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Best free flight simulator games

Looking for a flight simulator game but you don't know what to choose? We have listed the best free flight simulator games. Just pick any from this list and become the pilot for thrilling flight experience. Also, don't forget to leave a comment to help out 盛暉 黃 decide what to choose. 

List of the best apps

1.War Thunder

Free download

War Thunder is a free to play MMO that has a cross action between aircraft, air battles, naval and tanks in World War II. The incredible level of detail and combined forces of all elements makes War Thunder a good game to play the missions.

  • by Ralph Campbell

    this free flight simulator is the best imho. what i like about this is that it is set during the WWII making its game story be about war . And not just that it is an online multiplayer game wherein battles will have you to play against 16 players.

2.DCS World

Free download

DCS World is a free-to-play flight simulator video game developed by Eagle Dynamics and published by The Fighter Collection. In the game, players will pilot the Sukhoi Su-25T and the North American TF-51D Mustang.

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  • Andrés Ochoa

    by Andrés Ochoa

    I'm still going back to the earlier version of DCS World because it's more appealing for me. Had struggled playing this version because the map didn't work on me when I tried downloading it from the website. 1.5 is more convenient imo

3.Flight Pilot Simulator

with in-app purchases

Flight Pilot Simulator is a flight simulator mobile game application with 3D graphics and animations. The game also offers different mission types such as emergencies, rescue missions, rough landings, fires, and races.

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  • Jacqueline Brown

    by Jacqueline Brown

    This flight sim is super addicting! The most realistic sim I've seen on Android so far. Doesn't even require wifi and I can play this anywhere. I play this during commute and I keep on improving each time.

4.X-Plane 10 Flight Simulator

Paid: $19.99 0

X-Plane 10 Flight Simulator is a flight simulator that is accessible through different platforms such as iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. It includes Internet multiplayer, combat missions, emergency scenarios, tutorials, and more.

  • Andy Ma

    by Andy Ma

    I like how there's an air traffic controller element in this game especially when landing on a runway. I will keep on playing this.

5.Absolute RC Plane Sim

with in-app purchases

Absolute RC Plane Sim is a flight simulator that includes RC drones, boats, and cars, in addition to simulation of RC planes and helicopters. It also features modelers for practice.

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  • Terry Reynolds

    by Terry Reynolds

    this app hangs in my phone so im uninstalling this. sad i didnt even get to play this.

6.Blue Angels Aerobatic Flight Simulator

Paid: $17.62 with in-app purchases

Blue Angels Aerobatic Flight Simulator is a flight simulator game. I was developed and distributed by RORTOS and could be downloaded online through PSN. It features a simulation where you can feel what it is like going at 400mph.

  • Brandon Hicks

    by Brandon Hicks

    Thsi is a pretty decent sim on iOS which can be played for free and I must say I enjoy playing this game during long rides. If you want the full version then you can opt for that one too.

7.YSFlight

Free download

YSFlight is a free-to-play flight simulator for macOS, Linux, and Windows computers which also features a multiplayer mode. It contains a mix of various vehicles, from cars to aircraft, as well as sceneries from different parts of the world.

  • Jerry Ward

    by Jerry Ward

    YSFlight might be an old game and hasn't evolved much since it started but i dont think that is such a bad thing though. this free flight simulator for pc offers a robust set of built in features which i like.

8.FighterWing 2 Flight Simulator

with in-app purchases

This realistic flight and combat simulator will allow you to choose your favorite plane from World War 2 and become the king of the air. Upgrade your plane to make it stronger and destroy whoever dares opposing you. 

  • Andy Zhu

    by Andy Zhu

    I wish this game would have more planes. So far I've mastered all available planes in this sim and I want to fly more planes.

9.Longbow 2

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Jane's Longbow 2 is a combat and flight simulation video game first released by Electronic Arts in 1997 for Windows PC. Developed by Origin Systems, it was the sequel to Jane's Combat Simulations AH-64D.

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  • Ben Li

    by Ben Li

    Longbow's controls is the most realistic simulator representation for me. I have played this game ever since I was 7 and I still enjoyed playing this till now.

10.DCS World 2.5

Free download

DCS (Digital Combat Simulator) World 2.5 is an aircraft battlefield simulator game. This free-to-play Windows PC game features military tanks, aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, and other warfare weapons.

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  • Randy Washington

    by Randy Washington

    I like this version because the ground here look more natural compared to 2.5. This is the version I keep on playing because this is as realistic as it can get. Natural controls and ambient surroundings.

WHAT'S THE MEANING?

A flight simulator is a system either software or hardware, which is capable of simulating the environment of an aircraft for a pilot. Flight simulation is often used for a variety of reasons. This includes flight training, design, and development of the aircraft, research into its characteristics and other purposes.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know flight simulation games have been around in the late '70s after electrical engineer Bruce Artwick introduced the Microsoft Flight Simulator on the 8-bit Apple II? And as the PC processing power advanced, flight simulators became increasingly realistic. It has let users experience what it's like to be a pilot from the comfort of their homes. Unfortunately, this game genre has been somewhat neglected in recent years. But, Microsoft has announced a new installment on its long-running Microsoft Flight Simulator series. This will be the first since the 2006's Flight Simulator X. The new version will come out sometime in 2020. Moreover, it will have an impressive visual as a result of Microsoft's Azure artificial intelligence and satellite imagery. This means the whole gaming experience will be in a realistic world with detailed and stunning aircraft. Microsoft says consumers will be able to play the new version using Xbox Game Pass. Although the price for the updated product hasn't been revealed yet. However, it looks like Microsoft might struggle to generate much excitement on this although they popularized it. That's because consumers have moved onto smartphones and their attention spans have shortened. Perhaps, the company might just reinvigorate the genre and urge more studios to make new flight simulator games. 

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