Best Flight Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated flight games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free flight games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Vietnam War
Open world single-player FPS. Command your squad in battle across jungles, hills and villages of Vietnam. Fight as U.S or Vietcong. Vast arsenal of weapons and 50+ vehicles
Lost Skies
Chart a course in a breathtaking, but fractured world. Explore ancient ruins, master advanced technology, and craft your very own skyship to brave nature’s fury and colossal threats in Lost Skies. Team up with friends or go it alone in this awe-inspiring cooperative survival adventure.
Aviassembly
Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world.
Whisker Squadron: Survivor
A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.
Airborne Empire
Build your sky city while exploring a vast landscape in this Open World RPG City Builder. Combining the methodical construction and management of a city builder; the unique lift, balance, and propulsion needed for a flying city; and the compelling characters, dangers, and adventures of an RPG!
Valkyrie of Phantasm
Control characters from the Touhou Project series in this shooting action game featuring high-speed aerial versus combat! Danmaku battles faster than you've ever seen will unfold in the skies of Gensokyo as you use your mobility to dodge countless bullets flying at you with a variety of spells.
Insect Swarm
The insect swarm is a swarm consists of millions of alien insects, and you, as the only survival on this barren planet, will have to fight against them dauntlessly. Good luck!
Mirage Feathers
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
Your next chapter takes flight! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing solo or sharing the magic with friends and family.
Aero GPX
Aero GPX is an anti-gravity racer focused on high velocity, flight, machine-to-machine combat, and responsive controls that are easy to pick up but difficult to master. Fight for the best position possible with high speeds, risky maneuvers, and visceral attacks!
CYGNI: All Guns Blazing
An unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping visuals, ear bursting soundscapes and mind-melting action makes CYGNI the vanguard for the next generation of shoot-em ups. Outgunned, outmanned and out on your own, plunge into a sky full of hell in a last-ditch battle for survival.
Mini Airways - ATC simulator
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!
Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip
Terry wants to launch himself into space using his new car. Doing something this cool and reckless will surely make him the talk of the town. Run, drive and glide through this small journey of big discoveries as Terry works towards achieving this goal.
Arctic Eggs
Eggs: perfection in two parts. The simple whites. The sublime yolk. Each the lesser without its partner. Chorus and verse. A symphony of flavor. The catchy tune reminding us of warm baths and late-night movies. The elevator music to whatever lies beyond.
Underspace
The spiritual successor to Freelancer with a Lovecraftian, sandbox RPG twist. Explore a vast handmade universe with Day 1 mod support and a planned PvP/co-op multiplayer on the Early Access roadmap. You're going to need a bigger ship.
Turbo Golf Racing
An action-packed fusion of racing and golf. Traverse across a diverse range of courses, using your car to skilfully putt your ball in the hole. Face off against 7 opponents in Race mode, make every shot count in golf mode, or test your skills against the clock in Time Trials.
Between the Stars
Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.
The Brew Barons
A tranquil world becomes ever more corrupt by the day, spoiled by a pirate organization that forcefully impose their brewing monopoly over the lands. It's up to you to explore, forage, craft, sell and deliver your brews to overthrow the corrupt pirate organization and restore peace.
The Witch of Fern Island
Welcome to Fern Island! As Abrill, become immersed in the island’s culture, uncover its deepest secrets, and master magical trades. Overcome the challenges of the island to demonstrate your mastery of magic and become the most well known witch around!
Death From Above: A Ukrainian Drone Warstory
You are a lone Ukrainian military drone operator battling Russian occupation forces. Hidden deep behind enemy lines, you operate your drone to seek and destroy tanks and armored vehicles, shatter communication lines, and recover stolen goods. Slava Ukraini!
Project Demigod
Suit up and save the day in Project Demigod, a physics-driven superhero sandbox with limitless possibilities.
Most played flight games on Steam
Take a look at the top flight games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. 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. Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is a simulation, flight and realistic game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on August 17th 2020 has received 65,666 reviews of which 51,794 were positive and 13,872 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played flight game, thanks to its 3,691 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
51,794
13,872
3,691
players
2. DCS World Steam Edition
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! DCS World Steam Edition is a simulation, flight and free to play game developed and published by Eagle Dynamics SA. Released on August 02nd 2013 has received 37,189 reviews of which 31,661 were positive and 5,528 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 654 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among flight games based on player count.
