# Games like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

> The closest matches to Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, X-Plane 11, DCS World Steam Edition, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, and IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024](https://imho.run/games/2537590/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 11,553 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2537590/)
2. [X-Plane 11](https://imho.run/games/269950/x-plane-11) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition players' libraries, and another Simulation. 8,762 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269950/)
3. [DCS World Steam Edition](https://imho.run/games/223750/dcs-world-steam-edition) — Also TrackIR and Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 22,692 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/)
4. [Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition](https://imho.run/games/314160/microsoft-flight-simulator-x-steam-edition) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 14,050 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314160/)
5. [IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad](https://imho.run/games/307960/il-2-sturmovik-battle-of-stalingrad) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition players' libraries, and another Action. 5,292 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307960/)
6. [Assetto Corsa](https://imho.run/games/244210/assetto-corsa) — Also VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 58,334 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244210/)
7. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
8. [VTOL VR](https://imho.run/games/667970/vtol-vr) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 16,682 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/667970/)
9. [Project Wingman](https://imho.run/games/895870/project-wingman) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 11,807 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/895870/)
10. [Ultrawings 2](https://imho.run/games/1485140/ultrawings-2) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 92 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1485140/)
11. [Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1995890/aerofly-fs-4-flight-simulator) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 581 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1995890/)
12. [X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit](https://imho.run/games/292180/x-plane-10-global-64-bit) — Also TrackIR and Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 555 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292180/)
13. [FlyInside Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/862390/flyinside-flight-simulator) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition players' libraries, and another Indie. 92 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/862390/)
14. [Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1422940/glider-sim-deluxe-soaring-simulator) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 197 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422940/)
15. [Take On Helicopters](https://imho.run/games/65730/take-on-helicopters) — Also TrackIR and Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 257 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/65730/)
16. [Lunar Flight](https://imho.run/games/208600/lunar-flight) — Also TrackIR and Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 428 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/208600/)
17. [RealFlight Evolution](https://imho.run/games/2069310/realflight-evolution) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 655 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2069310/)
18. [STAR WARS™: Squadrons](https://imho.run/games/1222730/star-wars-squadrons) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 18,916 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222730/)
19. [Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/347170/combat-air-patrol-2-military-flight-simulator) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 246 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347170/)
20. [DiRT Rally 2.0](https://imho.run/games/690790/dirt-rally-2-0) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition players' libraries, and another Sports. 18,446 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/690790/)
21. [Wings of Prey: Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/45300/wings-of-prey-special-edition) — Also TrackIR and Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 416 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/45300/)
22. [Helicopter Simulator VR 2021 - Rescue Missions](https://imho.run/games/1573730/helicopter-simulator-vr-2021-rescue-missions) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 119 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1573730/)
23. [Falcon 4.0](https://imho.run/games/429530/falcon-4-0) — Also Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 171 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/429530/)
24. [Evochron Mercenary](https://imho.run/games/71000/evochron-mercenary) — Also TrackIR and Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. 342 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/71000/)

## Machine-readable

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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1250410
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1250410
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## About Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

Asobo Studio's Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition brings the long-running flight simulation franchise to modern PC platforms with procedural world generation creating a globally accurate recreation of Earth. The simulation offers realistic flight modeling across aircraft from light aircraft to wide-body jets, with user interactivity allowing players to engage with the virtual world in various ways. Players describe the experience as atmospheric and immersive, highlighting the ability to explore the entire world and flexible difficulty settings that accommodate all skill levels. The game holds a 91 Metacritic score and is playable on Steam Deck, with 78% positive reception from over 43,000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1250410
- **Developer:** Asobo Studio
- **Publisher:** Xbox Game Studios
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, In-App Purchases, VR Supported, HDR available, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 25, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 91
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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