Choose SimplePlanes
Choose SimplePlanes if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.7% positive across 6,890 reviews.
SimplePlanes vs SimplePlanes 2
SimplePlanes and SimplePlanes 2 both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. SimplePlanes (2015) is 11 years older than SimplePlanes 2 (2026). SimplePlanes scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than SimplePlanes 2 (91.6% 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 SimplePlanes 2
Choose SimplePlanes 2 if you want an Early Access and Racing game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SimplePlanes 2 launched in 2026.
Both SimplePlanes and SimplePlanes 2 sit in Indie and 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
 SimplePlanes |  SimplePlanes 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (6,890 reviews) | 91.6% positive (395 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Jundroo, LLC | Jundroo, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- SimplePlanes (2015) is 11 years older than SimplePlanes 2 (2026).
- SimplePlanes scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than SimplePlanes 2 (91.6% positive).
- SimplePlanes is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than SimplePlanes 2 (12.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- SimplePlanes 2 has co-op; SimplePlanes does not.
- Steam Deck: SimplePlanes is Deck Verified, SimplePlanes 2 is Deck Playable.
SimplePlanes vs SimplePlanes 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, SimplePlanes or SimplePlanes 2?
- On Steam reviews SimplePlanes scores higher (93.7% positive) than SimplePlanes 2 (91.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SimplePlanes is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SimplePlanes or SimplePlanes 2 first?
- If you want chronology, SimplePlanes (2015) came out before SimplePlanes 2 (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 SimplePlanes and SimplePlanes 2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 SimplePlanes have multiplayer like SimplePlanes 2?
- No. SimplePlanes 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while SimplePlanes is listed as single-player only.