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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

Realistic open-world flight simulator with missions, racing, and multiplayer

Microsoft Game Studios · Published by Xbox Game Studios · Released Dec 18, 2014

Simulation

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 25K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 54 in 30 days
Players
361
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Oct 3, 2019
Minimum PC
DirectX 9 compliant
2 GB RAM · 30 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?

An open-world flight simulator where you pilot aircraft between thousands of airports with configurable time, season, and weather. You can fly freely, complete missions, compete in air races, or play as a pilot, co-pilot, or air-traffic controller in multiplayer.

For you if...

  • +you want open-ended flying across thousands of airports
  • +you enjoy missions, air racing, or multiplayer flights
  • +you value a large selection of community add-ons

Not for you if...

  • −you want modern graphics and up-to-date world maps
  • −you have little interest in realistic aircraft simulation

What players say

86% of 24,630 reviews are positive · 90% of 54 in the last 30 days

Players praise the approachable flight simulation, low hardware demands, and large supply of free community add-ons. The most common complaints are crashes, launch failures on modern Windows systems, and dated graphics and maps; some also report display and multi-monitor problems.

Players over time

▼ -25% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 527 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition screenshot 1

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 compliant, 2 GB RAM, 30 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later
Processor
2.0 Ghz or higher (single core)
Graphics
DirectX®9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
30 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
Broadband internet connection required for multiplayer features

Does Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition 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 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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