Choose aerofly RC 8
Choose aerofly RC 8 if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. aerofly RC 8 launched in 2021.
aerofly RC 8 vs RealFlight Evolution
aerofly RC 8 and RealFlight Evolution 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 RC 8 (2021) is 1 year older than RealFlight Evolution (2022). RealFlight Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than aerofly RC 8 (78.6% 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 an Indie and Racing game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. RealFlight Evolution launched in 2022.
Both aerofly RC 8 and RealFlight Evolution sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and LAN 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
 aerofly RC 8 |  RealFlight Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Price unknown | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (56 reviews) | 87% positive (655 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | IPACS | Horizon Hobby, LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- aerofly RC 8 (2021) is 1 year older than RealFlight Evolution (2022).
- RealFlight Evolution scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than aerofly RC 8 (78.6% positive).
- RealFlight Evolution has co-op; aerofly RC 8 does not.
- Steam Deck: aerofly RC 8 is Deck Playable, RealFlight Evolution is Deck Unsupported.
aerofly RC 8 vs RealFlight Evolution — FAQ
- Should I play aerofly RC 8 or RealFlight Evolution first?
- If you want chronology, aerofly RC 8 (2021) 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 aerofly RC 8 and RealFlight Evolution 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.