Savanna Sam
Fearless Bush Pilot
Savanna Sam is a 3D action game you can play in your browser! Take over the controls of Sam’s trusty biplane and help him on his dangerous journey. Make sure Sam reaches his destination and can make his delivery!
The gameplay of Savanna Sam is similar to console classic Star Fox, replacing the shooting with even more barrel rolls!
- Evade all obstacles in the colorful levels.
- Make sure both Sam and his plane reach the end of the level without a scratch!
- Collect all the golden rings and items popping up throughout the levels.
- Rotate Sam to fit through any gap.
- Use Sam’s neck to collect even hard to reach items.
- Play through the story mode to see how Sam’s adventure unfolds.
Do you have what it takes to make the trip through the Savanna? Give it a try:
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The Story
Sam is a bush pilot who keeps himself afloat with all kinds of odd jobs.
This includes working as a courier and using his red biplane to deliver packages to their destination.
One day, a new customer shows up…

Sam examines the package that his visitor brought along:

It’s only a few days until Amari’s birthday! And not only that, she lives on the other end of the continent.
There is no time to lose…

Sam has a long journey ahead of him, requiring him to cross through all kinds of curious places, overcoming dangers and tricking villains trying to prevent him from keeping his promise.
Can you help Sam on his adventure?
Where To Play
In general, Savanna Sam can be played in any browser that supports WebGL, which is the case for all common desktop and mobile browsers. This way, you can experience Sam’s exploits anywhere, be it on your gaming PC or on the go on your tablet.
You can give it a go right here:
Beyond that, there are more ways to play the game on specific platforms like Android, iOS or Steam Deck. Find the best way to enjoy Sam’s adventure here:
How to play on Desktop PC
Play on steam
A standalone version of Savanna Sam for Windows is available on Steam! This includes a free demo version that you can download on Steam as well:

With the Steam version of the game, you can play the entire game offline.
This also applies to the free demo version that you can download on Steam as well.
Also, any achievements awarded in the game will be visible in your Steam profile, too.
Play in your Browser
As with most platforms, one way to play the game on desktop PCs is to play it in your browser! All common browsers are supported, including Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
This includes Safari on MacOS. This way, you can play Savanna Sam on Apple desktop PCs, too. See for yourself:
Controls
On PC, Savanna Sam can be played the regular way, using mouse and keyboard to navigate the menus and fly Sam’s plane.
However, you can also use a gamepad to play the game.
In this case, both analog sticks are used to steer the plane and to change Sam’s orientation.
This is supported both in the Steam and the browser version of the game. Most desktop browsers include gamepad support.
How to play on the Steam Deck

The Steam version of Savanna Sam was tested on the Steam Deck and ran without any issues.
Try the free demo version on Steam yourself!

how to play on iOS Devices
Controls
Savanna Sam supports touchscreen input, which lets you play the game both on iPhones and iPads.
On touchscreens, you use virtual on-screen analog sticks to control the game.
The sticks appear anywhere you touch the screen. This way, you can position your hands in the way that is most comfortable to you.
Play in your Browser
Currently, there is no App Store version of the game available. There may be an App Store version in the future, but there is no release date as of now.
However, you can still play Savanna Sam on iPhones and iPads either by playing it directly in your browser or by downloading the game with Safari!
Download the Game from your Browser
It is possible to install Savanna Sam on iOS devices by downloading the game from your browser. The installed version of the game behaves similarly to an app and automatically starts in landscape and fullscreen mode.
Here is how you can install Savanna Sam on your iOS device:

- Open the game in Safari at savannasam.com/game/demo
- Tap on the share button
- Find and tap the “Add to Home Screen” item
- Confirm the dialog
After this, the icon of the game should show up on your home screen:

After tapping on the icon, Savanna Sam should start up directly in fullscreen mode.
How to play on Android Devices
Controls
Savanna Sam supports touchscreen input, which lets you play the game both on phones and tablets running on Android.
On touchscreens, you use virtual on-screen analog sticks to control the game.
The sticks appear anywhere you touch the screen. This way, you can position your hands in the way that is most comfortable to you.
Download the Game from the Google Play Store
A standalone version of Savanna Sam for Android is available on Google Play!
On Google Play, you will find both the free demo version:

As well as the full early access version:

The Play Store version of the game can be played offline and will automatically run both in landscape and fullscreen modes.
Play in your Browser
As with most platforms, one way to play the game on Android devices is to play it in your browser! Common browsers like Chrome Browser for Mobile are supported. Give it a go:
Download the Game from your Browser
An alternative to downloading Savanna Sam from the Google Play Store or playing it right in the browser is to locally install the browser version of the game.
The installed browser version of the game will behave similarly to the App from the Google Play Store, in that it will try to download most of the graphics ahead of time and will also automatically run in landscape and fullscreen modes.
Here is how you can install Savanna Sam on your Android device:

- Open the game in Chrome at savannasam.com/game/demo
- Tap on the settings menu, represented by the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Find and tap the “Add to Home Screen” item
- The next dialog should give you the option to install the game. Confirm this option.
After this, the icon of the game should show up on your home screen:

After tapping on the icon, Savanna Sam should start up directly in fullscreen mode.
About Me

My name is Max, I am the solo developer behind Savanna Sam.
Before making this game, I have worked both as a programmer in the games industry as well as a freelance illustrator.
Savanna Sam is my attempt at combining all my passions into one project. Let’s see where this will take me. Will you come along for the journey?