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1.Elite Dangerous
Paid: $29.99Elite Dangerous is a space simulation game developed by Frontier Developments and first released in 2015. It lets players explore an open-world cutthroat galaxy where players battle it out to freedom and glory.
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If you are looking for a flight simulator game for windows, look no further than Elite Dangerous. Elite Dangerous is an awesome game available on steam that allows you to fly spaceships. I have been playing the game for a couple months now and it does not disappoint. I really love the graphics and the ability to upgrade my ship. I also love being able to connect with people from all over the world while playing this game. More
by Roger Jones
I love Simulation games. When I got my hands on Elite Dangerous I knew I would have a blast. The game is full of action, its probably the best space adventure game I've ever played. Flying around is so fun, missions, and exploring around the galaxy. More
by Vincent Gomez
Elite: Dangerous gave me the opportunity to take control of my own ship and make my way through space. It was exhilarating to head off away from Earth and take control of my own ship through the awesomely graphic Milky Way! More
by Wayne Walters
I enjoyed being able to play this game and feel as though I was actually in the game flying around. I liked the premise of the game and the settings as well. More
by Louis Ferguson
Elite Dangerous has terrible controls. We are in the year and yet the graphics look absolutely terrible. Absolutely do not play this awful excuse for a game. More
by Bobby Guzman
Blaze your own trail in space. A simulation of space exploration.
2.Simpleplanes
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by Terry Woods
Simpleplanes was really fun! I was looking for a windows flight simulator game when I found it, and I'm glad that it was the one I decided to go for. If you just want to do the flight simulator, you can download tons of pre-built planes for free to try, or you can build your own and test them out. There is a lot of variety in the pre-built planes, with fictional and sci-fi designs available along with realistic replica builds. More
by Billy Phillips
Perfect, I loved that I was able to design my own plane. This simulator made me feel very engaged and like I was really flying. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a flight simulator. The graphics are beautiful More
by Ryan Burns
Steampowered.com is a wonderful resource that I have used for flight simulator games. They have video tutorials, as well as different software and games available on their website. I found it extremely helpful. More
by Bruce Armstrong
SimplePlanes is a great simulated plane game. From building the plane to flying it, it's so realistic you think you're actually there.
by Zachary Stanley
I love Simpleplanes. It is a great flight simulator.
by Howard Palmer
This is way too cartoony for my taste, its not a realistic sim and you feel it right from the start. Avoid this if you're looking for realistic flight sims. More
3.Kerbal Space Program
Paid: $39.99Kerbal Space Program is a sandbox science and space simulation video game developed by Squad and published by Private Division. It can be played on Microsoft Windows and macOS computers, and on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gaming consoles.
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by Peter Taylor
This is awesome! It starts off a little easy, but gets harder and harder. It's definitely worth the money. You can actually learn some real science.
by Albert Hicks
This game is so creative and fun! I have complete control over all aspects of the game. I love space games and this one allows my imagination to run wild. More
by Walter West
Its a very entertaining and genuine game, its the best way spend your free time, you will not get disappointment but you will love to play this game.
by Scott Fernandez
Playing Kerbal Space Program teaches many mechanics that exist in the real world. Playing this game can be a very educational experience for all ages.
by Tyler Wilson
I was looking for more of a first person experience to make me feel like I'm flying in a fighter jet. This game is more about space travel.
4.Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Paid: $24.99Microsoft Flight Simulator X is a flight simulation game developed by Xbox Game Studios, Dovetail Games, and Aces Game Studio for Microsoft PC. It features 24,000 destinations and even has a multiplayer mode.
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by Shreyas Nair
This is a decent port of Flight Simulator, but it's not the pro version you might expect. It works, but it's so basic, I just wish I was playing the real version. It definitely has it's pluses, but it's negatives make me want to play a souped up version of this game. It's decent. More
by Tejas Dasgupta
With so many add ons this game is great for flight simulator fanatics like myself! I've spent 100s of hours playing this game because it is so realistic and fun. More
by Sai Kapoor
It's a fun game. Its realistic, fun and a good simulator. Using the mouse is almost impossible. I use a controller because you can control the plane better. It's a game I would play to wind down after a day's of work. More
by Vincent May
This is one of the best flight simulators I have come across. I love the quality graphics and realism incorporated into this game.
