Airplane Mode delivers all the thrills of a real-time, six-hour commercial airline flight—in Coach. At least you've got a window seat. Buckle up.
Mixed
398 Steam reviews
| LANGUAGE | AUDIO | SUBTITLES | INTERFACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Y | Y | Y |
| Chinese (Simplified) | — | Y | Y |
| French | — | Y | Y |
| German | — | Y | Y |
| Russian | — | Y | Y |
| Spanish (Spain) | — | Y | Y |
so cripplingly boring i couldn't even make it through the shortest option
had a good trip
Great game, i like it!
no
its like soooooooo coool woude recamend
Airplane Mode is one of the most unusual and quietly audacious simulation experiences available on Steam. Instead of placing you in the cockpit or giving you control over a massive aircraft, it asks you to inhabit the least glamorous role imaginable: an economy-class passenger trapped in a long-haul flight with nothing to do but wait. Developed by Bacronym and published by AMC Games, the title leans wholeheartedly into the realism of modern air travel—its boredom, its inconveniences, its slow passage of time—and turns that everyday ordeal into a form of interactive contemplation. The result is not a game in the conventional sense, but a patience-driven simulation that plays almost like performance art, inviting you to experience stillness and discomfort in a digital space.
The game offers two flight options: a short journey lasting a couple of hours, and a full transatlantic flight that plays out in real time. Once you’re buckled in, everything unfolds at the same pace it would on an actual airplane. You watch the safety demonstration, listen to the cabin crew’s announcements, observe the landscape drifting by outside the small window, and occupy yourself with whatever you find in your carry-on bag. Books, puzzles, headphones, an inflight magazine, and even the built-in entertainment system become your tools for passing the time. You can watch old films, fiddle with a puzzle page, sketch in a notebook, or simply stare at the aisle while passengers shuffle and attendants make rounds. Airplane Mode doesn’t embellish the experience; instead, it embraces the authenticity of long hours spent doing nearly nothing at all.
To keep the simulation grounded, the developers layered in randomized events that mimic the unpredictability of real flights. You might encounter mild turbulence, face a delay on the runway, hear a child crying several rows behind you, or deal with the frustration of unreliable in-flight WiFi. These elements help create a sense of realism without turning the game into a choreographed sequence. Each flight can unfold slightly differently, but the core routine remains deliberately static. The goal isn’t challenge or variety but immersion—an invitation to inhabit the mental space of travel, where time feels suspended and you become acutely aware of the small rituals people use to endure monotony.
This commitment to simulating boredom is simultaneously the game’s great strength and its limiting factor. For some players, Airplane Mode becomes a strangely soothing experience, offering a form of digital minimalism. It takes the sensory experience of flying—the constant hum of engines, the muted lighting, the confinement of a narrow seat—and turns it into an almost meditative environment. The lack of objectives can be calming, especially for players who want to step away from high-intensity, goal-driven games and instead immerse themselves in a familiar, quiet routine. The peacefulness of simply being present, watching time pass, and engaging with small distractions can evoke a sense of mindfulness not often found in gaming.
For others, however, the novelty fades quickly. The game’s repetition, lack of progression, limited interactions, and modest audiovisual design mean that those looking for engagement, variety, or narrative depth will find very little to latch onto. Airplane Mode is unapologetically mundane, and that makes it a niche product. It is an experience meant for curiosity, experimentation, or perhaps even humor rather than traditional entertainment. The cabin environment, while detailed enough to sell the illusion, is visually simple, and the game’s overall presentation reinforces the sense that its purpose is more conceptual than dramatic.
Yet there is something undeniably compelling about the project. Airplane Mode distills a universal experience—waiting, enduring, killing time—into a playable form. It reflects not just the act of travel but the psychology of it: the introspection that comes from being confined with your thoughts, the acceptance of limited space, the slow adjustment to a rhythm dictated by schedules and announcements. In this way, the game becomes less about airplanes and more about the human relationship with time, patience, and routine.
