SkyDrift
SkyDrift
Game
Game2021
Skydrift Infinity
Developer Digital Reality
Skydrift Infinity is an action-packed arcade game focusing on the experience of flying alone, and with others, in a light, quick, fast-paced style. From the Steam store page
68 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 15, 2026 · last updated Oct 15, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
64
Fresh
39 positive · 22 negative
95% range 51–75%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 39 | 22 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mixed
40 of 62 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
65% recommend · 39 yes, 21 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 60 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (87 of 113 positive).
Some reviewers criticize the lack of graphics options, especially resolution settings, calling it a poor PC port. [1][2][3] Others note controller issues and a lack of meaningful improvements over the original game. [4][5][6]
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Representative posts
- [1]
While this game is great, the fact that I lost all my progress because the resolution is tied to my save file, without any actual way to change the resolution is one of the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ dumbest things I've ever seen. My old save file was set to 1080p, so the game would not scale up to my new 4K resolution. For this being an updated remaster, this is absolutely BAFFLING for a game released in 2021. Atleast we don't have …
- [2]
AVOID AVOID AVOID! TERRIBLE PORT! There are ZERO video options besides frame limiting. No resolution, AA, nothing. The game is playing in Ultrawide which is nice, but I had no way of knowing that until I started the game since the menus are in 16:9 and there are no options for aspect ratio. My Xbox Elite controller isn't being detected in the main menu and only works to move the plane, but none of the face buttons …
- [15]
A great remake of the original 'Skydrift' game from decades ago. Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzzZ7XyK9bY Skydrift Infinity is also more than a visual remaster, a game has also been given a major update with no less than 16 different aircraft, which is double the size of the original Skydrift game. You can also unlock different skins for the planes. In addition, you can also expect 2 new game modes, …
- [7]
it's HYDRO THUNDER with planes -- I love it!!
- [8]
I got this free on Epic but bought it for Steam to move it to the Deck with cloud saves. Why? Because the game is exceptional fun. I am mainly an AG racer when I play a racing game...but I love planes. So planes with guns while racing???? OMG yes!!! I don't think I have had a more tense time racing. I feel sorry for my controller because I know my hands are clenching up every race. If you like planes, dog fights, …
Summarised from 33 of the 67 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Skydrift Infinity talk about fun arcade racing with planes and power-ups; those who didn't talk about no resolution or graphics settings in-game. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 68 · most liked firstWhile this game is great, the fact that I lost all my progress because the resolution is tied to my save file, without any actual way to change the resolution is one of the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ dumbest things I've ever seen. My old save file was set to 1080p, so the game would not scale up to my new 4K resolution. For this being an updated remaster, this is absolutely BAFFLING for a game released in 2021. Atleast we don't have the 30FPS cap of the original... Good game, horrendous PC version.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →AVOID AVOID AVOID! TERRIBLE PORT! There are ZERO video options besides frame limiting. No resolution, AA, nothing. The game is playing in Ultrawide which is nice, but I had no way of knowing that until I started the game since the menus are in 16:9 and there are no options for aspect ratio. My Xbox Elite controller isn't being detected in the main menu and only works to move the plane, but none of the face buttons work and I can't do anything other than steer. Every single button prompt on…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This supposed "upgraded" version of SkyDrift does not have native controller support like the original version despite there being a controller option in the game's own menu. There are also no resolution options in the game's menu; the resolution can only be changed by modifying the binary in the config file. This is ridiculous for what is supposed to be an updated and modern release and it is quite a shame because I really enjoyed the original and was looking forward to playing this. If this…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great remake of the original 'Skydrift' game from decades ago. Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzzZ7XyK9bY Skydrift Infinity is also more than a visual remaster, a game has also been given a major update with no less than 16 different aircraft, which is double the size of the original Skydrift game. You can also unlock different skins for the planes. In addition, you can also expect 2 new game modes, Besides the well-known 'Power race, Speed race & Survival modes' you can now also…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SkyDrift was the game that made me join Steam 5 years ago. I was used to pirate games, but then I found this little gem and wanted to play multiplayer so much, I ended up coming to Steam, and never left since then. Back then, the original was so cool, and it had a good community, not many people played, but you could always find a room with at least 4 people. With time, the servers got extremely unstable, to the point it was impossible to finish any race online. Singleplayer was still awesome.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Basically the original game with some minor improvements, and multiplayer seems pretty dead already. Still a good game tho, but I don't see any good reasons to buy this one if you already owned the original.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game doesn't have resolution options, actually there's next to no graphic settings at all. What were the devs thinking? I bought the game because I enjoyed the console versions of the game. Sad to see that the PC port is in such a poor state. Can we please have resolution options????