8.4
31,661
5,528
654
players
3. RealFlight Evolution
RealFlight® is the industry-leading flight simulator for radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, and drones. Fly more than 300 hyper-realistic vehicles in an immense, open world right from your desktop. This RC classic is a must-have tool for flight enthusiasts of all skill levels! RealFlight Evolution is a simulation, flight and realistic game developed and published by Horizon Hobby and LLC. Released on October 27th 2022 has received 1,033 reviews of which 902 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 508 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among flight games based on player count.
8.3
902
131
508
players
4. Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
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. Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is a flight, simulation and realistic game developed by Microsoft Game Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on December 18th 2014 has received 25,603 reviews of which 22,120 were positive and 3,483 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 477 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played flight games.
8.5
22,120
3,483
477
players
5. Aviassembly
Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world. Aviassembly is a early access, flight and building game developed and published by Jelle Booij. Released on April 11th 2025 has received 4,112 reviews of which 3,991 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 457 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played flight games.
9.3
3,991
121
457
players
6. X-Plane 12
Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation X-Plane 12 is a simulation, flight and realistic game developed and published by Laminar Research. Released on December 17th 2022 has received 4,290 reviews of which 3,598 were positive and 692 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 450 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played flight games.
8.1
3,598
692
450
players
7. Nuclear Option
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. Nuclear Option is a early access, flight and action game developed and published by Shockfront Studios. Released on October 15th 2023 has received 4,058 reviews of which 3,826 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 418 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played flight games.
9.1
3,826
232
418
players
8. Airport CEO
Build and manage an international airport! Airport CEO is a flight, resource management and moddable game developed and published by Apog Labs. Released on March 04th 2021 has received 7,684 reviews of which 6,433 were positive and 1,251 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 406 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played flight games.
8.1
6,433
1,251
406
players
9. 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. X-Plane 11 is a simulation, flight and realistic game developed and published by Laminar Research. Released on March 30th 2017 has received 18,917 reviews of which 17,554 were positive and 1,363 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 361 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played flight games.
9.1
17,554
1,363
361
players
10. 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! ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is a flight, jet and military game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on January 31st 2019 has received 48,192 reviews of which 42,202 were positive and 5,990 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 332 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played flight games.
8.6
42,202
5,990
332
players
Best deals on flight games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of flight games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted flight games.
1. Transport Fever
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! Transport Fever is a flight, city builder and sandbox game developed by Urban Games and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on November 08th 2016 has received 10,722 reviews of which 8,934 were positive and 1,788 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for flight category.
8.1
8,934
1,788
-98%
29.99€
0.69€
2. The Falconeer
Soar through the skies aboard a majestic warbird, explore a stunning oceanic world and engage in epic aerial dogfights, in this BAFTA-nominated air combat game from solo developer, Tomas Sala. The Falconeer is a combat, open world and dragons game developed by Tomas Sala and published by Wired Productions. Released on November 10th 2020 has received 478 reviews of which 367 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in flight games.
7.3
367
111
-98%
19.99€
0.58€
3. Bee Simulator
Live the big adventure of a small bee! Explore a world brimming with life in which you collect pollen, defy dangerous wasps and save your hive! Play with others in three game modes, including four players co-op and PvP on split screen. Bee Simulator is a flight, family friendly and adventure game developed by VARSAV Game Studios and published by Untold Tales. Released on November 17th 2020 has received 1,271 reviews of which 940 were positive and 331 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in flight games.
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940
331
-98%
19.99€
0.53€
4. Juno: New Origins
Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. Complete contracts, conquer milestones, and unlock technology in the newly added Career Mode. Juno: New Origins is a building, science and space sim game developed and published by Jundroo and LLC. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 3,118 reviews of which 2,807 were positive and 311 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for flight games.
8.7
2,807
311
-97%
19.50€
0.63€
5. SkyDrift
Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where flyboys can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains. Unlock state-of-the-art planes and personalize them with unique racing skins. SkyDrift is a racing, indie and flight game developed by Digital Reality and published by HandyGames. Released on November 21st 2011 has received 1,165 reviews of which 1,028 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for flight games.
8.4
1,028
137
-95%
9.99€
0.50€
6. IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
Scramble to intercept in your RAF Spitfire or Hurricane. Or join huge formations of German or Italian Fighters and Bombers as they roar across the Channel towards London. Decide the fate of Britain! IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition is a simulation, flight and world war ii game developed by Team Fusion Simulations and 1C: Maddox Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 1,642 reviews of which 1,166 were positive and 476 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for flight games.
6.9
1,166
476
-95%
9.99€
0.56€
7. IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover
Join the Royal Air Force, face off against the deadly German Luftwaffe and the Italian air forces and battle for Britain! IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover is a simulation, flight and world war ii game developed by 1C: Maddox Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on July 19th 2011 has received 1,002 reviews of which 668 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for flight games.
