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Seaplane flight simulator in a persistent, flooded world. Build and maintain a twin-engine flying boat from 100+ parts, walk inside to perform in-flight repairs, refuel, and deliver cargo across a 360,000 sq km map. Realistic seaplane physics, rugged terrain, and ongoing part management drive every flight.

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Release Date

30 Mar, 2026

Publisher/Developer

Photon Games

Reviews

Steam: 89.07% positive (383/430)
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Lakehopper

Lakehopper is a seaplane-focused flight simulator set in a vast, persistent world where you are responsible for your aircraft’s care and maintenance. Parts wear out and must be replaced, or you risk in-flight failures. With a physics-based flight model, the game aims to be realistic and challenging as you navigate a flooded, rugged landscape that only seaplanes can serve.

Assemble your twin-engine flying boat from 100+ parts and walk around inside the aircraft. You can roam during flight to inspect systems, perform in-flight repairs, and reconfigure subsystems, but keep the door closed and your footing steady. The plane is your workshop, and meticulous attention to detail matters.

  • Deliver cargo to isolated communities — refuel and set out across a region where towns are connected by waterways and mountain lakes. Use navigational tools, plan hops with checklists, and consult the in-game binder for procedures and assembly instructions. Every flight informs the next in this persistent world.
  • Realistic seaplane physics — float, take off, and land with authentic water handling across lakes, rivers, and seas. Complex water physics bring the experience closer to real-world flying boats.
  • Detailed plane subsystems — start-up sequences and in-depth systems require your attention. Monitor parts, perform maintenance, and decide when to replace components to prevent in-flight failures.
  • Massive, crafted map — explore a 360,000 square kilometer (140,000 square mile) mountainous, flooded landscape with terrain based on real-world locations.
  • Persistent world progression — the game doesn’t end when you land a mission. Each flight shapes future jobs, routes, and fleet availability, demanding long-term planning and upkeep.
  • In-game tools and references — run checklists, access navigational information, and reference assembly instructions through a comprehensive binder to guide your decisions.
  • Controls and peripherals — supports gamepads, joysticks, yokes, throttle quadrants, and more, with robust control rebinding options to fit your setup.

Lakehopper challenges pilots who crave realism, planning, and long-range logistics. Master a rugged, workhorse flying boat, connect distant communities, and build your air network across a world where every hop tests skill, maintenance discipline, and strategic thinking.