Thick Air

Early access since Sep 2016

In the world devoid of human life our sentient machines are left to simulate the life they once knew. With no one to watch them, the swarm of flying drones built for one purpose - RACE - compete each into eternity other across various landscapes and settings.

47% positive · 23 reviews

Pending

Early access · Awaiting evaluation

Pending

Early access · Awaiting evaluation

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Steam Updated 4 Oct 2026 $0.99

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Developer

People Gotta Play

Publisher

People Gotta Play

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer

Early Access Racing VR Split Screen Indie Simulation Physics 6DOF Flight Great Soundtrack Post-apocalyptic Sci-fi Difficult Atmospheric

About this game

People are no more.

In the world devoid of human life our sentient machines are left to simulate the life they once knew. With no one to watch them, the swarm of flying drones built for one purpose - race - compete each into eternity other across various landscapes and settings.

Thick Air drone design is inspired by automobile era of late XX century.

Features

Physics-driven flight model, no BS! Get a gamepad handy.
Split-screen multiplayer - challenge your best friend, see how that friendship holds up.
Brutal and unforgiving AI!
Various race modes.
Headbanging soundtrack!
VR support (completely optional) - both HTC Vive and Oculus Rift have been tested to work perfectly.
HOTAS (actually any DirectInput device) and Vive motion controllers support.

What we got planned