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Single-player games like SimplePlanes VR

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to SimplePlanes VR, 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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    SimplePlanes — Steam game cover

    SimplePlanes

    Single-player alternative to SimplePlanes VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with SimplePlanes VR.

    Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.

    2015IndieSimulation12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SimplePlanes 2 — Steam game cover

    SimplePlanes 2

    Single-player alternative to SimplePlanes VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with SimplePlanes VR.

    SimplePlanes is back! Build planes, cars, or anything else using powerful procedural parts! Explore detailed environments with friends in multiplayer, cause chaos, or download 1,000,000 community crafts for free.

    2026IndieSimulationEarly Access17.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Warplanes: Battles over Pacific — Steam game cover

    Warplanes: Battles over Pacific

    Single-player alternative to SimplePlanes VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimplePlanes VR.

    Warplanes: Battles over Pacific opens the next chapter in aviation history. Become a World War II pilot and take part in the campaign against the Empire of Japan. The sequel to the hit Warplanes: WW1 Fighters, takes dogfight to a new level.

    2023ActionSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DCS World Steam Edition — Steam game cover

    DCS World Steam Edition

    Single-player alternative to SimplePlanes VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimplePlanes VR.

    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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    VTOL VR — Steam game cover

    VTOL VR

    Single-player alternative to SimplePlanes VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with SimplePlanes VR.

    VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls.

    2017ActionIndieSimulation29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ultrawings 2 — Steam game cover

    Ultrawings 2

    Single-player alternative to SimplePlanes VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimplePlanes VR.

    Welcome back to Ultrawings, Pilot! Take to the skies using your virtual hands to fly 5 unique aircraft as you complete a diverse set of engaging, hand-crafted missions across an island-themed world in this made-for-VR, aerial-themed, action-adventure game!

    2022ActionAdventureSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Juno: New Origins — Steam game cover

    Juno: New Origins

    Single-player alternative to SimplePlanes VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with SimplePlanes VR.

    Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. Complete contracts, conquer milestones, and unlock technology in the newly added Career Mode.

    2023IndieSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SimpleRockets — Steam game cover

    SimpleRockets

    Single-player alternative to SimplePlanes VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with SimplePlanes VR.

    I am excited to release my first game on Steam! SimpleRockets was released in 2013 for mobile and I've put a ton of work into it to get it ready for PC and Mac. It was inspired by KSP, and it offers a simpler 2D experience for building rockets and exploring space with realistic orbital mechanics.

    2015IndieSimulation7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →