TOP 100 FLIGHT SIMULATOR GAMES

Flight simulators are like the ultimate playground for grown-ups. Who wouldn't want to fly a plane without actually leaving the ground? And with the added bonus of not crashing and burning, it's no surprise why so many players are obsessed with this genre. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just a curious adventurer, flight simulators offer endless hours of fun and excitement. And lucky for you, we've hand-picked the top games in this genre so you don't have to spend hours sifting through the mediocre ones. So sit back, fasten your seatbelt, and get ready for takeoff with our list of the best flight simulators around. Just don't forget to stow your tray table and put your seat in the upright position before we reach cruising altitude. Happy flying!

#101	Dawn Patrol License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1994 Rating: 7/10
#102	Urban Strike License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1994 Rating: 7/10
#103	Terminal Velocity License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2023 Rating: 7/10
#104	Air Combat License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1995 Rating: 7/10
#105	Aces Over Europe License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1993 Rating: 7/10
#106	Super Strike Eagle License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1993 Rating: 7/10
#107	Ultimate Air Combat License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1992 Rating: 7/10
#108	Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1991 Rating: 7/10
#109	Pilotwings License: n/a Platforms: Wii U, Switch, Wii Release: 1990 Rating: 7/10
#110	LHX: Attack Chopper License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1990 Rating: 7/10
#111	A-10 Tank Killer License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1989 Rating: 7/10
#112	Starglider II License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1988 Rating: 7/10
#113	Project Stealth Fighter License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1987 Rating: 7/10
#114	Infiltrator License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad Release: 2023 Rating: 7/10
#115	Tomahawk License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1985 Rating: 7/10
#116	Rescue on Fractalus! License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1985 Rating: 7/10
#117	Flight Simulator II License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1984 Rating: 7/10
#118	Flight Unlimited License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1995 Rating: 7/10
#119	Jane's Combat Simulations: F/A-18 Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 7/10
#120	Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 2: WW II Pacific Theater License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 7/10
#121	Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1996 Rating: 7/10
#122	Jane's Combat Simulations: F-15 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 7/10
#123	Enemy Engaged: Apache/Havoc License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 7/10
#124	Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: WWII Europe Series License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 7/10
#125	Secret Weapons Over Normandy License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, PS3 Release: 2003 Rating: 7/10
#126	Robotech: Battlecry License: n/a Platforms: PS2 Release: 2002 Rating: 6.9/10
#127	AirForce Delta Storm License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2002 Rating: 6.9/10
#128	World of Warplanes License: Freemium Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 6.9/10 Play for free!
#129	Yager License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2003 Rating: 6.9/10
#130	F-22 Lightning 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 6.9/10
#131	Pilotwings Resort License: n/a Platforms: 3DS Release: 2011 Rating: 6.8/10
#132	Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One Release: 2017 Rating: 6.8/10
#133	12 O'Clock High: Bombing the Reich License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 6.8/10
#134	A-10 Cuba! License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1996 Rating: 6.8/10
#135	Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1999 Rating: 6.7/10
#136	F-22 Raptor License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 6.7/10
#137	Wings of Prey License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2009 Rating: 6.7/10
#138	Galaxy on Fire 2 License: commercial Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac Release: 2009 Rating: 6.6/10
#139	Invasion From Beyond License: commercial Platforms: Console Release: 1998 Rating: 6.6/10
#140	StarMade License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 6.6/10
#141	DogFighter License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2010 Rating: 6.6/10
#142	Star Trek: Invasion License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2000 Rating: 6.6/10
#143	Wings of War License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: 6.6/10
#144	First Strike License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 6.6/10
#145	Air Conflicts: Secret Wars License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2011 Rating: 6.6/10
#146	Take On Helicopters License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2011 Rating: 6.6/10
#147	Microsoft Flight License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2012 Rating: 6.5/10
#148	Dragon Rage License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2016 Rating: 6.5/10
#149	Starway Fleet License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 6.5/10
#150	After Burner: Black Falcon License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2007 Rating: 6.5/10
#151	Wings Over Vietnam License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: 6.5/10
#152	Star Trek: Legacy License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2006 Rating: 6.5/10
#153	FlyInside Flight Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 6.4/10
#154	Pe-2: Dive Bomber License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2007 Rating: 6.4/10
#155	Attack on Pearl Harbor License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2007 Rating: 6.4/10
#156	After Burner II License: n/a Platforms: PC, 3DS Release: 1987 Rating: 6.4/10
#157	Airforce Delta License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1999 Rating: 6.4/10
#158	Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 Release: 2006 Rating: 6.3/10
#159	BOMB: Who let the dogfight? License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 6.3/10
#160	Ace Combat: Assault Horizon License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Release: 2011 Rating: 6.3/10
#161	Battle of Britain License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 6.3/10
#162	Strike Fighters: Project 1 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2002 Rating: 6.2/10
#163	Redline: Xtreme Air Racing 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2003 Rating: 6.2/10
#164	Top Gun: Combat Zones License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2001 Rating: 6.1/10
#165	Jetfighter 2015 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 6.1/10
#166	Aero Elite: Combat Academy License: n/a Platforms: PS2 Release: 2002 Rating: 6.1/10
#167	InnerSpace License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 6.1/10
#168	Enemy Engaged 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2007 Rating: 6/10
#169	Spaceforce: Rogue Universe License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2007 Rating: 6/10
#170	Marvel's Iron Man VR License: n/a Platforms: PS4 Release: 2020 Rating: 6/10
#171	Ace Combat Infinity License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2014 Rating: 6/10
#172	Battlestar Galactica License: Freemium Platforms: Browser, PC, PS2 Release: 2003 Rating: 6/10
#173	Lock On License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 1993 Rating: 6/10
#174	Battlecruiser Millennium License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 6/10
#175	R/C Helicopter Indoor Flight Simulation License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2001 Rating: 6/10
#176	Star Strike License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 1981 Rating: 6/10
#177	F-15 Strike Eagle License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1984 Rating: 6/10
#178	ACE: Air Combat Emulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1985 Rating: 6/10
#179	Sopwith License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1984 Rating: 6/10
#180	Stealth Mission License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1988 Rating: 6/10
#181	Blue Max: Aces of the Great War License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 6/10
#182	Dragonflight License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 6/10
#183	1942: The Pacific Air War License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1994 Rating: 5.9/10
#184	Heatseeker License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Wii Release: 2007 Rating: 5.9/10
#185	IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2011 Rating: 5.9/10
#186	Back to Baghdad License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1996 Rating: 5.8/10
#187	Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Wii, PS3 Release: 2005 Rating: 5.8/10
#188	Project Sylpheed: Arc of Deception License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360 Release: 2006 Rating: 5.8/10
#189	Salvation Prophecy License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2013 Rating: 5.7/10
#190	Aero Fighters Assault License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1997 Rating: 5.7/10
#191	Heroes Over Europe License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2009 Rating: 5.6/10
#192	Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2012 Rating: 5.6/10
#193	Wonky Ship License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 5.5/10
#194	Take On Mars License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 5.5/10
#195	Iron Sky: Invasion License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Xbox 360, PS3, Android Release: 2012 Rating: 5.5/10
#196	Bravo Air Race License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1997 Rating: 5.5/10
#197	Damage Inc.: Pacific Squadron WWII License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2012 Rating: 5.5/10
#198	Gunship! License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 5.5/10
#199	Air Conflicts: Aces of World War II License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2009 Rating: 5.4/10
#200	Over G Fighters License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360 Release: 2006 Rating: 5.3/10