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We filtered the 50 games similar to Microsoft Flight Simulator down to the 47 that fit the “Adventure” category. Roblox, Outer Wilds and Thief Gold top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev Asobo Studio
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Microsoft Flight Simulator is Roblox — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Outer Wilds and Thief Gold follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Microsoft Flight Simulator

47 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Each one has been evaluated across 9 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Roblox
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2006Dev Roblox CorporationOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Outer Wilds
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61
Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Thief Gold
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Telling Lies
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Blue Prince
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117
Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

From Dust
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationMagicSandbox World
Steam👍 67%· 2.9KIGDB80· 5
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, puzzle design and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

The Exit 8
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2
Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB66· 7
Year 2009Dev EA Bright Light · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Bully
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB92· 4
Year 2006Dev Rockstar New England · Take-Two InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Mirror's Edge Catalyst
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 80%· 16KIGDB69· 27OC70· 103
Year 2016Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationMelee
IGDB89· 9
Year 2009Dev Rockstar Leeds · Rockstar GamesOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping deep simulation

The LEGO Movie Videogame
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 5.9KIGDB64· 10OC70· 42
Year 2014Dev TT Fusion · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and co op, while skipping deep simulation

MirrorMoon EP
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 59%· 600RAWG👍 22%· 23MC73IGDB90· 1
Year 2013Dev Santa RagionePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping deep simulation

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 7.8KIGDB75· 14OC76· 65
Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping deep simulation

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