Fit check
Is SimplePlanes 2 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want to design vehicles rather than only pilot them
- Simulation fans interested in aircraft, cars, and physics-based experimentation
- Groups seeking multiplayer racing, combat, and exploration
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a focused aircraft simulator may find the vehicle-building and combat systems broader than needed
- Players wanting predictable behavior from every imported design may encounter compatibility issues with older crafts
- Players looking for a dedicated FPV drone racing simulator may prefer a specialized alternative
Our take on SimplePlanes 2
The store page foregrounds the huge community library and broad construction tools, but imported designs from the original game are not guaranteed to behave as they once did. That qualification matters when the library is presented as a major feature.
What is SimplePlanes 2?
Build aircraft, cars, forklifts, and other vehicles from procedural parts, then test them across the SimplePlanes Archipelago.
Wing and fuselage editing supports reshaped airfoils and varied body forms, while engine settings include cylinder count, transmission, and size. Paint and texture tools provide further customization. Players can create procedural missiles with adjustable dimensions and guidance types, then use them in combat activities. The world covers 787 square kilometers, includes 330 kilometers of roads, airports, rivers, a city, and a race track, plus water graphics and physics. Multiplayer supports up to nine other players, with private lobbies allowing more. Stock crafts can be loaded and modified, and the community library contains more than 1,000,000 downloadable creations, including crafts from the original SimplePlanes.
How SimplePlanes 2 plays
- 01Procedural Vehicle Parts
- Parts support builds ranging from aircraft and cars to forklifts and other imagined vehicles.
- 02Custom Flight Design
- Wing profiles and fuselage shapes can be modified alongside detailed flight physics.
- 03Engine Tuning
- Engine settings include dimensions, cylinder count, and transmission configuration.
- 04Missile Creation
- Custom missiles can use different sizes, guidance systems, and visual details.
- 05Large Exploration Map
- The Archipelago includes 787 square kilometers of terrain and 330 kilometers of roads.
- 06Multiplayer Activities
- Up to nine other players can race, fight, cooperate, or explore together, with larger private lobbies available.
- 07Community Craft Library
- More than 1,000,000 creations can be downloaded, including designs from the original game.
SimplePlanes 2 compared to similar games
Uncrashed: FPV Drone Simulator and The Drone Racing League Simulator focus on piloting and racing FPV drones, while SimplePlanes 2 adds vehicle construction, aircraft design, missiles, exploration, and multiplayer activities. The two drone titles target flight practice and racing; SimplePlanes 2 covers a wider range of craft-building and open-world play.
SimplePlanes 2: platforms & release
Is SimplePlanes 2 worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want to design vehicles rather than only pilot them. Skip it if: players seeking a focused aircraft simulator may find the vehicle-building and combat systems broader than needed.
Where can I download SimplePlanes 2?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens SimplePlanes 2's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is SimplePlanes 2 on?
Windows and macOS.
