Choose Helicopter Simulator 2020
Choose Helicopter Simulator 2020 if you want a Sports, Strategy, and Adventure experience. Helicopter Simulator 2020 launched in 2021.
Helicopter Simulator 2020 vs Xeno Runners
Helicopter Simulator 2020 and Xeno Runners both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Helicopter Simulator 2020 (2021) is 3 years older than Xeno Runners (2024). Xeno Runners is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Helicopter Simulator 2020 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Xeno Runners
Choose Xeno Runners if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Xeno Runners launched in 2024.
Both Helicopter Simulator 2020 and Xeno Runners sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Helicopter Simulator 2020 |  Xeno Runners | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Technologies&Simulators | Atchio Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Helicopter Simulator 2020 (2021) is 3 years older than Xeno Runners (2024).
- Xeno Runners is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Helicopter Simulator 2020 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Helicopter Simulator 2020 vs Xeno Runners — FAQ
- Should I play Helicopter Simulator 2020 or Xeno Runners first?
- If you want chronology, Helicopter Simulator 2020 (2021) came out before Xeno Runners (2024). 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 Helicopter Simulator 2020 and Xeno Runners similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.