Item: Try to Fly
Rating: 81
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

81/100

Try To Fly is an oddly poetic take on the jumping genre. You aren't just falling; you're learning to glide using a variety of wacky contraptions and suits. The physics are the highlight—the way your character interacts with the wind feels surprisingly nuanced for a casual title. Every jump is a mini-puzzle where you have to balance speed against lift.

The progression is very satisfying. You start with basic jumps and eventually find yourself piloting glider suits over massive canyons. The art style is clean and breezy, which fits the 'flight' theme perfectly. It’s a very relaxing experience, even when you're hurtling toward the ground at 200 mph. It’s one of those rare games that makes the 'fail' state feel just as fun as the 'win' because of the hilarious ragdoll landings.

Reviewed on: Mon Jul 01 2024

Dinsun Review

We’ve been playing this exact game since the Flash days of 'Learn to Fly' and 'Toss the Turtle.' Try to Fly adds absolutely nothing to the formula except more ads and less charm. You launch a guy, you watch him flop around, and you buy a slightly better glider so you can do it again. It’s the kind of mindless treadmill that mobile developers love.

The ragdoll physics are supposed to be funny, I guess, but they just look stiff and unnatural. There’s no real 'strategy' to the flight; it’s mostly just watching a progress bar move. As a 40-year-old who values my time, I find it hard to find a reason to recommend this over the hundreds of similar (and better) titles that already exist. It’s a low-effort production designed for low-effort engagement.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Satisfying sense of verticality
Humorous premise
Quick loading times

Zero innovation in the launcher genre
Stiff ragdoll animations
Heavy reliance on ad-based upgrades

Technical Report

Performance: Stable but unremarkable; low-quality textures are noticeable on high-res screens.

Accessibility:

Single-finger controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a fan of ragdoll physics and just want something to tap while half-asleep.

Skip if: You want a game with deep mechanics or original ideas.

Similar Games:

Learn to Fly
Burrito Bison
Jetpack Joyride

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old indie game fan
Hardware: iPhone 14 Pro
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Unlocked 'Bird Suit'

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1609264368

Free13+★4.3 141 reviews

Author : BoomBit, Inc.

Pubish Date : Sat Mar 19 2022

Last Update Date : Tue Dec 02 2025

Support Languages : English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Genres :

Version 0.8.0Tue Dec 02 2025

Improved graphics, resolved minor bugs, and enhanced game performance. SDK update.
They say that the trick to flying is to throw yourself at the ground and miss. Wheel now you can find out if it’s true! And you don’t even have to risk your own life! Just play our game, and throw yourself from cliffs, bridges, and skyscrepers. Try to maintain altitude as long as you can and voila! You can fly, well… I mean until you eventually fall. But when you do, just try to hit the finish target. Then you can enjoy multiple levels and characters of our amazing game!
And remember, People Can Fly, and let noone tell you otherwise! I mean in our game… And for a moment… But still it counts. Anyway, have fun, and stay safe!
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
They say that the trick to flying is to throw yourself at the ground and miss. Wheel now you can find out if it’s true! And you don’t even have to risk your own life! Just play our game, and throw yourself from cliffs, bridges, and skyscrepers. Try to maintain altitude as long as you can and voila! You can fly, well… I mean until you eventually fall. But when you do, just try to hit the finish target. Then you can enjoy multiple levels and characters of our amazing game!
And remember, People Can Fly, and let noone tell you otherwise! I mean in our game… And for a moment… But still it counts. Anyway, have fun, and stay safe!

Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 141 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Try To Fly is a physics-based flight adventure that challenges you to master the sky. Launch your character from various heights and use wingsuits, gliders, and even capes to stay airborne as long as possible. Navigate through floating rings to gain speed and discover hidden shortcuts in the clouds. With a focus on momentum and air resistance, you'll need to time your dives and glides perfectly to reach the distant finish line. It’s time to spread your wings and try to fly!

Features

Intuitive flight physics engine

Stunning 3D vistas and weather effects

Variety of unlockable wingsuits and gliders

Challenging air-ring courses

Hilarious ragdoll landing physics

Tips

Mastering the Glide Slope

Avoid staying in a steep dive for too long. While it builds speed, you'll lose too much altitude to clear the next ridge. Aim to 'porpoise'—dive to gain speed, then pull up into a gentle glide to cover the maximum horizontal distance.

Promotion Videos

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Gameplays

Unlocking Gear

Earn feathers during your flights to unlock new suits. Some suits are heavier but faster, while others offer incredible lift at lower speeds. Choose your gear based on whether the level has high peaks or long, flat valleys.