Don't Panic! It is Just Turbulence

Don't Panic! It is Just Turbulence

Released May 2026

A frantic co-op puzzle game where a Pilot and an Air Traffic Controller must communicate, decrypt, and improvise to save a failing aircraft. Talk fast, solve faster, and try not to crash.

73% positive · 505 reviews
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Evaluation

Don't Panic! It is Just Turbulence launched on May 11, 2026. On June 25, 2026 — just 45 days after release — the developer shipped a substantial free update called "Cleared for Takeoff," which added 4 new puzzles (Fuel Switch, Frequency, Cabin Pressure, and Cabin Announcement), a brand-new Endless Mode with a global leaderboard, and a range of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements. The update post specifically noted that player feedback on the new puzzles would help "shape future goals," signalling that the developer views this as an ongoing, community-driven process rather than a finished product. No specific future content has been formally announced, but the developer has demonstrated a clear willingness to expand the game post-launch and is actively soliciting feedback to inform what comes next. There is no DLC listed on the store and no season pass or battle pass structure.
Evidence
Major post-launch update shipped: 4 new puzzles added, Endless Mode with global leaderboard introduced, bug fixes and puzzle randomisation improvements. Developer noted player feedback on new content will shape future goals.
news post · Jun 25, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Game officially launched on May 11, 2026 as a full release. Developer thanked community for demo feedback and support during development.
news post · May 11, 2026 source content shipped
medium

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Aiolos Studios
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Don’t Panic! It is Just Turbulence is a fast-paced co-op puzzle game where two players must work together to save a failing aircraft. One player sits in the cockpit as the Pilot, surrounded by chaotic instruments and malfunctioning systems. The other acts as the Air Traffic Controller, reading cryptic instructions, deciphering clues, and guiding the Pilot through each emergency. Communication is your lifeline, and the plane is as good as done.

Each aircraft offers a unique layout, puzzle set, and difficulty curve. From simple light aircraft to more complex ones, every flight introduces new modules, strange system quirks, and unexpected failures. Some puzzles test precision timing; others challenge your ability to stay calm while alarms scream, gauges spin, and the aircraft drifts out of control.

Whether you’re shouting at your best friend to “press the blue button, NOT THAT ONE!” or laughing as the entire cockpit lights up like a Christmas tree, Don’t Panic! It is Just Turbulence delivers frantic co-op chaos, teamwork highs, and unforgettable failures. Master the instructions, trust your partner, and try not to crash, emphasis on try.





Nothing in this cockpit solves itself; every puzzle depends on clear callouts. If one of you stays quiet, the whole aircraft starts drifting into chaos. Talking is literally part of the controls.

The right words at the right moment can fix anything. Precision callouts turn panic into progress, and confusion into clarity. Solve the puzzle by speaking like your life depends on it, because it does.



The moment voices drop, the cockpit turns into a disaster simulator. One missed instruction and gauges start spinning like they’re possessed. Silence is the fastest route to a mid-air meltdown.

Let chaos take over, and the aircraft quickly becomes a fireworks show. Every tiny mistake stacks until it ends with a very loud “boom.” Panic less, coordinate more, unless you enjoy explosive endings.

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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