The Best Flight Games for Mac OS

Update : CLOUDOME: Prototype added at rank #28.
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Sky Rogue (2017)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Linux Android

Sky Rogue is a nostalgic arcade-style 3D flight-sim with diverse aircrafts, weapons, and customization options for an engaging rogue-lite experience. Fly over infinite procedurally-generated islands, take out enemy aces, carriers, and battleships in intense dogfighting action. The game offers 2-player local co-op, permanent unlocks, and secret technologies to keep you excited. Enjoy the retro-style voxel-based world with bright colors and catchy tunes that never get old.


What we like:
  • Fun and engaging gameplay
  • Variety of planes and weapons to choose from
  • 80's graphics and art-style
  • Constant updates and mod support
  • Good value for the price
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty can spike suddenly
  • Limited storyline or plot
  • Some issues with flight physics and mechanics
  • Repetitive gameplay over time
  • Limited variety in effective loadouts

  • flight
  • rogue-like
  • arcade
  • procedural
  • jet
  • simulation
  • combat
  • moddable

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SimplePlanes (2014)

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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS

SimplePlanes is the ultimate game for aviation enthusiasts. With over 100,000 free airplanes to download and the ability to build and design your own planes, the sky is truly the limit. Experience dynamic flight simulation with weight distribution, thrust, lift, and drag all calculated continuously while flying. Take on challenges like landing on aircraft carriers, dodging surface-to-air missiles, and racing through courses. The game also supports modding, giving you the ability to customize your own parts and environments for endless fun.


What we like:
  • Great for building complex creations
  • Allows for creating planes, boats, helicopters, and tanks
  • Available on mobile and VR
  • Fun to play once you learn the mechanics
  • Good alternative to similar games on the market
What could be improved:
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Graphics may not be up to par for some players
  • Physics could be improved
  • Limited options for customizing components besides wings and fuselages

  • flight
  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • physics
  • automation
  • racing
  • auto
  • vehicle
  • building
  • collectathon
  • moddable
  • artificial
  • intelligence
  • combat
  • military

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Feather (2019)

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PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Fly like a Bird Feather is a peaceful game about immersing yourself in a beautiful island. Become a bird, fly around and lose yourself in zen-like flow whilst listening to the soothing ambient soundtrack. With responsive and fluid flight controls to swoop, glide, backflip and roll your way around the island. Relaxing Ambient Gameplay No enemies, no combat, no threats, just peaceful flight by yourself or with other birds. Passive multiplayer allows you to join a flock and discover the world with others. Explore a vast open world and find new songs which can be found around the surroundings. Each element of the island responds to your presence with a hum, tone and rhythm to connect you to the world.


  • flight
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • zen
  • nature
  • open-world
  • multiplayer
  • online
  • cooperative
  • simulation
  • bird
  • sandbox

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Jet Lancer (2020)

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Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows

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.


  • flight
  • bullet-hell
  • shooter
  • fast-paced
  • addictive
  • boss-fight
  • pixel
  • shoot-em-up
  • boss
  • retro
  • replay-value
  • twin-stick
  • barrel-rolling
  • western-developed
  • fight

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Airport (2023)

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Mac OS PC Windows Android Nintendo Switch

Build and manage an international airport!


  • flight
  • simulation
  • moddable
  • automation
  • management
  • capitalism
  • transportation
  • resource-management
  • immersive
  • sandbox
  • building
  • base-building
  • city-building
  • realistic
  • logic

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Kerbal Space Program (2015)

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Mac OS Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Linux

Kerbal Space Program is a sandbox game that puts you in charge of the space program on the planet Kerbin, an Earth-like planet inhabited by adorable green aliens. You will build rockets and fly them, researching advanced parts as you progress. It has a Story mode to introduce players to the game, as well as Sandbox mode for more experienced players.


What we like:
  • Funny and entertaining
  • Educational and teaches real concepts
  • Immensely creative with many possibilities for spaceflight available
  • Great modding community
What could be improved:
  • Complex tech tree and learning curve
  • Potentially overwhelming for new players
  • Requires patience to understand real life concepts

  • simulation
  • flight
  • space
  • physics
  • sandbox

7

SimAirport (2020)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Linux PC Windows Mac OS

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!


  • base-building
  • city-building
  • flight
  • management
  • building
  • economy
  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • resource-management
  • casual
  • large-scale
  • strategy

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Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition (2023)

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Xbox One dos Mac OS PC Windows 95 PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

In the far future, armadas from surrounding systems have suddenly waged war on Earth. You are a pilot from the Ares Squadron, flying the fastest, most dangerous crafts ever made. You're outgunned, outmanned, and strapped into a flying coffin.

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  • flight
  • shooter
  • retro
  • simulation
  • space
  • old-school
  • first-person
  • fps
  • sci-fi
  • 1990s
  • war
  • realistic
  • open-world

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X-Plane 11 (2017)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

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.


  • flight
  • simulation

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AER Memories of Old (2017)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.


  • flight
  • exploration
  • platform
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • open-world
  • dungeon
  • atmospheric
  • action-adventure
  • adventure
  • experience
  • story
  • achievements

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