by Bryan Davidson
I like the great graphics and feel of flying in this game. The price is a bit steep but worth it if you play for hours and hours. It's great to help relax and kill some time. More
by Carl Ramos
Steam is a great place to get games and judging by the video examples of game play, this would easily make me happy to play. The graphics are excellent and appear smooth. I have no doubt this would solve my problem of finding flight simulator games for Windows. More
5.Take on Helicopters
Paid: $19.99Take on Helicopters Bundle is a simulation game for Windows. From the creators of Arma, the great military simulator, comes this helicopter game in which starting the engine will demand more of you than in any other game
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by Bobby Perez
When I went looking for a flight simulator game, I was originally looking for something with planes, but this sounded fun so I decided to check it out. Overall it was pretty fun. The level of detail in the environments was really impressive, but I've been told that some of the helicopter physics aren't entirely realistic, which was kind of disappointing to hear. There was a bit of a learning curve at first but it didn't take long to figure out what I was doing. And I really liked that it has a multiplayer option! While it isn't my absolute favorite flight sim ever, I do enjoy flying around (and crashing into) my friends. More
by James Boyd
Flight simulators are some of the best games on windows and my favorite is Take on Helicopters Bundle. This game is so interactive and really draws you in. It doesn't get old, you can play for hours. The graphics are really good. More
by Tim Zhou
Awesome Helicopter flight simulator. If you ever wanted to know what its like to fly this would work. Works on windows
by Alexander Spencer
This simulator worked great at first, was having a lot of fun. Since it updated by itself, it just crashes every time I click start game.
6.DCS World
Free downloadDCS World is a free-to-play flight simulator video game developed by Eagle Dynamics and published by The Fighter Collection. In the game, players will pilot the Sukhoi Su-25T and the North American TF-51D Mustang.
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by Albert Coleman
One of the easiest digital combat simulators on the market, DCS world will help you sharpen your skills in this free play platform. Based in the Steam world of gaming, DCS World offers even the most novice of players the skills requisite of an online gamer. More
by Kyle Phillips
This game is super fun! If you like flying simulators, this one is a great choice. The graphics are awesome, and you really feel summursed in the whole expierence. More
by Harold Salazar
I bought DCS World a few days ago and am still having a blast. I've been looking for a new flight sim since Microsoft have been rather idle in serving that niche for awhile. This definitely satisfied my interests in a new Flight Sim. More
by José Guadalupe Hurtado
I was looking for flight games to play on my PC and this one was amazing. DCS World gives great environments, many different conditions, and pretty good graphics to simulate realism. It has been a ton of fun to play. More
by Adam Howard
This game has given me practice as a pilot. It feels like you are one in the cockpit fighting off our enemies. I would use this to train our troops to give them practice. Very realistic. More
by Wayne Contreras
Only positive I can say is that its free, otherwise its not a great game, the graphics are lackluster and the options for a flight sim just aren't there. More
7.Dovetail Games Flight School
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by Keith Young
The scenery is very realistic with a smooth "aviation" feel. The instructional content is very helpful and the missions are fun. The flying experience is superior to Flight Simulator. The learning potential from this platform is unlimited. More
by George Arnold
I love the PC Windows Game Dovetail Games Flight School because its so realistic, the graphics are excellent. With challenging, immersive, interactive mission, really makes your gaining knowledge I could even use in the real world. More
by Joshua Hunt
I learned more than I thought possible from the Dovetail Flight School. It is an excellent flight simulator, and it's fun too.
by Kenneth Brown
This game made me feel immersed in flying a plane. I had so much fun and it was a great learning experience on how it feels to fly a plane.
by Jerry George
Dovetail is a fun simulation game with lots of missions. It also has a dashboard that keeps track of my progress and helps me to improve each time.
by Jesse Barrett
This sim is really lacking in the settings for it to be a true flight simulator. It does not have the same feel as other flight sims, even free ones. I would recommend to check out a different game. More
8.Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
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by Jack Cole
As a big aviation and sci-fi enthusiast I've been looking for a fun flight simulator type game to compliment my serious sims. Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance hits the spot perfectly. I have so much fun pretending like I'm flying around fighting the evil empire. More
by Wei Lai
The Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance flight simulator is a must for any die hard Star Wars fans! It really makes you feel like you are piloting your own X-Wing in outer space. Even non Star Wars fans will love the impressive and realistic flight simulation of the game. More
by Julio Carrasco
This game provides you with a lot of flight mission simulations using different spacecraft, so you can learn new skills. It also give you the option to customize you games based on you skill levels and your game goals. More
by Benito Saldaña
This is a great game for those that like flight simulator games.
by Ralph Oliver
I was looking for a more true to reality flight simulator. This is more based in the star wars fantasy aspect and not realistic.
by Gregory Carlson
This looks fun but somewhat childish. Not extremely realistic
9.IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
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by Craig Castillo
This is by far the best flight simulator game I've ever owned. It has great maps, new campaigns and almost 200 fantastic missions. I wish I had gotten this before spending money on anything else. My only problem now is I don't want to do anything except play it! More
by Vibhore Verma
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is a really fun game that puts you back into 1946 and flying in battles! It's one of the best flight sims out there. The graphics are really good too, it really makes you feel like you are in the plane and going to battle with other planes. More
by Samuel Mendez
I like the realistic feel but it feels limited being based in the world war two time period. I would like a game with more varied aircraft.
by Tejas Patil
A lot of fun and super realistic!