Ultimately, Airplane Mode succeeds on its own unusual terms. It is a niche, deliberately slow, and often uneventful experience, but it is also bold in its commitment to simulating the ordinary without irony. Players who approach it with curiosity or a taste for experimental interactive media may find themselves strangely absorbed by its authenticity. Those seeking excitement or traditional gameplay will likely walk away puzzled. But as an artistic experiment—a digital recreation of the quiet boredom so many people know intimately—Airplane Mode stands as a fascinating exploration of what a game can be when it stops trying to entertain and instead chooses simply to exist.
Rating: 6/10
The game is extremely boring. Over the years there hasnt been a single update and its just sitting and waiting for the plane to land. Nothing else to do except watching old tv and ordering food and maybe drawing on the books
Please add steam deck support, I have a flight coming up.
"김병만도 탄 비행기"
"늘, 정글을 갈 땐 이 비행기를 타죠"
es ver balat eure zeit
while the idea of the game is funny and sounds enjoyable the game crashed too often for me resetting all progress and all achievements that I tried to unlock.
Idea is beautiful, game is bad
i like flying in the airplane
不好玩
Very relaxing simulator that accomplishes what it set out to do (which is simulate the entire experience of being on an airplane) pretty successfully. My only complaint is you cant add your own music or videos onto the phone or seat-back monitor. I feel like that would have elevated the game from something i play a few times to something I would be coming back to again and again. But overall would recommend if you like realistic sims, especially if you buy it on sale like I did.
할거 없을때 생각 정리할때 좋음 이거 말곤 그냥 생각보다 할게 많이 있진 않음 그냥 비행기 타보는 그런 시뮬레이터임 ㅇㅇ..;
생각보다 맘에 들어서 약 먹어서 자느라 못한거 나중에 다시 해볼 예정
скучн, ещё к тому же игра забагованная
Really broken, and the game is seemingly rushed.
This is probably a dead game, and there hasn't been an update in years.
I can't say it's a masterpiece, can't say it's not boring after a while you playing it, but I must say it has a very innovative idea and core.
So my thumb goes up for these reasons.
They should add more flying routes though, more airplanes, and also a possible interaction with other passengers and cabin crew.
And while they should develop these features, they should definitely make the price cheaper.
if there were more than 2 flights then i would recommend it and also fix the crashing problem and also make so i can access other windows and make so we can stand up when its cursing altitude and can you make so we can interact with more things and make so we can like sleep so the time passes faster please do not abandon this game it is really cool only if the things were better
Not bad
boring. my PC now identifies as an airplane. NEOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW/10
Ich hatte große Erwartungen für das Spiel aber meine Erwartungen haben sich nicht erfüllt. Es ist nicht packend, bis man mal abfliegt vergehen schon 15 Minuten die Features sind zwar wie im echten Flugzeug wird aber dann sehr schnell Langweilig.
Ich würde es nicht Empfehlen!
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oh so slow. Becomes boring. 27 minutes to just get into the air. Low resolution. No "save feature" so sit there for over 2 hours and then have to shut down the computer and be forced to start all over again. I guess it is too realistic. A save feature would have been nice. refunded.
worth every penny
Played this before a flight, gotta cancel it because I already got the whole experience at my PC like a loser lol.
I would recommend this game if you want to feel the real pain of an impossible crossword like seriously we were 3 very intelligent people and we found 2 words. Also the sudoku solution of the previous edition of the magazine is not complete: it lacks the first and last rows and columns.
The game is fun tho.
Мне очень понравилось! Но и есть и проблемы игре нечего делать просто сидишь и все. Прощу можете сделать игру более интересной. Но игра пушка!
Chilling but very short. It would have been greater if you could interact with other things, but still, good game.
Overall, great game if you ever want to be AFK and relax while enjoying the relaxation of sitting in a plane without paying the usual 1,000$ for a flight ticket!
In the 55 mins I've played so far, it's crashed 3 or 4 times, so can't even think about getting through a flight. I have no other games that crash, so it's not a computer issue.
This is a stupid ass game, nothing works how you would expect it to.
