- #1 RealFlight Trainer Edition
94% matchVery Positive88% of 484 reviews2020
Dev: Horizon Hobby, LLC
Windows
RealFlight Trainer Edition is the perfect way to learn radio control flying on your PC. With 8 aircraft from Horizon Hobby (more are unlockable) and flying lessons from experienced RC pilots, you'll be ready to solo in no time. When you're ready, an upgrade to RealFlight Evolution is also available.
Why similar: Simulation 81%, Indie 19%
- #2 aerofly RC 10 - RC Flight Simulator
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 143 reviews2023
Dev: IPACS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Aerofly RC 10 is the ultimate radio controller flight simulator for beginners and experts alike.
Why similar: Simulation 89.4%, Indie 10.6%
- #3 RealFlight Evolution
92% matchVery Positive89% of 1,419 reviews2022
Dev: Horizon Hobby, LLC
Windows
RealFlight® is the industry-leading flight simulator for radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, and drones. Fly more than 300 hyper-realistic vehicles in an immense, open world right from your desktop. This RC classic is a must-have tool for flight enthusiasts of all skill levels!
Why similar: Racing 62.8%, Simulation 37.2%
- #4 Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator
90% matchVery Positive95% of 6,709 reviews2021
Dev: Louis Rochette
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Amateur or experienced FPV pilot, learn or improve your skills on Uncrashed,the new ultra realistic FPV simulator. Simulate your own FPV drone with settings based on real values and you will have the same feeling as a real flight without the risk of breaking your drone !
Why similar: Racing 55.8%, Simulation 40.4%, Indie 3.8%
- #5 RC Plane 3
91% matchMixed69% of 372 reviews2017
Dev: FrozenPepper S.R.LPub: FrozenPepper S.R.L.
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Learn to fly a large selection of RC Planes in huge and beautiful scenarios rich of detail. Grab an easy flier to enjoy a majestic sunset over the hills of Tuscany or hop in a fast stunt plane to fly through barns and high voltage pylons.
Why similar: Racing 65.9%, Simulation 34.1%
- #6 AccuRC 2
91% matchVery Positive87% of 566 reviews2017
Dev: trasnatech
Windows
AccuRC is an RC simulator mainly for helicopters, but also drones, fixed wing and cars, including racing, FPV in Photo and 3D sceneries. Our focus lies on flight dynamics realism and accurate recreation of the way different models feel. Our users say AccuRC is the most realistic sim they ever used.
Why similar: Racing 67.2%, Simulation 32.8%
- #7 Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,921 reviews2018
Dev: LuGus Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle!
Why similar: Racing 61.2%, Simulation 31.5%, Indie 7.2%
- #8 FPV Freerider
89% matchVery Positive89% of 324 reviews2018
Dev: John HolmvallPub: Jord&Eld
Windows · Mac
RC Quadcopter Racing Simulator - Fly (and crash!) all you want regardless of the weather, all for the price of a few replacement props.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #9 FPV Freerider Recharged
88% matchVery Positive89% of 215 reviews2018
Dev: John HolmvallPub: Jord&Eld
Windows · Mac
RC Quadcopter Racing Simulator - Fly (and crash!) all you want regardless of the weather, all for the price of a few replacement props.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #10 The Drone Racing League Simulator
86% matchVery Positive81% of 4,383 reviews2017
Dev: The Drone Racing League
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The DRL Simulator is the premier FPV racing game and simulator. The DRL Sim offers a robust, evolving feature set, including high-intensity drone racing. It packs tracks that DRL's real world pilots compete on, with more added every season. And, it's the only place to fly DRL's exclusive drone, the Racer4!
Why similar: Racing 63.9%, Simulation 29.2%, Indie 6.8%
- #11 The Zone - FPV Drone Simulator
84% matchVery Positive97% of 179 reviews2025
Dev: Nils Vollenbruch (@nils vo)
Windows · Mac
Learn new tricks, improve your freestyle flow, get inspiration by spectating other pilots, or learn to fly in the first place. The drone setup and physics are already dialed in by Pro pilots, so no need to mess with complicated settings.
