We interview Dimitar Stoyanov, the indie game developer who created Bush 1022. We discuss his hobbies, journey into game development and Bush 1022 itself.

Variety of aircraft is often a core element of flight games. The big question is always: how does someone get access to all those aircraft? Blue Sky Aces by Curious Dog Games uses a time progression system that makes aircraft available in game as they became available in World War I.

With the sudden return of this game comes an important message from the developer that any developer should take note of.

Exosky is better than ever after a few considerable updates to its gameplay. With refinement to flight model, new peripheral support and more, we take to the simulated skies and see what has been going on.

An upcoming indie flight game focused on seaplanes gets the writer thinking about the difference between flying an aircraft and operating an aircraft.

Our key takeaways on Nuclear Option Update 0.32.

This helicopter focused indie flight game simcade is a non-combat experience that prioritizes rotary-wing operations in a well-rounded setting.

An update on the series. Where are we now? How does this work? An invite to flight action game indie developers!

The fifth entry of the Indie Highlight Series with Mishanya (Zakon) and Yoyoyollie (Delivery Must Complete).

A compilation of our thoughts on a handful of flight focused games with demos at Steam Next Fest October 2025.

Air Pico by Mot is one of the latest flight games on a "fantasy" retro game console that never existed.

Nuclear Option's latest update is out, and with it comes the UH-90 Ibis! Let's check out this amazing multirole utility helicopter.

The fourth entry in the Indie Highlight Series with indie developers Kirk Woodes and ZhakamiZhako.

Discussing the shift of setting from Alaskan style terrain to island backcountry flying in this bush flight simulator.

Our first impression of a scrappy new indie dogfighter with decent AI and a solid amount of detail.

Skywriter Academy is an intentionally clumsy skywriting game created in just a few days for GMTK Game Jam 2025.

The third entry introduces the still in early development game Supermaneuver and checks in with Nova Squadron following update 0.4.0.

Thoughts on the July 2025 demo for G-Rebels by Reakktor Games.

The second post in our newest series is the start of collaboration with Matthew "FlyAwayNow" Nguyen.

Producer and co-writer of Project Wingman turned indie flight game producer joins the Indie Highlight Series.

Aerobatic flight simulators are a rarity. We take a look at what is available for this new in development indie game and give our thoughts on its spiritual predecessors and potential future.

The Steam Next Fest June 2025 demo for ScrapWings by AmadeusCraft shows a slice of what the solo developer is trying to achieve. With a semi-open world concept, dedicated story missions and collecting scrap to create items, the game has potential.

The start of a long-time coming series. Indie Highlight focuses on current, past and still in development indie flight games.

The second map for Nuclear Option features dedicated surface-to-air missile sites that offer a welcome long-range threat to complicate missions.

Aviassembly has come a long way since we looked at its demo last year - follow us as we take a look at what's changed, and why you shouldn't let it slip under your radar!

Our first mission for Nuclear Option by Shockfront Studios is out now!

Okay, dead honest—my first impressions when I saw the first screenshots of this game were “what kinda blatant Ace Combat ripoff am I...

A pre-release interview with the indie developer of Exosky shortly before its release on March 7th, 2025.

Thanks to an offer from its developer, two Skyward writers try Mirage: A Biplane Adventure during Steam Couch CO-OP Fest February 2025.

Your favorite (only?) flight game with an AI cat assisting humanity's stellar aviation endeavors is back with one-hell of an update.

"The squirrels are now fully targetable, as intended."

Our introduction to the quad proprotor VTOL tactical airlifter you did not know Nuclear Option needed.

The VTOL VR representation of the ADM-160J MALD provides a decent virtual reality portrayal of this decoy without adhering to 1:1 accuracy.

An unusual aerobatic game backed with a well documented flight model. AI cats, fantastical worlds and risky maneuvers ahead.

A signature part of GroundFall bush flight simulator is the survival game mechanics. However, its recent major update now makes it optional.

We tried out Aviassembly's newest demo, here is our descent into madness!

A quick look at flight focused titles from this September 2024 game festival.

An extensive interview with Brent from Curious Dog Games about the still in development Blue Sky Aces.

The 'Carrier Duel' mission in Nuclear Option is a solid introduction to fleet carrier warfare for the game.

As more air defense systems are added to the game players must become more creative and bold when playing.

At Skies' Edge update 0.09a has pushed the project towards a point where a serious decision must be made about its future.

A classic example of a developer side project producing an interesting scenario.

An analysis of the EW-25 Medusa electronic warfare aircraft that brings a new layer of operations to Nuclear Option.

A recent flurry of activity around At Skies' Edge brings us back to see how it is progressing in version 0.008a.

The map in Nuclear Option is useful for navigation, but also for targeting in pre-planned attacks. We take a moment to appreciate it.

Thunder Helix has been compared to games from the 1990s, but now we see what this nostalgia themed title has to offer on it own merits!

The Brew Barons has been released! Our launch day review for this game is one of our most extensive yet.

Stumbling upon a stylized, retro inspired World War 1 indie flight game during Steam Next Fest February 2024.

A brief appreciation for the freedom of vision during flight in GroundFall.

If you wanted an aircraft building game, Flyout is an excellent one! Here is a full review of this new title by Stonext Games.