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No mouse support at all so it's impossible to control pitch or turn with the mouse. Skydrift Infinity could be so much better and precise with mouse support but with just the keyboard it feels kinda crap to play. As I don't want to play this game with a gamepad I guess this will just be another game that will rot in my steam library instead of being a game i would play for many hours. The graphics are kinda outdated to say the least on some maps but it doesn't bother me that much, although I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Skydrift Infinity is the remaster of a ten year old arcade combat racer with planes. And it is fundamentally a great game that I still enjoy a lot to play in 2021. But is it worth for owners of the previous title? Is it worth it for new gamers? Well for now it is priced 9 to 10 EUR (depending on the discount), the same price as the classic version. Video Review: https://youtu.be/T_lhFOdLWRQ If you already own the previous one and you are a big fan of the game, well for sure, go for it. If…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really good game, but here is a somewhat major flaw: You cannot change the resolution (or graphics settings) in-game. Must be done by manually altering the .CFG file using a hex editor. There is a tutorial on how to do so in the Steam Community, but it is quite the headache. This probably won't be a problem for most users (unless you want 1440p or 4K), but continuing my save file on my secondary PC via Steam Cloud reduced the resolution (and quality?), playing again on my main PC did not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is incredibly strange. On one hand; this game is straight up excellent. It's so dope. It looks good, plays good, just overall excellent. On the other hand; the above comment only applies when I'm playing on my steam deck. I couldn't even get it to run on my PC. There's no way to change resolution, no basic options, nothing... I don't get it. I couldn't even get my controller to work. And It looks like updates are non-existent, so my gripes are pretty much set in stone. So, I guess…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute garbage money-grab "update" of a good game. My initial first impression was positive. I first tried it on my Steam Deck. It found Deck's 800p resolution just fine. It ran well. The controls worked. I wasn't really sure what was different from the original Skydrift, but meh. It's fine. Then I installed the game on my desktop. Now, I have an 1440p monitor, while the Steam Deck has an 800p display. Upon launching it on my desktop, The game was crammed into a little 800p screen in the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game was fine at early levels, pretty balanced etc. After unlocking stage 4 things get extremely difficult. The plane that AI drives is way more faster than it should be, AI can do extremely hard maneuvers even if their plane has 2 star on maneuver stat etc.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I thought this was a new game, but it seems to just be a remaster of the original even though there's no indication of that on the store page. It does have controller support despite lacking that store tag, but it'll probably be broken for you out of the box and need reconfiguration through Steam. The PC version is so barebones that you don't even get resolution settings. This might be a worthwhile purchase if it had added modern controllers and graphical options, but with neither of those…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Controller is broken. Barely any enhancements from the original. Do not buy.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A garbage piece of software. Doesn't allow for something as simple as a resolution change, limiting gameplay to a tiny window in the corner of my display.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Prime/Epic] *Skydrift Infinity*, racing/dogfighting indie. > Skydrift Infinity is an action-packed arcade game focusing on the experience of flying alone, and with others, in a light, quick, fast-paced style. > In various game modes, you can partake in deathmatches and armed races as well as other competitions, using modern airplanes tuned to the max and armed to the teeth with extreme weaponry. Your goal is simple: if you can't overtake them, shoot them down! > Play alone or with your…
neutral · AI labelView post →www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UV_... Heya folks, here's today's final First 10 Minutes video, this time featuring a racing game called Skydrift Infinity by Digital Reality and Handy Games. #skydriftinfinity #videogames #retrogaming #racinggames #gameplay
neutral · AI labelView post →it's HYDRO THUNDER with planes -- I love it!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Note: This is the remake of SkyDrift, buy this instead of SkyDrift. One of the big additions of the remake is the multiplayer split screen (which I haven't had the chance to try yet). I love this game: working with the third dimension + multiple paths + boost + power up is just the right amount of stimulation to make you fully focused on the game at all times but without overwhelming you! Also, I don't know of a similar type of game*. Notable pros: - Gorgeous and interesting tracks. I have…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent. Been waiting for a remaster of this game for awhile. It’s perfect. Has Nuanced and noticeable improvements made everywhere that should be worthy for any real gamer and fan of original. I play at 6k (4320x2440 resolution w/ triple 27” asus rog QHD 2k 165htz O.C. monitors in rotated portrait mode) and it runs gloriously and feels butter vision smooth. I am crossing my fingers that it will play natively well like it does now for me at 6k when I finally upgrade my system to 10k…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yes, it is a bit silly that you cannot change the resolution but is still a solid racing game - enough for me to play the Infinity version after beating the normal one a few years back...