Want to get some achievements?! Tough ♥♥♥♥! They won't unlock, do the devs care? NO! Will they fix bugs? Yes BUT a million other bugs come out of each bug fixes, it's like they have chatgpt making this game.
Don't play ts
There is blackjack, so that is all I need
this is one of the most magical, amazing, entertaining games i have ever played in my entire life. 52/10
Good but.. crying baby in the plane sometimes ? seriously ? come on man...
Langweilig , abflug dauert mindesents 20 min . dann noch 20 min bis zum essen man kann nicht mehr abwarten bis der moment kommt , langweilig ganze zeit zu warten.
Sempre tive vontade de andar de avião. Com esse simulador eu posso andar sempre que eu quiser!
Airplane Mode is a simulation game that puts you in the window seat of a real-time commercial flight. You experience everything from takeoff to landing, including safety videos, meal services, and in-flight entertainment.
The game offers various activities to pass the time, such as watching classic movies, playing simple games like blackjack and solitaire, reading a magazine, or listening to podcasts on your in-game phone. You can also interact with your surroundings, like adjusting the overhead light or using the bathroom.
While the game aims for realism, some players find the experience monotonous, as it closely mirrors the actual boredom of a long flight. The limited variety in entertainment options and lack of dynamic events can make the gameplay feel repetitive.
Overall, Airplane Mode is a unique concept that faithfully replicates the airline passenger experience. It's best suited for players seeking a meditative or novel simulation, rather than those looking for traditional gaming excitement.
avec le VR le jeux aurait eu un interet pour les phobique, actuellement c est de la grosse daube
i like
저는 비행기 타는거 좋아해서 작업할떄 틀어놓고 사용합니다. 근데 저같은 사람 아니면 굳이 살 가치는 없습니다. 토킹 방송할거면 모르겠지만
Il y a beaucoup de jeux de simulation aérienne du point de vue des pilotes, mais très peu, du point de vue des passagers. Et c'est donc facilement, qu'il est, à mon avis, le meilleur dans ce domaine.
🙂 Les PLUS:
+ pas mal de fonctionnalités modélisés (attacher sa ceinture, fermer les volets, vidéo de présentation des gestes de sécurité, possibilité de lire la documentation à l'avant du siège, lire un livre, dessiner, utiliser les toilettes, les turbulences, le passage du chariot repas, ...)
+ l'écran avant (IFE): suivi du vol sur une carte, mini jeux, chat, préférences alimentaires, et même la possibilité de voir de vrais films! (libres de droit et bien à propos comme Atlantic Flight de 1937)
+ les sensations et bruits de l'avion (bonne représentation des durées des différentes phases comme le roulage avec l'avion qui est parfois en attente, la montée, la croisière, ... les turbulences en particulier lors du passage dans les nuages, bruits des moteurs, et même les "barking dog noise")
+ pas mal de petits détails modélisés (modifier la luminosité de l'écran, allumer/éteindre l'écran, ouvrir la petite table, allumer la clim directionnelle, abaisser/remonter son siège, recharger son téléphone, prendre des photos et les retoucher avec son téléphone, écouter de la musique par Bluetooth ou juste mettre son casque à réduction du bruit, la possibilité de quitter un film et le reprendre en cours, le snack pour les vols courts et le repas pour les vols longs, les messages de l'équipage qui bloquent la navigation sur l'écran, avancer/reculer sur un film, les données de vol avec la distance restante ou la vitesse en Mach, et même de temps en temps les bruits liés à la différence pression! (barotraumatisme de l'oreille) ...)
+ les succès sont masqués avant d'avoir été découverts, ce qui incite à explorer le simulateur à fond
😐 Les MOINS:
- certains points pas réalistes: les volets ont l'air baissés au décollage, le pilote désactive le voyant de ceintures en dessous de 1000m (en pleine montée!), ...
