structure. Depending on the side you choose, the game plays very differently. As the human, you are tasked with protecting food from relentless swarms of flies, wielding various improvised weapons to swat, spray, or blast them away. It’s a battle of attrition against overwhelming odds, where quick reactions and resource management are the keys to survival. On the other hand, playing as the flies shifts the tone entirely—you now control the pests, darting across the screen to annoy and attack the humans, spreading chaos wherever you can. The duality gives the game a modest layer of replay value, as switching sides provides a fresh perspective on the same chaotic encounters. Each round is fast-paced and unpredictable, relying more on frantic energy than deep strategic thought. The gameplay itself is intentionally simple, built around exaggerated physics and cartoonish mechanics. As the human, your primary goal is to eliminate flies before they ruin the food, using an array of weapons that range from swatters and bug sprays to more absurd tools of destruction. Each weapon has its own rhythm and effectiveness, and mastering them can make the difference between victory and disaster. When controlling the flies, the experience is equally comical—you must buzz around, dodge attacks, and coordinate with other flies to overwhelm your opponent. The game’s small arenas emphasize constant motion, keeping the pace brisk and chaotic. The developers clearly leaned into slapstick comedy, as every collision, swat, or explosion is accompanied by exaggerated effects and sound cues. The result is an intentionally ridiculous atmosphere that plays more like an arcade brawl than a serious simulation. Visually, Fly Simulator is basic but functional. The game’s graphics are made with simplicity in mind, using Unity to render bright, static environments like restaurant tables, kitchens, and dining halls. Character models and animations are somewhat stiff, but they fit the comedic tone—humans flail dramatically, flies zip around in erratic patterns, and the overall look resembles a parody more than a polished production. The aesthetic has a distinct low-budget charm that works for the kind of humor the developers are aiming for. It feels self-aware in its crudeness, as though the rough edges are part of the joke. The sound design complements this tone with exaggerated buzzing, thuds, sprays, and splats that make the action more amusing. There’s little in the way of background music, which puts emphasis on the noisy chaos of the ongoing battle. While the premise is inventive and the gameplay can be funny in short bursts, Fly Simulator struggles to maintain long-term engagement. After a few rounds, repetition begins to set in, as the limited number of maps, weapons, and scenarios fails to sustain extended play. The game’s mechanics, while initially novel, don’t evolve much beyond their basic concept. The balance between humans and flies can also feel uneven, with certain weapons or swarm tactics dominating easily depending on the chosen side. For players who crave depth or variety, the game’s simplicity may quickly wear thin. There are moments when the humor lands perfectly, but others where it falls flat due to clunky controls or erratic collision detection. These flaws don’t ruin the experience entirely, but they do highlight the game’s small scope and experimental nature. Despite its limitations, Fly Simulator has found a modest audience among players who appreciate offbeat indie games that don’t take themselves seriously. Its appeal lies in its absurdity—the joy of fending off a buzzing army with ridiculous weapons or embodying the chaos as one of the pests. It’s a game that invites laughter more than mastery, a digital toybox designed for brief sessions of silliness. The addition of achievements and the option to play from both sides add minor replay value, though the overall experience remains lightweight. Performance is stable on most systems, and the low graphical demand makes it accessible even to players with older hardware. In the end, Fly Simulator is less about simulation and more about satire. It pokes fun at the idea of “simulator” games by turning something mundane and universally annoying—the common housefly—into the center of a miniature war. It’s rough, shallow, and undeniably strange, but it’s also unpretentious in its goals. It doesn’t try to be grand or profound; it simply wants to make players smile at the absurdity of it all. For those who enjoy quirky indie experiments or short bursts of chaotic fun, it’s a harmless diversion. For others seeking a polished or sustained experience, it will likely feel too repetitive to hold attention. Fly Simulator stands as a small, oddball curiosity in the vast landscape of indie gaming—unrefined but oddly endearing in its commitment to turning everyday irritation into slapstick entertainment. Rating: 6/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fly Simulator is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.
Fly Simulator is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 1.99€ on Steam.
Fly Simulator received 529 positive votes out of a total of 807 achieving a rating of 6.35.
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Fly Simulator was developed and published by HFM Games.
Fly Simulator is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Fly Simulator is not playable on MacOS.
Fly Simulator is not playable on Linux.
Fly Simulator offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Fly Simulator offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Fly Simulator does not currently offer any DLC.
Fly Simulator does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Fly Simulator does not support Steam Remote Play.
Fly Simulator is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Fly Simulator.
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Developer
HFM Games
Publisher
HFM Games
Release
16 Jul 2017
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