10.Evochron Mercenary
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by Samuel Maldonado
The first person point of view in this game leaves a little to be desired. Also I wanted a game more focused on flight in the earth's atmosphere instead of outer space. More
by Joe Graham
The graphics are outstanding and realistic. I'm definitely looking forward to my adventure.
by Xu Ding
I had a blast playing Evochron. It's a great space flight simulator with great reviews.
by Eugene Bell
What fun this is to me! I see virtual gaming at it's best here!
11.Star Wars: X-Wing Special Edition
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by Matthew Ortega
What a relief it was to find this Special Edition of Star Wars: X-Wing. This version has excellent sound effects and digital tricks. Suitable for hours of play; a real treat! More
by Dylan Hudson
This game is described as a "classic" by many. It's graphics, storyline, and action are sure to provide endless hours of entertainment.
by He Zhang
This is a great game at an even better price. Plenty of good reviews and it's a lot of fun to play. Glad I played this.
by Kevin Carlson
This games feels to arcade like and unrealistic. The 8 bit graphics don't translate well into realistic flight simulation
12.Red Baron Pack
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by Aadhya Tambe
While the Red Baron Pack may be a classic flight simulator game available for windows, it doesn't hold a candle to the best. It's outdated and graphically challenged, to say the least. This sim came out in 1998, we've come light years in graphics since then. The best flight sims are the one's that keep up with technology and offer state of the art visuals. More
by John Hunt
This really helped my skills with piloting a plane. You get to figure out all of your tactical moves on how you will get the enemy. It taught me a lot about history of these planes. My shooting skills improved as well because you should plan for each move. More
by Jack Edwards
This a game that simulates flying a WWI bi-plane. The price for this game is fair enough at less than $10.00. This looks like an okay game to play around with. More
by Timothy Medina
This game is a great classic. I didn't know they still sold it but I'm glad they do, now to get my old flight sick.
by Anthony Meyer
This seems like a good fit and is a relevant game.
by James Richardson
A trip down memory lane! I loved these games as a kid and I still love them today! So much fun!!
13.Star Wars: Tie Fighter Special Edition
Paid: $9.99Star Wars: Tie Fighter Special Edition is a Sar Wars space flight simulator and space combat video game released in 1994 by Totally Games. This is the sequel to the Star Wars: X-Wing series.
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by Alice Cui
Who doesn't love a good Star Wars Sim? However, for Windows, I just can't put it in the pile of best flight sims available anymore. With Windows 10, it's constantly not working due to patches, upgrades, etc. It's just a hassle anymore. More
by Kenneth Harris
This game is really fun! I'm not a big video game person, but this was fun and easy to play. I did think the graphic were a little grainy.
by John Hernandez
I see this as great gift or treat yourself purchase if you or someone you know loves Star Wars. I recommend this special Fighter Edition because it is one of a kind. More
by Billy Lane
With the right controls this game is definitely fun for all ages. If I like it then anyone will.
by Alan Holland
I really enjoyed this game. It's difficult, and obviously outdated, but I still had tons of fun!
by Ethan Gonzalez
This game is very entertaining and easy to play. When you have free tine is the best friend to stay with
14.F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter 2.0
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by Félix Rivera
I love gaming. I don't do it often, but when I do you know its a fun game to play. I found NIGHTHAWK STEALTH FIGHTER while looking for action/flying genre games and decided to give it a try. It was very in-depth, action-packed, and overall very enjoyable. You will go through tons of missions and different story lines. More
by Tomás Navarrete
A fun, highly rated flight simulator that works on both Windows and Linux. The graphics are basic and have a fun retro feel to it, and while the only plane available to fly is the F-117A Nighthawk, the game is definitely fun for someone who wants to waste away from time with a flight simulator. More
by Frank Stone
Certainly the most thrilling and exciting flight simulator out there. Loved playing each bit of it as it is adventurous trying to hide from the enemy radar, attacking with precision and haunting them. I just love it. More
by Stephen Chavez
I get a little bored at home just watching tv. I was looking for a fun game to play. This is certainly fun, and it's very immersive.
by Joseph McCoy
Fun fighter pilot flight sim. Reminds me of the old ATF games from back in the day. $6 is not too bad this little simulator.
by Victoria Henderson
F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter 2.0 is a classic but I just can't say that it is one of the best flight sims for windows. I mean, can we get an upgrade?! All these flight sims from the 90's with amazing gameplay but the graphics are horrendous!!! I just can't look at it on my beautiful 1080 4k screen. More
15.Star Wars: X-Wing vs Tie Fighter
Paid: $9.99Star Wars: X-Wing vs Tie Fighter is a classic Star Wars game, which is much more enjoyable to play with someone using LAN. This has challenging real-time dogfights and more than 50 combat missions.
