Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition similar games & best alternatives

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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition

2020

Should you play it?

From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.

What works

  • Stunning realistic graphics and world modeling
  • Highly detailed and scalable flight simulation
  • Extensive aircraft variety and customization
  • Strong community and mod support
  • Immersive and relaxing exploration experience

Things to keep in mind

  • Very large download size and long update times
  • High hardware requirements for best experience
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Some ui and control setup complexity
  • Occasional bugs and performance issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

  • X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit

  • X-Plane 12

  • Kerbal Space Program

  • Vehicle Simulator

  • Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator

More violent

Games that feels like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition but with more combat and destruction

  • Project Wingman

  • Nuclear Option

  • VTOL VR

  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition

  • Warplanes: WW2 Dogfight

  • Air Missions: HIND

Less social

Games that feels like Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Ultrawings

  • Aviassembly

  • Lakehopper

  • Flight Of Nova

  • Flyout

  • Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Exploration.

Last update: 03/08/2026