Underplayed Gems

X-Plane 11 (2017)

X-Plane 11 cover
Developer
Laminar Research
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 20,097 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A meticulously detailed and immersive flight simulator that feels like operating a real aircraft, balancing technical precision with the calm satisfaction of mastering flight.

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What players say

Players praise the realistic flight physics and detailed systems, but find the base game limited without community add-ons. It runs well on older hardware, though the graphics lag behind newer sims. Newcomers face a steep learning curve for cockpit controls and startup procedures.

Screenshots

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