Single-player games like VTOL VR
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to VTOL VR, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Warplanes: Air Corp
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with VTOL VR.
Engage in combat at the core of the modern battlefield in Warplanes: Air Corp in VR. The third installment of the best-selling Warplanes series introduces a new era of modern military aviation. In addition to fighter jets and multirole combat aircraft you are able to pilot attack helicopters!
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Virtual Fighter Maneuvers
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with VTOL VR.
Master the art of modern air combat. Fly high performance fighter jets in intense dogfights with realistic flight and weapon physics. Duel against challenging AI opponents or compete with other players online. VR only!
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War Thunder
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with VTOL VR.
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
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Nuclear Option
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with VTOL VR.
Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics on intense battlefields, facing land, air and sea threats. Wage war against AI or other players with an array of potent weapons. Wield tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, capable of annihilating anything in their path.
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Ultrawings 2
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with VTOL VR.
Welcome back to Ultrawings, Pilot! Take to the skies using your virtual hands to fly 5 unique aircraft as you complete a diverse set of engaging, hand-crafted missions across an island-themed world in this made-for-VR, aerial-themed, action-adventure game!
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Conqueror of the Seas
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with VTOL VR.
Set sail into an epic age of war, where medieval empires clash for dominance on the seas. Cannons thunder, Greek fire burns, and fleets collide amid fire and chaos. Customize your ship, summon holy reinforcements, and unite with allies to conquer historic cities and reshape the fate of an era.
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Sacred Ember
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with VTOL VR.
Sacred Ember is currently a simple PvP fighter jet dogfighting game with realistic flight physics.
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RealFlight Evolution
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with VTOL VR.
RealFlight® is the industry-leading flight simulator for radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, and drones. Fly more than 300 hyper-realistic vehicles in an immense, open world right from your desktop. This RC classic is a must-have tool for flight enthusiasts of all skill levels!
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DCS World Steam Edition
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with VTOL VR.
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!
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Elite Dangerous
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with VTOL VR.
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
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Space Docker VR
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with VTOL VR.
A hardcore flight simulator for VR! Get in the cockpit, pilot a ship, and navigate hazardous environments on a journey to become an expert docker!
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No Man's Sky
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with VTOL VR.
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
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IronWolf VR
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with VTOL VR.
IronWolf VR is a roomscale submarine game playable either singleplayer or online co-op with motion controls. Built from the ground up for VR, each part of the submarine has been crafted for an optimal VR experience.
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STAR WARS™: Squadrons
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with VTOL VR.
Master the art of starfighter combat in the authentic piloting experience STAR WARS™: Squadrons. Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ story.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with VTOL VR.
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.
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Jetborne Racing
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with VTOL VR.
Put your flight skills to the test in the online multiplayer air racing game from the creator of VTOL VR. Pilot a high performance jet through challenging courses in a race to the finish. Fly in VR or on desktop with either virtual or physical HOTAS. Do you have what it takes for a podium position?