Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam EditionVSX-Plane 12
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
X-Plane 12
Best price· SteamWinner
X-Plane 12 wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.
Solid pick at the moment: it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
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 timeMicrosoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.
Value
Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.
X-Plane 12
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.
Value
Great timing to buy: competitive price for the content offered.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base: longer wait times for multiplayer.
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
X-Plane 12
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 3500 or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: A DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 4 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 23 GB available space
Which is better: Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition or X-Plane 12?
X-Plane 12 won the comparison against Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition 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 X: Steam Edition worth buying over X-Plane 12?
Based on the metrics, X-Plane 12 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 13, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC