The Best Simulation Games

Update : Lushfoil Photography Sim added at rank #10.
1

Hello Kitty Island Adventure (2023)

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Playstation 4 Playstation 4) (Playstation 5 PC Windows IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Mac OS Playstation 5

Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.


  • crafting
  • simulation
  • puzzle
  • cute
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • cozy
  • dungeon
  • park
  • relaxing
  • life
  • life-simulation
  • underwater
  • multiplayer
  • open-world

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Disney Dreamlight Valley (2023)

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IOS iPhone Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Disney Dreamlight Valley. Restore the memories of beloved Disney and Pixar characters, and rebuild a vibrant neighborhood in your unique style. Experience thrilling adventures, solve captivating puzzles, and enjoy the endless customization options. With new content continuously added, there's always a fresh adventure waiting for you!


What we like:
  • Immersive magical world with beloved Disney characters
  • Nonlinear gameplay with a variety of quests
  • Extensive customization options for character and town
  • Engaging storyline with mysteries to uncover
  • Regular updates with fresh content
What could be improved:
  • Gameplay can be repetitive over time
  • Limited space for town customization
  • High time investment needed for progression
  • Occasional technical glitches and crashes

  • simulation
  • farming
  • crafting
  • life-sim
  • life
  • fishing
  • cooking
  • sandbox
  • adventure
  • relaxing
  • inventory
  • character
  • immersive
  • customization

3

Dwarf Fortress (2022)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Linux

Dwarf Fortress is an incredibly detailed, complex game where you help a colony of dwarves build a settlement by carving out bedrooms, dining halls and other necessary structures from the side of a mountain. You don't control individual dwarves but instead provide instructions for them to follow, with each dwarf having their own needs and wants that you become familiar with as you play.

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What we like:
  • Robust mouse support
  • New tutorial to help new players understand menus
  • Complex web of characters and relationships
  • Simulated world is full of surprises both big and small
  • Ability to create artifacts and engravings that tell stories
What could be improved:
  • Inscrutability can be off-putting for those expecting a more streamlined experience
  • Convoluted user interface can make it difficult to figure out what is even possible in the game or how to access the different menus

  • simulation
  • dwarf
  • management
  • colony
  • construction
  • simulated
  • tile
  • fantasy
  • survival
  • procedural
  • moddable
  • pixel
  • resource-management
  • base-building
  • city-building

4

Prison Architect 2 (2024)

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Android

Design and develop your own personalized penitentiary in Prison Architect 2. The classic prison-builder has broken out into 3D, and it's up to you to contain it!


  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • management
  • construction
  • building
  • strategy
  • top-down
  • base-building
  • economy
  • real-time
  • dog

5

House Flipper 2 (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5

It's time to dust off your hammer - House Flipper is back in a brand-new fashion! Buy and renovate run-down houses! Or maybe you want to build new ones? Now you can! Start as a rookie Flipper and make a fortune by helping out the community of the charming town of Pinnacove.


  • simulation
  • relaxing
  • sandbox
  • illustration
  • design
  • building
  • destruction
  • first-person
  • immersive
  • education
  • base-building

6

SnowRunner (2020)

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Mac OS Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Android

Experience the thrill of conquering extreme off-road environments in SnowRunner! Drive over 40 powerful vehicles from top brands and customize them with upgrades and accessories. Take on challenging missions across an untamed open world filled with mud, water, snow, and frozen lakes. Play solo or with up to 4 players in co-op mode and expand your experience with community mods. Get your adrenaline pumping and leave your mark in SnowRunner!


What we like:
  • Realistic driving mechanics
  • Huge map with lots of missions and cargo to transport
  • Variety of vehicles and upgrades
  • Co-op multiplayer adds a fun team dynamic
  • Time-consuming gameplay is enjoyable
What could be improved:
  • Some frustrating bugs, especially in hard mode
  • DLC releases feel rushed without fixing basic issues first
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues
  • Slow-paced gameplay may not be for everyone
  • Vehicles prone to getting stuck or flipped

  • truck
  • simulation
  • vehicle
  • off-road
  • driving
  • physics
  • open-world
  • cooperative
  • sandbox
  • trucking
  • realistic

7

American Truck Simulator (2016)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

American Truck Simulator allows you to drive classic American trucks across California and Nevada, delivering cargo and completing contracts. Customize your truck, follow the rules of the road, and avoid getting fined by the police. With multiplayer mode and online community features, you'll love this captivating game experience.


What we like:
  • Realism of the trucking experience
  • Great soundtrack
  • Fun way to connect with family
  • Cute cat petting feature
  • Immersive experience
What could be improved:
  • None

  • simulation
  • truck
  • driving

8

Cat Cafe Manager (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Cat Cafe Manager is an adorable and relaxing business sim that lets you manage and rebuild your own cat cafe in a small country town. Make friends, adopt cats, and manage resources like wood, gems, and cloth to expand your business. The game offers depth and RPG elements, making it accessible to players new to the genre. The controls are generally responsive, and the original soundtrack and SFX give off a cozy vibe. Get ready for hours of fun with a heartwarming storyline and cute cats.


What we like:
  • Variety of choices on how to progress, including hiring staff and adopting cats
  • Relaxing and adorable game with heartwarming storyline
  • Addictive gameplay with challenging resource management
  • Customer system offers a standout feature with each type paying with a different currency
  • Appropriate difficulty level with enough challenges to keep players engaged
What could be improved:
  • Visual glitches and bugs can hinder the overall experience
  • Building mechanics can be tedious and confusing
  • Main music may become repetitive

  • simulation
  • management
  • cats
  • cozy
  • wholesome
  • cute
  • cartoony
  • life
  • sims
  • time-management
  • building
  • capitalism
  • relaxing
  • strategy

9

PC Building Simulator (2019)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

PC Building Simulator allows you to build your dream PC without the physical constraints. With licensed components, customizable LED and cabling colors, and step-by-step instructions, you'll enjoy experimenting with different configurations, completing repair jobs or entire system builds while balancing your books to ensure a profit. From novice to expert, this simulator is perfect for PC enthusiasts at all levels. Start building your marketable skills now!


What we like:
  • Accurate representation of building PCs
What could be improved:
  • For the hardcore PC enthusiasts
  • No story

  • simulation
  • immersive
  • education
  • hardware
  • management
  • building
  • life
  • modern
  • real-world
  • empire
  • fully-fledged

10

Lushfoil Photography Sim (2025)

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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox Series X/s j

A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.

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  • ambient
  • simulation
  • walking-simulator
  • snow
  • nature
  • illustration
  • design
  • immersive
  • nonlinear
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • realistic
  • sandbox
  • first-person
  • hidden-object

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