Choose SimplePlanes VR
Choose SimplePlanes VR if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. SimplePlanes VR launched in 2021.
SimplePlanes VR vs SimplePlanes 2
SimplePlanes VR and SimplePlanes 2 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. SimplePlanes VR (2021) is 5 years older than SimplePlanes 2 (2026). SimplePlanes 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than SimplePlanes VR (86.8% 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 SimplePlanes 2
Choose SimplePlanes 2 if you want an Early Access and Racing game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.6% positive across 395 reviews.
Both SimplePlanes VR and SimplePlanes 2 sit in 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
 SimplePlanes VR |  SimplePlanes 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.8% positive (152 reviews) | 91.6% positive (395 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Jundroo, LLC | Jundroo, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- SimplePlanes VR (2021) is 5 years older than SimplePlanes 2 (2026).
- SimplePlanes 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than SimplePlanes VR (86.8% positive).
- SimplePlanes VR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SimplePlanes 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- SimplePlanes 2 has co-op; SimplePlanes VR does not.
- Steam Deck: SimplePlanes VR is Deck Unsupported, SimplePlanes 2 is Deck Playable.
SimplePlanes VR vs SimplePlanes 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, SimplePlanes VR or SimplePlanes 2?
- On Steam reviews SimplePlanes 2 scores higher (91.6% positive) than SimplePlanes VR (86.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SimplePlanes 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SimplePlanes VR or SimplePlanes 2 first?
- If you want chronology, SimplePlanes VR (2021) came out before SimplePlanes 2 (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 SimplePlanes VR and SimplePlanes 2 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.
- Does SimplePlanes VR have multiplayer like SimplePlanes 2?
- No. SimplePlanes 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while SimplePlanes VR is listed as single-player only.