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Sopwith
Fly a WWI biplane in this faithful remake of the 1984 DOS classic. Bomb targets, dogfight enemies, and master the skies solo or in online multiplayer. Eight levels of escalating challenge await.
Released:
May 9, 2026
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Developer:
Lemoine Yann
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Publisher:
Cognitys
Action
Spectacle fighter
2D Fighter
Vehicular Combat
Pixel Graphics
1980s
4 Player Local
Free to Play
Singleplayer
Indie
Multiplayer
The Developer Says...
Take to the skies in Sopwith, a faithful reimagining of the legendary 1984 DOS classic that defined a generation of PC gaming.
Pilot your WWI biplane across a scrolling battlefield, dodging enemy fire, strafing ground targets, and dropping bombs on factories, tanks, and fuel depots. Manage your fuel, ammunition, and bombs carefully — every sortie counts. Pull off daring loops and stalls, master your flaps, and push your engine to the limit as you fight for air superiority.
Originally created by David L. Clark in 1984, Sopwith became one of the most beloved shareware games of the DOS era. This Unity remake preserves the tight, responsive gameplay of the original while bringing it to modern systems with Steam multiplayer support.
Easy to pick up, tough to master. Can you clear all eight levels?
Pilot your WWI biplane across a scrolling battlefield, dodging enemy fire, strafing ground targets, and dropping bombs on factories, tanks, and fuel depots. Manage your fuel, ammunition, and bombs carefully — every sortie counts. Pull off daring loops and stalls, master your flaps, and push your engine to the limit as you fight for air superiority.
Features
- Novice Mode — Learn the ropes with no enemy plane in the sky. Focus on ground targets and master your controls.
- Solo Mode — Fly alone against a full battlefield of ground defenses. Every target must be destroyed to advance.
- VS Computer — Face off against an AI-controlled rival biplane in classic dogfight combat while completing your bombing objectives.
- Online Multiplayer — Challenge a friend over Steam in head-to-head aerial combat with deterministic lockstep networking for a smooth, lag-free experience.
- Progressive Difficulty — Eight escalating levels with tougher defenses, more aggressive tanks, and a smarter AI opponent.
- Authentic Retro Audio — All sounds are generated procedurally at runtime, faithfully recreating the original PC speaker experience.
- Radar Display — Keep track of your enemy, ground targets, and incoming threats with the classic top-of-screen radar.
Originally created by David L. Clark in 1984, Sopwith became one of the most beloved shareware games of the DOS era. This Unity remake preserves the tight, responsive gameplay of the original while bringing it to modern systems with Steam multiplayer support.
Easy to pick up, tough to master. Can you clear all eight levels?
Back of the Box Details
Steam Deck
Unknown
DLC
None
DRM/EULA Notices
None
Achievements
None
Ratings
None
Demo
None
Metacritic
None
Content Notices
Online interactivity
Controller Support
PS Xbox
Reviews
100%
Overwhelmingly Positive
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