Choose RealFlight Trainer Edition
Choose RealFlight Trainer Edition if it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. RealFlight Trainer Edition launched in 2020.
RealFlight Trainer Edition vs RealFlight Evolution
RealFlight Trainer Edition and RealFlight Evolution both land in 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. RealFlight Trainer Edition (2020) is 2 years older than RealFlight Evolution (2022). RealFlight Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than RealFlight Trainer Edition (85% 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 RealFlight Evolution
Choose RealFlight Evolution if you want a Racing game with VR Supported. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87% positive across 655 reviews.
Both RealFlight Trainer Edition and RealFlight Evolution sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 RealFlight Trainer Edition |  RealFlight Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (267 reviews) | 87% positive (655 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Horizon Hobby, LLC | Horizon Hobby, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- RealFlight Trainer Edition (2020) is 2 years older than RealFlight Evolution (2022).
- RealFlight Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than RealFlight Trainer Edition (85% positive).
- RealFlight Trainer Edition is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than RealFlight Evolution (39.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
RealFlight Trainer Edition vs RealFlight Evolution — FAQ
- Which is better, RealFlight Trainer Edition or RealFlight Evolution?
- On Steam reviews RealFlight Evolution scores higher (87% positive) than RealFlight Trainer Edition (85% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, RealFlight Evolution is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play RealFlight Trainer Edition or RealFlight Evolution first?
- If you want chronology, RealFlight Trainer Edition (2020) came out before RealFlight Evolution (2022). 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 RealFlight Trainer Edition and RealFlight Evolution similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both RealFlight Trainer Edition and RealFlight Evolution have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: RealFlight Trainer Edition ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; RealFlight Evolution ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.