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The Falconeer

The Falconeer

Released: 11/10/2020

FROM THE CLOUDS THEY DIVE, THE SCREAMS OF BATTLE IN THEIR LUNGS… Generations of poisonous decisions and treason swirl in the deep, as factions collide. Become the Falconeer and soar through the skies aboard a devastatingly powerful Warbird. Uncover secrets lost to the sea as you join or oppose different factions and clans scattered throughout The Great Ursee. Take advantage of multiple Falconeer classes with individual stats, weapons and warbirds that can be upgraded through winning battles, completing quests, discovering secrets, or applying Mutagens or Chants. Use ocean thermals and energy to dive, dodge, barrel-roll, and twist to gain an advantage. The Falconeer is an open-world air combat game, featuring fast, brutal aerial dogfights and deep exploration of an incredible fantasy open-world set not only above the clouds, but also amongst the waves and down through the sunken, ocean depths. EXPLORE AND FLY The Great Ursee is an ancient place, filled with beautifully detailed locations to find and explore, not only above the clouds, but also below the waves. Discover sparks of order and civilization as well as wild and dangerous coasts filled with treasure, pirates, lost technology and amazing creatures. FAST, BRUTAL DOGFIGHTING Combat in the Falconeer is fast, brutal and devastating. The unique abilities of Warbirds allow for an unparalleled level of control and movability, creating epic fights with mounted enemies such as War Falcons, Weaver dragons, Mantarays and Razorbeetles. FACTIONS The rich and powerful yield fleets of airships and Falconeers to protect their assets, while revolution and dissent are brewing among the downtrodden and poor. Join and support your faction, flying missions that may change the fate of your comrades as well as yourself. MULTIPLE EPIC STORYLINES Choose your unique character’s origin story, and build an unbreakable bond between player and bird, through one of multiple playable campaigns, encompassed by a world packed with side quests and free-flying exploration you won’t want to miss! UPGRADED WINGS Purchase new weapons, armour, cosmetics, and mutagens to perfect your mount – whatever the cost. ABOUT TOMAS SALA Tomas Sala is an independent game artist and designer as well as the co-founder of game studio Little Chicken Game Company. Tomas is best known to most gamers for his exotic Skyrim Mod series: Moonpath to Elsweyr, and has developed a unique visual style over the years that have helped turn helped turn games such as Rekt! (iOS/Switch), SXPD (iOS) and TrackLab (PSVR) into unique visual and interactive experiences

FROM THE CLOUDS THEY DIVE, THE SCREAMS OF BATTLE IN THEIR LUNGS… Generations of poisonous decisions and treason swirl in the deep, as factions collide. Become the Falconeer and soar through the skies aboard a devastatingly powerful Warbird. Uncover secrets lost to the sea as you join or oppose different factions and clans scattered throughout The Great Ursee. Take advantage of multiple Falconeer classes with individual stats, weapons and warbirds that can be upgraded through winning battles, completing quests, discovering secrets, or applying Mutagens or Chants. Use ocean thermals and energy to dive, dodge, barrel-roll, and twist to gain an advantage. The Falconeer is an open-world air combat game, featuring fast, brutal aerial dogfights and deep exploration of an incredible fantasy open-world set not only above the clouds, but also amongst the waves and down through the sunken, ocean depths. EXPLORE AND FLY The Great Ursee is an ancient place, filled with beautifully detailed locations to find and explore, not only above the clouds, but also below the waves. Discover sparks of order and civilization as well as wild and dangerous coasts filled with treasure, pirates, lost technology and amazing creatures. FAST, BRUTAL DOGFIGHTING Combat in the Falconeer is fast, brutal and devastating. The unique abilities of Warbirds allow for an unparalleled level of control and movability, creating epic fights with mounted enemies such as War Falcons, Weaver dragons, Mantarays and Razorbeetles. FACTIONS The rich and powerful yield fleets of airships and Falconeers to protect their assets, while revolution and dissent are brewing among the downtrodden and poor. Join and support your faction, flying missions that may change the fate of your comrades as well as yourself. MULTIPLE EPIC STORYLINES Choose your unique character’s origin story, and build an unbreakable bond between player and bird, through one of multiple playable campaigns, encompassed by a world packed with side quests and free-flying exploration you won’t want to miss! UPGRADED WINGS Purchase new weapons, armour, cosmetics, and mutagens to perfect your mount – whatever the cost. ABOUT TOMAS SALA Tomas Sala is an independent game artist and designer as well as the co-founder of game studio Little Chicken Game Company. Tomas is best known to most gamers for his exotic Skyrim Mod series: Moonpath to Elsweyr, and has developed a unique visual style over the years that have helped turn helped turn games such as Rekt! (iOS/Switch), SXPD (iOS) and TrackLab (PSVR) into unique visual and interactive experiences

