Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator vs The Dark
Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator and The Dark both land in Action, Indie, Racing 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 Action, Indie, Racing on Steam. Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (2017) is 4 years older than The Dark (2021). The Dark is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (1.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator |  The Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.9% positive (1,180 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IPACS | Light Arc Studio Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (2017) is 4 years older than The Dark (2021).
- The Dark is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (1.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Dark has no Deck rating yet.
Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator vs The Dark — FAQ
- Should I play Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator or The Dark first?
- If you want chronology, Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (2017) came out before The Dark (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 The Dark similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Racing 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. The Dark doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.