Shooter · 1990
Wing Commander
Gameplay consists of completing successive missions and overall cockpit performance affects gameplay: going above and beyond the call of duty results in medals, promotions in rank are awarded at regular intervals, and success or failure on certain critical missions decides the player's plot progress, "winning" or…
Key facts
- Released
- 26 September 1990
- Genre
- Shooter · Action · Simulation
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · Nintendo
- Studio
- Origin Systems
- Publisher
- GameTap Entertainment, Fujitsu Interactive
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1990 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Wing Commander with friends?
No, Wing Commander is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Wing Commander on?
Wing Commander is available on PC and Nintendo.
What games are like Wing Commander?
In the same spirit: Wing Commander: Prophecy, Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger and Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi.