Why similar: Racing 64.5%, Simulation 35.5%
- #12 TRYP FPV: Drone Racer Simulator
84% matchVery Positive86% of 3,029 reviews2022
Dev: UNDEAD BATTERY
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Fly freely and perfect your skills as an FPV pilot without the risk of breakage, with hyper-realistic visuals and flight sensations. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, TRYP FPV is the next-generation simulator that immerses you in the pure adrenaline of FPV drone flying.
Why similar: Racing 67.9%, Simulation 24.3%, Indie 7.8%
- #13 FPV Drone Simulator
86% matchMixed67% of 529 reviews2017
Dev: DreamEscape
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
This FPV Drone Simulator is especially designed for practicing your drone flying skills! Fly in different environments. Choose 'abandoned factory', 'free ride' or 'fantasy forest'.
Why similar: Racing 68.8%, Simulation 31.2%
- #14 AirportSim
83% matchMixed69% of 1,588 reviews2023
Dev: MS GAMESPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
AirportSim is an Advanced Airport Ground Handling Simulator with true-to-life visuals and operations, licensed planes and vehicles, real airports and live weather conditions. Enjoy the many tasks alone or with friends, making this experience unforgettable.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #15 SkyDrift
85% matchVery Positive88% of 1,179 reviews2011
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where flyboys can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains. Unlock state-of-the-art planes and personalize them with unique racing skins.
Why similar: Racing 90.9%, Indie 9.1%
- #16 AccrO
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 197 reviews2022
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
AccrO is a Full Acrobatic Quadcopter Simulator, with realistic flight behavior and complex physics simulation. A training tool for freestyle drone enthusiasts.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #17 Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator
81% matchVery Positive89% of 1,250 reviews2022
Dev: IPACS
Windows · Mac · Linux
We promise you will feel like a pilot flying airliners, helicopters, fighters, gliders, historical and aerobatic aircraft in a photorealistic world! Over 10,000 real world flights, highly detailed cockpits and scenery are awaiting you.
Why similar: Racing 67.5%, Simulation 28.5%, Indie 4%
- #18 FPV LOGIC
80% matchVery Positive89% of 657 reviews2023
Dev: UT STUDIO
Windows · Mac
FPV LOGIC is an FPV drone simulator with near-real physics and operation experience. Whether you enjoy freestyle or racing, you can find the same fun as flying a real drone in this game.
Why similar: Racing 73.7%, Simulation 22.3%, Indie 4%
- #19 Acro FS
81% matchMixed57% of 219 reviews2018
Dev: Knife Edge Software
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Acro FS is a recreational, stick-and-rudder flight simulator for high-performance aerobatic aircraft. Practice your routine, race against the clock, or just get up there and fly - the checklist is done and the engine is running.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #20 X-Plane 12
75% matchVery Positive86% of 5,788 reviews2022
Dev: Laminar Research
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 89.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #21 FlyInside Flight Simulator
79% matchMixed67% of 147 reviews2018
Dev: FlyInside Inc.
Windows
FlyInside Flight Simulator is a brand new flight simulator built for VR! It ships with ten beautiful aircraft and scenery covering the entire continental United States. Fly high-speed jets, hover helicopters, and enjoy general aviation aircraft around a variety of locations and weather types!
Why similar: Simulation 70.9%, Indie 29.1%
- #22 EreaDrone : FPV Drone Simulator
77% matchMixed60% of 78 reviews2023
Dev: EreaStudio
Windows
EreaDrone, the most versatile FPV drone simulator ever made. Experience ultra-realistic physics, race in massive 5km environments, or build your own world with a professional-grade map editor.
Why similar: Racing 64.6%, Simulation 30.6%, Indie 4.8%
- #23 SimplePlanes
77% matchVery Positive93% of 10,799 reviews2015
Dev: Jundroo, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
Why similar: Racing 100%
- #24 Sky Valley
79% matchMixed63% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: Evgenii Gubanov
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Sky Valley has unique style and does not look like anything else. It makes you escape from the daily routine and fully enjoy the flight. Go forward towards your dream.
Why similar: Racing 63.7%, Simulation 26.4%, Indie 9.8%
- #25 Aviassembly
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,303 reviews2025
Dev: Jelle Booij
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #26 Drone Academy
75% matchMixed48% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Vladyka Aleksandr Aleksandrovich
Windows
Освойте управление квадрокоптером в реалистичном симуляторе «Академия дронов». 14 готовых миссий и конструктор трасс для большего разнообразия. Заводите моторы!
