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Game
Game2011
Airline Tycoon 2
Developer b-Alive
Run a modern airline, design unique airplanes and grow a run-down carrier into a globally recognized company that passengers practically beg to fly. From the Steam store page
186 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Aug 31, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
22
Rotten
40 positive · 146 negative
95% range 16–28%
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Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Negative
105 of 578 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 186 · most liked firstI bought this game a few years ago and I liked it well enough, the art style really wasn't my thing. Today I thought I would give it another shot and played it again but it will not let me install until I sign up for a "Free" account on the company's website and download their "launcher". Which of course allows them to send you all the junk mail in the world. And it still will not let me play the game because apparently my product key is wrong. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but isn't the whole point…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Your product key is already in use" Yes, it's in use by me, by me back in 2011, on the same account, on the same email. We be smelling that scam bs by miles, be aware.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was more work and less fun than actually having a job working a desk at an airline.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →re-install it Kalypso asking for login trying my email for login doesn't work try forgot password doesn't work try to sign up activating from email your key is already activated unable to play f**k this !
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Need to be very patient with this one. It's a game that I'll stop playing for a while then sudden want to play again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Okay Let's get real here . If you haven't played this game for I'd say 20 hours you don't know S**t about it. This game is about running a business and as such is darn complicated and for some, that isn't all that much fun. You as owner/manager are subject to intense time constrains, and must make many decisions with limited information. You have poor understanding of you profit margins until you hire very expensive consultants. You are sabotaged by the completion whom you also sabotage…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →5/10 – Airline Tycoon 2 (2011) hurts because I wanted to love it 😢✈️. It looks shinier, flies slower. Menus fight you, charm crashes, and the jokes taxi forever. I still boot Airline Tycoon (1998) and have way, way more fun with that. This sequel felt old and tired even on releaed date in 2011, like a delayed flight you remember being amazing. Run the airline. Miss the magic. Reinstall original Airline Tycoon instead. 🛫💔 https://store.steampowered.com/curator/42602807-Osiris-Reviews/
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do not buy this game, you will have to register to receive junk mail in order to play, the product key might not work, and in my case I was simply unable to register because I was never sent an activation e-mail that I was told I would receive. It is therfore unplayable. It's a trash game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sat in my library for 5 years untouched , and that's where it should've stayed.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →All I can say is... dafuq is this game. It seems that the other reviews were right in that this is just one awful game. Literally from all perspectives this is just a bad game. I'm not sure what they did to this game to make it so bad, but it definitly warrants a mostly negative review base. Rating: 1.3/10 Recommend Price: $0 (don't buy this game)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The sign in servers for the Kalypso launchers are down. This game no longer launches with the launcher at all. DO NOT BUY! NOT PLAYABLE!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well I'am not sure what people expect from a game that is 6 years old. What should I say I like it, its a classic point and click airport sim and keept me entrertained for now more tha 56 hours.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is confusing and does not have a good tutorial. I tried to like the game, but after losing all my money and not knowing how to properly manage the planes, I gave up.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a recommended game to buy. I used to play Airline Tycoon 1 back in the older days. It was a fun game, very relaxing and brought a simple but good gameplay to the table. But this one... It's just pure nonsence, I was a bit excited to play this game because I liked the older version so much but this one really made me cry. It's annoying, slow paced, quircky characters and the 3D vision on the airport is just meh. It has a few resembles with the older Airline Tycoon but it totally isn't the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really don't have much to add to the majority of other reviews posted--if you peruse them, you'll get a pretty solid and fair sense of the isues plaguing this game. Sadly, they've taken what was a great, fun concept in Airline Tycoon (I've sunk at least a good 50 hours into that), and not only bogged everything down (loading screens for almost every screen change--seriously?) but also made the interface obtuse and the connections between elements confusing... even the tutorial stopped me…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfortunately can't recommend this title. I spent so many hours on the first Airline Tycoon and was very excited to see how they would improve upon the first title. Unfortunately that isn't what this game is. It is a step back in so many ways with very little redeeming qualities, especially when compared to the original. Stay with Airline Tycoon 1.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ok this game is out for some time. But i have the feeling that i need to warn people about this game... It is possible for game breaking bugs to appear, for example that chartered flights suddenly don't bring revenue anymore. Not at all. The flight takes place and thats it. Zero revenue and zero costs. The plane flies on the map from a to b, but nothing else happens. The only thing that will happen is that you will have to pay the penalty if the contract fails. Tried to reload and restart the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Total Crap. Not only do they expect you to give them your email so that you can register (which took me freaking forever to receive btw) before you can play, but the gameplay was boring, confusing and not at all enjoyable. i couldn't even figure out how to play this game. Complete waste of time. Go find something else to play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really loved airline tycoon, but this one is just not enjoyable.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Need to "opt in" to their marketing email to even start the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can't play on my new pc and I had to resign up because my account had been terminated. If steam is going to sell games like this then they need to eliminate the need for a product key and they also need to eliminate the second login,
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't bother. Doesn't support resolutions higher than 1920x1200 Tutorial is easily broken Performance is horrendous
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really like management sim games, and this one is horrible. The interface is horrible and it makes everything way more complex than it needs to be. It's not fun.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is probably one of the most unjustly down voted game in Steam. It is a great game like its predecessor. I spent a lot of quality time while playing the campaign for different objectives. The only thing that I didn't like while playing is that the game does not let you work for 24 hours and restrict you with 8 hours. I strongly recommend this to people that would like to cater their management appetite through a tycoon game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →forgot to look at steam before buying this.... omg its horrible, I mean really really horrible... I think there is a game in there somewhere but its hidden behind a multitude of load screens disguised as offices, it took 40 mins just to get through the initial tutorial which narrates but shows you nothing... basically leaves you searching the screen for where to click... graphically its not too bad although the character voicing is painful and somewhat cringeworthy but not in a good way..…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is pointless and just makes me feel angry for wasting my time. The characters are creepy looking and it's basically a painting simulator.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very bad game, not at all like its predecessor. Don't bother picking it up, even on a sale. Full review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-8jG477tXQ
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No no no no no. God no. Theives created this game and stole my money. Probably the worst game in my library.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Seems to require you sign up for an account and log in to play this game. No thanks.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Complete and utter garbage.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found this game faulty and lacking in fun. They may have fixed the faults but I doubt they managed to make it fun
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When this game first came out in 2011, I was excited to try it out. Back then, the graphics looked like a major upgrade from what was in the original Airline Tycoon. It just looked so awesome! Now that I've had a chance to look at this title with a grown up perspective.... It feels....unfinished. Some aspects of the game aren't included or just don't work. For example, in the original AT, you could go to the bank and buy and sell the shares of your competitors as a way to make a quick…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is total garbage, I'd the kind of game that belongs on the app store for 99 cents.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My biggest regret was that the refund system wasn't in place back then.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →AT 1 much better
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh my goooooood....
