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 FlyInside Flight Simulator
X-Plane 11 and FlyInside 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. X-Plane 11 (2017) is 1 year older than FlyInside Flight Simulator (2018). X-Plane 11 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than FlyInside Flight Simulator (66.3% 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 FlyInside Flight Simulator
Choose FlyInside Flight Simulator if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. FlyInside Flight Simulator launched in 2018.
Both X-Plane 11 and FlyInside 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 |  FlyInside Flight Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.2% positive (8,762 reviews) | 66.3% positive (92 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laminar Research | FlyInside Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- X-Plane 11 (2017) is 1 year older than FlyInside Flight Simulator (2018).
- X-Plane 11 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.2% positive) than FlyInside Flight Simulator (66.3% positive).
- X-Plane 11 is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than FlyInside Flight Simulator (29.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
X-Plane 11 vs FlyInside Flight Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play X-Plane 11 or FlyInside Flight Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, X-Plane 11 (2017) came out before FlyInside Flight Simulator (2018). 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 FlyInside 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 FlyInside Flight Simulator have multiplayer like X-Plane 11?
- No. X-Plane 11 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while FlyInside Flight Simulator is listed as single-player only.