Few things define the modern era as much as that of the aeroplane. There is still something about soaring through the clouds that remains a magical experience and this has caused many video game developers to create their own games based on the charm of flying. So without further ado, here are the best video games based on aeroplanes.
Aeroplane video games for PC and console
If you’re looking for the most accurate rendering of what it’s like to fly a plane from your computer, you’ll need to get Microsoft Flight Simulator. This is a series of games that started in 1982 and it is still going from strength to strength. You can play Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC or Xbox and it now uses artificial intelligence to generate 3D representations of the landscape below. Plus with accurate real-time weather to contend with, it’s by far the most realistic aeroplane game you can play.
However, if you want a little more action in your aeroplane games, you’ll probably want to check out War Thunder. This is a fun game that sees you taking part in battles over land, air and sea and it covers a range of wars over the last century. What’s best is that War Thunder is free to play on PC, Xbox and PlayStation.
Aeroplane browser games
More and more people are starting to play browser games because they are easy to play and don’t require any additional hardware. One popular example is the Aviator game on Betway, or on any other iGaming platforms.
This browser game allows players to predict the progress of a little aeroplane as it flies further across the screen. The further the aeroplane travels, the more chances that the player has of winning a big multiplier by making a correct prediction. However, such wins aren’t always possible and there’s every chance that the aeroplane might explode before it has reached its destination. A fascinating balance of risk and reward.
While Aviator offers a lot in terms of rewards, it doesn’t exactly pay faithful homage to the actual feeling of being in flight. GeoFS takes things in the other direction as this is a surprisingly accurate flight simulator that you can play from any modern web browser.
It is based on real-life images taken from a HD Map generated by Bing Maps, and you’ll get to fly dozens of different aeroplanes over the terrain. What’s best is that this also features a cool multiplayer option where you get to interact with other players. So that whether you’re flying a classic Cessna 172 or even a hot air balloon, you’ll have a great time flying GeoFS.
Aeroplane app games for mobile
There are plenty of flight simulator apps out there, but Airline Commander remains the pick of the bunch. Here you get to fly dozens of different airliners from city to city, and even get to build and manage your whole fleet. It’s a great way to experience what it’s really like to fly in and out of many of the world’s biggest airports and you can do it all from your smartphone or tablet.
However, if you are looking for a little more action from your mobile, then you should know that War Thunder has just been released as a mobile game. This means that you can take part in historic air battles from the small screen and up to 20 players can take part in the same fight. War Thunder Mobile is currently only available for Android devices, but watch this space for when an iOS version lands.
