# Retro Flight: 3D battle sim — Choppers, planes, tanks, UFOs!

> 3D combat simulation featuring aircraft, tanks, and sandbox modes with multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Howard.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-flight-3d-battle-sim/id346305597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Howard](https://appshunter.io/developer/346305601)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.63/5 from 60 App Store ratings · 238 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2009-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-flight-3d-battle-sim/id346305597/reviews.md

## What is Retro Flight?

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/
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Five star reviews from around the world:

"It runs on literally any iOS, and runs FAST even on older devices. This game has everything you need to entertain yourself for hours. Been playing for 4 years and will play for 4 more!"

"If you haven't at least downloaded and tried this game, you are depriving yourself of The best hidden gem on the App Store."

"Best 3D dogfighting game I've ever played on my iPad! Great for playing with a friend. Fun graphics. Cool noises. No charge. What's not to like? It also has a complexity that some similar games lack."

"Complicated enough that you can spend hours on it, but quick enough that it can just as easily fill five minute gaps. Perfect."

"This is so freaking fun! I can't believe it was free, it is good for people who like retro or modern style games. Seriously you HAVE to get it."
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This game is completely free, with no ads. If you think the game is awesome, please support it by telling others about it!

## Key features

- Diverse combat vehicles (choppers, planes, tanks, UFOs)
- Madly bloodthirsty AI
- Wifi/Bluetooth multiplayer
- Sandbox mode with drivable vehicles
- Custom map creation and sharing
- Game Center leaderboards

## What do users think of Retro Flight?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Retro graphics
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Fun for all ages
- 🚀 Excellent value (free)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy controls
- 🔧 Needs more vehicle variety
- 🔧 Lacking visual details
- 🔧 Simplistic menus

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes on landing
- Difficulty selecting certain vehicles
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add tanks and ground vehicles
- Improve control sensitivity
- Expand map selection
- Implement online multiplayer
- Introduce customization options
- Add more advanced game modes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 238)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-flight-3d-battle-sim/id346305597/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Even it has bad graphics its very charming

*2025-04-30, version 2.1.6*

It may be horrible but there’s one thing that stands out of new games…it’s very charming but can you atleast fix the graphics and design?

### 5/5 — 面白い！

*2025-03-06, version 2.1.5*

翻訳機能があれば、なお良し！日本語があると分かりやすい、オンライン機能追加してほしい！試合がいつ終わるのか分からない。

### 5/5 — add some stuff and fix some stuffs

*2024-09-16, version 2.1.4*

i remember this game from when i was 10. but can you please add rifles or pistols to soldiers? or an airliner? that would sound cool!

### 5/5 — Mystery UFO

*2023-01-22, version 2.1.3*

When I got the game, I saw I was able to control horses, cars, trains, helicopters, planes, tanks, and artillery, but one was missing from the group. The UFO. Which I don’t know how to get it? Can you explain about the game’s UFOs and how to get them?

### 5/5 — Hope You Are Reading This

*2022-02-16, version 2.1.3*

VERY Cool Game!!! If You’re Reading This Can You Add A Rifle Or A Pistol To The Soldiers?? Please Read This :)

### 5/5 — Childhood

*2021-10-03, version 2.1.3*

Oml I can’t believe my brother found this again I used to love this game so long ago lol

### 5/5 — 2 years since last update and still a BLAST!

*2021-08-15, version 2.1.3*

This game has been my childhood since 2014! I hope you add a new update this year, because I am super excited for what new things are to come!

### 5/5 — Este juegos es el mejor, mike

*2020-12-20, version 2.1.3*

Mola demasiado, continua asi

### 5/5 — pls update

*2020-09-16, version 2.1.3*

are you alive

### 5/5 — 個人的にはとても面白い

*2020-09-12, version 2.1.3*

戦車やヘリコプターや戦闘機車などいろいろ使えるのが楽しい戦車やヘリコプターが楽しいです!

## Frequently asked questions about Retro Flight

### What kind of gameplay does Retro Flight offer?

Retro Flight offers a 3D combat simulation experience with a wide variety of vehicles including choppers, jet fighters, WW1 biplanes, tanks, and even UFOs. It features a challenging AI, sandbox modes where you can drive and ride everything, and multiplayer battles.

### What vehicles can I pilot in this game?

You can pilot a diverse range of vehicles, starting with Cold War choppers and progressing to tanks, jet fighters, WW1 biplanes, aircraft carriers, and even alien flying saucers. The sandbox mode allows you to drive and ride many of the vehicles present in the game.

### Is Retro Flight free to play?

Yes, Retro Flight is completely free to play. The developers have stated there are no ads and no microtransactions, making it a truly free gaming experience.

### Can I play with friends?

Absolutely. The game supports Wifi/Bluetooth multiplayer, allowing you to team up with friends for battles. It also features friend lists and Game Center leaderboards to compete with others.

### What are the main game modes available?

The game includes a tutorial, autopilot options, target practice, and a sandbox mode where everything comes to life. You can also engage in 2-player battles via WiFi or Bluetooth, and create and share your own game maps.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2026-05-05

Now available in 16 languages, with full support for Arabic, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil & Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Latin America), and Swedish.

### 2.2.7 — 2026-04-01

Fixed 2-player via wifi & bluetooth. Both players should update to at least this version.
Can now skip forward & backwards through flight school.

### 2.2.6 — 2026-03-04

Added animated skies to custom maps.
Menu updates & fixes.

### 2.2.5 — 2026-02-20

Cyber star & other animated sky improvements

### 2.2.4 — 2026-02-04

Procedural animations: ocean, twilight, planetarium & vortex.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-16.*