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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition player count chart
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition has a small but active player base. 307 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 4% on the month before).
History from Dec 1, 2014
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 389 | -6.27% | 601 |
| October 2026 | 415 | +2.72% | 659 |
| September 2026 | 404 | -2.67% | 619 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +5.12% | 636 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -1.47% | 605 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -5.25% | 614 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -2.7% | 648 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -0.89% | 666 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -5.88% | 672 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -9.73% | 714 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +5.33% | 791 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +5.03% | 751 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -0.42% | 715 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +3.31% | 718 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +1.16% | 695 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -6.66% | 687 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +4.55% | 736 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -5.88% | 704 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +1.22% | 748 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -7.74% | 739 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -4.53% | 801 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -2.44% | 839 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +1.65% | 860 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +2.67% | 846 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -1.2% | 824 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -1.77% | 834 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +3.92% | 849 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -3.31% | 817 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +3.81% | 845 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -4.57% | 814 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -4.91% | 853 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -3.76% | 897 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -8.81% | 932 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -4.04% | 1,022 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +4.72% | 1,065 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +5.17% | 1,017 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +2.87% | 967 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +0.32% | 940 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -3.6% | 937 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -2.7% | 972 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +3.1% | 999 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -2.91% | 969 |
| May 2023 | n/a | -10.81% | 998 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -9.32% | 1,119 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -3.52% | 1,234 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -4.48% | 1,279 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +10.3% | 1,339 |
| December 2022 | n/a | -2.18% | 1,214 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +1.89% | 1,241 |
| October 2022 | n/a | -8.56% | 1,218 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +7.59% | 1,332 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -6.07% | 1,238 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -3.23% | 1,318 |
| June 2022 | n/a | +2.87% | 1,362 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -5.23% | 1,324 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -4.51% | 1,397 |
| March 2022 | n/a | -7.93% | 1,463 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -7.29% | 1,589 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +7.66% | 1,714 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +0.57% | 1,592 |
| November 2021 | n/a | -2.58% | 1,583 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +2.78% | 1,625 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -2.77% | 1,581 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +0.74% | 1,626 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -2.89% | 1,614 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -13.12% | 1,662 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -12.41% | 1,913 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -5.25% | 2,184 |
| March 2021 | n/a | -11.85% | 2,305 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +0.54% | 2,615 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +2.56% | 2,601 |
| December 2020 | n/a | +0.12% | 2,536 |
| November 2020 | n/a | -3.61% | 2,533 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -3.06% | 2,628 |
| September 2020 | n/a | -28.9% | 2,711 |
| August 2020 | n/a | +0% | 3,813 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -1.65% | 3,813 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -20.7% | 3,877 |
| May 2020 | n/a | -18.12% | 4,889 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +12.94% | 5,971 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +49.31% | 5,287 |
| February 2020 | n/a | +2.94% | 3,541 |
| January 2020 | n/a | +6.9% | 3,440 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -5.49% | 3,218 |
| November 2019 | n/a | -3.13% | 3,405 |
| October 2019 | n/a | +3.29% | 3,515 |
| September 2019 | n/a | +5.42% | 3,403 |
| August 2019 | n/a | -0.74% | 3,228 |
| July 2019 | n/a | +0.06% | 3,252 |
| June 2019 | n/a | -8.32% | 3,250 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -5.19% | 3,545 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -7.88% | 3,739 |
| March 2019 | n/a | -2.76% | 4,059 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -2.2% | 4,174 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +3.12% | 4,268 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +2.6% | 4,139 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +0.72% | 4,034 |
| October 2018 | n/a | -3.4% | 4,005 |
| September 2018 | n/a | -2.36% | 4,146 |
| August 2018 | n/a | +14.11% | 4,246 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -4.57% | 3,721 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +3.26% | 3,899 |
| May 2018 | n/a | -11.88% | 3,776 |
| April 2018 | n/a | -7.75% | 4,285 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -1% | 4,645 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -9.44% | 4,692 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +14.88% | 5,181 |
| December 2017 | n/a | -3.59% | 4,510 |
| November 2017 | n/a | +0.93% | 4,678 |
| October 2017 | n/a | +2.12% | 4,635 |
| September 2017 | n/a | +4.97% | 4,539 |
| August 2017 | n/a | +4.67% | 4,324 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -2.18% | 4,131 |
| June 2017 | n/a | -6.78% | 4,223 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -8.04% | 4,530 |
| April 2017 | n/a | -2.26% | 4,926 |
| March 2017 | n/a | -4.22% | 5,040 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -9.99% | 5,262 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +27.56% | 5,846 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +5.99% | 4,583 |
| November 2016 | n/a | +0.98% | 4,324 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +8.9% | 4,282 |
| September 2016 | n/a | +5.08% | 3,932 |
| August 2016 | n/a | +4.91% | 3,742 |
| July 2016 | n/a | -2.73% | 3,567 |
| June 2016 | n/a | +2.89% | 3,667 |
| May 2016 | n/a | -7.67% | 3,564 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -4.22% | 3,860 |
| March 2016 | n/a | +5.91% | 4,030 |
| February 2016 | n/a | -2.13% | 3,805 |
| January 2016 | n/a | +9.55% | 3,888 |
| December 2015 | n/a | +24.96% | 3,549 |
| November 2015 | n/a | -6.76% | 2,840 |
| October 2015 | n/a | +20.83% | 3,046 |
| September 2015 | n/a | -4.07% | 2,521 |
| August 2015 | n/a | +29.52% | 2,628 |
| July 2015 | n/a | -24.63% | 2,029 |
| June 2015 | n/a | +54.18% | 2,692 |
| May 2015 | n/a | -41.21% | 1,746 |
| April 2015 | n/a | -29.44% | 2,970 |
| March 2015 | n/a | +195.78% | 4,209 |
| February 2015 | n/a | -47.43% | 1,423 |
| January 2015 | n/a | +20.31% | 2,707 |
| December 2014 | n/a | n/a | 2,250 |
How many people are playing Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
At this moment Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition has 307 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #1,210 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 507 players. Today's peak is 8% below its 30-day average daily peak of 549.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition averaged a daily peak of 549 players, up 4% compared with the 30 days before (526). Its highest point this month (659) is 8% below the same period last year (715). In its first month after release (Dec 18, 2014) it peaked at 2,707 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 5,971, set on Apr 1, 2020.
Best time to play Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
Based on the last 14 days, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 48% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
Take to the skies in the World’s favourite flight simulator! The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations.
- Developer
- Microsoft Game Studios
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Released
- Dec 18, 2014
- Genre
- Simulation
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Languages
- 1 language
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is at its full price of $24.99. It usually goes on sale for about 80% off (around $5.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $4.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.99 | $24.99 | base |
| Euro area | 24,99€ | $28.05 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £19.99 | $26.90 | +8% |
| Canada | C$ 27.99 | $20.04 | -20% |
| Australia | A$ 35.95 | $25.17 | +1% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 29.99 | $16.86 | -33% |
| Brazil | R$45,99 | $8.41 | -66% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 225.99 | $12.16 | -51% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $24.99 | $24.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 89,99 zł | $23.01 | -8% |
| Switzerland | CHF 24.00 | $29.34 | +17% |
| Norway | 170,00 kr | $18.28 | -27% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $24.99 | $24.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -40% |
| South Africa | R 269.00 | $16.39 | -34% |
| India cheapest | ₹619.00 | $6.55 | -74% |
| Indonesia | Rp 169 999 | $9.41 | -62% |
| China | ¥78.00 | $11.70 | -53% |
| Japan | ¥2,480 | $15.65 | -37% |
| South Korea | ₩ 27,000 | $20.08 | -20% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition FAQ
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition dead?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition has a small but active player base. 307 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been stable (up 4% on the month before).
How many people play Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
307 people are playing Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 507 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition reached its all-time Steam peak of 5,971 concurrent players on Apr 1, 2020.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition growing or declining?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is stable. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 549, up 4% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition most active?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition cost?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition costs $24.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition on Steam is $4.99 (80% off), on Oct 14, 2026. It costs $24.99 right now.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition on sale right now?
No, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is at its full price of $24.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 80%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 80%.
Where is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is cheapest in India at ₹619.00, about $6.55 or 74% below the US price of $24.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition good?
Steam players rate Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition Very Positive: 86% of 26,574 reviews are positive.
When did Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition come out?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition was released on Steam on Dec 18, 2014.
Who made Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition was developed by Microsoft Game Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition still worth playing?
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition has a smaller but active community on Steam today (307 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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