# Games like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

> The closest matches to Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition: Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, X-Plane 11, X-Plane 12, and IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946. 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 X: Steam Edition. 73,114 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1250410/)
2. [Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024](https://imho.run/games/2537590/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024) — Shares mod support with Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 11,553 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2537590/)
3. [X-Plane 11](https://imho.run/games/269950/x-plane-11) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition players' libraries, and another Simulation. 8,762 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269950/)
4. [X-Plane 12](https://imho.run/games/2014780/x-plane-12) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 2,820 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2014780/)
5. [IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946](https://imho.run/games/15320/il-2-sturmovik-1946) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 1,658 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/15320/)
6. [DCS World Steam Edition](https://imho.run/games/223750/dcs-world-steam-edition) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 22,692 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223750/)
7. [Elite Dangerous](https://imho.run/games/359320/elite-dangerous) — Also Massively Multiplayer and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 52,491 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/)
8. [Project CARS](https://imho.run/games/234630/project-cars) — Also VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 3,968 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/)
9. [Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1995890/aerofly-fs-4-flight-simulator) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition players' libraries, and another Action. 581 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1995890/)
10. [Bus Simulator 18](https://imho.run/games/515180/bus-simulator-18) — Also VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 1,900 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/515180/)
11. [Rise of Flight United](https://imho.run/games/244050/rise-of-flight-united) — Also Flight and Massively Multiplayer, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 1,664 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244050/)
12. [Farming Simulator 15](https://imho.run/games/313160/farming-simulator-15) — Shares mod support with Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 4,166 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/313160/)
13. [Assetto Corsa](https://imho.run/games/244210/assetto-corsa) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition players' libraries, and another Sports. 58,334 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244210/)
14. [FPV Kamikaze Drone](https://imho.run/games/2707940/fpv-kamikaze-drone) — Shares flight simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 2,302 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2707940/)
15. [War Thunder](https://imho.run/games/236390/war-thunder) — Also Flight and Massively Multiplayer, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 308,911 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/236390/)
16. [Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1422940/glider-sim-deluxe-soaring-simulator) — Also Flight and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 197 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422940/)
17. [SimplePlanes](https://imho.run/games/397340/simpleplanes) — Also Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 6,890 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/397340/)
18. [Wings of Prey: Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/45300/wings-of-prey-special-edition) — Also Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 416 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/45300/)
19. [Transport Fever](https://imho.run/games/446800/transport-fever) — Also Flight, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 4,153 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/446800/)
20. [Heliborne Collection](https://imho.run/games/433530/heliborne-collection) — Also Flight and Massively Multiplayer, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 1,893 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433530/)
21. [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 X: Steam Edition. 246 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/347170/)
22. [City Car Driving](https://imho.run/games/493490/city-car-driving) — A frequent pick in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition players' libraries, and another Indie. 6,391 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493490/)
23. [iRacing](https://imho.run/games/266410/iracing) — Also Massively Multiplayer and VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 2,941 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/266410/)
24. [DiRT Rally](https://imho.run/games/310560/dirt-rally) — Also VR, like Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. 10,015 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/310560/)

## 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=314160&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=314160&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=314160&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=314160
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/314160
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Released in 2014, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is a flight simulation that lets players take off from anywhere in the world and fly a range of aircraft to destinations globally. The game features realistic flight physics and mod support alongside a library of free add-ons. Reviewers note the extensive selection of aircraft available, and players appreciate its accessibility across various PC specifications. Players describe the experience as nostalgic and relaxing, finding it a rewarding simulation that rewards patience and practice. The Steam version holds an 86% positive rating from over 14,000 reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 314160
- **Developer:** Microsoft Game Studios
- **Publisher:** Xbox Game Studios
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 18, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/314160/microsoft-flight-simulator-x-steam-edition)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=314160&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314160/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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