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 HandyCopter
SimplePlanes and HandyCopter 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 3 years older than HandyCopter (2018). SimplePlanes is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; HandyCopter has no Deck rating yet. 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 HandyCopter
Choose HandyCopter if it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. HandyCopter launched in 2018.
Both SimplePlanes and HandyCopter 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 |  HandyCopter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (6,890 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jundroo, LLC | Simulators Live |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- SimplePlanes (2015) is 3 years older than HandyCopter (2018).
- SimplePlanes is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; HandyCopter has no Deck rating yet.
SimplePlanes vs HandyCopter — FAQ
- Should I play SimplePlanes or HandyCopter first?
- If you want chronology, SimplePlanes (2015) came out before HandyCopter (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 SimplePlanes and HandyCopter 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. HandyCopter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.