RotorSim: Helicopter Simulator
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
Take to the skies above exciting island landscapes in RotorSim, a retro-inspired helicopter simulation built with the Godot Engine. Start with simple, arcade-like controls and progress toward mastering advanced flight mechanics as you tackle diverse missions in a dynamic, ever-changing world.
As a new pilot for AeroAssist, an organization specializing in aerial support for disaster relief, medical transport, and critical supply delivery, your mission is to bring aid to remote and challenging locations. Whether rescuing stranded hikers, delivering vital cargo, or transporting passengers, the places you visit will depend on your skill and determination to keep them safe.
Features:
- Tailored Flight Models: Choose between a simple, easy experience or a fully simulated flight model with engine torque, vortex ring state, and RPM management.
- 30 Engaging Missions: Perform search-and-rescue operations, transport cargo, and ferry passengers while meeting a cast of colorful characters who call the islands home.
- Dynamic Weather: Confront clear skies, rainfall, and storms—all affecting your helicopter’s handling and testing your skill.
- Retro & Modern Visuals: Choose a low-res style for a nostalgic feel or switch to crisp, modern graphics - whatever you want, on the fly.
Development Goals:
I’m aiming to capturing authentic helicopter aerodynamics while keeping controls accessible and fun, with no expensive peripherals or hardware required. I want RotorSim to run efficiently and I will be making sure it’s playable on older hardware and integrated graphics.
RotorSim is a passion project developed in my spare time. Progress may be sporadic, but I share weekly updates on Discord and offer test builds to those interested in shaping its future!
Discord Page // Youtube Devlog
What's Next?
- Optimizing flight systems and world performance.
- Polishing the 1.0 release with bug fixes and improved artwork.
- Steam release - planned for Q2 2025
Support RotorSim:
If you enjoy what I’m creating, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi!
Download
Install instructions
Just download and unzip to the folder of your choice. Gamepad Recommended!
Development log
- Minor update 0.9.1.215 days ago
- Minor Update16 days ago
- Version 0.9.1 Release22 days ago
- Version 0.9.0 Release46 days ago
- 0.8.4 Hotfix64 days ago
- 0.8.4 Update - Cargo Ops and Story Expansion71 days ago
- 0.8.3 - Mission System and Rescue Ops98 days ago
- Reactive World Update!Aug 11, 2024
Comments
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great game, but the new updates are flagged as a virus by windows 11
I'm glad you enjoyed the game! If you use the Itch desktop app or Steam (coming soon 😊) you won't get that warning. Unfortunately, getting an .exe signed by Microsoft is an expensive process, and it's not going to be fixed anytime soon as my release cadence is speeding up and I want to make sure each new version is distinct. (Itch and Signed .exe). The final release will take this reputation building into account.
But keep an eye out for the Steam release, coming Q2 next year!
It was great fun to take a helicopter cruise around the small islands.
And the story was very good, not just a story about transporting cargo, but an exciting story involving many different forces!
I'm sorry to the helicopter personnel that the last one had to repeatedly self-destruct after the mission was over to save time, meow...
Hi, thank you for playing! I really appreciate the effort you put in to make a video!
You might be pleased to hear that the next version will have a reset feature so you won't have to self-destruct anymore to save time 😁. It will also have a complete story! It will be releasing this week.
really cool, brings vibes somewhere in between simcopter and operation flashpoint!
Thanks, that was the goal! High praise 😁
Randomly found this game at like 1 AM, download was super easy, game start up was quick, understood the controls super quickly, and genuinely had fun just flying around. The music in the background also makes flying so much more chill. Since its still just a beta, i expect more to come, like perhaps more maps, and bigger maps while still having options for both newer and older systems (as you mention in your goals, was to make it work for older hardware). Maybe have challenges within the game, like time trials, i get its supposed to just be a simulator, but for some people its nice to have a good, finish hard challenge=cool reward system. I recommend this game, even if you only play it for just 20 minutes.
Thank you so much! That means a lot. I'm actually working very hard on a mission system that tells a story as you progress 😀. Thinking about tying rewards like funny or unique game modes into completing the campaign.
I actually haven't even thought about time trials but that's a pretty cool idea, I might make an arcade mode that has a bunch of trials and is just a bunch of goofy fun. And yes, new maps are in development. But that's a stretch goal for me as I want this first map to be very well made.
Again, thanks for the kind words it really helps keep my motivation high. Stay tuned, I'm working on a lot of cool additions!
Looks a little bit like SimCopter
That's the goal! Trying to capture that old school feel