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Aerofly FS 2 Flight SimulatorVSLiftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

ActionIndieSimulationRacing
Quality
65Popularity
27Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$49.99
Buy Now
VS
Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

IndieSimulationSportsRacing
Quality
76Popularity
33Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now

Winner

Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

1
Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator
1 of 12 metrics
Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
11 of 12 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$49.99 -
$19.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$15.99 Wins
Sales Frequency
1 price changes -
6 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
79.3% positive -
95.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K -
13.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.5K -
12.4K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
404 Wins
633 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
496 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.0K -
12.9K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
35 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages
3 languages
Release Date
Nov 2017 -
Sep 2018 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleAerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeLiftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator
Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

1 Store
Steam
Steam$49.99Buy Now
Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (1,953 reviews) — mostly positive
1,953 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$49.99 — premium price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +50%
3 concurrent players — niche audience

Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

95% positive (12,981 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
12,981 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$19.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $15.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Strong +26% player growth
601 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,981 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsAerofly FS 2 Flight SimulatorLiftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
Release Date
November 20, 2017
September 13, 2018
Developers
IPACS
LuGus Studios
Publishers
IPACS
LuGus Studios
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
35

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Quad core CPU 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 4.0 compatible 3D graphic card with at least 2 GB of RAM
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible soundcard

Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel 10th gen / AMD Ryzen 3rd gen - 3.0GHz or faster.
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce RTX 2060 / AMD RX Vega 56 - 4GB VRAM or more.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Only playable with a game or radio controller. Single screen setups recommended. Intel integrated graphics not supported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator or Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing?

Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing won the comparison against Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator 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 Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator worth buying over Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing?

Based on the metrics, Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing 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. Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:13 AM UTC

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