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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition vs Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition and Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator (2022) is 4 years older than Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition (2026). Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition (78.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Choose Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition if you want the Multi-player and HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 73,114 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator

Choose Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator if you want an Action, Indie, and Racing game with Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.2% positive across 581 reviews.

Both Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition and Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list VR Supported, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition vs Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator — Steam metadata comparison
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — Steam game coverMicrosoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary EditionAerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator — Steam game coverAerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator
Released20262022
GenresSimulationAction, Indie, Simulation, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Verified
Price59.99 USD59.99 USD
Steam reviews78.7% positive (73,114 reviews)90.2% positive (581 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersAsobo StudioIPACS

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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition vs Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator — FAQ

Which is better, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition or Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator?
On Steam reviews Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator scores higher (90.2% positive) than Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition (78.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition or Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator first?
If you want chronology, Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator (2022) came out before Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition and Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator similar?
They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator have multiplayer like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
No. Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator is listed as single-player only.
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