IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad vs X-Plane 12
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad is R$129.14 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad | X-Plane 12 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 55 |
| Quality | 76 | 71 |
| Value | 36 | 45 |
| Popularity | 32 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 32.86 | R$ 162.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.3% positive | 87.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 191 | 928 |
Where to buy
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IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad
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Details and requirements
| Item | IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad | X-Plane 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 22, 2014 | December 17, 2022 |
| Developers | FOR-GAMES CR LTD | Laminar Research |
| Publishers | FOR-GAMES CR LTD | Laminar Research |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 23 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad or X-Plane 12?
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad won the comparison against X-Plane 12 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 IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad worth buying over X-Plane 12?
Based on the metrics, IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Stalingrad 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. X-Plane 12 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:25 PM UTC