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We filtered the 50 games similar to Microsoft Flight Simulator down to the 15 that fit the “Simulation” 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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Year 2020Dev Asobo Studio

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Within the “Simulation” 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 simulation games like Microsoft Flight Simulator

15 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

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

89

Outer Wilds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

Steam Epic Xbox

85

Thief Gold

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

85

Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

85

Blue Prince

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

85

From Dust

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

#7The First Tree

84

The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

83

The Exit 8

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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

#9Animal Crossing: City Folk

94

Animal Crossing: City Folk

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB70· 5

Year 2008Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

#10Animal Crossing: Wild World

86

Animal Crossing: Wild World

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationRanged

IGDB75· 2

Year 2005Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11X2: The Threat

85

X2: The Threat

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 522RAWG👍 58%· 36MC72IGDB67· 2

Year 2003Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Farming Simulator 19

85

Farming Simulator 19

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

MultiplayerSoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 76KRAWG👍 46%· 200OC70· 40

Year 2018Dev Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe relaxing and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam Epic Xbox

#13X: Beyond the Frontier

85

X: Beyond the Frontier

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 387RAWG👍 56%· 32MC67IGDB30· 1

Year 1999Dev Egosoft · THQPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#14Port Royale 3

85

Port Royale 3

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeHistorical

Steam👍 74%· 1.6KRAWG👍 33%· 42MC55

Year 2012Dev Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, historical setting and resource management, while skipping adventure storytelling

#15Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition

84

Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

MultiplayerSoloOpen WorldExplorationCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 5.3KRAWG👍 66%· 38IGDB30· 1

Year 2012Dev Giants Software · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping adventure storytelling

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