Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition vs X-Plane 11
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
+8
rating points
More player ratings
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
118 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Same
Genres
Different
Themes
Similar
Features
Shared
Game Modes
MultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
First personVirtual Reality
Genres
Simulator
Features
flight simulator
Key Differences
Perspective
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Third person
X-Plane 11
Bird view / IsometricSide view
Themes
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Non-fiction
X-Plane 11
EducationalOpen worldSandbox
Features
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
airplane
X-Plane 11
-Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition | X-Plane 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2020 | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Rating | 89/100 (118 ratings) | 81/100 (5 ratings) |
| Genres | Simulator | Simulator |
| Themes | Non-fiction | EducationalOpen worldSandbox |
| Features | airplaneflight simulator | flight simulator |
| Game Modes | MultiplayerSingle player | MultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | First personThird personVirtual Reality | Bird view / IsometricFirst personSide viewVirtual Reality |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition and X-Plane 11 have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Multiplayer, Single player, First person, Virtual Reality, Simulator.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition stands out for Third person, Non-fiction, while X-Plane 11 stands out for Bird view / Isometric, Side view, Educational, Open world.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Multiplayer, Single player, First person are the most likely to find value in both.