Why similar: Racing 75.9%, Simulation 24.1%
- #27 CurryKitten FPV Simulator
76% matchVery Positive81% of 57 reviews2020
Dev: Wayne AndrewsPub: CurryKitten
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take charge of a powerful and acrobatic quadcopter and learn to fly it around the mountainous landscape. Rip through the partly-constructed building site, bash into the beach ball, chase cars, or fly up close and personal with an AI plane. Play it solo, or online with friends.
Why similar: Simulation 88.3%, Indie 11.7%
- #28 Flyout
73% matchVery Positive81% of 2,149 reviews2023
Dev: Stonext Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Build and fly realistic aircraft. Use free-form fuselage and wing editor tools and tune your engines to recreate aircraft from any era or design your own.
Why similar: Simulation 87.6%, Indie 12.4%
- #29 Liftoff®: Micro Drones
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,193 reviews2025
Dev: LuGus Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Explore the world of FPV like never before! In Liftoff®: Micro Drones any indoor area becomes an exciting aerial playground. Explore, customize and compete in this simulator dedicated to the micro drones class.
Why similar: Racing 69.5%, Simulation 30.5%
- #30 SimplePlanes VR
74% matchVery Positive85% of 198 reviews2021
Dev: Jundroo, LLC
Windows
SimplePlanes VR is a flight sim with an ever-expanding collection of hand-crafted aircraft to download and fly for free. Airplanes, helicopters, cars, boats, and more are available and new crafts are added every day.
Why similar: Racing 67.4%, Simulation 32.6%
- #31 AI Drone Simulator
74% matchVery Positive85% of 220 reviews2021
Dev: Diophante Studio
Windows · Mac
AI Drone Simulator is an FPV drone simulator. Huge, dynamic environments. Virtual copy of your own drone. Total customization for maximum pilot power. Community sharing of drones, maps and tracks !
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #32 FPV Battleground: Combat Drone Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 131 reviews2024
Dev: Bazu
Windows
Unlike other drone sims, FPV Battleground teaches you to SEARCH and hit for targets, not race on predefined tracks. Identify weak points. Plan under electronic warfare. This is what real drone operators deal with.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #33 Orbital Racer
76% matchMixed44% of 110 reviews2017
Dev: Paweł DywelskiPub: Feel Good Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A unique combination of space and racing sims. Choose between fast-paced, explosive action or more realistic simulation where drifting around every corner becomes more than just a gimmick - it's a necessity. Race around distinct locations such as the rings of Saturn or orbital city on Venus.
Why similar: Racing 65.1%, Simulation 25.9%, Indie 9%
- #34 World of Aircraft: Glider Simulator
73% matchMixed44% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: World of Aircraft TeamPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Experience general aviation as never before! World of Aircraft is a series of stand-alone simulators that each focus on a specific kind of flying. World of Aircraft: Glider Simulator includes a series of (motor-) gliders and tow aircraft based on a high definition flying area.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #35 RC Simulation 2.0
73% matchMixed64% of 251 reviews2018
Dev: devotidPub: devotid Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Drive all kinds of RC Cars, Boats, Rock Crawlers, Planes or Quadcopters on any of the 250+ Workshop Tracks. The game includes an in-game Track Editor and Vehicle Painter to create tons of scenarios and Paint schemes. RC Sim is made by a solo developer and still is in development.
Why similar: Racing 64.3%, Simulation 29.1%, Indie 6.6%
- #36 Helicopter Simulator VR 2021 - Rescue Missions
68% matchVery Positive83% of 161 reviews2024
Dev: Helicopter Simulator
Windows
Learn, hone and master all the instruments and controls of a real helicopter! Follow the tutorials to turn the aircraft on and off, learn to use ropes and flares and apply your knowledge in missions based on real situations!
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #37 X-Plane 11
69% matchVery Positive93% of 19,836 reviews2017
Dev: Laminar Research
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 162.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #38 Glider Sim Deluxe – Soaring Simulator
70% matchVery Positive90% of 179 reviews2021
Dev: Joey SiposPub: 5D Realities
Windows
Soar through 3 custom maps or explore the entire globe with Google Earth integration. Pilot hang gliders, paragliders, paramotors, mini-wings, speed-wings, ultralight trikes, or racing drones. Customize weather conditions and fly solo or with friends. Perfect for seasoned pilots and newcomers alike!
