# Games like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

> The closest matches to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition, X-Plane 11, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, DCS World Steam Edition, and X-Plane 12. 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 (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/1250410/microsoft-flight-simulator-2020-40th-anniversary-edition) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 73,114 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1250410/)
2. [X-Plane 11](https://imho.run/games/269950/x-plane-11) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players' libraries, and another Simulation. 8,762 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269950/)
3. [Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition](https://imho.run/games/314160/microsoft-flight-simulator-x-steam-edition) — Shares mod support with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 14,050 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314160/)
4. [DCS World Steam Edition](https://imho.run/games/223750/dcs-world-steam-edition) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 22,692 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/)
5. [X-Plane 12](https://imho.run/games/2014780/x-plane-12) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 2,820 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014780/)
6. [IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad](https://imho.run/games/307960/il-2-sturmovik-battle-of-stalingrad) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players' libraries, and another Action. 5,292 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/307960/)
7. [F1® 24](https://imho.run/games/2488620/f1-24) — Shares career mode and vehicle customization with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 6,279 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2488620/)
8. [Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1995890/aerofly-fs-4-flight-simulator) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 581 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1995890/)
9. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
10. [Train Sim World® 4](https://imho.run/games/2362300/train-sim-world-4) — Shares physics simulation and vehicle customization with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 1,357 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2362300/)
11. [Take On Helicopters](https://imho.run/games/65730/take-on-helicopters) — Also Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 257 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/65730/)
12. [SimplePlanes](https://imho.run/games/397340/simpleplanes) — Shares physics simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 6,890 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/397340/)
13. [aerofly RC 10 - RC Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2394350/aerofly-rc-10-rc-flight-simulator) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players' libraries, and another Indie. 72 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2394350/)
14. [EA SPORTS™ WRC](https://imho.run/games/1849250/ea-sports-wrc) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players' libraries, and another Sports. 5,614 Steam reviews, 59% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/)
15. [Aviassembly](https://imho.run/games/2660460/aviassembly) — Shares vehicle customization and achievement hunting with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 5,915 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2660460/)
16. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — Shares physics simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
17. [Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1422940/glider-sim-deluxe-soaring-simulator) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 197 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422940/)
18. [AirportSim](https://imho.run/games/1715280/airportsim) — Also Hobby Sim and Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 711 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1715280/)
19. [BeamNG.drive](https://imho.run/games/284160/beamng-drive) — Shares vehicle customization with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 197,183 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/284160/)
20. [Assetto Corsa EVO](https://imho.run/games/3058630/assetto-corsa-evo) — Shares physics simulation and vehicle customization with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 8,218 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3058630/)
21. [Lakehopper](https://imho.run/games/4209010/lakehopper) — Shares vehicle customization with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 289 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4209010/)
22. [Project CARS 2](https://imho.run/games/378860/project-cars-2) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 players' libraries, and another Racing. 5,859 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378860/)
23. [Forza Horizon 6](https://imho.run/games/2483190/forza-horizon-6) — Shares vehicle customization and achievement hunting with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 74,525 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2483190/)
24. [Farming Simulator 17](https://imho.run/games/447020/farming-simulator-17) — Shares vehicle customization with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. 6,930 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/447020/)

## 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=2537590&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2537590&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2537590&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2537590
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2537590
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a simulation game developed by Asobo Studio that immerses players in aviation through an open-world setting spanning the entire globe. Players can explore hundreds of realistic aircraft and airports worldwide, with a physics simulation engine providing authentic flight mechanics and mod support for extended content. The career mode introduces purpose through certifications and varied missions, with tasks including firefighting and search-and-rescue that expand beyond pure flying. A flight-assist mode lowers the entry barrier for newcomers, while achievement-hunting and online cooperative play cater to different play styles. Reviewers highlight that career mode adds purpose, and players describe sessions as atmospheric, contemplative, immersive, and relaxing. The game carries a 54% positive rating from 11,553 Steam reviews and is not currently supported on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2537590
- **Developer:** Asobo Studio
- **Publisher:** Xbox Game Studios
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, In-App Purchases, HDR available, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Nov 19, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2537590/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2537590&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2537590/)
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