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →INTRO Bought this game to experience the nostalgia of "Airline Tycoon - First Class", ended up to occasionally touch this game after couple of hours. PROS Newer 3D graphic engine compared its previous game New character selection New scenario CONS This game is same like its predecessor "Airline Tycoon", just with enhanced graphic engine and fantasy plot / scenario No more Airplane based on real passenger aircraft Campaign mode simply monotone, lacks of surprise…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very gofy looking Airline Management Simulator. Well put together and the mechanics played out quite nicely. While the game was not very extensive in terms of fleet modifications, the management piece has a lot of detail into it. If you can mind the graphics style, then this game is quite good at what it represents!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought the game. Trying to start it and it is asking for some activation key which I had never received! Do not buy this trash.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was looking forward to a few hours of casual gameplay, but ended up with a nightmare package of bad game design and sloppy development. The game offers features like advertising / marketing campaigns, luxury food for passengers & anti sabotage protection - but don't bother, as they have no effect on the game whatsoever! Upgrading your company image, staff and services doesn't increase the popularity of your flights. The logic of the game is unfathomable, and there is no help in the way of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game wont launch on newer windows systems unable to amend start up process
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a very badly made sequel to the successful Airline Tycoon business simulator game where you manage an airline with the help of needlessly cartoony staff. The game is vastly inferior to the first one, and superseded by Airline Tycoon 3, but apart from the bizarre and incomprehensible $10 USD price tag, this game includes third party spyware/DRM, requiring you to surrender your email address/contact details to some third party just so you can play the game. Completely unacceptable.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The ideas are good and something I really want to play, but everything is just implemented so poorly.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am a bad person because i like this Game >:D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Requires a Kalypso account
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →bad login stuff now
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nach einiger Zeit, in der ich nicht spielte, wollte ich das Spiel wieder starten. Doch leider landete ich diesmal bei - "Railway Empire", welches Prpduct Key und anmeldung erforderte, anstatt Airline Tycoon 2 zu starten. Das Spiel Airline Tycoon 2 (welches ich gekauft hatte) startete nicht. Auch nach Registrierung bei Railway Tycoon und Anmeldung mit meiner Adressse konnte ich Ailine Tycoon 2 nicht starten/spielen, sondern landete wieder bei Steam -> was soll der Sch****** ? I want my money…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scheiß Game !!!!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Did Kalypso predict United?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is just terrible i love tycoon games but its just one of thous black stains in the genre Please dont buy
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Airline Tycoon 2 is a captivating simulation game that puts players in charge of managing their own airline company. With its charming graphics and humorous tone, it offers a lighthearted take on the challenges of running a successful airline. From designing routes to managing finances and dealing with competitors, the game provides a deep and engaging experience. While it may lack some of the complexity of other tycoon games, its accessibility and entertaining gameplay make it a great choice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →was happy about this game. was hoping it was more than an upgraded graphics. but really disappointed by this game. because one of the primary features somehow does not exist here. which is plane upgrades. tried to look around. and it seems there is no such thing as upgrading our plane in this game... well... time to go back to the old game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Takes everything good from the Airline Tycoon 1 and tosses is it right out the window at 30,000 feet going 500 mph over the Pacific.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fun little airline sim.. not very complex, but still fun.. and quirky humor. I enjoyed it because I like business sims.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a no from me. I have tried playing it a few times now and it's just not it. Designed for children is what it feels like. From the graphics to the actual gameplay mechanics. My 7 year old did the tutorial portion and was able to play it just fine after that, me on the other hand i got bored really fast. Sadly I wouldnt recommend buying this game, its just not worth the money. especially when there are far better tycoon and simulation games on the market.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Doesn't even start up anymore. Don't waste your money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'd rather play the original from 1998 then this horrible "sequel" Game was very bad at launch, and all they did was launch more paid dlc for it. Dont buy on sale, I wouldnt even play this if I were to get paid to play it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was really ♥♥♥♥ or good idk
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The user interface is apalling and gets in its own way -- cumbersome even by 2011 standards. No issues with the kalypso client as others have mentioned, but for a tycoon game, this one really misses the mark. Just not feeling it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →How is this better than AT 1? In no way, that is for sure.
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