Game Overview
Balsa is a detailed Model Flight Simulator with a powerful editor where you can design, build, fly and battle with model aircraft. Created by Felipe “HarvesteR” Falanghe, the original Lead Developer of Kerbal Space Program, Balsa takes the next step in player-built flight simulation games, delivering an entirely new, multi-genre experience for virtual pilots of all skill levels.
Main Features:
- In-game Vehicle Editor – Build anything you can imagine using parts that snap together in a hands-on, intuitive way.
- Paint and Customize your designs – Balsa’s Vehicle Editor allows you to not only build but also paint and apply decals to your vehicles to make them completely your own.
- Advanced Physics-Based Flight Model – Every design decision counts, as Balsa’s aerodynamics account for even the tiniest changes to your model’s geometry.
- Singleplayer Career mode – Tackle a range of challenges and build up your reputation as the greatest RC pilot ever!
- Free-Flight Sandbox mode where you can hone your skills, tweak your designs, or just enjoy the experience of flying.
- Paintball Combat – Create and take your aerial combat machine up against other players and AI in model-scale paintball dogfights.
- Multiple Game Modes – Test your flying skills across a variety of different game modes including Racing, Combat, Precision Flying, and a lot more.
- Moddable to Extremes – Balsa was designed from the ground up to support modding. Players are able to add custom content to everything from new planes and parts to maps and modes.
- Steam Workshop Enabled – Share your designs, missions and mods in the Steam Workshop, and subscribe to an endlessly-expanding collection of player-made creations.
- Fully supported multiplayer, for up to 16 virtual pilots.
- A fully featured Scenario Editor – Create your own Missions and Game Modes using a powerful module-based gameplay logic system.
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Balsa Model Flight Simulator” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redist
or_CommonRedist
folder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or Above
- Processor: Quad Core CPU (Intel Core i3 or equivalent)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 900 series
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Please mind that all requirements are estimates, and may change during the course of development