# Games like SimplePlanes

> The closest matches to SimplePlanes: SimplePlanes 2, Flyout, Kerbal Space Program, Stormworks: Build and Rescue, and Besiege. 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. [SimplePlanes 2](https://imho.run/games/2840470/simpleplanes-2) — Shares physics simulation with SimplePlanes. 395 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2840470/)
2. [Flyout](https://imho.run/games/777390/flyout) — Shares aircraft design and physics simulation with SimplePlanes. 1,747 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/777390/)
3. [Kerbal Space Program](https://imho.run/games/220200/kerbal-space-program) — Also Building, like SimplePlanes. 77,731 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/220200/)
4. [Stormworks: Build and Rescue](https://imho.run/games/573090/stormworks-build-and-rescue) — Also Flight and Automation, like SimplePlanes. 40,244 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/573090/)
5. [Besiege](https://imho.run/games/346010/besiege) — Shares modding workshop with SimplePlanes. 22,886 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/346010/)
6. [SkyDrift](https://imho.run/games/91100/skydrift) — Also Combat Racing and Flight, like SimplePlanes. 402 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/91100/)
7. [Brick Rigs](https://imho.run/games/552100/brick-rigs) — Also Racing and Building, like SimplePlanes. 27,145 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/552100/)
8. [Space Engineers](https://imho.run/games/244850/space-engineers) — A frequent pick in SimplePlanes players' libraries, and another Action. 67,178 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244850/)
9. [FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition](https://imho.run/games/12360/flatout-ultimate-carnage-collector-s-edition) — Shares destructible environments with SimplePlanes. 2,051 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12360/)
10. [BeamNG.drive](https://imho.run/games/284160/beamng-drive) — Also Automobile Sim and Racing, like SimplePlanes. 197,183 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/284160/)
11. [Aviassembly](https://imho.run/games/2660460/aviassembly) — Also Flight and Building, like SimplePlanes. 5,915 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2660460/)
12. [Juno: New Origins](https://imho.run/games/870200/juno-new-origins) — A frequent pick in SimplePlanes players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,983 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/870200/)
13. [Homebrew - Patent Unknown](https://imho.run/games/325420/homebrew-patent-unknown) — Also Automobile Sim and Racing, like SimplePlanes. 653 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/325420/)
14. [Dream Car Builder](https://imho.run/games/488550/dream-car-builder) — Also Automobile Sim and Racing, like SimplePlanes. 621 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/488550/)
15. [Teardown](https://imho.run/games/1167630/teardown) — Shares physics simulation and destructible environments with SimplePlanes. 73,315 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167630/)
16. [Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/1250410/microsoft-flight-simulator-2020-40th-anniversary-edition) — Also Flight, like SimplePlanes. 73,114 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1250410/)
17. [IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946](https://imho.run/games/15320/il-2-sturmovik-1946) — Also Flight and Military, like SimplePlanes. 1,658 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/15320/)
18. [Rise of Flight United](https://imho.run/games/244050/rise-of-flight-united) — A frequent pick in SimplePlanes players' libraries, and another Simulation. 1,664 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244050/)
19. [Satisfactory](https://imho.run/games/526870/satisfactory) — Also Automation and Building, like SimplePlanes. 132,199 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526870/)
20. [Crazy Machines 3](https://imho.run/games/351920/crazy-machines-3) — A frequent pick in SimplePlanes players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,454 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/351920/)
21. [Project CARS](https://imho.run/games/234630/project-cars) — A frequent pick in SimplePlanes players' libraries, and another Sports. 3,968 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/)
22. [Need for Speed™ Most Wanted](https://imho.run/games/1262560/need-for-speed-most-wanted) — Also Combat Racing and Automobile Sim, like SimplePlanes. 8,187 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1262560/)
23. [Poly Bridge](https://imho.run/games/367450/poly-bridge) — Also Building, like SimplePlanes. 5,999 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367450/)
24. [Nuclear Option](https://imho.run/games/2168680/nuclear-option) — Also Flight and Military, like SimplePlanes. 6,543 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2168680/)

## 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=397340&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=397340&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=397340&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=397340
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/397340
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About SimplePlanes

SimplePlanes is an indie simulation released in 2015 by Jundroo, LLC, currently priced at $12.99 and verified to run on Steam Deck. The core experience centres on designing aircraft from scratch using a snapping-part system, with real-time testing through physics-based flight simulation. The game features aerodynamics modelling, destructible environments, and a modding workshop for community content. Players describe the physics-based flight as satisfying and highlight the challenging yet lighthearted tone. Some reviewers have noted nostalgic and retro qualities. With 94 percent positive from nearly 6,900 Steam reviews, the sandbox offers massive scope, supports short burst play sessions, and provides freedom to build anything imaginable within its physics framework.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 397340
- **Developer:** Jundroo, LLC
- **Publisher:** Jundroo, LLC
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 17, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 69
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/397340/simpleplanes)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=397340&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/397340/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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