FROM THE CLOUDS THEY DIVE, THE SCREAMS OF BATTLE IN THEIR LUNGS… Generations of poisonous decisions and treason swirl in the deep, as factions collide. Become the Falconeer and soar through the skies aboard a devastatingly powerful Warbird. Uncover secrets lost to the sea as you join or oppose different factions and clans scattered throughout The Great Ursee. Take advantage of multiple Falconeer classes with individual stats, weapons and warbirds that can be upgraded through winning battles, completing quests, discovering secrets, or applying Mutagens or Chants. Use ocean thermals and energy to dive, dodge, barrel-roll, and twist to gain an advantage. The Falconeer is an open-world air combat game, featuring fast, brutal aerial dogfights and deep exploration of an incredible fantasy open-world set not only above the clouds, but also amongst the waves and down through the sunken, ocean depths. EXPLORE AND FLY The Great Ursee is an ancient place, filled with beautifully detailed locations to find and explore, not only above the clouds, but also below the waves. Discover sparks of order and civilization as well as wild and dangerous coasts filled with treasure, pirates, lost technology and amazing creatures. FAST, BRUTAL DOGFIGHTING Combat in the Falconeer is fast, brutal and devastating. The unique abilities of Warbirds allow for an unparalleled level of control and movability, creating epic fights with mounted enemies such as War Falcons, Weaver dragons, Mantarays and Razorbeetles. FACTIONS The rich and powerful yield fleets of airships and Falconeers to protect their assets, while revolution and dissent are brewing among the downtrodden and poor. Join and support your faction, flying missions that may change the fate of your comrades as well as yourself. MULTIPLE EPIC STORYLINES Choose your unique character’s origin story, and build an unbreakable bond between player and bird, through one of multiple playable campaigns, encompassed by a world packed with side quests and free-flying exploration you won’t want to miss! UPGRADED WINGS Purchase new weapons, armour, cosmetics, and mutagens to perfect your mount – whatever the cost. ABOUT TOMAS SALA Tomas Sala is an independent game artist and designer as well as the co-founder of game studio Little Chicken Game Company. Tomas is best known to most gamers for his exotic Skyrim Mod series: Moonpath to Elsweyr, and has developed a unique visual style over the years that have helped turn helped turn games such as Rekt! (iOS/Switch), SXPD (iOS) and TrackLab (PSVR) into unique visual and interactive experiences

Critics
69
Steam
78
Metacritic
50

Score Breakdown

69.5

Critic Average

77 reviews

78

Steam User Score

613 reviews

50

Metacritic User Score

67 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-9.0
Metacritic Disparity
+19.5
Combined Disparity
+5.2

Average of both sources

Review Timing

15 early (19%)49 launch window (64%)13 late (17%)

Review summary

Updated May 12, 2026

Based on 77 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 69.5/100. Critics score this game 9.0 points lower than Steam users and 19.5 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 77)+
  1. Coller EntragianviaCubed3
    Sep 30, 2025·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 78.5/100 · -18.5 ptsMetacritic 50/100 · +10.0 pts
  2. Cosmin VasileviaSoftpedia
    Aug 22, 2021·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 78.5/100 · -3.5 ptsMetacritic 50/100 · +25.0 pts
  3. Chris BoersviaXGN.nl
    Aug 8, 2021·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 78.5/100 · +1.5 ptsMetacritic 50/100 · +30.0 pts
  4. God is a Geek StaffviaGod is a Geek
    Aug 5, 2021·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 78.5/100 · +11.5 ptsMetacritic 50/100 · +40.0 pts
  5. Rob PittviaGamePitt
    Aug 5, 2021·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 78.5/100 · +6.5 ptsMetacritic 50/100 · +35.0 pts