Choose X-Plane 11
Choose X-Plane 11 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. 8,762 Steam reviews back the pick.
X-Plane 11 vs MegaRats
X-Plane 11 and MegaRats 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. MegaRats (2016) is 1 year older than X-Plane 11 (2017). MegaRats is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than X-Plane 11 (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 MegaRats
Choose MegaRats if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. MegaRats launched in 2016.
Both X-Plane 11 and MegaRats sit in Simulation on Steam and both list 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 |  MegaRats | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.2% positive (8,762 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laminar Research | Red Frizbee Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- MegaRats (2016) is 1 year older than X-Plane 11 (2017).
- MegaRats is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than X-Plane 11 (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- X-Plane 11 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; MegaRats has no Deck rating yet.
X-Plane 11 vs MegaRats — FAQ
- Should I play X-Plane 11 or MegaRats first?
- If you want chronology, MegaRats (2016) came out before X-Plane 11 (2017). 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 X-Plane 11 and MegaRats 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 MegaRats have multiplayer like X-Plane 11?
- No. X-Plane 11 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while MegaRats is listed as single-player only.
- Does X-Plane 11 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — X-Plane 11 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. MegaRats doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.