Airport Simulator

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A minimalist browser-based ATC game where players draw flight paths for planes.

The game is a simple airport simulator inspired by Flight Control (2009). Players direct planes to land and take off by drawing their routes. The pace increases over time, with spawn rates ramping up and an aircraft cap increasing from 3 to 12. The game is built with SvelteKit and PocketBase. It features a leaderboard showing nearby airports. No instructions are provided, relying on intuitive play.

What commenters are saying

Commenters largely enjoyed the game, comparing it favorably to Flight Control and Mini Metro. Many noted the lack of touch optimization and obscured UI elements like the scoreboard. Suggestions included adding a minimum turning radius, colorblind options, and keyboard controls. Several users shared other ATC game recommendations, including OpenScope, Endless ATC, and Mini Airways. The developer responded to a few comments, noting the addition of a hide-scoreboard button.