Sky Knights
Early access since Jul 2017
Prove your skills as a pilot in this action-packed multiplayer dogfighting game. Take part in 4 vs 4 battles and outmaneuver opponents, master a variety of jets and weapons, support allied ground troops, and land on the runway. Only a well-orchestrated team of pilots can bring down the enemy bases.
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Evaluation
Sky Knights has been in Early Access since July 27, 2017 and remains so today — the Steam Early Access flag is still active. On April 25, 2026, the solo developer (Hampus Bankler) published a major update (version 2.0.0) after more than five years of silence, describing it as a significant engine and visual overhaul. In that same post, the developer was candid about the game's status: he considers the game complete in terms of scope — it has delivered everything originally set out to do — but has intentionally held off on flipping the "full release" switch. He explicitly stated he wants to give the 1.0 launch the visibility and community attention it deserves when the time comes. He also noted that while he may continue updating the game in the future, it will no longer be driven by a need to finish anything. The game's content history includes multiple major updates across its Early Access run: new aircraft, maps, game modes (co-op), and now a full engine overhaul. The developer is engaged, communicative, and the most recent post is from April 25, 2026 — just two months before today's date.
Evidence
Developer returns after over five years of silence with version 2.0.0 — a major engine and visual overhaul. States the game is 'complete' in scope but has deliberately not pressed the full release button, wanting to give the 1.0 launch proper attention. Leaves open the possibility of future updates but says they won't be driven by a need to finish anything.
Major update 1.9.0 added a new Caribbean-themed map 'Turning Tides' with new naval enemy units (corvettes).
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Developer
Publisher
Mudpike
Achievements
23
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Sky Knights is an action-packed top-down online multiplayer dogfighting game. Enjoy thrilling head-to-head aerial combat in 4 vs 4 team fights and outmaneuver opponents with tricks and well-timed afterburner boosts. The goal of the team battles is to take out the enemy bases. This must be done while fighting off the enemy players. You will also need to carefully manage your ammo and fuel supply. Rearm and refuel by performing skillful landings in the home base. To be successful, your team must perfect a balance between attack and defense; engage the enemy in combat while supporting your allies in the air as well as on the ground.
Tactically choose the fighter jet to fit your play style and your team’s needs. There are nine different aircraft - ranging from the F-16 to the A-10 Warthog - each offering their unique weaponry, stats, strengths and weaknesses. You can further customize your pilot profile with one of eight avatars, and level up to unlock more than 15 aircraft upgrades, six permanent traits and countless visual aircraft customizations.
Sky Knights is made by Hampus Bankler, an ex-military fighter jet mechanic and professional game developer. Before combining his two passions into creating Sky Knights, he worked on games like Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2, Angry Birds 2 and was recently also involved in Project Wight.
Tactically choose the fighter jet to fit your play style and your team’s needs. There are nine different aircraft - ranging from the F-16 to the A-10 Warthog - each offering their unique weaponry, stats, strengths and weaknesses. You can further customize your pilot profile with one of eight avatars, and level up to unlock more than 15 aircraft upgrades, six permanent traits and countless visual aircraft customizations.
Sky Knights is made by Hampus Bankler, an ex-military fighter jet mechanic and professional game developer. Before combining his two passions into creating Sky Knights, he worked on games like Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2, Angry Birds 2 and was recently also involved in Project Wight.
FEATURES
- Compete in fast-paced 4 vs 4 top-down online multiplayer dogfights
- Be part of a friendly and active Discord community, filled with aviation and gaming enthusiasts
- Fight in multifaceted objective-based team battles over four different maps. Take out the enemy bases while combating other aircraft and ground forces
- Learn to utilize vertical maneuvers and high-G turns without blacking out
- Manage ammo and fuel and restock them after performing skillful landings in the home base
- Master different aircraft types with unique strengths and weaknesses
- F-16, F-15, A-10, MiG-29, Su-27, Su-25 available from start. Unlockable aircraft include F-5, AJS 37 Viggen, MiG-21 and Su-17.
- Skillfully use your full arsenal including guns, heat-seeking missiles, bombs and more
- Play against other players, or start a co-op match vs bots
- Level up and unlock over 15 aircraft upgrades and six permanent traits to tailor your aircraft and character to your playstyle
- Unlock modifications for your aircraft to tweak their performance
- Personalize your pilot profile with eight different avatars and unlock countless visual aircraft customizations
- Discover plenty of tricks to get the upper hand in battles
- Fight your way up the global leaderboard, and try to become the best of the best every monthly season
- Twitch integration lets your viewers join the battle as ground forces
- Frequent content and polish updates
- Easy direct contact with the developer through Discord
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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