Most Played Flight Games on Steam
Take a look at the top flight games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more flight titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best flight games.
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1. Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips. Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on August 17th 2020 has received 65,666 reviews of which 51,794 were positive and 13,872 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played flight game, thanks to its 3,708 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
51,794
13,872
3,708
players
2. DCS World Steam Edition
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World! DCS World Steam Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on August 02nd 2013 has received 37,189 reviews of which 31,661 were positive and 5,528 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 753 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among flight games based on player count.
8.4
31,661
5,528
753
players
3. RealFlight Evolution
RealFlight® is the industry-leading flight simulator for radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, and drones. Fly more than 300 hyper-realistic vehicles in an immense, open world right from your desktop. This RC classic is a must-have tool for flight enthusiasts of all skill levels! RealFlight Evolution is a game developed and published by . Released on October 27th 2022 has received 1,033 reviews of which 902 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. While seeing 488 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among flight games based on player count.
8.3
902
131
488
players
4. Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
Take to the skies in the World’s favourite flight simulator! The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations. Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on December 18th 2014 has received 25,603 reviews of which 22,120 were positive and 3,483 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 481 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played flight games.
8.5
22,120
3,483
481
players
5. X-Plane 12
Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation X-Plane 12 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 17th 2022 has received 4,290 reviews of which 3,598 were positive and 692 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 473 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played flight games.
8.1
3,598
692
473
players
6. ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better! ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is a game developed and published by . Released on January 31st 2019 has received 48,192 reviews of which 42,202 were positive and 5,990 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 400 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played flight games.
8.6
42,202
5,990
400
players
7. X-Plane 11
The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery. X-Plane 11 is a game developed and published by . Released on March 30th 2017 has received 18,917 reviews of which 17,554 were positive and 1,363 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 392 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played flight games.
9.1
17,554
1,363
392
players
8. Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle! Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing is a game developed and published by . Released on September 13th 2018 has received 11,107 reviews of which 10,535 were positive and 572 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 344 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played flight games.
9.2
10,535
572
344
players
9. Nuclear Option
Fly near-future aircraft with immersive physics on intense battlefields, facing land, air and sea threats. Wage war against AI or other players with an array of potent weapons. Wield tactical and strategic nuclear weapons, capable of annihilating anything in their path. Nuclear Option is a game developed and published by . Released on October 15th 2023 has received 4,058 reviews of which 3,826 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 326 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played flight games.
9.1
3,826
232
326
players
10. Aviassembly
Build and fly your own airplane! Complete missions to earn money, upgrade your plane, and discover new locations in an open world. Aviassembly is a game developed and published by . Released on April 11th 2025 has received 4,112 reviews of which 3,991 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 280 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played flight games.
9.3
3,991
121
280
players
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