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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Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition
Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition. Blazing, Ork aerial combat waged across 41st millennium battlefields. Dakka Squadron is a fast-paced, aerial shooter where you are an Ork Flyboy, taking to the skies to do what Orks do best - fight!
SPACERIFT: Arcanum System
At the sunset of human life on planet Earth, you are a military pilot controlling a space ship, and you find yourself at the very epicenter of the battle in the solar system. You are forced to retreat into the unknown, distant Arcanum system through hyper-jumping.
Project Wingman
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.
ICBM
ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm.
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.
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.
Space Commander: War and Trade
Fight, explore the stars, trade, and lead your fleet across the galaxySpace Commander: War and Trade is an ultimate single player space-sim featuring spectacular graphics, intuitive combat and deep mechanics.
Pacer
PACER is high-octane anti-gravity racing at its most destructive. Customise your craft and weapons then engage in the campaign, a single-player race or compete against your rivals in explosive online multiplayer for the ultimate combat racing experience.
POPULATION: ONE
Fight anywhere in this squad-based VR Battle Royale
Drone Swarm
Drone Swarm is a very unique take on tactical games. Control 32,000 drones in quick, fast-paced fights. Combine your swarm abilities and counter constantly evolving attacks of your opponents. Survive varying enemy waves, get upgrades to your swarm, and make it to the next system alive!
I am an Air Traffic Controller 4
Since its release in 1998, I am an Air Traffic Controller 4 has established itself as a long seller, strongly supported by numerous users both inside and outside of aviation fandom.
Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode delivers all the thrills of a real-time, six-hour commercial airline flight—in Coach. At least you've got a window seat. Buckle up.
Vecter
Vecter is a fast-paced runner and shooter game where your goal is to survive by the skin of your teeth and raise hell in your path. You get in your ship, you push the throttle on max and then try to survive for as long as possible by annihilating anything that gets in your way.
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is an arcade action game that puts you in the middle of WWI aerial battles. Accompany the legendary Red Baron and cheat death on your way to victory!
STAR WARS™: Squadrons
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.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.
Stormworks: Build and Rescue
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.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 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.
SKYE
SKYE is a relaxing explorative game where you venture into a world inspired by the Western Isles. Fly around the captivating islands, help the locals with their troubles, and set the fastest time in races while absorbing everything around you through the painterly environment.
Jet Lancer
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Elmarion: Dragon time
“Elmarion: Time of the Dragon” is an RPG game, the main character of which is the dragon! The player will find many adventures and tasks, controlling not a human character, as in most RPGs, but a flying fire-breathing dragon. Aim of the game: to repel the invasion of the undead.
Avorion
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.
SimAirport
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!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 April 19th 2025.
1. Microsoft Flight Simulator 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 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 64,829 reviews of which 51,161 were positive and 13,668 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 4,450 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
51,161
13,668
4,450
players
2. 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 646 reviews of which 629 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 2,366 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among flight games based on player count.
9.1
629
17
2,366
players
3. 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 36,704 reviews of which 31,246 were positive and 5,458 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 972 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among flight games based on player count.
8.4
31,246
5,458
972
players
4. 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 975 reviews of which 849 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 563 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played flight games.
8.2
849
126
563
players
5. 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 4,113 reviews of which 3,440 were positive and 673 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 531 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played flight games.
8.1
3,440
673
531
players
6. 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 25,509 reviews of which 22,030 were positive and 3,479 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 518 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played flight games.
8.5
22,030
3,479
518
players
7. 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 18,816 reviews of which 17,461 were positive and 1,355 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 425 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played flight games.
9.1
17,461
1,355
425
players
8. 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 47,572 reviews of which 41,654 were positive and 5,918 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 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.
8.6
41,654
5,918
406
players
9. VTOL VR
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. VTOL VR is a flight, vr and simulation game developed and published by Boundless Dynamics and LLC. Released on August 03rd 2017 has received 19,045 reviews of which 18,678 were positive and 367 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 387 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played flight games.
