Choose Balsa Model Flight Simulator
Choose Balsa Model Flight Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Balsa Model Flight Simulator launched in 2021.
Balsa Model Flight Simulator vs SimplePlanes 2
Balsa Model Flight Simulator and SimplePlanes 2 both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Balsa Model Flight Simulator (2021) is 5 years older than SimplePlanes 2 (2026). SimplePlanes 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Balsa Model Flight Simulator (80.3% 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 SimplePlanes 2
Choose SimplePlanes 2 if you want a Racing experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.6% positive across 395 reviews.
Both Balsa Model Flight Simulator and SimplePlanes 2 sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Balsa Model Flight Simulator |  SimplePlanes 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.3% positive (183 reviews) | 91.6% positive (395 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Floating Origin Interactive | Jundroo, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Balsa Model Flight Simulator (2021) is 5 years older than SimplePlanes 2 (2026).
- SimplePlanes 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Balsa Model Flight Simulator (80.3% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Balsa Model Flight Simulator vs SimplePlanes 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Balsa Model Flight Simulator or SimplePlanes 2?
- On Steam reviews SimplePlanes 2 scores higher (91.6% positive) than Balsa Model Flight Simulator (80.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SimplePlanes 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Balsa Model Flight Simulator or SimplePlanes 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Balsa Model Flight Simulator (2021) came out before SimplePlanes 2 (2026). 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 Balsa Model Flight Simulator and SimplePlanes 2 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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.
- Do both Balsa Model Flight Simulator and SimplePlanes 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Balsa Model Flight Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SimplePlanes 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.