Lakehopper

Seaplane flight simulator with aircraft assembly and in-flight repairs

Photon Games · Released Mar 30, 2026 · Early Access

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 497
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 72% of 11 in 30 days
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Aug 30, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1060; 6 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Lakehopper?

A single-player Early Access flight simulator set in a persistent, mountainous open world shaped by flooding. You pilot a twin-engine flying boat, haul cargo between isolated communities, and refuel between trips. Individual components wear out, so checking their condition and replacing them helps prevent failures.

For you if...

+you enjoy learning startup procedures and managing aircraft systems

Not for you if...

−you want a guided campaign with clear progression goals

What players say

86% of 497 reviews are positive · 72% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the flying, hands-on plane building, and navigation challenges. Recent reviews most often criticize the shortage of destinations and activities, repetitive deliveries, and lack of meaningful rewards.

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Lakehopper system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5-8500
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does Lakehopper have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Lakehopper run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Lakehopper 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 Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam