Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary EditionVSMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Better Deal· Steam
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Better Deal· SteamWinner
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition wins 10 of 14 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
A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.
Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.
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 timeScore Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
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.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
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
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Network Speed of 50 Mbps Bandwidth
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition won the comparison against Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition worth buying over Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
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. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 12:22 PM UTC