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Lakehopper: Bush Delivery Experience
Forming opinions on Lakehopper weeks after its early access release. Treating it as a true flight simulator enhances the experience.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 76 min read


SimplePlanes 2: Open World Collecting
This writer finally "gets it" thanks to the need to explore the SimplePlanes 2 map to find hidden vehicles.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 24 min read


Interview: Legendary Pilots (BerkBox Games, MicroProse)
A last-minute interview with BerkBox Games made possible by MicroProse about the upcoming Steam release of Legendary Pilots on April 21st, 2026.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 195 min read


At Skies' Edge: Alpha Demo
The return of At Skies' Edge by Mackerel Sky comes in the form of a new public demo after over 530 days since the last demo for this indie flight game was updated. We give our thoughts on the new demo.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 210 min read


Nuclear Option: Limiting Munitions
Limiting munitions in Nuclear Option creates opportunities for players and their NPC allies to run logistics missions and bleed air defenses dry.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 188 min read


Interview Just Pocket Games, Developer of Pocket Flight
Discussing a soon to release "cozy" flight game with a new dev team. Pocket Flight releases on March 12th, 2026.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 117 min read


Steam Next Fest February 2026
Our thoughts on a handful of indie flight game demos that were available during Steam Next Fest February 2026.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 46 min read


Fly Now! Steam Next Fest February 2026 Flight Game Demos
A week of flying! From February 23rd to March 2nd @ 10:00 AM PST (UTC-8) there are new flight game demos available during Steam Next Fest February 2026.
Skyward Staff
Feb 233 min read


Interview: Dimitar Stoyanov, Developer of Bush 1022
We interview Dimitar Stoyanov, the indie game developer who created Bush 1022. We discuss his hobbies, journey into game development and Bush 1022 itself.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 1110 min read


Indie Highlight Series: November 2025 Update
An update on the series. Where are we now? How does this work? An invite to flight action game indie developers!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 12, 20253 min read


Indie Highlight 005: Delivery Must Complete, Zakon
The fifth entry of the Indie Highlight Series with Mishanya (Zakon) and Yoyoyollie (Delivery Must Complete).
Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen
Oct 25, 202511 min read


Indie Highlight 004: Kirk Woodes, ZhakamiZhako
The fourth entry in the Indie Highlight Series with indie developers Kirk Woodes and ZhakamiZhako.
Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen
Sep 20, 202511 min read


Indie Highlight 003: Nova Squadron, Supermaneuver
The third entry introduces the still in early development game Supermaneuver and checks in with Nova Squadron following update 0.4.0.
Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen
Aug 16, 202511 min read


Indie Highlight 002: Aggressors F.A.C., Modern Jet Fighters Online
The second post in our newest series is the start of collaboration with Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen.
Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen
Jul 26, 202512 min read


Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen Joins Indie Highlight Flight Game Series
Producer and co-writer of Project Wingman turned indie flight game producer joins the Indie Highlight Series.
Skyward Staff
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Indie Highlight 001: Series Start
The start of a long-time coming series. Indie Highlight focuses on current, past and still in development indie flight games.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 17, 20257 min read
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