Choose Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Choose Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 if you want the Multi-player and HDR available side of the pairing. 11,553 Steam reviews back the pick.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 vs Final Orbit
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Final Orbit 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. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (2024) is 2 years older than Final Orbit (2026). Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Final Orbit has no Deck rating yet. 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 Final Orbit
Choose Final Orbit if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Final Orbit launched in 2026.
Both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Final Orbit sit in 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
 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 |  Final Orbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 69.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (11,553 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Asobo Studio | Bad Sector |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (2024) is 2 years older than Final Orbit (2026).
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Final Orbit has no Deck rating yet.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 vs Final Orbit — FAQ
- Should I play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or Final Orbit first?
- If you want chronology, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (2024) came out before Final Orbit (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 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Final Orbit 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.
- Does Final Orbit have multiplayer like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
- No. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Final Orbit is listed as single-player only.