- les autres passagers un peu trop inertes (la voisine n'utilisera jamais son écran)
- seulement 2 vols dispos (NYC > Halifax / NYC > Islande) et pour le vol long courrier, ils ont repris le même avion 3x2 sièges alors que les compagnies mettent généralement un plus gros porteur: 3x3 ou 3x2&1x4 sièges)
- le jeu est mal terminé sur la fin (on ne voit pas l'avion aller jusqu'à la porte ou au parking, les véhicules arriver à l'extérieur, les portes s'ouvrir, ...)
➕ Jeux SIMILAIRES:
Cabin Crew Life Simulator (simulation mais du côté des PNC), Microsoft Flight Simulator (simulation mais du côté des pilotes, où on a aussi certaines vues hublot ou la possibilité de se balader dans les cabines de différents appareils)
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I'm 73% into my flight to Reykjavik, waiting for the stewardesse to bring me the chicken meal I chose.
74%. There has been little turbulence during the flight, but the old man next to me seems to be breathing very hard. I think he's having a rough time. Not my problem. In the background a baby is crying, omg...
75%. Where is that food!? At least the podcast is good. It's about this very game. How meta.
Is that a clown in the seat in front of me? I'm sure I saw a clown.
77%. Still no sign of the food.
79%. Flipping through the magazine. Boring. I drew a penis in the sudoku section. *giggle*
That's it! I'm tired of waiting for the food. I'm going to the bathroom the take a huge imaginary dump. And I'm NOT going to wipe! ... this game brings out the worst in me.
80%. Is this lady giving me a wink?
82%. Hmm, what does these pills do?
98%. Whoa, wtf... I blacked out. Where's my food?
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10/10
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Я когда засыпал подумал что отправлюсь к праотцам.
Получил когда была бесплатная, всё нравится, графика норм, взаимодействия вообще топ.
No Panie toż to jest gra fenomenalna
This game is a waste of time and so boring, not worth 12 dollars!
왔다 내 도파민 치료제
Игра довольно прикольная,но в ней особо не чего делать. Если разработчики добавят больше новых возможностей, то возможно в ней можно провести больше времени, чем 1 час
tbh if you want somthing to waste time this is the game
very planey
Напился каких-то таблеток и потерял сознание на весь полёт в туалете.
bello
I wish there was an airport as well
fun to ♥♥♥♥ around in
This game has very little content for 10 bucks. If you ask me, its not worth it...
26 / 100
실제 비행기 타듯이 틀어놓고 잤습니다.
又无聊又浪费时间
非常好玩，有餐食
It's too buggy, dont buy it, and it just feels like one year has passed since im started playing this. Rather play smth fun.
Someone please tell me what 26 Down is in the crossword
Amazing horror game 5/5
《飞行模式》为您提供全面、刺激且实时的 6 小时左右的商业航空经济舱飞行旅途体验。至少您还有一个靠窗的座位。请系好安全带。
so bad
its aight
尼玛币孩子别哭了家长管管啊
가짜광기:이상한짓 죄다해보는 나
진짜광기:옆자리 하늘화면보고 계속 웃고있는 승객
・스팀덱 문제없음(어쩌다 강종되는데 게임자체문제인듯)
・팁: 옆에 라디오처럼 두고 할 일하면 비행기에서 일하는 기분을 느낄 수 있다
HG
chilling game
Le passager à coté de moi ce branle devant un film de George Orwell, super réaliste comme jeu.
me like cloud
Personally, this game is great. It is pretty realistic and has a lot of in game activities to keep you busy during those flights. The sleeping pills are very useful for skipping ahead if you dont want to wait a full 2 or 6 hours. You can read a book, draw in a notebook, listen to music or podcasts, play games or watch movies. You can use headphones in the game and even charge your phone.
bad
because this game i have a evolution 3d
아 내 기내식은 언제오냐고
在博客里做英语听力
Very authentic!
This is not a game, but a simulation of how it is to be a passenger on a flight.
Some might find this interesting or even relaxing, but I do think most will find it extremely boring (hence bad reviews).
I can only recommend it for the very few who actually are looking for this exact experience or those who have never been on a plane. For everyone else; nah...
a very good game .excelent graphics,physics.
