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Skylab Interactive · Published by Skylab Interactive
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Couch Planes is a fast-paced airborne party game where the craftiest pilot wins. Dodge missiles, grab power-ups, and race through hazard-filled maps in various game modes in chaotic local or online matches. Easy to learn, wild to master, always a blast.
Action, Simulation, Racing · More free games
Dive into fast-paced airborne battles in Couch Planes, a unique blend of action and simulation that challenges both new players and seasoned pilots alike. Race through hazard-filled maps, grab power-ups, and outmaneuver opponents to claim victory in thrilling multiplayer sessions.
About this game
Race the skies to glory in Couch Planes, an airborne party game where the craftiest pilot wins. Tight flying meets over-the-top fun in this fast-paced joyride. Whether you’re dodging missiles with friends on the couch or gunning for the leaderboard glory online, you’ll feel the thrill of being an arcade stick jockey. Zip through hazard-filled maps, collecting race-changing power-ups, on your way towards the finish line.
Fly solo, squad up, or turn game night into a friendly competition to see who is master of the skies. Couch Planes supports local 4-player split-screen and up to 12 players online, with support for mixing local and online pilots. Take it casual or get sweaty and dominate with precision flying. Either way, it’s all systems go.
However you like to fly, there’s a mode to master.
Smash mid-air balloons to unleash game-changing power-ups: homing rockets, speed boosts, exploding mines, and more. Items are balanced by your position, so no one’s ever too far ahead–or safe.
Fly across 15 handcrafted maps full of environmental hazards and goodies, from tornadoes and collapsing cliffs to power-up windmills and treasure-hauling steam trains. Thread the needle to take a shortcut, but misjudge and you’ll be tasting your friend’s afterburners.
Simple, arcade controls make it easy to jump in, but there’s plenty of depth under the hood. Learn to barrel roll past missiles, drift through tight turns, or flip your way out of trouble like a skyborne stunt master.
Progress while you play to earn cosmetics, including skins, trails, decals, and effects. And none of it affects performance. There’s no pay-to-win nonsense here. Everyone competes on equal footing, but only the best look good doing it.
With seasonal events, rotating shop items, ranked ladders, and evolving content, Couch Planes is always cooking up something new. Whether you're in for a quick match or chasing your next unlock, there’s always a reason to jump back into the cockpit.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit version 1703
- Processor: Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000; AMD Radeon Vega 8
- DirectX: Version 11
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Additional Notes: Gamepad recommended
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Introducing Waterfalls - a brand-new map in Couch Planes
Introducing Waterfalls, a brand-new map coming to Couch Planes Playtest 3.Race through a scenic mountain landscape filled with cascading waterfalls, ancient temples, quiet villages, suspended paths, and dangerous drops. The scenery may look peaceful, but the race definitely won’t be.Watch the full map presentation here:You’ll be able to experience Waterfalls yourself during Playtest 3.Register for access: https://couchplanes.firstlook.ggRead full article on Community Announcements (cycaldo)AnnouncementsOfficial
Couch Planes Playtest 3 Registration Is Now Open!
Playtest 2.2 is already underway, and our current group of approved players is busy flying, taking down friends, breaking things, and helping us make Couch Planes better. If you didn’t get in this time — no worries. Playtest 3 is coming really soon, and that will be the next chance for more of you to jump in. For now, we’re focusing on feedback from this smaller group to see how our latest tweaks feel in real hands. Everything we learn here will help us make Playtest 3 a better, smoother, and more fun experience for everyone. So if Couch Planes speaks to your inner pilot — or if you have some unresolved disputes with your friends or siblings — we’ve got you covered, and we’d be really happy to have you on board for the next round. You can register for Playtest 3 here: https://couchplanes.firstlook.gg/See you in the skies!Read full article on Community Announcements (cycaldo)AnnouncementsOfficial
Playtest 2.2 is live!
Playtest 2.2 is live!Pilots, it’s time to jump back into Couch Planes.Playtest 2.2 is now available for approved testers and will run until Sunday, July 12, evening CEST.This build includes:Waterfalls map (beta) — a scenic new location with misty cliffs, cascading waterfalls, mountain temples, and dramatic vertical routes,reworked Mountain Pass map,new tutorial to help players get into the action more smoothly,better plane readability, making the chaos easier to follow,smoother collisions more breakable stuff,new power-ups,and many smaller tweaks based on your previous feedback.As always, this is still a playtest build, so you may run into bugs, rough edges, or things breaking in funny ways — but hey, that’s what playtests are for, right? ;)Have fun, take down your friends, break some stuff, explore Waterfalls, and let us know what you think.See you in the skies! ✈️Read full article on Community Announcements (cycaldo)AnnouncementsOfficial
Couch Planes Playtest 2.2
Hey pilots,We’re getting closer to revealing the date for the bigger Couch Planes playtest, but before we invite more players aboard, we’d like to run one more closed round:Couch Planes Playtest 2.2This session is open to returning playtesters who already had access before, along with selected creators.Since the previous build, we’ve introduced another round of improvements based on your feedback, our internal testing, and a few things we wanted to properly check before opening the game to more pilots.Here’s what we’d especially like you to try this time:New controlsDestructible elementsFirst map available in Free Fly ModeReworked tutorial for smoother onboardingAdditional fixes, tweaks, and polish based on previous feedbackOne of the addition in this round is Free Fly Mode. You’ll be able to jump into one of our maps without racing pressure, explore it at your own pace, practice flying, test movement, find your own routes, or simply mess around with friends. We dare you to try some synchronized flying ;)We’ve also reworked the tutorial so new players should have a much clearer first contact with Couch Planes. Since the next playtest will bring more pilots into the game, this is a very important part for us to test properly.The goal of Playtest 2.2 is simple: we want to know how the latest version feels in your hands.And most importantly:Please fill out the survey after playing. Your answers really matter. Playtest window: Saturday, July 4 — 11:00 AM CEST / 5:00 AM ET / 7:00 PM AEST until Sunday, July 12 — evening CEST To everyone already approved: thank you again for helping us shape Couch Planes before the next big step.To everyone still waiting for access: we’re not ignoring you. This round is intentionally smaller so we can check the latest changes first. The bigger playtest is getting closer.Thanks again for flying with us, testing the limits, and helping us make the game better.See you in the skies! ✈️💥Read full article on Community Announcements (cycaldo)Patch NotesOfficial
Flight Model Update & New UI Direction
## Couch Planes Dev Update — Flight Model Changes & New UI Direction ##Hi everyone!A lot has been happening behind the scenes, so we wanted to share a quick development update.During Playtest 2.1, some of you may have already noticed that Couch Planes feels noticeably different. That’s because we’ve been reworking the flight model quite heavily — partly based on your feedback, and partly based on our own ideas for where we want the overall game feel to go.So far, we’re happy with the direction. The game now feels faster, sharper, more responsive, and simply more fun to control. ## Flight Model Update ##Here’s what changed:✅ Twin-stick flight handling ✅ Thumbstick barrel rolls ✅ Faster acceleration ✅ Higher top speed ✅ Cleaner drifting ✅ Smoother collisions ✅ Quicker recovery after takedowns ✅ Better control during sharp turns ✅ Less clunky plane movement To better show the progress, we’ve prepared a direct comparison between the old and new flight model. You can check it below👇 The goal of these changes is simple: we want flying in Couch Planes to feel more dynamic, more readable, more aggressive, and more satisfying — without losing the chaotic couch multiplayer energy at the heart of the game. ## New UI Direction ##On top of the flight model changes, we’re also working on a new UI direction for Couch Planes.This includes updated menu screens and a cleaner overall presentation. It’s still work in progress, but it already makes the game feel much more complete. We’ve also attached a few images showing the progress, including a look at the new menu compared to the old placeholder version.OLD PLACEHOLDER MENU👎NEW CONCEPT MENU👍Thanks again to everyone who tested the game, shared feedback, wishlisted Couch Planes, or simply followed the project so far.We'll be back with more updates soon. Stay tuned! ✈️Read full article on Community Announcements (cycaldo)
