Choose SimplePlanes
Choose SimplePlanes if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,890 Steam reviews back the pick.
SimplePlanes vs Crash Test Billy
SimplePlanes and Crash Test Billy 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. SimplePlanes (2015) is 2 years older than Crash Test Billy (2017). SimplePlanes scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Crash Test Billy (25% 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 Crash Test Billy
Choose Crash Test Billy if you want an Action, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crash Test Billy launched in 2017.
Both SimplePlanes and Crash Test Billy sit in 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 |  Crash Test Billy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Action, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 0.87 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (6,890 reviews) | 25% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jundroo, LLC | SP Digital Arts Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- SimplePlanes (2015) is 2 years older than Crash Test Billy (2017).
- SimplePlanes scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Crash Test Billy (25% positive).
- Crash Test Billy is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than SimplePlanes (0.87 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- SimplePlanes is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Crash Test Billy has no Deck rating yet.
SimplePlanes vs Crash Test Billy — FAQ
- Should I play SimplePlanes or Crash Test Billy first?
- If you want chronology, SimplePlanes (2015) came out before Crash Test Billy (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 SimplePlanes and Crash Test Billy 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 SimplePlanes run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SimplePlanes is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Crash Test Billy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.