Bit Planes
Bit Planes is a fast, retro-styled 2D aerial combat game where every second matters. You pilot a pixel fighter, manage your thrust, and win dogfights with clean turns, quick bursts, and smart weapon timing. It feels like classic arcade air battles, but with modern variety: competitive modes, chaotic fun modes, and a true 2 Player split screen Duel that turns every match into a local rivalry.
If you enjoy the quick read and react battles of Dog Fight and the sharper dueling pace of Dogfight 2, Bit Planes will hit the same sweet spot: tight controls, short rounds, and constant outplays in the sky.
How to Play Bit Planes?
- Pick a mode: Death match, Teams, Duel, or Survival.
- For 2 Player, select Split screen: Duel.
- Press Start.
- Control your plane’s thrust and elevator to climb, dive, and line up shots.
- Fire at the right moment, save missiles for guaranteed hits!
Game Controls:
- Arrow Up, Arrow Down: Thrust level
- Arrow Left, Arrow Right: Elevator controls
- Space: Fire gun
- X: Deploy missile
- C: Catapult / Parachute
2 Player Split Screen (Duel)
Player 1:
- Arrow Keys: Move
- M: Catapult
- , and . : Fire
Player 2:
- W A S D: Move
- C: Catapult
- V and B: Fire
Game Modes You Will Use Most:
- Duel: Pure 1v1 pressure, also the core of split screen play
- Death match: Fast fights where staying alive is as important as aiming
- Teams: More chaos, more flanks, more surprise shots
- Survival: Endurance style, win by staying sharp under long pressure
- Fun modes (Swarm, Domination, Revenge): Rule twists that reward adapting mid-match
Can I play Bit Planes as a real 2 Player game on the same keyboard?
Yes. Choose Split screen: Duel to play local 2 Player on one screen.
What is the easiest way to win dogfights consistently?
Control your speed first. Use thrust changes to avoid flying in predictable straight lines, then fire only when the opponent is forced into your path.
What do missiles do, and when should I use them?
Missiles are best as finishers or punish tools. Save them for moments when the enemy is committed to a turn or escaping low.
What does catapult/parachute help with?
It is your emergency option. Use it to recover when you are losing control, reposition, or survive a bad situation.
Which mode is best for beginners?
Start with Duel to learn timing and spacing. Then move to Death match and Teams once you can control speed and turning reliably.
Is Bit Planes more like Dog Fight or Dogfight 2?
It sits between them: classic arcade energy like Dog Fight, but with the tighter duel focus and competitive feel you get from Dogfight 2, especially in split screen.
