Choose X-Plane 11
Choose X-Plane 11 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.2% positive across 8,762 reviews.
X-Plane 11 vs Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator
X-Plane 11 and Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator 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. Both released in 2017. X-Plane 11 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (79.9% 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 Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator
Choose Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator if you want an Action, Indie, and Racing experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,180 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both X-Plane 11 and Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 X-Plane 11 |  Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.2% positive (8,762 reviews) | 79.9% positive (1,180 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laminar Research | IPACS |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- X-Plane 11 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (79.9% positive).
- X-Plane 11 is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (29.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: X-Plane 11 is Deck Playable, Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator is Deck Verified.
X-Plane 11 vs Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, X-Plane 11 or Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator?
- On Steam reviews X-Plane 11 scores higher (92.2% positive) than Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (79.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, X-Plane 11 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are X-Plane 11 and Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator 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 Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator have multiplayer like X-Plane 11?
- No. X-Plane 11 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator is listed as single-player only.