What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~11,022
(P10–P90: 4,409 – 24,248)
Gross revenue: ~$135,480
($54,195 – $298,052)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band means: we'd be surprised if the truth sat outside it. How we estimate
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Performance & stability49% positive · 95 mentions
“So there's a lot already been said about this one... Where to start. If I'm honest, Microprose seem to have been trying to cash in on the "Masters Of The Air" hype train. Not going to blame them for that, it's how the world works. So did…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 34 h played
Controls & UI52% positive · 84 mentions
“By 2025 standards there's a learning curve with all the keyboard commands. If you grew up in the 1990's you remember this kind of detailed no handholdy setup. Take the time to learn it though and it's rewarding. GRAPHICAL IMPROVEMENTS…”Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 5 h played
Content & longevity68% positive · 60 mentions
“So there's a lot already been said about this one... Where to start. If I'm honest, Microprose seem to have been trying to cash in on the "Masters Of The Air" hype train. Not going to blame them for that, it's how the world works. So did…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 34 h played
Visuals & audio76% positive · 45 mentions
“I had this when it came out originally and the Redux version gives you the opportunity to relive the old days. Microprose has done a pretty good job so far of updating it and making it run smoothly. The gameplay is still pretty much the…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 9 h played
Gameplay & mechanics59% positive · 34 mentions
“Game is NOT abandoned, don't let other reviews tell you otherwise :). The game is really good, and will keep you feeling attached to your crew(s). As for the game play, after a while it all gets stale, but the thrill of surviving each…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 29 h played
Difficulty & balance58% positive · 31 mentions
“So there's a lot already been said about this one... Where to start. If I'm honest, Microprose seem to have been trying to cash in on the "Masters Of The Air" hype train. Not going to blame them for that, it's how the world works. So did…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 34 h played
Price & value53% positive · 30 mentions
“So there's a lot already been said about this one... Where to start. If I'm honest, Microprose seem to have been trying to cash in on the "Masters Of The Air" hype train. Not going to blame them for that, it's how the world works. So did…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 34 h played
Story & writing64% positive · 14 mentions
“So there's a lot already been said about this one... Where to start. If I'm honest, Microprose seem to have been trying to cash in on the "Masters Of The Air" hype train. Not going to blame them for that, it's how the world works. So did…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 34 h played
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