Choose Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator
Choose Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator if you want an Action and Racing experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,180 Steam reviews back the pick.
Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator vs Rocket Explorer
Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator and Rocket Explorer 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. Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (2017) is 4 years older than Rocket Explorer (2021). Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (79.9% positive) than Rocket Explorer (54.5% 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 Rocket Explorer
Choose Rocket Explorer if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 74% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rocket Explorer launched in 2021.
Both Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator and Rocket Explorer sit in Indie and 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
 Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator |  Rocket Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.9% positive (1,180 reviews) | 54.5% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IPACS | Stanley Creative |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (2017) is 4 years older than Rocket Explorer (2021).
- Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (79.9% positive) than Rocket Explorer (54.5% positive).
- Rocket Explorer is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (12.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rocket Explorer has no Deck rating yet.
Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator vs Rocket Explorer — FAQ
- Should I play Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator or Rocket Explorer first?
- If you want chronology, Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (2017) came out before Rocket Explorer (2021). 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 Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator and Rocket Explorer 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 Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rocket Explorer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.