Underplayed Gems

Airport Mania: First Flight (2026)

Airport Mania: First Flight cover
Developer
Reflexive, South Winds Games, Evergreen Games LLC
Publisher
Evergreen Games LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A breezy, upbeat time-management game where you juggle landing planes, unloading passengers, and upgrading airports with charming, whimsical planes.

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What players say

Players are nostalgic for this 2008 time management game, praising the port for working on modern hardware without an account requirement. Most find it charming and fun, though some report a game-breaking freeze after the first level, and a few note the price feels high for what it offers.

Screenshots

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