For an advanced and as real as it gets, look at FSX and buy the PMDG 737NGX. Boeing teamed up with PMDG to make the model. You will need to learn how to operate ALL of the instruments including FMC. Know how to read SIDs and STARs, etc. Once you obtain several hours in the aircraft become proficient, move on to the multiplayer environment VATSIM where you're knowledge in air traffic control commands, etc will be tested.
There is also a really good A-10 simulator that would match that thustmaster very well. This too is very sophisticated.
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/warthog/
I never played that particular sim so I can't vouch for it, but I heard good things about it.
Next purchase should be a TrackIR5.
Just in case. This website has SID and STARs available for download.
http://flightaware.com/ This website has aeronautical charts.
https://skyvector.com/ PMDG also sells the huge manuals.
Here's a review of the 737NGX.