RealFlight Evolution
Radio-controlled flight simulator for training, challenges, and online competition
Horizon Hobby, LLC · Released Oct 27, 2022
DRM declared on Steam
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 85% of 989
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 81% of 16 in 30 days
- Players
- 515
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 1 month ago
- Sep 30, 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
85% of 989 reviews are positive · 81% of 16 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.
Players over time
▼ -15% vs a month agoPlayers online on Steam, one sample a day.
Highest since Sep 2026: 657 players on Sep 29, 2026.
Show the data
| Day | Players |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 515 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 503 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 505 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 539 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 544 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 515 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 535 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 551 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 533 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 514 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 557 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 545 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 562 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 592 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 627 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 614 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 608 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 571 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 617 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 568 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 615 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 584 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 597 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 622 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 619 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 603 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 592 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 572 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 608 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 625 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 626 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 618 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 600 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 637 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 602 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 610 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 657 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 615 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 587 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 574 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 565 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 521 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 633 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 603 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 639 |
Screenshots and trailer
RealFlight Evolution system requirements
Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run RealFlight Evolution?
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Set up my PC →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.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 or 11
- Processor
- Intel or AMD processor
- Graphics
- Discrete graphics - Full DirectX 11 compliant
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 15 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Does RealFlight Evolution have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: co-op online and split-screen and LAN; PvP online and LAN. It also has a single-player mode.
Does RealFlight Evolution run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- RealFlight online activation
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 15
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, VR
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does RealFlight Evolution use AI-generated content?
No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.
Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Simulation
- Realistic
- Physics
- 3D
- Singleplayer
- Multiplayer
- VR
- Local Multiplayer
- Racing
- Vehicular Combat
- Colorful
- Flight
- First-Person
- Third Person
- PvP
- Controller
Recent updates
- Jun 25, 2026 · Update: RealFlight Evolution 10.10.215
- Apr 16, 2026 · Update: RealFlight Evolution 10.10.208
- Mar 20, 2026 · Update: RealFlight Evolution 10.10.203
- Dec 11, 2025 · Update: RealFlight Evolution 10.10.193
- Oct 27, 2025 · Public Beta Update: RealFlight Evolution 10.10.187
81 DLC available.