ABZUVSMicrosoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
ABZU
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
ABZU
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit
- Processor: 2.4GHz CPU Quad Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 290X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 150 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: ABZU or Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition won the comparison against ABZU based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is ABZU worth buying over Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
Based on the metrics, Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. ABZU currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC