# Games like X-Plane 12

> The closest matches to X-Plane 12: X-Plane 11, Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition, and DCS World Steam Edition. 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. [X-Plane 11](https://imho.run/games/269950/x-plane-11) — Also Flight and VR, like X-Plane 12. 8,762 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269950/)
2. [Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/434030/aerofly-fs-2-flight-simulator) — Shares procedural scenery generation with X-Plane 12. 1,180 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/434030/)
3. [IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946](https://imho.run/games/15320/il-2-sturmovik-1946) — Also Jet and Flight, like X-Plane 12. 1,658 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/15320/)
4. [Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/1250410/microsoft-flight-simulator-2020-40th-anniversary-edition) — A frequent pick in X-Plane 12 players' libraries, and another Simulation. 73,114 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1250410/)
5. [DCS World Steam Edition](https://imho.run/games/223750/dcs-world-steam-edition) — Also Flight and Military, like X-Plane 12. 22,692 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/)
6. [RealFlight Evolution](https://imho.run/games/2069310/realflight-evolution) — A frequent pick in X-Plane 12 players' libraries, and another Indie. 655 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2069310/)
7. [VTOL VR](https://imho.run/games/667970/vtol-vr) — A frequent pick in X-Plane 12 players' libraries, and another Action. 16,682 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/667970/)
8. [Project Wingman](https://imho.run/games/895870/project-wingman) — Also Jet and Flight, like X-Plane 12. 11,807 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/895870/)
9. [Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1422940/glider-sim-deluxe-soaring-simulator) — Also Flight and VR, like X-Plane 12. 197 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422940/)
10. [ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN](https://imho.run/games/502500/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown) — Also Jet and Flight, like X-Plane 12. 22,155 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/502500/)
11. [AirportSim](https://imho.run/games/1715280/airportsim) — Also Jet and Flight, like X-Plane 12. 711 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1715280/)
12. [Aces of Thunder](https://imho.run/games/2754090/aces-of-thunder) — Also Flight and Military, like X-Plane 12. 708 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2754090/)
13. [Warplanes: WW1 Fighters](https://imho.run/games/1546500/warplanes-ww1-fighters) — Also Flight and Military, like X-Plane 12. 297 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546500/)
14. [Flyout](https://imho.run/games/777390/flyout) — Also Jet and Flight, like X-Plane 12. 1,747 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/777390/)
15. [F-22: Air Dominance Fighter](https://imho.run/games/3146140/f-22-air-dominance-fighter) — Also Jet and Flight, like X-Plane 12. 77 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3146140/)
16. [X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit](https://imho.run/games/292180/x-plane-10-global-64-bit) — Also Jet and Flight, like X-Plane 12. 555 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/292180/)
17. [Tower! Simulator 3](https://imho.run/games/2176130/tower-simulator-3) — Also Jet and 3D Vision, like X-Plane 12. 737 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2176130/)
18. [Combat Air Patrol 2: Military Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/347170/combat-air-patrol-2-military-flight-simulator) — Also Flight and Military, like X-Plane 12. 246 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347170/)
19. [Virtual Fighter Maneuvers](https://imho.run/games/3952640/virtual-fighter-maneuvers) — Also Jet and Flight, like X-Plane 12. 99 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3952640/)
20. [FlyInside Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/862390/flyinside-flight-simulator) — Also Flight and VR, like X-Plane 12. 92 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/862390/)
21. [Nuclear Option](https://imho.run/games/2168680/nuclear-option) — Also Jet and Flight, like X-Plane 12. 6,543 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2168680/)
22. [Rise of Flight United](https://imho.run/games/244050/rise-of-flight-united) — Also Flight and Military, like X-Plane 12. 1,664 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244050/)
23. [Falcon 4.0](https://imho.run/games/429530/falcon-4-0) — Also Flight and Military, like X-Plane 12. 171 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/429530/)
24. [War Thunder](https://imho.run/games/236390/war-thunder) — Also Flight and Military, like X-Plane 12. 308,911 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236390/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2014780&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2014780&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2014780&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2014780
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2014780
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About X-Plane 12

X-Plane 12 is a flight simulation released in 2022 by Laminar Research, priced at $59.99 USD. The game features a realistic physics engine and procedural scenery generation, with extensive flight model customization and mod support that enables a substantial library of community-driven content. Players describe the experience as both challenging and immersive, with reviewers highlighting the replay system and the importance of tactical positioning in flight planning. The simulation demands significant dedication, offering a massive experience for solo players who engage with its sit-down session shape. It does not currently support Steam Deck. The title holds an 86% positive rating from 2820 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2014780
- **Developer:** Laminar Research
- **Publisher:** Laminar Research
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, LAN Co-op, Tracked Controller Support, VR Supported, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Dec 17, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2014780/x-plane-12)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2014780&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014780/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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