Reviews of Helicopter Simulator 2026

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List of user reviews and ratings for Helicopter Simulator 2026

Total ratings

2.90 (Rating count: 31)

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Review summary

Overall, players praise Helicopter Simulator 2026 as an appealing, realistic-feeling helicopter sim with engaging gameplay and a diverse helicopter lineup. However, recurring complaints center on monetization (paid aircraft/content and ads), control/UX issues (inverted accelerometer, limited joystick, awkward pedal controls), and bugs that hinder play. A subset of players also notes performance glitches on some devices and calls for updates to improve stability and add polish. The game shows strong potential if these issues are addressed.

Pros

Very cool and realistic-feeling helicopter simulator.
Engaging and addictive gameplay.
Diverse helicopter lineup (military and civilian models).
Potential for updates and improvements (has a lot of potential).

Cons

Monetization friction: requires purchasing aircraft/content and frequent ads, which frustrates some players.
Control/UX issues: inverted accelerometer, joystick limitations (only left), and awkward controls with anti-torque pedals.
Glitches and stability issues impacting gameplay (noted bugs and performance problems).

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.70

All time rating average: 2.90

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33% (5)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-09-23	Ri*****	I have played many aircraft simulator games, but this one tops them all, it is very cool, just like the real thing. I would definitely recommend this game. But one thing I don’t like is when the helicopter starts up it sounds like an old truck starting. UPDATE: after playing this game for a couple of weeks I have found it’s impossible to rescue the lost hiker or assist the pilot in finding the lost hikers, you cannot land close to where they are, every time I try to land, my helicopter gets destroyed, after spending a long time flying and and getting to the lost hiker it’s very disappointing, you just cannot land next to them to be rescued 😡 Can you fix this, please? And after playing this game for I bought the CH 47 Chinook helicopter, and it does not fly right there is a lot of
I have played many aircraft simulator games, but this one tops them all, it is very cool, just like the real thing. I would definitely recommend this game. But one thing I don’t like is when the helicopter starts up it sounds like an old truck starting. UPDATE: after playing this game for a couple of weeks I have found it’s impossible to rescue the lost hiker or assist the pilot in finding the lost hikers, you cannot land close to where they are, every time I try to land, my helicopter gets destroyed, after spending a long time flying and and getting to the lost hiker it’s very disappointing, you just cannot land next to them to be rescued 😡 Can you fix this, please? And after playing this game for I bought the CH 47 Chinook helicopter, and it does not fly right there is a lot of
2025-05-19	al*****	Plz fix mh-53e turning
Plz fix mh-53e turning
2025-03-11	Za*****	The idea is nice, but this game has way too many glitches. The accelerometer controls invert for reason, the rock drop mission is barely playable, and the missions are super boring. The last level I played required 4 ads first. Would pay to remove ads, but not on a subscription basis.
The idea is nice, but this game has way too many glitches. The accelerometer controls invert for reason, the rock drop mission is barely playable, and the missions are super boring. The last level I played required 4 ads first. Would pay to remove ads, but not on a subscription basis.
2025-03-08	th*****	HOW DO I GO FORWARD??????!!!!! P.S. Please let me know. please.
HOW DO I GO FORWARD??????!!!!! P.S. Please let me know. please.
2024-11-24	KY*****	The game is good at first, then when you have to press refuel it doesn’t work. I keep holding it and pressing it, if I am doing it wrong please let me know! Because this is the one true game I can count on!
The game is good at first, then when you have to press refuel it doesn’t work. I keep holding it and pressing it, if I am doing it wrong please let me know! Because this is the one true game I can count on!
2024-10-25	Te*****	Not all parents are willing to purchase game content ;)
Not all parents are willing to purchase game content ;)
2024-04-17	Ju*****	It’s not bad, needs a few updates please. Making the controls a bit more accessible to the player…having to stretch to use the anti torque pedal controls. Has a lot of potential
It’s not bad, needs a few updates please. Making the controls a bit more accessible to the player…having to stretch to use the anti torque pedal controls. Has a lot of potential
2022-12-31	Us*****	Why do have to buy the helicopters why every game I play u have to buy buy buy
Why do have to buy the helicopters why every game I play u have to buy buy buy
2022-12-18	Ni*****	I love the way the little horse turtles look at me in this helicopter game
I love the way the little horse turtles look at me in this helicopter game
2022-07-09	Da*****	The joystick option during game play doesn’t work correctly. Only goes left. But the game is cool. Climbing the mountains are difficult and I wish the different aircraft had different speeds, larger aircraft = better speed / handling.
The joystick option during game play doesn’t work correctly. Only goes left. But the game is cool. Climbing the mountains are difficult and I wish the different aircraft had different speeds, larger aircraft = better speed / handling.