Retro Flight: 3D battle sim official icon

Retro Flight: 3D battle sim

By Michael Howard · iPhone & iPad

4.7 (3)12+FreeAvailable now

Climb into a chopper and fight. Rockets, bombs, lasers, snowballs and mini-nukes at your fingertips. Cunning AI attacking from every angle. Eight aircraft to unlock. Completely free — no ads, no microtransactions, no catch. You start as a cold war chopper pilot caught in a proxy war between very different cities. Climb the levels, outsmart the AI a

GB
TAKE A LOOK AROUND

Inside the game.

Official screenshots supplied through Apple. Artwork belongs to the respective developer. View on theApp Store ↗

About Retro Flight: 3D battle sim

Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.

Climb into a chopper and fight. Rockets, bombs, lasers, snowballs and mini-nukes at your fingertips. Cunning AI attacking from every angle. Eight aircraft to unlock. Completely free — no ads, no microtransactions, no catch.

You start as a cold war chopper pilot caught in a proxy war between very different cities. Climb the levels, outsmart the AI and conquer Elite difficulty to unlock the Baron and the flying saucer. Along the way you'll fight in tanks, submarines, jet fighters, WW1 biplanes and aircraft carriers. There's a tutorial, autopilot, target practice, Cyberspace, an Xmas mode, and a sandbox where everything comes to life and you can drive and ride anything that moves.

Featuring...

* Rockets, bombs, snowballs, lasers, mini-nukes
* Truly madly bloodthirsty AI
* 8 unique aircraft
* Sandbox with tanks, cars, boats, alien invasions & lots more
* WiFi/Bluetooth multiplayer with teams & friends lists
* Game Center leaderboards
* Make & share your own game maps
* Completely free: no ads, no microtransactions

This game is a challenge, but once you're up to speed and deep into the high-octane madness it's the most exciting adrenaline rush on the App Store. While everyone else is staring at their phones in a vacant trance, this will have you punching the air and screaming out loud.

Quick Tips:
To see the last message during Tutorial, tap pause.
To exit to menus from in the game, tap the door.
To change controls (joystick/gyro) or graphics (for snowballs & lasers), go to options.
More tips & help in the app and on the website.

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/retroflight/
__________________________________________

Five star reviews from around the world:

Good to know.

Developer
Michael Howard
Release date
Dec 23, 2009
Latest version
2.3
Requires
iOS 16.6 or later
Price snapshot
Free GBP
Source checked
Oct 23, 2026

Apple App Store lookup ↗ · Store ratings, prices, and availability can change. Check the App Store for your region.

A few quick answers.

Is Retro Flight: 3D battle sim available on iPhone?

Retro Flight: 3D battle sim is listed on the GB App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is Retro Flight: 3D battle sim free?

The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Oct 23, 2026.

How is the game’s social activity measured?

Good Game Daily compares available samples of recent game mentions with the preceding 24-hour window. Coverage and source failures are disclosed. Read the methodology.

FROM THE COMMUNITY

Let’s talk Retro Flight: 3D battle sim.

All discussions

Be the first voice in the room.

Share what surprised you, ask for advice, or help another player find their next favorite.

KEEP EXPLORING

A few more you might love.

All games

Privacy settings

We count page loads and popular game pages in daily totals. We do not create visitor IDs, analytics cookies, or browsing profiles.

Changes apply to future counts. Earlier totals cannot be linked back to your browser. Your account and bookmarks are unaffected. Read our privacy details.

YOUR NEXT GOOD CONVERSATION

Good games.
Better company.

Sign in to start one thoughtful discussion a day and reply whenever inspiration strikes.

By continuing, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.
ONE TOPIC. EVERY DAY.

Start something good.

Ask a question, share a discovery, or tell us what has you hooked.

One new topic per account per day, resetting at 00:00 UTC. New posts are reviewed before appearing publicly.