Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition vs X-Plane 12
7/10Match score
Higher community rating
Rating incomplete
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Similar
Perspective
Same
Genres
Different
Themes
Similar
Features
Shared
Game Modes
MultiplayerSingle player
Perspective
First personThird personVirtual Reality
Genres
Simulator
Features
flight simulator
Key Differences
Game Modes
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
-X-Plane 12
Co-operative
Perspective
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
-X-Plane 12
Bird view / IsometricSide view
Themes
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Non-fiction
X-Plane 12
EducationalOpen worldSandbox
Features
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
airplane
X-Plane 12
flying
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition | X-Plane 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2020 | Dec 17, 2022 |
| Rating | 89/100 (118 ratings) | Not available |
| Genres | Simulator | Simulator |
| Themes | Non-fiction | EducationalOpen worldSandbox |
| Features | airplaneflight simulator | flyingflight simulator |
| Game Modes | MultiplayerSingle player | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player |
| Player Perspective | First personThird personVirtual Reality | Bird view / IsometricFirst personSide viewThird personVirtual 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 12 have a 7/10 match score. Both games overlap around Multiplayer, Single player, First person, Third person, Virtual Reality, Simulator.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition stands out for Non-fiction, while X-Plane 12 stands out for Co-operative, Bird view / Isometric, Side view, Educational.
Community rating data is incomplete for at least one of these games. Players who enjoy Multiplayer, Single player, First person are the most likely to find value in both.