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

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 27K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 92 in 30 days
Playing now: 337; peak 24h 402
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

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

87% of 26,535 reviews are positive · 86% of 92 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.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

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