Three planes cleared for landing, two waiting to take off – and bad weather incoming! Embrace the controlled chaos of Mini Airways by guiding air traffic across 15 real-world airports. Swipe to initiate takeoffs and designate landing runways, then reroute flight paths around mountains in Hong Kong or restricted airspace in Washington, D.C.

What we love: When everything just clicks. Calmly directing a dozen or more aircraft on the screen at once – locking in efficient landings, speedy takeoffs and perfectly plotted flight paths – makes you feel like a master of the skies.

Quick tip: Nab the expedite upgrade if it becomes available. It tightens the turning radius of all aircraft, allowing them to initiate landing approaches from sharper angles – or quickly get out of the way when a squadron of fighter jets cuts through your airspace!

Meet the creator: Indie developer Npa built a minimalist air traffic control sim called Approach Mode in the 2023 Bigmode Game Jam. After receiving encouraging feedback and community support, Npa expanded and evolved it into Mini Airways.