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X-Plane

Catalogue entry · not reviewed

X-Plane is a flight simulator initially launched by Laminar Research in 1995. Commercial desktop versions are sold for macOS, Windows, and Linux. A mobile version has been available for Android, iOS, and webOS since 2009 as well.

Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA, read 5 September 2026.

Simulation

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Released
1993
Developer
Laminar Research
Platforms
2 systems
Critics
Not scored
Steam Deck
Unknown
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Not stated
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The record

Catalogue facts
First released1 January 1993
DeveloperLaminar Research
PublisherLaminar Research
PlatformsAndroid, Android Tablet
GenresSimulation

Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q1520905, seeded 30 August 2026.

Where X-Plane sits on the grid

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The whole catalogueLargely forgotten
Year
48ahead of 6% of the catalogue
Reach
47ahead of 85% of the catalogue

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Common questions about X-Plane

What platforms is X-Plane on?

X-Plane is available on Android, Android Tablet. It first released in 1993.

Who made X-Plane?

X-Plane was developed by Laminar Research and published by Laminar Research.