Games to Play on a Plane Without Wi-Fi

Flying without Wi-Fi? Don’t worry – you can still have fun while you travel! There are many great games you can play offline, from relaxing puzzle apps to exciting adventures that don’t need internet.

Whether you like solving mysteries, building worlds, or just passing time with quick challenges, there’s something for everyone. So switch on airplane mode and get ready to enjoy your flight with games that work anytime, anywhere.

Game	Release	Genre	Developer
Vampire Survivors	2021-12-17	Survivor-Like, Bullet Hell, Rougelike	Poncle
Balatro	2024-02-20	Simulator & Strategy	LocalThunk
Terraria	2011-05-16	Strategy & Platform	Re-Logic
Plague Inc: Evolved	2016-02-18	Indie	Ndemic Creations
Dead Cells	2017-05-10	Indie & Adventure	Motion Twin
Stardew Valley	2016-02-26	Role-playing (RPG) & Simulator	ConcernedApe
Bloons TD 6	2018-12-17	Tactical & Strategy	Ninja Kiwi
Hades	2020-09-17	Indie & Hack and slash/Beat 'em up	Supergiant Games
Minecraft Java Bedrock Edition		Adventure	Mojang Studios
Don't Starve	2013-04-19	Adventure	Klei Entertainment

Here’s your go-to list of offline games that turn airplane mode into game-on mode – perfect for flights, long trips, or any time you’re out of signal.

Vampire Survivors

Release date:	2021-12-17
Genre:	Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure & Indie & Arcade
Developer:	Poncle

Vampire Survivors is a fast and fun action game where you fight through endless waves of monsters using simple controls and powerful upgrades. It’s easy to start playing, but the challenge grows fast – each round turns into a thrilling fight to stay alive as long as you can.

Image credit: Poncle

This game works great on the Steam Deck, giving smooth performance, strong battery life, and quick play sessions – perfect for gaming on the go. On a phone, it’s just as fun, with easy touch controls and the option to sync your progress between devices so you can keep playing anywhere.

You may like it because
each run feels different there’s a strong sense of progress it’s perfect for short of long sessions it runs smoothly on almost any device

Vampire Survivors

Release date:	2024-02-20
Genre:	Simulator & Strategy & Indie & Card & Board Game
Developer:	LocalThunk

Balatro is a card game that mixes poker with fun roguelike and deck-building elements. You build your deck, collect powerful Jokers, and try to make strong hands to beat harder and harder levels. With simple rules but lots of ways to play, it’s easy to start and hard to stop!

Image credit: LocalThunk

This game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, with good performance and controls that feel natural on a handheld device – great for short or long gaming sessions. On a phone, it’s just as enjoyable, with simple touch controls and a clear layout that make it easy to play wherever you are.

You may like it because
it blends poker mechanics with roguelike strategy it rewards creative thinking and risk-taking every playthrough feels different the music and graphics create a relaxing atmosphere

Balatro

Release date:	2011-05-16
Genre:	Adventure & Platform & Role-playing (RPG) & Simulator & Strategy & Indie
Developer:	Re-Logic

Terraria is a 2D game where you can explore, build, and fight enemies in a big, open world full of secrets. You collect materials to make tools, weapons, and buildings, and each world is different every time you play.

Image credit: Re-Logic

You can play it on your phone if the game is already installed. On the Steam Deck, you can also play offline, but you need to prepare before the flight. Make sure the game is updated and that Steam is in Offline Mode, so everything works without internet.

You may like it because
you can build anything you imagine each world is randomly created there are exciting battles against monsters and bosses you can collect and craft hundreds of items

Terraria

Release date:	2016-02-18
Genre:	Real Time Strategy (RTS) & Simulator & Strategy & Tactical & Indie
Developer:	Ndemic Creations

Plague Inc: Evolved is a strategy game where you design a virus or bacteria and try to spread it across the globe. You need to plan your moves wisely, because scientists will work to find a cure and stop your disease.

Image credit: Ndemic Creations

You can play this game on your phone without internet, so it’s a good game for travel or offline play. This game also works on the Steam Deck, but some parts, like the tutorial or menus, might not run perfectly.

You may like it because
the game uses a real-world map you can make your own game scenarios you can choose different types of diseases it makes you think carefully and plan your moves

Plague Inc: Evolved

Release date:	2017-05-10
Genre:	Platform & Adventure & Indie
Developer:	Motion Twin

Dead Cells is a fast-paced 2D action game where you explore a changing world, fight enemies, and collect powerful weapons. Each time you die, you start over, but you can unlock new skills and paths to help you go further in your next run.