Thanks hosain auji for making this wonderfull game.
pls add more airports,flights,duration.
As a self-proclaimed frequent flyer who's logged more miles than I can count, I was initially skeptical when I heard about "Airplane Mode." After all, how could a game possibly capture the magic and chaos of air travel? Well, consider me pleasantly surprised, because "Airplane Mode" not only met my expectations but soared right past them.
From the moment I fired up the game, I felt like I was stepping into an airport terminal. The attention to detail is absolutely astounding. From the bustling crowds to the familiar sounds of boarding announcements, every aspect of the air travel experience is faithfully recreated.
But what truly impressed me was the level of immersion. As someone who spends more time in airports than I'd care to admit, I can attest that "Airplane Mode" nails the feeling of being in the air. From the gentle rumble of the engines to the subtle shifts in cabin pressure, every sensation is meticulously recreated.
As someone who's spent countless hours staring out airplane windows, I was blown away by the realism of the scenery below. Whether I was flying over snow-capped mountains or bustling cities, the views were breathtakingly lifelike.
But "Airplane Mode" isn't just about realism—it's also about fun. The game offers a variety of in-flight activities to keep you entertained, from browsing the in-flight entertainment system to striking up conversations with fellow passengers. There's even a selection of airline-themed mini-games to keep you occupied during those long flights.
In conclusion, "Airplane Mode" is a true gem of a game. Whether you're a seasoned traveler like myself or someone who's never set foot in an airport, there's something here for everyone. So buckle up, stow your tray tables, and get ready for the flight of a lifetime. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Игра на момент написания этого обзора продается по скидке, взял её за 57, вроде бы, рублей. Когда покупал, я знал, что это - симулятор пассажира авиалайнера. Просто сидишь и ничего не делаешь. Но даже тех ожиданий которые у меня были она не оправдала.
Никакого здесь погружения не будет, у мобильной игры Prepare For Impact атмосфера на уровень выше. Эта же игра платная, но при этом всё в ней сделано на очень несерьёзном, " индюшном " уровне. Озвучка - бесталантная и нереалестичная. На борту реального лайнера так не говорят, даже интонации не пытаются быть наигранными. Графика тоже на очень среднем уровне, всё очень мультяшное, но при этом у меня взорвался ноутбук, и карта нагрелась до 90 градусов. Рекомендуемые характеристики в шок повергают. В игре практически нечего делать, и как симулятор она, конечно, сгодится, но не более. Своих денег игра не стоит, поэтому не могу порекомендовать. Очень сыро.
Patience is key in this game
fun
这款游戏虽然无法起身，但是整体体验感都不错吧
This is super good quality, this can take your whole day!
Can somebody just pls tell me how can i move in this game
i have been in many flights IRL and i can confidently say this is the most realistic flight Simulator i ever played. Why? Because they did not entrust me with a commercial airliner, as they should.
Стюардесса так и не принесла колу!
10/10 would recommend. Truly authentic experience. Looking forward to future DLCs! US coast to coast flights, cross Pacific flights and of course excessive holding patterns in JFK would be great candidates. Also looking forward to queuing to the only working toilet in coach (airplane toilet peekaboo would be a great Easter egg too!) as well as overhead locker puzzles with over sized luggage.
I asked a passenger on the plane to marry me and my game crashed. Very realistic
很明显只有智障才会买这个游戏，而我就是那个智障
숙제할때 켜두고 함
muito legal parece que ta num aviao mesmo
Sadly no flights to New York :(
It's a very funny and nice idea. I think that you should add more things to make it more fun, like have more shows, or also have more flights. Otherwise, it's a very nice game, and I like it a lot. I'm not crazy.
希望可以持續更新,不能出國的時候,或是想要有個環境音的時候,是一個不錯的選擇
이게임은 비행기에서 느끼는 느낌이 아주비슷합니다 단점은 이룍까지시간이 너무오래 걸립니다
I LOVE SITTING FOR 5 HOURS RAHHHHHHH
draw in a plane simulator
