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On Steam, 91% of 23 player reviews are positive (Positive). It is Verified on Steam Deck.

Controller is a light Tower Control simulator. Use a simplified instruction system to manage movements of planes around an Airfield. Dynamic hazards will keep on you your toes and force you to alter your plans on the fly. Do you have what it takes to manage the busiest airports in the world?

What is happening now

Controller is a PC simulator released in August 2023. Beyond the game itself, recent coverage has focused heavily on peripheral hardware announcements and updates across the gaming landscape. Valve pushed out a stable Steam Client update addressing the Steam Controller and related features, while PC players have seen pricing advantages on certain controllers compared to console versions. Separate from the game, industry patents have surfaced suggesting potential next-generation controller designs - particularly Sony's speculated PS6 model with modular components and detachable touchscreen, potentially addressing longstanding durability concerns. Retro gaming collaborations have also emerged, with Playtiles partnering on limited-edition controller bundles alongside classic-styled titles.

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Releases

Platform
Date
August 17, 2023

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.

PC and Steam Deck

Steam store page

Steam Deck: Verified works great out of the box

Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows 10 or higher
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Processor
i3 10110U
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Memory
8 GB RAM
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Graphics
Intel UHD graphics
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Storage
50 MB available space
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Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 28, 2026.

Controller player count

concurrent players on Steam
130-day peak
1highest we have seenOct 23, 2026

Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.

Controller achievements

17 achievements on Steam

Rarest

Whoa... Conduct 500 Departures
19.9%
All in a days work! Conduce 20 departures in one level.
20.2%
Stars and Stripes Earn all 9 stars in the USA
20.3%
Strict Schedule Earn 2 stars in Yokohama Airport with no crashes.
20.3%
Cleared to Land Earn all 9 stars in Japan
20.4%
Watch out for the Antlers! Earn 2 stars in Raahe Airport with no crashes.
20.6%
All 17 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Category 5 Earn 2 stars in Union International Airport with no crashes.
20.6%
Lost in the Tundra Earn all 9 stars in Finland
20.8%
Fighter Command Earn all 9 stars in the UK
21%
Seasoned Professional Conduct 250 Departures
21.3%
Dromaiidae Earn 2 stars in Lake Town Airfield with no Crashes.
21.9%
Earned Your Wings Earn all 9 stars in Australia
22.1%
Rail Replacement Bus Earn 2 stars in Trobury Junction with no crashes.
22.1%
Gale Force Earn 2 stars in Westmoor Air Field with no crashes.
23.4%
Just Getting Started! Conduct 100 Departures
24.1%
Whoops... Crash your first plane.
60.1%
Clear For Takeoff! Complete the tutorial.
72.5%

Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.

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