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X-Plane 11

Realistic open-world flight simulator with working cockpits and multiplayer

Laminar Research · Released Mar 30, 2017

Simulation

Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 20K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
93% of 82 in 30 days
Players
258
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Jun 30, 2021
Minimum PC
DirectX 11 GPU
8 GB RAM · 20 GB disk
Full requirements

What is X-Plane 11?

A first-person, open-world flight simulator where you pilot included aircraft using 3D cockpits and IFR avionics. Airports have service vehicles for player and AI aircraft, and flights support solo and multiplayer play.

For you if...

  • +you prioritize realistic flight physics and working cockpit systems
  • +you want open-world flights alone or with other players
  • +you enjoy expanding simulators with community-made aircraft and extensions

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer guided objectives over open-ended sandbox flying
  • −you want fast action instead of learning flight systems

What players say

92% of 20,468 reviews are positive · 93% of 82 in the last 30 days

Players often praise its performance on older and lower-end PCs. Common complaints include dated graphics, sparse or generic ground scenery, difficult controls, and a frustrating beginner tutorial.

Players over time

▼ -14% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 400 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

X-Plane 11 screenshot 1

X-Plane 11 system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 8 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent
Graphics
DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase

Recommended

OS
Windows 7, 8.1, or 10, 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5 6600K at 3.5 ghz or faster
Graphics
DirectX 12-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/4 GB VRAM
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
65 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
The disk requirements are based on how many world scenery areas are downloaded. Minimum with one scenery area is 20 GB . Additional scenery areas can be downloaded at no charge at any time after purchase

Does X-Plane 11 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode.

Does X-Plane 11 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing, VR
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian.

Does X-Plane 11 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

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