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An amazing re-imagining of the original Skydrift. Action-packed, tight in controls, and quite quick-paced.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As suggested, here are some other games for which I can send codes. (These are from Amazon prime if you care) - Dark Deity: Complete Edition (GOG) - The Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone (GOG) - Dark Sky (GOG) If anyone knows how to to give away the games that go through Epic, I will post those too. I probably have an epic account somewhere but I won't play them. Those games are: - Let's Build a Zoo - Session: Skate Sim - Mortal Shell - Crime Boss: Rockay City - Lysfanga: The…
neutral · AI labelView post →Skydrift Infinity is an amazingly shallow console (Switch, PS4) ported racing game where you just sort of move left, right, up and down as you roll on through a race track that might as well be a game of Temple Runner. There's some Mario Kart attack elements but these add little to nothing to a game experience that at best could be described as "negligible". From a technical perspective, the game doesn't meet basic minimum requirements that most PC gamers expect as standard. There's no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SkyDrift Infinity offers several ways to play including a standard Campaign with multiple tiers of race events in which you must complete to unlock additional tiers. There are six courses set in very unique environments like a ship graveyard, volcano, snowy mountains, desert canyons, and a tropical island. The courses are also reversed to offer a bit more diversity in your racing levels. While the AI is impressively challenging in the single-player game those looking for a human challenge…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great game to get on discount - if you love racing games and flying games. Must be played with a controller to appreciate it. Pro tip: Set the controller in steam properties to default to gamepad instead of keyboard and you'll be golden! Can't believe I missed the original but this remaster is just lots of fun!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Piece of ♥♥♥♥. Corrupts your save file when you change your monitors resolution. You have to try hex edits which dont work. Aka you lose your settings when you play on another PC or another display.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this free on Epic but bought it for Steam to move it to the Deck with cloud saves. Why? Because the game is exceptional fun. I am mainly an AG racer when I play a racing game...but I love planes. So planes with guns while racing???? OMG yes!!! I don't think I have had a more tense time racing. I feel sorry for my controller because I know my hands are clenching up every race. If you like planes, dog fights, arcade racing, and sweating while in first...you have to get this!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good game, although it feels more like a re-release than a remaster. Graphics are slightly polished up and it now has split screen multiplayer. But besides a few new planes, it pretty much has the same content that the original had with both DLC packs. If you own the original, you ain't missing out on much. I wanted the split screen feature, so this was a good purchase for me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is awesome! Fun flying around, campaign is nice too. Not sure why this doesnt blow up
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A quite interesting "racing" game, where you must fight against other planes lap after lap to win "races" while using some of the perks/skills that appear on the levels as power ups, and some other game modes based on some of the basic gameplay mechanics that you learn on your first race. Visually looks great in general, maybe a little bit outdated on some punctual moments when some particles/textures could be better done to fit the game (for example: picking up power ups doesn't trigger…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great remaster of a great arcade racer that originally flew well under-the-radar. The Crimson Skies-esque planes look and handle fantastically, and the tracks make for some sweet manoeuvring. Would've been nice for a discount for the owners of the original, but hey.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a fun game, but half of the achievements are online, which is dead. There's about 4 hours of single player content, so unless you're okay with that or have specific friends you want to play this with, don't buy it. Also 'Infinity' is the HD and local multiplayer updated version of the original. Don't bother with the original at all.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I do recommend playing this game. Please note that you will need a community Gamepad configuration if you wanted to play this with a controller. It is a great remaster of a great game from 2011.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Completion 35 of 2025: Skydrift Infinity 🛩️ This was a fairly short and sweet arcade plane racing game, almost kart racer like with the power ups! It was a very easy completion too, aside from having the patience to play a race every day for 7 days, weird achievement! #achievementhunting
