Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality

24 games like X-Plane 11 (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with X-Plane 11 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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The short version

Closest match: Universe Sandbox, which both open world and atmospheric.
X-Plane 11 is tagged Simulation, Flight, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer, VR, Singleplayer, Physics by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value X-Plane 11

The five things Steam players tag X-Plane 11 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Simulation
Flight
Realistic
Open World
Multiplayer

X-Plane 11 at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (93% of 20,259)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$29.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

1
Universe Sandbox
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Simulation and Physics; released around the same time (2015).
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Universe Sandbox at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Giant Army
Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,082 Price $20.09
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 32,082)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World
Why players like it: Sandbox, Space, Simulation, Physics, Science — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $20.09 — $9.90 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SandboxSimulationPhysicsRealisticEducationFamily FriendlyExploration
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2
MudRunner
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Physics; released around the same time (2017).
MudRunner is the ultimate off-road experience putting the players in the driver seat and dares them to take charge of incredible all-terrain vehicles, venturing across extreme Siberian landscapes with only a map and compass as guides!
MudRunner at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Saber Interactive
Player sentiment 92% positive of 44,003 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 44,003)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Offroad, Simulation, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationRealisticPhysicsSandboxExplorationFirst-PersonThird Person
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3
SnowRunner
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Exploration and Realistic; released around the same time (2021).
Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends!
SnowRunner at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Saber Interactive
Player sentiment 90% positive of 55,755 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 55,755)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Adventure, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationExplorationRealisticSandboxFirst-PersonThird PersonPhysics
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4
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Flight and Realistic.
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.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition at a glance
Released 2026 Studio Asobo Studio
Player sentiment 79% positive of 72,823 Price $20.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 72,823)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 5 of 5 — Simulation, Flight, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Flight, Realistic, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $20.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationFlightRealisticVRPhysicsFamily FriendlyBeautifulController
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5
BeamNG.drive
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Physics and Realistic; released around the same time (2013).
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive at a glance
Released 2013 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 97% positive of 416,293 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 416,293)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 5 of 5 — Simulation, Flight, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Driving, Physics, Realistic, Destruction — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationPhysicsRealisticSandboxFirst-PersonThird PersonExplorationFlight
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6
Project CARS
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Physics; released around the same time (2015).
THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
Project CARS at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Slightly Mad Studios
Player sentiment 79% positive of 14,438 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 14,438)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Simulation, Automobile Sim, Driving, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationRealisticPhysicsVRFirst-PersonControllerThird Person
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7
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Sandbox; released around the same time (2021).
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Red Dot Games
Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,510 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 38,510)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World
Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Realistic, Sandbox, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationRealisticSandboxEducationFirst-PersonVR
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8
Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Exploration and Realistic; released around the same time (2018).
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Ultimate Games S.A.
Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,129 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 9,129)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: 3D, America, Fishing, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationExplorationRealisticFirst-PersonSandboxFamily Friendly
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9
Euro Truck Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and First-Person; released around the same time (2013).
The original Euro Truck Simulator - the game which has become the classic of the genre and is still relevant today. The first truck simulation game in a European setting, with European long haul trucks!
Euro Truck Simulator at a glance
Released 2013 Studio SCS Software
Player sentiment 84% positive of 7,665 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 7,665)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Driving, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationRealisticFirst-PersonThird PersonExplorationSandbox
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10
Steep
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Exploration and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends. Defy and master the mountain alone or with friends on skis, wingsuits, snowboards and paragliders. Record and share your best stunts.
Steep at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Annecy
Player sentiment 83% positive of 33,085 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 33,085)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Sports, Open World, Multiplayer, Action, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationExplorationFirst-PersonThird PersonRealisticSandbox
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11
The Crew 2
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Flight and First-Person; released around the same time (2018).
Take on the American motorsports scene as you explore and dominate the land, air, and sea across the entire USA. New: play The Crew 2 offline or online with the new Hybrid mode, available now!
The Crew 2 at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Ivory Tower
Player sentiment 78% positive of 99,588 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 99,588)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Flight, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:Massively MultiplayerFlightFirst-PersonThird PersonSimulationSandbox
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12
CarX Drift Racing Online
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Physics, Simulation and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).
Master realistic drift physics, tune 120+ cars and drift online with up to 16 players across platforms. Compete in TOP-32, build unique setups and explore hundreds of community-made Workshop maps.
CarX Drift Racing Online at a glance
Released 2017 Studio CarX Technologies, LLC
Player sentiment 95% positive of 89,251 Price $16.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 89,251)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Physics, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $16.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:PhysicsSimulationMassively MultiplayerSandboxControllerVRRealistic
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13
ABZU
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Exploration, Beautiful and Family Friendly; released around the same time (2016).
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
ABZU at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Giant Squid
Player sentiment 93% positive of 27,628 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 27,628)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Open World
Why players like it: Relaxing, Atmospheric, Underwater, Exploration, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:ExplorationBeautifulFamily FriendlyThird PersonSimulationController
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14
Forza Horizon 5
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Realistic, Simulation and Exploration; released around the same time (2021).
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.
Forza Horizon 5 at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Playground Games
Player sentiment 89% positive of 279,979 Price $23.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 279,979)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Driving, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $23.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with X-Plane 11:RealisticSimulationExplorationFirst-PersonBeautifulVR
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15
DCS World Steam Edition
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Flight and Realistic; released around the same time (2013).
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!
DCS World Steam Edition at a glance
Released 2013 Studio Eagle Dynamics SA
Player sentiment 85% positive of 41,014 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 41,014)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 5 of 5 — Simulation, Flight, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Flight, Free to Play, Military, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationFlightRealisticVRSandboxFirst-PersonMassively Multiplayer
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16
Professional Fishing
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Massively Multiplayer and Realistic; released around the same time (2018).
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Professional Fishing at a glance
Released 2018 Studio MasterCode
Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,260 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 4,260)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Fishing, Free to Play, Simulation, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationMassively MultiplayerRealisticFamily FriendlyFirst-PersonExploration
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17
Day of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox and Realistic; released around the same time (2019).
Day of Dragons is an online creature survival game set in a large, beautiful, sandbox open world with multiple biomes and distinct creatures. Rule the world as one of several dragon species, or play as an elemental.
Day of Dragons at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Beawesome Games
Player sentiment 65% positive of 7,900 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (65% of 7,900)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Early Access, Dragons, Survival, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:Massively MultiplayerSandboxRealisticExplorationThird PersonFirst-PersonSimulation
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18
VTOL VR
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Flight, VR and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).
VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls.
VTOL VR at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Boundless Dynamics, LLC
Player sentiment 98% positive of 21,763 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 21,763)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Flight, Realistic, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Flight, VR, Simulation, Combat, Jet — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:FlightVRSimulationRealisticPhysicsFirst-PersonSandbox
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19
SuchArt: Creative Space
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and First-Person; released around the same time (2021).
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
SuchArt: Creative Space at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Goose Minded
Player sentiment 98% positive of 7,155 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 7,155)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Free to Play, Sandbox, Singleplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationSandboxFirst-PersonRealisticPhysicsFamily FriendlyVR
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20
The Forest
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, Exploration and Sandbox; released around the same time (2018).
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
The Forest at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Endnight Games
Player sentiment 96% positive of 680,814 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 680,814)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Open World, Horror, Crafting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with X-Plane 11:First-PersonExplorationSandboxSimulationRealistic
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21
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Education and First-Person; released around the same time (2015).
New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Red Dot Games
Player sentiment 92% positive of 14,625 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 14,625)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Building, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationEducationFirst-PersonRealisticSandbox
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22
Wreckfest
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Physics and Realistic; released around the same time (2018).
Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.
Wreckfest at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Bugbear
Player sentiment 88% positive of 41,452 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 41,452)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Destruction, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationPhysicsRealisticSandboxThird Person
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23
Thief Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, First-Person and Sandbox; released around the same time (2018).
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.
Thief Simulator at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Noble Muffins
Player sentiment 88% positive of 39,806 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 39,806)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World
Why players like it: Simulation, Stealth, Singleplayer, Crime, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationFirst-PersonSandboxExplorationRealistic
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24
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Exploration.
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 at a glance
Released 2012 Studio SCS Software
Player sentiment 97% positive of 940,049 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 940,049)
Matches X-Plane 11 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Realistic, Open World, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Driving, Transportation, Simulation, Open World, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs X-Plane 11: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with X-Plane 11:SimulationRealisticExplorationControllerFamily FriendlyThird Person
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Universe Sandbox at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Giant Army
Player sentiment	96% positive of 32,082	Price	$20.09

