Rank 01Why this
Shares physics simulation with SimplePlanes.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 2)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Games like SimplePlanes
- 26 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked SimplePlanes also play
The closest matches to SimplePlanes: SimplePlanes 2, Flyout, Kerbal Space Program, Stormworks: Build and Rescue, and Besiege. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
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Stormworks: Build and Rescue
Why this: Also Flight and Automation, like SimplePlanes.
Rank 05 
Besiege
Why this: Shares modding workshop with SimplePlanes.
Rank 06 
SkyDrift
Why this: Also Combat Racing and Flight, like SimplePlanes.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like SimplePlanes
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- 9FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition
Shares destructible environments with SimplePlanes.
- 88% of 2,051 reviews
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- 15Teardown
Shares physics simulation and destructible environments with SimplePlanes.
- 96% of 73,315 reviews
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- 22Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
Also Combat Racing and Automobile Sim, like SimplePlanes.
- 75% of 8,187 reviews
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Jundroo, LLC
- Price: $12.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 6,890 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation
- Metacritic 69
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Community shares incredible creations
- Design your own planes from scratch
- Freedom to build anything
- Challenging
- Lighthearted
- Nostalgic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to SimplePlanes
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
SimpleRockets
Why this: Same retro mood as SimplePlanes.
X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit
Why this: Same challenging mood as SimplePlanes.
Teardown
Why this: Shares physics simulation and destructible environments with SimplePlanes.
War Thunder
Why this: Also Flight and Military, like SimplePlanes.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below SimplePlanes at current Steam store prices.
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition
Why this: Shares destructible environments with SimplePlanes.
Bomber Crew
Why this: Also Flight and Military, like SimplePlanes.
From the Depths
Why this: Same challenging mood as SimplePlanes.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as SimplePlanes.
Vertical Strike Endless Challenge
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Flight, like SimplePlanes.
Concept Destruction
Why this: Also Combat Racing and Automobile Sim, like SimplePlanes.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to SimplePlanes, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Screw Drivers
Why this: Same retro mood as SimplePlanes.
DCS World Steam Edition
Why this: Also Flight and Military, like SimplePlanes.
FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
Why this: Same challenging mood as SimplePlanes.
EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as SimplePlanes.
About SimplePlanes
The closest matches to SimplePlanes: SimplePlanes 2, Flyout, Kerbal Space Program, Stormworks: Build and Rescue, and Besiege. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If SimplePlanes is your kind of game, the closest matches are SimplePlanes 2, Flyout and Kerbal Space Program — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, lighthearted and nostalgic, and single out its aerodynamics and aircraft design. 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.
SimplePlanes is an indie simulation released in 2015 by Jundroo, LLC, currently priced at $12.99 and verified to run on Steam Deck. The core experience centres on designing aircraft from scratch using a snapping-part system, with real-time testing through physics-based flight simulation. The game features aerodynamics modelling, destructible environments, and a modding workshop for community content. Players describe the physics-based flight as satisfying and highlight the challenging yet lighthearted tone. Some reviewers have noted nostalgic and retro qualities. With 94 percent positive from nearly 6,900 Steam reviews, the sandbox offers massive scope, supports short burst play sessions, and provides freedom to build anything imaginable within its physics framework.
About SimplePlanes: Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
Is SimplePlanes worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 6,890 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $12.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 20 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Community shares incredible creations
- Design your own planes from scratch
- Freedom to build anything
- Nostalgic childhood staple
People who play it also play: SimplePlanes 2, Flyout, Kerbal Space Program
Mobile version
SimplePlanes is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about SimplePlanes
Can I run it?
Is SimplePlanes verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — SimplePlanes is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does SimplePlanes cost?
SimplePlanes is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to SimplePlanes?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside SimplePlanes are SimplePlanes 2, Flyout, Kerbal Space Program.
Who developed SimplePlanes?
SimplePlanes was developed by Jundroo, LLC.