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #39 FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
69% matchVery Positive83% of 2,682 reviews2021
Dev: ORQA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%
FPV SkyDive is a free-to-play realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Feel the adrenaline of high speed first-person view drone racing in single-player or multi-player scenarios. The future is now, become an FPV pilot today!
Why similar: Racing 73.7%, Simulation 26.3%
- #40 Forklift Simulator 2019
71% matchMixed64% of 80 reviews2020
Dev: Blind Squirrel GamesPub: Blind Squirrel Publishing
Windows
Finally, a truly realistic driving game that also teaches you how to safely operate various types of forklifts.
Why similar: Racing 59.7%, Simulation 30.1%, Indie 10.2%
- #41 Aeris (BETA)
68% matchMixed67% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: username470Pub: Aerial Game Studios
Windows
Complete challenges or fly freely all around the world!
Why similar: Racing 69.1%, Simulation 30.9%
- #42 Vehicle Simulator
70% matchVery Positive88% of 277 reviews2015
Dev: Ilan Papini
Windows
Vehicle Simulator is an open world flying/sailing simulator with accurate physics and dynamics, simulating well the various boats, planes and land vehicles included. The game allows the user to modify and experiment with scenery making and vehicle design by way of extreme modability, with a large library of existing mods and add-ons.
Why similar: Simulation 78.8%, Indie 21.2%
- #43 Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,020 reviews2017
Dev: IPACS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator lets you explore the world of flying in a quality never seen before. Fly a large selection of highly detailed aircraft or a helicopter with interactive 3D cockpits. Aerofly FS 2 currently features over 200 airports in the south western USA and global elevation and satellite imagery.
Why similar: Racing 65.6%, Simulation 29.6%, Indie 4.8%
- #44 AirlineSim
67% matchVery Positive80% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: simulogics
Windows
Manage and grow your own virtual airline in this business simulation. Plan operations by acquiring aircraft and scheduling flights. Monitor finances using realistic tools as you cooperate and compete with other players on a real-time market and turn your company into a flourishing business.
Why similar: Simulation 94.9%, Indie 5.1%
- #45 Take Off - The Flight Simulator
71% matchMixed49% of 153 reviews2017
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Fly more than 20 airplanes in an open world or try out more than 40 exciting and varied missions – from airfreighting to dramatic rescue operations!
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #46 Lakehopper
63% matchVery Positive92% of 105 reviews2026
Dev: Photon Games
Windows · Linux
Take flight in a seaplane flight simulator through a rugged world where you are responsible for the care and maintenance of your plane. Deliver cargo between far-flung communities in a flooded landscape that challenges your piloting skills! Fix your plane and keep flying!
Why similar: Simulation 89.6%, Indie 10.4%
- #47 VRC PRO
68% matchVery Positive87% of 941 reviews2015
Dev: Virtual Racing Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
VRC Pro takes you deep into the world of cutting edge, modern RC cars. You can race up to 15 different RC cars on real existing mini race tracks all around the world; all fully customizable & tunable.
Why similar: Racing 66.6%, Simulation 25.3%, Indie 8.1%
- #48 Airline Manager
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,060 reviews2021
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Create and manage your own airline. Create both passenger and cargo routes all over the world while you upgrade and expand your fleet of airplanes and airports. Airline Manager is among the most realistic of its genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #49 FlowState
67% matchVery Positive82% of 146 reviews2020
Dev: Timothy IchiyasuPub: None
Windows
This simulator is a true FPV Drone Racing simulator. The goal is to make it look and feel as similar to a standard racing drone as possible. As such, the goal is not to make the most HD/GoPro-esque visuals. Instead the focus is on simulating what pilots see through the goggles, static and all!
Why similar: Racing 71.1%, Simulation 28.9%
- #50 DCL - The Game
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,068 reviews2020
Dev: Drone Champions AGPub: Drone Champions League
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
DCL - The Game is the official videogame of the Drone Champions League - the world’s leading series for Drone Racing Teams. Fly the original tracks from DCL and experience Drone Racing like a professional pilot. Join the flying revolution!
Why similar: Racing 68.8%, Simulation 31.2%