Frequent Flyer

reminds me of MiniSquadron! wish someone would port that to Steam

Old but Gold

A fast, fun arcade shooter with unique planes, diverse enemies, and easy, engaging gameplay.

Frequent Flyer, developed by Coldwild Games along with Vladimir Slav and Helen Nazarenko, is a nostalgic nod to the golden age of arcade shooters. It’s a top-down 2D aerial combat game that celebrates the simplicity and rhythm of classic shoot ’em ups while adding small layers of modern design, such as unlockable planes, upgrades, and multiple gameplay modes. At its heart, it’s about dodging bullets, collecting power-ups, and blasting your way through increasingly intense waves of enemies. It doesn’t pretend to reinvent the genre; instead, it focuses on refining the essentials—responsive controls, satisfying shooting, and a steady sense of progression—to deliver an experience that feels both familiar and rewarding. The presentation of Frequent Flyer leans heavily into its retro aesthetic. The pixel art visuals are clean and vibrant, echoing the charm of 16-bit arcade machines from the late 1980s and early 1990s. The screen fills with colorful explosions, swirling projectiles, and cascading pickups that make every battle feel alive. There’s a clear emphasis on readability, ensuring that despite the chaos, you can always keep track of your position and threats. The backgrounds shift…

Short video: https://youtu.be/E2WSLUIPaBM Vampire Survivors, but you're a plane. Fly around in a plane, shoot stuff, survive, repeat. Works quite well. If you're a fan of the genre you'll likely enjoy it. I don't think it has a huge amount to offer if you already have 100s of games like it, but for $1 you'll certainly get value out of it.

Mmm Plane game.