10 flight simulator games for Android and iPhone

Since the dawn of mankind, people have been dreaming of flying in the skies. Thanks to people like Otto Lilienthal, the Montgolfier brothers, and, of course, the Wright brothers, that dream is now reality, allowing man to travel across the globe in a matter of hours. Flying machines have also lead to the creation of an entire video game genre featuring jet planes, helicopters, and anything in between.

Today, we are presenting you with 10 such games – 10 flight simulator games for Android and iPhone, ranging from arcade style top-down shooters to three dimensional action-packed simulations. Feel free to check out any one of them that grabs your attention, and as always, in case you happen to know a game that should have been on our list, let us know by dropping a comment below!

10 Android and iPhone flight simulator games

1. C.H.A.O.S.

A group of powerful dictators is trying to take over the world (duh), and it is up to you – a brave helicopter ace, to make sure that doesn't happen. While fighting the bad guys, players will be given the chance to pilot a number of helicopters from the U.S.A., Russia, and Europe, such as the AH-64 Apache, UH-60 Black Hawk, Ka-52 Alligator, RAH-66 Comanche and more. Players gain experience and can purchase upgrades for their helicopter. The game is priced at $0.99.

Download: Android | iPhone

2. Sky Gamblers: Rise of Glory

This game has not been out for long, but it has already accumulated over 100,000 downloads. In Sky Gamblers: Rise of Glory, the player can enjoy piloting a number of WWI fighter planes in either Campaign Mode or online with other games from around the globe. The full version of the game, priced at $2.99, offers over 100 missions.

Download: Android | iPhone

3. Dogfight

And here's Dogfight, which is another WWI-themed flight simulator. Just like the previous title, it can be played either in single player mode or on the internet against other players.

Download: Android

4. Tigers of the pacific 2

The planet is being attacked by an unknown alien race, and it is your mission to give them hell. There is a 5-level single player campaign, but the real fun is on the internet against human opponents.

Download: Android | iPhone

5. Winds of Steel

Winds of Steel takes you back to WWII – from the attack on Pearl Harbor, all the way to the bombings over Japan. Throughout the game, players get to piot 12 famous Pacific fighters and bombers.

Download: Android

6. Air Attack HD

Air Attack HD is a top-down air combat shooter inspired by games like 1942 and the Aero Fighters series. It features 10 single player missions, 64 different enemy types, 3 planes for the player to choose from, and numerous upgrades and special weapons.

Download: Android | iPhone

7. Mortal Skies 2

Another air combat shooter you should try is Mortal Skies 2, which is also reminiscent of the classic arcade games of the past century. It offers 9 different levels across various environments, 13 weapon upgrades, achievements, and huge bosses to battle at the end of each stage.

Download: Android | iPhone

8. Wings of fury

It may look pretty basic at first, but Wings of Fury is a pretty fun game that is based on an old-school classic. Your goal is to annihilate the bad guys, as usual, and to stop them from capturing your base.

Download: Android | iPhone

9. Gunship II

Helicopters, anyone? Gunship II offers several of them, used during the war in Vietnam – the H-34 Chicksaw, H-13 Sioux, UH-1D Huey, UH-1B Huey Gunship, and the AH-1 Cobra, with additional aircraft to be added soon. 5 realistic war missions are available in single player mode, and 5 more will be added with a future update of the game.

Download: Android | iPhone

10. Stealth Chopper 3D

Last but not least, we have Stealth Chopper 3D, which puts you in the cockpit of a Black Hawk combat helicopter. The game has pretty graphics, realistic physics, and a great variety of enemies to fight against. Dual-core or better smartphones are recommended in order to enjoy the action at its fullest.

Download: Android