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Single-player games like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Below are 18 single-player Steam games similar to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    DCS World Steam Edition — Steam game cover

    DCS World Steam Edition

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!

    2013SimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    X-Plane 11 — Steam game cover

    X-Plane 11

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.

    2017Simulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad — Steam game cover

    IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is the continuation of the legendary IL-2 Sturmovik series that has set the standard for PC combat flight games for more than ten years. This new entry into the series will offer virtual pilots an even more accurate simulation of the most famous air battles.

    2014ActionSimulation9.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Lunar Flight — Steam game cover

    Lunar Flight

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    A modern take on the classic arcade game, Lunar Lander, Lunar Flight extends the experience to a fully fictionalized and accessible lunar module simulator

    2012IndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — Steam game cover

    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

    2024Simulation69.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wingsuit: Romsdalen — Steam game cover

    Wingsuit: Romsdalen

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    Feel the rush of Norway’s Romsdalen Valley in this intense action sports game. Pilot a high-performance wingsuit through challenging exits, daring stunts and vast mountain landscapes. Are you ready to hit the slopes?

    2026ActionSportsSimulation24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DVR Simulator — Steam game cover

    DVR Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    DVR Simulator is a Drone Racing FPV Simulator. Learn how to fly or start training right now with racing or freestyle modes. Do you have a VR headset? Use it to simulate FPV Goggles!

    2023ActionSportsSimulation14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit — Steam game cover

    X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    X-Plane 10 brings numerous improvements and enhancements for PC, Mac and Linux virtual pilots, unleashing the power of modern systems with its 64 bit processing and multi-core support.

    2014SimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rayman Raving Rabbids™ — Steam game cover

    Rayman Raving Rabbids™

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Hordes of crazed out-of control bunnies have invaded, enslaving Rayman and forcing him to participate in 'gladiator' style trials. Help Rayman win his freedom back by entertaining and outwitting these fury foes. Use the most hilarious fighting moves imaginable.

    2008ActionAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Project Wingman — Steam game cover

    Project Wingman

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    X-Plane 12 — Steam game cover

    X-Plane 12

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation

    2022Simulation59.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    A Plague Tale: Innocence — Steam game cover

    A Plague Tale: Innocence

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

    2019ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    A Plague Tale: Requiem — Steam game cover

    A Plague Tale: Requiem

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

    2022ActionAdventure49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection — Steam game cover

    Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.

    The wildly popular Zoo Tycoon series gets set to crank up the excitement, challenge, and fun of building the ultimate zoo. Let your imagination run wild with Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection. Build, manage, and maintain your dream zoo alone or with up to four players.

    2018Simulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Disney•Pixar WALL-E — Steam game cover

    Disney•Pixar WALL-E

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Based on the 2008 computer animated film from Pixar Animation Studios, the video game version of WALL-E involves playing as the lonely robot as he navigates a trash-tainted world and begins an unlikely trek across the cosmos.

    2015Adventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Disneyland Adventures — Steam game cover

    Disneyland Adventures

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Disneyland Adventures allows fans of all ages to explore Disneyland park, enjoy adventures based on 18 popular attractions, engage in 100 challenging quests, and interact with 35 beloved characters. Disneyland Adventures is your ticket to the magical world of Disneyland right in your living room.

    2018Adventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    RUSH: A Disney • PIXAR Adventure — Steam game cover

    RUSH: A Disney • PIXAR Adventure

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    Rush: A Disney•Pixar Adventure invites families and fans of all ages to experience the worlds of six beloved Disney•Pixar films like never before. Team up with characters from The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Up, Cars, Toy Story, and Finding Dory to solve puzzles and uncover hidden secrets.

    2018AdventureCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CT Special Forces: Fire for Effect — Steam game cover

    CT Special Forces: Fire for Effect

    Single-player alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — playable solo, no multiplayer required.

    CT Special Forces: Fire For Effect will feature unique missions in the fight against worldwide terrorist networks. The game also benefits from a cutting-edge engine as well as a specific physics system. For the first time in this genre, physics will have a major impact on how you play the game.

    2014Action2.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →