SkyDrift

Digital Reality

Rank: #3 / 6
Released: 2011
Studio: Digital Reality
Genre: action game

At a glance

SkyDrift is an action and racing game from Digital Reality, released for Windows in 2011. It puts players in aircraft races that mix flying with combat: if overtaking rivals is not enough, planes can shoot them down. The game offers eight aircraft, each with four racing skins, and six power-ups that players can hold, upgrade, or convert into boost energy. Its three modes offer distinct race formats: Power Race adds power-ups, Speed Race uses ring targets to increase speed, and Survival pits pilots against a countdown. Players can race on scenic courses including the Grand Canyon, Alaskan terrain, and Hawaiian Islands. Steam features include single-player and multiplayer, achievements, leaderboards, Steam Cloud, and partial controller support. The game’s listed platforms are Windows and PlayStation 3, while its Steam platform listing is Windows.

Who it is for

It suits players who want aircraft racing with combat, power-ups, and several race modes. Both solo and multiplayer are listed, though controller support is partial.

What is good

Eight planes with four skins each
Three distinct game modes
Six power-ups can be upgraded
Single-player and multiplayer included

What to know first

Controller support is partial
Steam platform listing is Windows only

Verdict

SkyDrift mixes racing and combat across three modes, with power-ups that can be managed and upgraded. Its Steam listing includes solo and multiplayer play, but only partial controller support.