Microsoft Flight Simulator (Series) AlternativesFlight Simulators & Simulation Games like Microsoft Flight Simulator (Series)

Microsoft Flight Simulator is described as 'Immerses you in a beautifully rich and realistic world with dozens of aircraft and interactive Missions for a completely new and innovative gaming experience. Free Flight lets you fly anywhere in the world, from your hometown airport to the most exotic' and is a flight simulator in the games category. There are more than 10 games similar to Microsoft Flight Simulator for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad and Linux apps. The best Microsoft Flight Simulator alternative is FlightGear, which is both free and Open Source. Other Microsoft Flight Simulator like games are Rigs of Rods, X-Plane, Prepar3D and GeoFS.

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  1. FlightGear icon
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    The FlightGear flight simulator project is an open-source, multi-platform, cooperative flight simulator development project. It also simulates space flight in Earth's orbit.

    17 FlightGear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    FlightGear vs Microsoft Flight Simulator Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It's free and open-source, and that means I like it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FlightGear is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Flight Simulator is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Rigs of Rods icon
     21 likes

    Rigs of Rods is an open source vehicle simulator licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3. What makes Rigs of Rods different to most simulators is its unique soft-body physics: vehicles, machines, objects, etc.

    23 Rigs of Rods alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Rigs of Rods vs Microsoft Flight Simulator Comments
    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
    0

    Great addition to FlightGear!

    Guest
    Negative
    2

    rig of rods is a car game, while flightgear is a plane game

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Rigs of Rods is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Flight Simulator is Paid and Proprietary
  3. X-Plane icon
     6 likes

    X-Plane 10 Global is the world’s most comprehensive and powerful flight simulator for personal computers, and it offers the most realistic flight model available.

    22 X-Plane alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HP webOS
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
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    X-Plane vs Microsoft Flight Simulator Comments
    bugmenot
    Positive
    0

    One of most competitive proprietary alternatives to MSFS. Now lean more to desktop / pro-sim experience

    HAK3R4LIFE
    Negative
    -1

    Wrong app market... Flight simulators are for desktop or laptops.

    • X-Plane is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Prepar3D icon
     1 like

    Next Level Training. World class simulation. Be ahead of ready with Prepar3D.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. GeoFS icon
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    GeoFS is a free, online flight simulator, with global scenery, that runs in your web browser. Whether you are a licensed pilot practicing VFR, an aviation enthusiast or just looking for some fun flying in beautiful landscapes, you can enjoy any of the 20 available aircraft...

    14 GeoFS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • WebGL
     
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    GeoFS vs Microsoft Flight Simulator Comments
    HAK3R4LIFE
    Negative
    0

    Undoubtably the worst and most overloaded "game" since the developer never bothered making use of other servers.

    • GeoFS is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is Paid and Proprietary
  6. SimplePlanes icon
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    Bring all of the imaginative aircraft you've had in your head to life. Snap parts together to build your airplane's body. Place engines to add thrust. Design the wings and then strap yourself into the pilot's seat and see how it flies.

    18 SimplePlanes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
  7. Microsoft Flight is a flight simulation game from Microsoft Studios created as a successor to the long-running, discontinued Microsoft Flight Simulator series. The simulation game is offered "free-to-play"; only charging gamers for downloading extra content, aircraft...

    16 Microsoft Flight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Microsoft Flight vs Microsoft Flight Simulator Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I need it, as a Professional Pilot .

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Microsoft Flight is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Unleash your inner maverick, become a pilot and CONQUER the skies! Get yourself the best plane and go HIGHER!

    14 Flight Pilot Simulator 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Flight Pilot Simulator 3D vs Microsoft Flight Simulator Comments
    HAK3R4LIFE
    Negative
    0

    Pretty bad graphics. dev heavily relies on the "insert ads, get money, get more from 'premium' users".

    • Flight Pilot Simulator 3D is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Live a unique experience flying in any part of the world and exploring sceneries and airports in high resolution with satellite maps, 3D buildings, runways, procedures and air traffic. Jump on board of real time flights, chat with other pilots and join them in multiplayer.

    20 Real Flight Simulator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. An award-winning strategy game for each day of the week, with daily and cumulative weekly score to help you improve. Games include classic flight and racing sims, deep learning Chess and Go, Contract Bridge. Sims take place in historical settings.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Reentry icon
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    Reentry is a space flight simulator based on real life spacecrafts. You create a new astronaut, gain levels and experience for every move you make by completing missions in space.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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    Reentry vs Microsoft Flight Simulator Comments
    HAK3R4LIFE
    0

    Kerbal space program is better imoo

    • Reentry is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is also Paid and Proprietary
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