RealFlight Evolution

Radio-controlled flight simulator for training, challenges, and online competition

Horizon Hobby, LLC · Released Oct 27, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 1,621
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 22 in 30 days
Playing now: 521; peak 24h 633
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 2 months ago; Jun 25, 2026

What is RealFlight Evolution?

A radio-controlled flight simulator with hundreds of airplanes, helicopters, drones, and other aircraft across dozens of flying sites. You practice maneuvers, take instructor lessons and challenges, edit aircraft and locations, or fly and compete online.

For you if...

+you want to practice flying radio-controlled aircraft
+you enjoy realistic flight physics and skill-based challenges
+you want online flying and aircraft customization

Not for you if...

−you want arcade flying rather than RC practice
−you expect all additional aircraft and fields included
−you prefer full-size aircraft over radio-controlled models

What players say

89% of 1,621 reviews are positive · 90% of 22 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise it as an RC training aid, especially its flight physics and low-risk practice. Common complaints focus on its price, paid DLC, dated graphics and interface, and limited changes from older versions. Some recent players also report glitches, crashes, access errors, or aircraft failing to load.

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RealFlight Evolution system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or 11
Processor: Intel or AMD processor
Graphics: Full DirectX 11 compliant
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Some graphics settings may be reduced. Physics still runs at full fidelity.