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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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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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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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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Project Wingman
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with VTOL VR.
Project Wingman is a flight action game that lets you take the seat of advanced fighter jets and become a true ace. Fight in various missions and gamemodes ranging from intense aerial dogfights to large scale ground assault in an alternate scorched earth setting.
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ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with VTOL VR.
Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with VTOL VR.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is the continuation of the legendary IL-2 Sturmovik series that has set the standard for PC combat flight games for more than ten years. This new entry into the series will offer virtual pilots an even more accurate simulation of the most famous air battles.
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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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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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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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Derail Valley
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with VTOL VR.
Drive massive trains and build your career in a vast open railway network. For both PC and VR.
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SimplePlanes VR
Single-player alternative to VTOL VR — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with VTOL VR.
SimplePlanes VR is a flight sim with an ever-expanding collection of hand-crafted aircraft to download and fly for free. Airplanes, helicopters, cars, boats, and more are available and new crafts are added every day.
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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?