6.5
668
334
-95%
21.40€
1.07€
8. IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
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! IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is a simulation, flight and world war ii game developed by 1C: Maddox Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on June 13th 2008 has received 3,005 reviews of which 2,642 were positive and 363 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for flight games.
8.5
2,642
363
-94%
9.99€
0.63€
9. Bomber Crew
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! Bomber Crew is a world war ii, simulation and strategy game developed by Runner Duck and published by Curve Games. Released on October 19th 2017 has received 14,737 reviews of which 12,925 were positive and 1,812 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for flight games.
8.6
12,925
1,812
-93%
15.99€
1.13€
10. Thunder Wolves
When this “wolf pack” strikes, you hear the thunder roll. The Thunder Wolves attack from the air. They are mercenaries, and the best helicopter pilots in the world. Every one of them is ready for action at all times—and ready to fight evil, wherever it lurks. Thunder Wolves is a flight, shoot 'em up and third-person shooter game developed by Most Wanted Entertainment and published by HandyGames. Released on May 15th 2013 has received 778 reviews of which 667 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for flight games.
8.1
667
111
-93%
9.99€
0.79€
Free flight games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play flight games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play flight games.
1. DCS World Steam Edition
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! DCS World Steam Edition is a simulation, flight and free to play game developed and published by Eagle Dynamics SA. Released on August 02nd 2013 has received 37,189 reviews of which 31,661 were positive and 5,528 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 654 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free flight games on Steam.
8.4
31,661
5,528
654
players
2. Airline Manager
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. Airline Manager is a simulation, flight and strategy game developed and published by Trophy Games. Released on June 23rd 2021 has received 2,610 reviews of which 1,849 were positive and 761 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 264, this flight game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free flight games on Steam.
6.9
1,849
761
264
players
3. World of Warplanes
World of Warplanes is an aerial combat MMO action game set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game throws players into a never-ending battle for dominance of the skies. World of Warplanes is a flight, fps and third-person shooter game developed and published by Wargaming Group Limited. Released on February 10th 2022 has received 5,106 reviews of which 3,646 were positive and 1,460 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
7.0
3,646
1,460
85
players
4. FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
FPV SkyDive is a free-to-play realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Feel the adrenaline of high speed first-person view drone racing in single-player or multi-player scenarios. The future is now, become an FPV pilot today! FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator is a flight, exploration and racing game developed and published by ORQA. Released on May 31st 2021 has received 2,180 reviews of which 1,796 were positive and 384 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
7.9
1,796
384
79
players
5. Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight
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. Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight is a free to play, flight and world war ii game developed and published by Home Net Games. Released on April 06th 2019 has received 1,670 reviews of which 1,441 were positive and 229 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
8.2
1,441
229
16
players
6. Altitude
Now Available on PC, Mac and Linux! Altitude is a multiplayer, flight and side scroller game developed and published by Nimbly Games. Released on December 04th 2009 has received 1,907 reviews of which 1,753 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
8.8
1,753
154
7
players
7. Air Brawl
A fast paced multiplayer dogfighting game that focuses on creative weapons and game mechanics that reward skillful flying. Air Brawl is a action, flight and indie game developed by and published by landfall. Released on November 05th 2015 has received 1,659 reviews of which 1,306 were positive and 353 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
7.6
1,306
353
4
players
8. Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces
Be a pioneer of aerial warfare in Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces. Fight above the battlefields of World War I and become the ultimate Sky Ace! Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces is a free to play, action and indie game developed and published by Home Net Games. Released on September 23rd 2019 has received 633 reviews of which 529 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
7.9
529
104
3
players
9. RC Plane 3
Learn to fly a large selection of RC Planes in huge and beautiful scenarios rich of detail. Grab an easy flier to enjoy a majestic sunset over the hills of Tuscany or hop in a fast stunt plane to fly through barns and high voltage pylons. RC Plane 3 is a simulation, racing and sports game developed by FrozenPepper S.R.L and published by FrozenPepper S.R.L.. Released on August 07th 2017 has received 345 reviews of which 235 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
6.5
235
110
3
players
10. FPV Drone Simulator
This FPV Drone Simulator is especially designed for practicing your drone flying skills! Fly in different environments. Choose 'abandoned factory', 'free ride' or 'fantasy forest'. FPV Drone Simulator is a free to play, simulation and racing game developed and published by DreamEscape. Released on September 09th 2017 has received 499 reviews of which 329 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
6.4
329
170
3
players