: Includes a new Career Mode with diverse missions like search and rescue, aerial firefighting, and skydiving transport.

: Requires a high-end system and a stable, fast internet connection due to its heavy reliance on data streaming, which can lead to long loading times. X-Plane 12

This title is widely regarded as a visual marvel, leveraging Bing Maps data and Azure AI to stream a photorealistic "digital twin" of Earth.

Developed by Laminar Research, this simulator is prized by purists and real-world pilots for its highly accurate flight dynamics and systems depth.

: Offers a wide range of assists, making it playable for newcomers using standard controllers.

: Features realistic seasonal foliage, volumetric clouds, and accurate astronomical events like solar eclipses.

: While it has improved lighting and volumetric clouds, its world scenery generally falls behind the photorealistic offerings of Microsoft's simulator. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Review - IGN

: Unlike MSFS, the entire world can be installed locally (roughly 80GB-100GB), allowing for offline play without streaming issues.