What games are most similar to X-Plane 12?

The most similar games to X-Plane 12 include Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, X-Plane 11, VTOL VR, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is X-Plane 12?

X-Plane 12 is a Simulation game with popular tags including Simulation, Flight, Realistic, 3D, VR.

Best simulation games like X-Plane 12?

If you're looking for more simulation games like X-Plane 12, try Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, X-Plane 11, VTOL VR. These share the Simulation tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like X-Plane 12?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to X-Plane 12. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like X-Plane 12 but more flight?

To find games emphasizing flight, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Flight alongside Simulation. You can also explore the flight tag page directly.

Games Like X-Plane 12

Top Similar Games to X-Plane 12

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition (2014) — Shared: Flight, Simulation, Realistic. Also features open world and multiplayer. Tags: Flight, Simulation, Realistic
X-Plane 11 (2017) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Realistic. Also features multiplayer and open world. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Realistic
VTOL VR (2017) — Shared: Flight, VR, Jet. Also features combat and military. Tags: Flight, VR, Jet
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad (2014) — Shared: Flight, Realistic, Simulation. Also features world war ii and war. Tags: Flight, Realistic, Simulation
DCS World Steam Edition (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Realistic. Also features free to play and military. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Realistic
Project Wingman (2020) — Shared: Flight, Jet, VR. Also features action and war. Tags: Flight, Jet, VR
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Realistic. Also features multiplayer and open world. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Realistic
X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit (2014) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Realistic. Also features open world and multiplayer. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Realistic
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (2019) — Shared: Flight, Jet, 3D. Also features military and war. Tags: Flight, Jet, 3D
Nuclear Option (2023) — Shared: Flight, Simulation, Jet. Also features early access and action. Tags: Flight, Simulation, Jet
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Realistic. Also features multiplayer and hobby sim. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Realistic
Lunar Flight (2012) — Shared: Simulation, VR, Flight. Also features space and indie. Tags: Simulation, VR, Flight
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 (2008) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Realistic. Also features world war ii and military. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Realistic
Airline Flight Attendant Simulator VR (2023) — Shared: Flight, Immersive Sim, Realistic. Also features adventure and atmospheric. Tags: Flight, Immersive Sim, Realistic
aerofly RC 10 - RC Flight Simulator (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Realistic. Also features pvp and education. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Realistic
Glider Simulator (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, VR. Also features driving and indie. Tags: Simulation, Flight, VR
Virtual Fighter Maneuvers (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Jet, Flight. Also features action and combat. Tags: Simulation, Jet, Flight
AirportSim (2023) — Shared: Flight, Simulation, Immersive Sim. Also features job simulator and hobby sim. Tags: Flight, Simulation, Immersive Sim
Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator (2022) — Shared: Flight, Simulation, VR. Also features racing and exploration. Tags: Flight, Simulation, VR
Kerbal Space Program (2015) — Shared: Simulation. Also features space and sandbox. Tags: Simulation
Ace Combat Assault Horizon - Enhanced Edition (2013) — Shared: Flight, Simulation, Jet. Also features action and military. Tags: Flight, Simulation, Jet
Helicopter Simulator VR 2021 - Rescue Missions (2024) — Shared: Simulation, VR, Flight. Also features military and modern. Tags: Simulation, VR, Flight
Flyout (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Jet. Also features sandbox and building. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Jet
American Truck Simulator (2016) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic, Immersive Sim. Also features automobile sim and driving. Tags: Simulation, Realistic, Immersive Sim
