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, Linux and iPad 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, GeoFS and SimplePlanes.

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  1. FlightGear icon

    FlightGear

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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.

    15 FlightGear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    It's free and open-source, and that means I like it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks FlightGear is a great Microsoft Flight Simulator alternative.

    • FlightGear is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

    • FlightGear is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

    • FlightGear is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Flight Simulator is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Rigs of Rods icon

    Rigs of Rods

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    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.

    22 Rigs of Rods alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Rigs of Rods as an Alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator
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    Great addition to FlightGear!

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

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

    X-Plane

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HP webOS
    • iPad
    • Steam
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    Comments about X-Plane as an Alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator
    HAK3R4LIFE
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    Wrong app market... Flight simulators are for desktop or laptops.

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    • X-Plane is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

    • X-Plane is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

    • X-Plane is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. GeoFS icon

    GeoFS

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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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Comments about GeoFS as an Alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator
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    Undoubtably the worst and most overloaded "game" since the developer never bothered making use of other servers.

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    • GeoFS is the most popular Web-based alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

    • GeoFS is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is Paid and Proprietary
  6. SimplePlanes icon

    SimplePlanes

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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.

    14 SimplePlanes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
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    • SimplePlanes is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

    • SimplePlanes is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Microsoft Flight

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    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...

    15 Microsoft Flight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    I need it, as a Professional Pilot .

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Microsoft Flight is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D icon

    Flight Pilot Simulator 3D

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    Unleash your inner maverick, become a pilot and CONQUER the skies! Get yourself the best plane and go HIGHER!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Flight Pilot Simulator 3D as an Alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator
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    Pretty bad graphics. dev heavily relies on the "insert ads, get money, get more from 'premium' users".

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    • Flight Pilot Simulator 3D is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is Paid and Proprietary
  11. Real Flight Simulator icon

    Real Flight Simulator

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    esports for engineers

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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Driving a 1950's F1 car on a carefully rendered 40 mile long Italian road course
     
  13. Reentry icon

    Reentry

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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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Comments about Reentry as an Alternative to Microsoft Flight Simulator
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    Kerbal space program is better imoo

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    • Reentry is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Flight Simulator is also Paid and Proprietary
  14. Take Off icon

    Take Off

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    Take Off – The Flight Simulator offers fun and exciting missions in an open world, several highly detailed planes, challenging weather conditions, astonishing views in a free flight mode and the possibility to create and manage your own airline.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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