9.6
18,678
367
387
players
10. Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
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! Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing is a simulation, flight and racing game developed and published by LuGus Studios. Released on September 13th 2018 has received 10,766 reviews of which 10,202 were positive and 564 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 371 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played flight games.
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10,202
564
371
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 April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted flight games.
1. 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 3,070 reviews of which 2,766 were positive and 304 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for flight category.
8.7
2,766
304
-93%
18.43€
1.29€
2. 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 14,564 reviews of which 12,779 were positive and 1,785 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in flight games.
8.6
12,779
1,785
-93%
16.14€
1.13€
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 1,258 reviews of which 929 were positive and 329 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in flight games.
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929
329
-92%
19.13€
1.53€
4. 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 10,699 reviews of which 8,917 were positive and 1,782 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for flight games.
8.1
8,917
1,782
-90%
30.20€
3.02€
5. Dogfight 1942
Piloting a wide range of aircraft, players engage in aerial dogfights and dangerous fighter missions across the major theaters of war during WWII. Dogfight 1942 is a simulation, flight and world war ii game developed by City Interactive and published by CI Games. Released on September 21st 2012 has received 1,086 reviews of which 858 were positive and 228 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for flight games.
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858
228
-88%
10.00€
1.20€
6. Red Wings: Aces of the Sky
Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is an arcade action game that puts you in the middle of WWI aerial battles. Accompany the legendary Red Baron and cheat death on your way to victory! Red Wings: Aces of the Sky is a action, flight and shooter game developed by All in! Games and published by Untold Tales. Released on October 13th 2020 has received 761 reviews of which 535 were positive and 226 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for flight games.
6.8
535
226
-88%
18.83€
2.26€
7. 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 772 reviews of which 662 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for flight games.
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662
110
-86%
9.71€
1.36€
8. Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition
Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition. Blazing, Ork aerial combat waged across 41st millennium battlefields. Dakka Squadron is a fast-paced, aerial shooter where you are an Ork Flyboy, taking to the skies to do what Orks do best - fight! Warhammer 40,000: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition is a action, warhammer 40k and flight game developed and published by Phosphor Game Studios. Released on February 18th 2021 has received 475 reviews of which 365 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for flight games.
7.3
365
110
-86%
16.93€
2.37€
9. 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 1,617 reviews of which 1,147 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for flight games.
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1,147
470
-84%
10.06€
1.61€
10. 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 2,965 reviews of which 2,616 were positive and 349 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for flight games.
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2,616
349
-83%
9.71€
1.65€
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 April 19th 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 36,704 reviews of which 31,246 were positive and 5,458 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 972 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free flight games on Steam.
8.4
31,246
5,458
972
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 2,504 reviews of which 1,773 were positive and 731 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 299, this flight game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free flight games on Steam.
6.9
1,773
731
299
players
3. 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 exploration, flight and racing game developed and published by ORQA. Released on May 31st 2021 has received 2,088 reviews of which 1,715 were positive and 373 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 108, this flight game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free flight games on Steam.
7.9
1,715
373
108
players
4. 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 5,047 reviews of which 3,614 were positive and 1,433 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
7.0
3,614
1,433
94
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 1,659 reviews of which 1,430 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
1,430
229
29
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 1,904 reviews of which 1,751 were positive and 153 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
1,751
153
15
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 1,647 reviews of which 1,293 were positive and 354 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
7.5
1,293
354
9
players
8. AX:EL - Air XenoDawn
Combining the very best of sci-fi and aerial dogfighting gameplay, AX:EL delivers a totally new gaming experience. Create your very own shape-shifting vehicle and dominate both the sky and the ocean. AX:EL - Air XenoDawn is a action, indie and simulation game developed by Alex Piola and published by KISS ltd. Released on December 04th 2015 has received 1,181 reviews of which 891 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
7.2
891
290
7
players
9. 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 528 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
7.9
528
105
5
players
10. 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 342 reviews of which 234 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free flight games on Steam.
6.5
234
108
5
players