# Highwind — A different kind of shooter

> Two-button paper plane shooter with upgrades and unlockable planes. (iPhone/iPad app by Selva Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highwind/id1278037356 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Selva Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101954679)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 169 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Mexican Spanish
- Released: 2017-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highwind/id1278037356/reviews.md

## What is Highwind?

In Highwind you control a paper plane using only two buttons. You will destroy enemy planes and protect your own. Tapping the right side of the screen will shoot bullets and holding the left side will activate the shield. The shield blocks and reflects bullets back to your enemies.

Fight different enemy planes and obstacles, each with different behavior. Travel to different dimensions and avoid obstacles on the way.

As you progress through the game you will be able to purchase upgrades to your health, shield and ammo. Also, each time you beat a level you will get a power up that will help you defeat your enemies.

Each time you play you will accumulate points that will unlock new planes and new game styles. Try to beat the game in each one of the different styles!

Features

-Simple controls: Play with only two buttons
-Different game styles: Five variations of the game including an infinite mode
-Minigames: Three additional sections with different mechanics
-A different experience each play: Enemy waves are randomly selected from a predefined set
-Upgrades and power ups: Purchase upgrades to your shield, ammo and health. Get a power up every level
-Different airplanes: Unlock new airplanes with different stats

## Key features

- Simple two-button controls
- Unlockable planes with different stats
- Upgradeable health, shield, and ammo
- Randomly selected enemy waves
- Multiple game styles including infinite mode
- Minigames with unique mechanics

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highwind/id1278037356/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent !!!

*2021-05-16*

Une véritable petite trouvaille ce jeu.
C’est épuré, beau, gameplay super bien pensé et hyper efficace... Une très belle surprise !!
Mérite vraiment d’être mis en avant. Un grand bravo aux dév. 😉
J’ai énormément de jeux... J’peux vous le dire... N’hésitez pas. Je vous le recommande fortement. Ça change et c’est hyper bien vu. Très agréable à jouer. 
Merci. Amusez vous bien.

### 5/5 — 단순함의 재미

*2020-08-22*

이렇다 할 특별한 요소가 없는 탄막 슈팅게임이지만 오히려 그렇기 때문에 특별하고 재미있다. 군더더기 없이 깔끔한 게임을 좋아한다면 아마 이 게임도 재밌게 할 수 있을 것이다.

### 5/5 — Very fun.

*2019-05-31*

I really enjoy this game. Can pick it up anytime and play for a few minutes or for a while. Addictive!

### 4/5 — Pretty good but feels unfinished

*2019-05-26*

The graphics are nice and the music is nice and the paper theme is also nice, and it’s addictive, but the game feels unfinished like they could add more to it.

### 3/5 — The game is just fine

*2019-05-25, version 1.07*

It plays just fine, just gets repetitive very fast. Someone said it’s not casual because it “doesn’t save progress”. That doesn’t make sense to me. The game was designed to be the way it is, if it weren’t, it wouldn’t be this game. 
New unlocks are fine.

### 2/5 — Nice concept but unfinished

*2019-03-22, version 1.07*

I like the concept and the artistically created atmosphere between visuals and music. The game looks unfinished though. -2 stars because the game does not save your progress making the game non-casual and -1 star because transitions between game modes allow no pause, if you want to relax, drink a coffee and play a game, this is not for you.

### 4/5 — From Indie H*ll Zone

*2017-10-27*

I'm writing a more proper review on my site, but to make things short, Highwind's an interesting and addictive take on shooter games, though I wish that the dodging segments were as interesting as the rest of the game.

## Frequently asked questions about Highwind

### What is Highwind?

Highwind is a paper plane shooter game where you control your aircraft with two buttons to destroy enemies and protect yourself. It features upgrades, unlockable planes, and randomly generated enemy waves for varied gameplay.

### How do I control Highwind?

Highwind uses a simple two-button control scheme. Tapping the right side of the screen shoots bullets, while holding the left side activates a shield that can block and reflect enemy fire.

### What are the game modes in Highwind?

Highwind offers five different game styles, including an infinite mode, and three additional minigames with unique mechanics. Enemy waves are randomly selected, providing a different experience each time you play.

### Can I upgrade my plane in Highwind?

Yes, as you progress in Highwind, you can purchase upgrades for your health, shield, and ammo. Additionally, you receive a power-up after beating each level to aid in combat.

### How do I unlock new planes in Highwind?

By accumulating points each time you play, you can unlock new planes with different stats. These unlockables contribute to a varied experience and allow for different playstyles.

### Is Highwind available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Highwind is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### What is the price of Highwind?

Highwind is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the full game without additional costs.

### Does Highwind have ads?

No, Highwind does not contain advertisements. The application is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11 — 2025-10-17

Minor updates and fixes

### 1.09 — 2022-10-20

Improvements and bugfixes

### 1.07 — 2018-04-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Hello everyone! We made some changes to the game in order to make it more accessible to new players and to give it a faster pace.

- Added coins to other dimensions. 
- Changed upgrade prices. 
- Lose less coins when hitting obstacles.
- Minor tweaks to difficulty.
- All planes starting health increased by one.

### 1.05 — 2017-11-08

Added iPhone X support

### 1.04 — 2017-10-25

No release notes.

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