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by Magdalena Mora
Star Wars: X-Wing vs Tie Fighter definitely makes me feel like a kid again. But man, oh man, is it old. The new flight sims that are keeping up with the times and cranking out amazing visuals, those deserve a spot among the best flight sims for Windows. I just can't put an old game like this up against them. I really wish we could get upgrades, redo them and give them a graphic overhaul... PLEASE! More
by Carlos Zúñiga
LOVE THIS GAME - I can't stop playing it. It's so much fun, and I wish I had more time in the day, just so I could play it more. 5 STARS!
by Austin Howell
If you need a flight simulator game you can pick p Star Wars: X-Wing vs Tie Fighter and use it to help in the simulation and have fun at the same time. More
by Scott Bryant
I've always loved Star Wars. I've also always loved flight sim games. While the graphics aren't the best, this really is one of the better combinations of the two genres. More
16.Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
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by Brian Larson
I don't know that I'd call this a flight simulator as much as a space combat simulator. To me, when I think of flight sims I think of MS Flight Simulator and Falcon 3. This game falls more in line with games like Wing Commander and Elite Dangerous. More
by Arjun Kapoor
I am somewhat dissatisfied with the Star Trek:Starfleet Academy game. The game had great reviews, but I just do not think it is worth paying $5.99 for. More
by Peter Ellis
I wouldn't necessarily recommend Star Trek: Starfleet Academy if you're looking for a quality flight simulator game. While fun, there are some better ones I have seen. More
by Miguel Luna
I found it to be both entertaining and challenging. A great simulator for us Star Trek lovers who have always wanted to join the academy.
by Crystal Barnett
This is not a great solution to the topic. While there ay be some flight simulating this certainly is not the best. This is more of a game as opposed to being a slight simulator. More
17.X-Plane 10
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by Emma Tang
I was excited about X-Plane 10 but honestly, I found it to be a huge let down. It's definitely not even close to being one of the best flight sims for windows. Some of the aircraft are not fully developed (lacking cockpits, etc), the airports are horrible, there are NO instructions so if you don't 100% know what you are doing.. good luck, and everything is so tricky to calibrate. I'll be getting my money back on this one. More
by Joseph Burton
Jon Kabat-Zinns' books are chock full of instructions, theory for developing mindfulness. According to Zinn mindfulness is the state of being in the here and now free of the concerns of the past and the future. Maybe I can sum it up this way. I was here and now and the my worries about what was coming next and my memories of what happened in the past faded into the background. I just let them go. More
by Ethan Gordon
This is the best flight simulator by far! I have used many different types, but this one is by far one of the most realistic ones out there. The graphics can be customized and imagees are total realistic. It even keeps my little brother busy when he is over! More
by Mario Montiel
I have used X-Plane 10. It is a flight simulator games for Windows. It takes you to new height. Hold on to your seat because it looks like you are flying. It is the most have game for this year. More
by Joshua Black
X-Plane 10 is a realistic flight simulator that makes you feel like you're piloting an actual plane. While it succeeds as a simulator, it's graphics are outdated. More
by Eric Richardson
I started playing "X-Plane 10" and have not been dissapointed with this flight simulator.
18.Independence War Deluxe
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by Jason Hunt
I definitely think that Independence War Deluxe fits the bill. It's a well reviewed flight simulator/sci fi game for the PC. It looks very technical and complex, which is something a lot of people look for in a flight simulator. More
by Keith Alvarado
Highly sophisticated and totally immersed. I felt as if I was legitimately in control of and inside this powerful space ship.
by Donald Kim
This is a well-reviewed game but I found it kind of basic. It is fun to play but the graphic are not detailed. I would expect something more advanced for Windows. More
by Jack Banks
This game would be great for my son. I like the pricing options to purchase either the single game or series. There is also a money back guarantee.
by Matthew Hopkins
It's a fun game but dated graphics
by Sandra Valenzuela
The physics accuracy makes it harder to play. It becomes too frustrating quickly enough.
by Charles Collins