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BeamNG.driveVSX-Plane 11

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

BeamNG.drive

BeamNG.drive

SimulationEarly AccessRacing
Quality
78Popularity
51Value
59
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−3% $24.21
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X-Plane 11

X-Plane 11

Quality
75Popularity
35Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

BeamNG.drive wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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BeamNG.drive
11 of 13 metrics
X-Plane 11
2 of 13 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$24.21 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$19.99 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-3% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
97 price changes Wins
4 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97.3% positive Wins
93% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
386.2K Wins
19.2K -
Positive Steam Reviews
375.7K Wins
17.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
10.6K -
1.3K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
16.7K Wins
324 -
Steam Recommendations
386.5K Wins
18.8K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
58 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
May 2015 -
Mar 2017 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBeamNG.drive

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

MaybeX-Plane 11

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
BeamNG.drive
X-Plane 11

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

BeamNG.drive

BeamNG.drive

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −3% $24.21Buy Now
Steam
Steam +3% $24.99View
X-Plane 11

X-Plane 11

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now

BeamNG.drive

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (386,126 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
386,126 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$24.21 — mid-range price
3% off — minor discount
Historical low: $19.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Stable community without major fluctuations — consistent player base.

Player count surging +60%
24,954 concurrent players — very healthy
510 new reviews — community buzzing
386,126 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

X-Plane 11

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

93% positive (19,160 reviews) — very positive reception
19,160 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-14% minor player decrease
220 concurrent players — smaller but active
19,160 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsBeamNG.driveX-Plane 11
Release Date
May 29, 2015
March 30, 2017
Developers
BeamNG
Laminar Research
Publishers
BeamNG
Laminar Research
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
58

BeamNG.drive

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7 9700
  • Memory: 32 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Minimum 8GB VRAM (AMD RX 6700 / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • VR Support: 10GB VRAM GPU with Vulkan support and OpenXR
  • Additional Notes: Recommended spec based on 1080p resolution. Installing game mods will increase required storage space. Gamepad recommended.

X-Plane 11

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 65 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Default
  • Additional Notes: The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase
Which is better: BeamNG.drive or X-Plane 11?

BeamNG.drive won the comparison against X-Plane 11 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 X-Plane 11?

Based on the metrics, BeamNG.drive 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. BeamNG.drive currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 05:27 PM UTC

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