positive · AI labelView post →Skydrift Infinity pros: //fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on //good amount of action and special effects cons: //a lot of difficult races //some awful waypoints //some races have tight corner flash turns //sometimes the game is too fast //when you go too fast the entire screen motion blurs making it difficult to see //AI uses rubberbanding so that you can never really get ahead in the races //sometimes AI opponents race at master…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A better version of the first game in every way EXCEPT their is no Screen resolution selection!! REALLY??!! Anyways their is a easy fix if you notice it running at a lower res, (I have MSI afterburner on all the time and use the OSD all the time and that scales with screen res so I know what 1440P looks like based on how large my OSD is lol) you simply alt + enter the game will crash hard then when you relaunch it will be native res. Inelegant but better then Hex editing the exe. Anyways the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →War and Death are there to guide your flight journey!!✈
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →bad remake not worth the money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm cautiously recommending this because the ability to play Skydrift but in split-screen is really great. Everything else is either barebones or a downgrade from the original. The new battle mode sucks, there are no new tracks and for some reason it's missing graphics and resolution options that the original had. And it's very frustrating to the video screwed up on one of my machines without setting it to 720p to fix it. If you liked the original and just want split-screen or online you'll…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unable to change the resolution of the game. Opens in a tiny window in the top left of the monitor and can't be changed. Allegedley, you can change the res using a hex editor, but I'm not sure this is a solution for a retail game. Avoid
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Skydrift Infinity is one of those “simple but fun” games that knows exactly what it is. Racing airplanes sounds cool… until you realize flying at full speed while avoiding mountains is basically asking for disaster. Thankfully, the game expects you to crash. A lot. And instead of punishing you, it just takes a few seconds off your time and sends you back in, fair enough. What really keeps things interesting is the combat. Missiles, boosts, power-ups, it all adds just enough chaos to turn a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very frustrating, won't work with any controllers or play in full screen!!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →one of best game i ever played
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Anyone having an issue with SkyDrift Infinity using the Heroic Launcher on SteamDeck? I install but get a warning that I haven’t given permission from the Epic Game Store. I’ve never seen this error before, and I use Heroic quite a bit.
neutral · AI labelView post →Will not go fullscreen at 4K, still no resolution options.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →do NOT get it if you want to play with a logitech extreme 3d pro, because i tried syncing it but for some reason it says "controller has been disconnected, please reconnect the controller" when i CLEARLY have it connected.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good. Has local multiplayer. That is good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#9 - SkyDrift Infinity (2021) - (2023/07/24) A fun arcady plane racing game brought down by a few issues. Notably the tracks that can sometimes be confusing to navigate due to heavy use of invisible walls, and sound effects that are often blown out. 7/10
neutral · AI labelView post →Beat the game in one day. Huge skill leap around stage 5. The Ai goes from smooth brain to make you want to break your stuff for how hard it is to get 1st on hard mode. But this game is pretty good. The rubber banding is insane
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is so GREAT I wish I knew about it when I came out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Infinity is a solid remaster, a decade on from the original release which now includes the previously separate DLC in the core game as well as some new aircraft to race. It's very much an arcade racer, rather than a flight sim. Multiplayer might be a little quiet, but the single player campaign provides a decent amount of content for the price.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hard and challenging game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game was a cashgrab
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great arcade racer with smooth controls. They should remaster this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is insane and really flies under the radar, scuse the pun. Seriously though it's sad that this goes so unnoticed when it's the most action packed awesome flying game ever made, the controls, the powerups, just the whole feeling of this game is so good. In the first skydrift (30fps cap) all I wanted was a smoother experience especially with a fast paced game like this, so thank you and well done to the devs for removing that restriction! Can't recommend this game enough
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fast pace racing/dogfighting arcade style game. Highly recommend using a controller though.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This really is a great game. It's basically kart racing mixed with dogfighting planes. I really wish the career mode was longer though since it only took me three hours to beat it. If they ever released DLC for more career mode races I would totally pay for it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great arcade flyer I've only played campaign mode Haven't played PVP mode yet
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