F-22: Air Dominance Fighter (2026) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Jet. Also features military and combat. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Jet
Paper Wars (2025) — Shared: Flight, Jet, Simulation. Also features action and military. Tags: Flight, Jet, Simulation
Satisfactory (2024) — Shared: First-Person, Simulation. Also features base building and automation. Tags: First-Person, Simulation
Transport Fever 2 (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic, Flight. Also features strategy and management. Tags: Simulation, Realistic, Flight
My Summer Car (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic, First-Person. Also features automobile sim and open world. Tags: Simulation, Realistic, First-Person
BeamNG.drive (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic, First-Person. Also features driving and physics. Tags: Simulation, Realistic, First-Person
ATC Flight Operator (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Immersive Sim. Also features casual and indie. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Immersive Sim
Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator (2017) — Shared: Flight, Simulation, VR. Also features racing and open world. Tags: Flight, Simulation, VR
Cities: Skylines (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic. Also features city builder and building. Tags: Simulation, Realistic
Sacred Ember (2022) — Shared: Jet, Simulation, Flight. Also features early access and military. Tags: Jet, Simulation, Flight
UBOAT (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic. Also features world war ii and submarine. Tags: Simulation, Realistic
Stormworks: Build and Rescue (2020) — Shared: Immersive Sim, Flight, First-Person. Also features sandbox and building. Tags: Immersive Sim, Flight, First-Person
Assetto Corsa Competizione (2019) — Shared: Simulation, VR, Realistic. Also features racing and automobile sim. Tags: Simulation, VR, Realistic
Euro Truck Simulator 2 (2012) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic, Immersive Sim. Also features driving and transportation. Tags: Simulation, Realistic, Immersive Sim
Cities: Skylines II (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic. Also features city builder and building. Tags: Simulation, Realistic
My Winter Car (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic, First-Person. Also features racing and life sim. Tags: Simulation, Realistic, First-Person
Juno: New Origins (2023) — Shared: Flight, Jet, Realistic. Also features building and science. Tags: Flight, Jet, Realistic
Escape the Backrooms (2025) — Shared: First-Person, 3D, Action-Adventure. Also features horror and multiplayer. Tags: First-Person, 3D, Action-Adventure
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic (2024) — Shared: Simulation. Also features strategy and city builder. Tags: Simulation
Arma Reforger (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic, First-Person. Also features military and shooter. Tags: Simulation, Realistic, First-Person
Abiotic Factor (2025) — Shared: First-Person, Immersive Sim, Simulation. Also features survival and online co-op. Tags: First-Person, Immersive Sim, Simulation
Mewgenics (2026) — Features turn-based tactics and roguelite.
Squad (2020) — Shared: Realistic, First-Person, Simulation. Also features military and fps. Tags: Realistic, First-Person, Simulation
F1® 2020 (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic, VR. Also features racing and sports. Tags: Simulation, Realistic, VR
Blender (2015) — Shared: 3D, 3D Vision. Also features animation & modeling and software. Tags: 3D, 3D Vision
Core Keeper (2024) — Features open world and survival.
Alarion (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Action-Adventure, Flight. Also features casual and education. Tags: Simulation, Action-Adventure, Flight
Ready or Not (2023) — Shared: Realistic, First-Person. Also features tactical and fps. Tags: Realistic, First-Person
Umamusume: Pretty Derby (2025) — Shared: Simulation, 3D. Also features anime and horses. Tags: Simulation, 3D
F1® 25 (2025) — Shared: Simulation, VR, Realistic. Also features racing and sports. Tags: Simulation, VR, Realistic
Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Realistic. Also features naval combat and strategy. Tags: Simulation, Realistic
Wuthering Waves (2025) — Shared: 3D. Also features open world and anime. Tags: 3D
Dying Light: The Beast (2025) — Shared: First-Person, Action-Adventure, Realistic. Also features zombies and open world. Tags: First-Person, Action-Adventure, Realistic
Le Mans Ultimate (2025) — Shared: Realistic, VR, Simulation. Also features racing and automobile sim. Tags: Realistic, VR, Simulation
Firehawk FPV: Drone Fighter (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Flight, Realistic. Also features action and racing. Tags: Simulation, Flight, Realistic
Necesse (2025) — Features open world survival craft and multiplayer.