Image credit: Motion Twin

You can also play without Wi-Fi, but it’s best to turn off Steam Cloud saves so your progress doesn’t get lost. On a phone, the game also works smoothly and doesn’t need an internet connection after it’s installed.

You may like it because
it has fast and exciting combat you can play it anywhere it offers a real challenge there are many various weapons and upgrades

Dead Cells

Release date:	2020-09-17
Genre:	Adventure & Role-playing (RPG) & Hack and slash/Beat 'em up & Indie
Developer:	Supergiant Games

Hades is a fast-paced roguelike action game where you play as Zagreus, the rebellious son of the god Hades, trying to escape the Underworld. With each attempt, you battle mythological enemies, unlock powerful weapons, and receive boons from Olympian gods that change your playstyle every run.

Image credit: Supergiant Games

This game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck without Wi-Fi if you turn off Steam Cloud saves. On a phone, once it’s installed from Netflix Games, you can play offline with full features.

You may like it because
the controls are smooth and responsive the game rewards exploration you feel both the thrill of battle and the depth of the world you don’t lose everything when you die

Hades

Release date:	2016-02-26
Genre:	Role-playing (RPG) & Simulator & Strategy & Indie & Adventure
Developer:	ConcernedApe

Stardew Valley is a calm and fun game where you get an old farm from your grandfather and try to make it successful again. You can grow crops, take care of animals, explore caves, and become friends with the people in the town.

Image credit: ConcernedApe

On Steam Deck, the game runs very smoothly and also supports mods, so you can add new content or change how the game looks and plays if you want to try something different. On a phone, the game is also well-optimized. Once it’s downloaded, you don’t need Wi-Fi to play.

You may like it because
it has relaxing music and a peaceful atmosphere y can play at your own pace with no pressure or time limits there are many fun activities: fishing, mining, cooking, and crafting there are fun seasonal events

Stardew Valley

Release date:	2013-11-19
Genre:	Simulator & Adventure
Developer:	Mojang Studios

Minecraft is a sandbox game where you can build, explore, and survive in a world made entirely of blocks. Whether you want to create huge buildings, fight monsters, or just relax and farm, the game gives you the freedom to play your own way.

Image credit: Mojang Studios

On the Steam Deck, Minecraft can be played offline if you’ve set it up in advance. Once Minecraft is downloaded on a phone and you’ve logged in with your Microsoft account, you can play offline anytime. Just open the game and choose a single-player world – no internet needed after setup.

You may like it because
you can build anything you imagine you can collect and craft items the game gets regular updates – new blocks, mobs and features it gives you full freedom – you can relax, create, or go adventures your own way

Minecraft

Release date:	2013-04-19
Genre:	Simulator & Adventure
Developer:	Klei Entertainment

Don’t Starve is a dark survival game where you play as a scientist trapped in a strange and dangerous world. To stay alive, you must collect food, craft tools, and take care of your health and mind, all while facing monsters and the unknown.

Image credit: Klei Entertainment

On Steam Deck, it runs smoothly with no special setup needed. You can play offline after launching it once while connected to the internet, but some Workshop mods may not work well without a mouse and keyboard. Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition is fully playable offline once installed on a phone.

You may like it because
it offers a deep survival challenge the art style is unique and dark play as different characters with unique traits you can play offline – perfect for travel or downtime.

Don't Starve

Release date:	2018-12-17
Genre:	Strategy & Tactical
Developer:	Ninja Kiwi

Bloons TD 6 is a fun tower defense game where you use monkey towers to stop balloons from reaching the end. It has many upgrades, different game modes, and lets you play with friends.

Image credit: Ninja Kiwi

Bloons TD 6 works great offline on both Steam Deck and phones, letting you enjoy full single-player gameplay without Wi-Fi. Just make sure the game is fully updated beforehand, since online features like co-op and cloud saves won’t be available.

You may like it because
it has deep strategy with tons of towers combos each map is a fun puzzle to solve it includes loads of challenges and achievements one-time buy – no ads, no pressure

Bloons TD 6

No Wi-Fi? No Problem! Flying high without internet? Games like Dead Cells, Bloons TD 6, Minecraft, and others from the list are perfect offline companions – offering deep gameplay, fast action, and hours of fun without needing a signal.

Just download them before take-off, switch to airplane mode, and let the adventure begin!