BeamNG.drive vs SimplePlanes
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
SimplePlanes wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. SimplePlanes is $22.77 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | BeamNG.drive | SimplePlanes |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 68 | 66 |
| Quality | 78 | 84 |
| Value | 58 | 72 |
| Popularity | 52 | 32 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.59 | $1.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.2% positive | 93.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17.8K | 45 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | BeamNG.drive | SimplePlanes |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 29, 2015 | December 17, 2015 |
| Developers | BeamNG | Jundroo, LLC |
| Publishers | BeamNG | Jundroo, LLC |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64 Bit | Windows 7 or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7 9700 | Core i5 |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Minimum 8GB VRAM (AMD RX 6700 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060) | SM4 1GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: BeamNG.drive or SimplePlanes?
SimplePlanes won the comparison against BeamNG.drive 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 BeamNG.drive worth buying over SimplePlanes?
Based on the metrics, SimplePlanes 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. SimplePlanes currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:28 PM UTC