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Altitude

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2009

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Quick resume

Now Available on PC, Mac and Linux!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Addictive and fun gameplay
    • Multiple game modes including unique plane football
    • Low system requirements
    • Good balance and variety of planes
    • Free to play

    Cons

    • Small and dwindling player base
    • Some elitism in community
    • Limited replayability for long sessions
    • No narrative or single-player campaign
    • Leveling system can create imbalance

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can choose from multiple planes and customize weapons and perks, allowing personal playstyle and decision-making."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game has a high skill ceiling with challenging flight physics and requires mastery; players receive feedback through competitive multiplayer."

    • Competition
      4

      "Includes ranked servers, leaderboards, and competitive modes; players compare skills and compete in team and free-for-all matches."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report addictive gameplay with long sessions possible, but some mention limited replayability and dwindling community."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Strong emphasis on team-based modes like team deathmatch, base destruction, and plane football requiring teamwork."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Customization of planes and weapons available, but within predefined options; map editor exists but limited evidence of extensive creative expression."

    • Domination
      2

      "Competitive play involves dominance over others, but community also noted for cooperation and some elitism; no strong evidence of toxic domination."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game for stress relief and casual fun; described as a good distraction and time killer."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal enjoyment, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different planes, weapons, and game modes; some experimentation with strategies and loadouts."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Game focuses on known maps and modes; limited exploration but some custom maps exist."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some cosmetic customization and plane personalization available, though limited."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Cartoonish 2D planes and imaginative aerial combat provide a fictional and stylized experience."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Small but active community with social interactions, helping new players, and group play."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills over time mastering flight mechanics and tactics; leveling system encourages progression."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction and community bonding, but limited evidence of close personal relationships."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some team coordination implied but no strong evidence of formal leadership roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Leveling system unlocks new planes, perks, and weapons; players accumulate upgrades over time."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Game provides flow and fun, but also fast-paced and sometimes intense matches."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful graphics, sound effects, and fast-paced action provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      3

      "Ranking and leveling provide recognition; some players noted elitism and social standing within community."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free multiplayer matches."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires tactical thinking, team coordination, and strategic use of planes and perks."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced combat and risk of death provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Free-to-play model and low system requirements offer good value for time and money."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves shooting down planes and destruction, core to gameplay."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage positioning to survive in combat."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026