MudRunner at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Saber Interactive
Player sentiment	92% positive of 44,003	Price	$19.99

SnowRunner at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Saber Interactive
Player sentiment	90% positive of 55,755	Price	$29.99

Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition at a glance
Released	2026	Studio	Asobo Studio
Player sentiment	79% positive of 72,823	Price	$20.99

BeamNG.drive at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	97% positive of 416,293	Price	$24.99

Project CARS at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Slightly Mad Studios
Player sentiment	79% positive of 14,438	Price	Not listed

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Red Dot Games
Player sentiment	96% positive of 38,510	Price	$24.99

Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Ultimate Games S.A.
Player sentiment	89% positive of 9,129	Price	$19.99

Euro Truck Simulator at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	SCS Software
Player sentiment	84% positive of 7,665	Price	$4.99

Steep at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Ubisoft Annecy
Player sentiment	83% positive of 33,085	Price	$29.99

The Crew 2 at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Ivory Tower
Player sentiment	78% positive of 99,588	Price	$29.99

CarX Drift Racing Online at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	CarX Technologies, LLC
Player sentiment	95% positive of 89,251	Price	$16.99

ABZU at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Giant Squid
Player sentiment	93% positive of 27,628	Price	$19.99

Forza Horizon 5 at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Playground Games
Player sentiment	89% positive of 279,979	Price	$23.99

DCS World Steam Edition at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	Eagle Dynamics SA
Player sentiment	85% positive of 41,014	Price	Free

Professional Fishing at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	MasterCode
Player sentiment	76% positive of 4,260	Price	Free

Day of Dragons at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Beawesome Games
Player sentiment	65% positive of 7,900	Price	$19.99

VTOL VR at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Boundless Dynamics, LLC
Player sentiment	98% positive of 21,763	Price	$29.99

SuchArt: Creative Space at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Goose Minded
Player sentiment	98% positive of 7,155	Price	Free

The Forest at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Endnight Games
Player sentiment	96% positive of 680,814	Price	$19.99

Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Red Dot Games
Player sentiment	92% positive of 14,625	Price	$19.99

Wreckfest at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Bugbear
Player sentiment	88% positive of 41,452	Price	$29.99

Thief Simulator at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Noble Muffins
Player sentiment	88% positive of 39,806	Price	$19.99

Euro Truck Simulator 2 at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	SCS Software
Player sentiment	97% positive of 940,049	Price	$19.99

Common questions

What game is most like X-Plane 11?

Universe Sandbox, on the evidence we have. It both open world and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to X-Plane 11" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with X-Plane 11. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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