Rank 01Why this
Also Flight and VR, like X-Plane 12.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like X-Plane 12
- 16 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked X-Plane 12 also play
The closest matches to X-Plane 12: X-Plane 11, Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition, and DCS World Steam Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares procedural scenery generation with X-Plane 12.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Also Jet and Flight, like X-Plane 12.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2008
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DCS World Steam Edition
Why this: Also Flight and Military, like X-Plane 12.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like X-Plane 12
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Laminar Research
- Price: $59.99checked Nov 4
- 86% of 2,820 reviews
- Genres: Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Best replay system ever seen
- Tactical positioning matters in flight planning
- Writing quality is exceptional for aviation enthusiasts
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Community driven content
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About X-Plane 12
The closest matches to X-Plane 12: X-Plane 11, Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition, and DCS World Steam Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If X-Plane 12 is your kind of game, the closest matches are X-Plane 11, Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator and IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and immersive, and single out its community driven content and flight model customization. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
X-Plane 12 is a flight simulation released in 2022 by Laminar Research, priced at $59.99 USD. The game features a realistic physics engine and procedural scenery generation, with extensive flight model customization and mod support that enables a substantial library of community-driven content. Players describe the experience as both challenging and immersive, with reviewers highlighting the replay system and the importance of tactical positioning in flight planning. The simulation demands significant dedication, offering a massive experience for solo players who engage with its sit-down session shape. It does not currently support Steam Deck. The title holds an 86% positive rating from 2820 Steam reviews.
About X-Plane 12: Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation
Is X-Plane 12 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 2,820 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 90% positive across 155 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $59.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 37 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 16 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Best replay system ever seen
- Tactical positioning matters in flight planning
- Writing quality is exceptional for aviation enthusiasts
People who play it also play: X-Plane 11, Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Frequently asked about X-Plane 12
Can I run it?
Does X-Plane 12 work on Steam Deck?
X-Plane 12 is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does X-Plane 12 cost?
X-Plane 12 is listed on Steam at 59.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does X-Plane 12 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — X-Plane 12 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to X-Plane 12?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside X-Plane 12 are X-Plane 11, Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946.
Who developed X-Plane 12?
X-Plane 12 was developed by Laminar Research.