The Best Simulation Games for Playstation 5

Update : Discounty added at rank #7.
1

Hello Kitty Island Adventure (2023)

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

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
  • cozy
  • puzzle
  • cute
  • exploration
  • life
  • adventure
  • relaxing
  • park
  • open-world
  • dungeon
  • cooking
  • colourful
  • life-simulation

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Disney Dreamlight Valley (2023)

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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
  • life-sim
  • cooking
  • fishing
  • relaxing
  • adventure
  • character
  • sandbox
  • immersive
  • customization
  • exploration

3

Powerwash Simulator (2022)

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

Step into the world of PowerWash Simulator, a stress-free game where you build your own power-washing business. Strip dirt from various surfaces, unlock new tools, and enjoy the therapeutic art of power-washing. With a variety of modes, captivating graphics, and engaging story, this game is sure to wash away your worries.


What we like:
  • Satisfying sense of progression and accomplishment
  • Unique concept in the simulation genre
  • Engaging story adding depth to gameplay
  • Therapeutic and relaxing experience
  • Variety of modes and well-designed levels
What could be improved:
  • Gameplay can become repetitive over time
  • Co-op progress only counts for host player
  • Limited exploration opportunities

  • simulation
  • relaxing
  • cooperative
  • first-person
  • casual
  • wholesome
  • free-play
  • online
  • controller-support
  • funny
  • immersive
  • multiplayer
  • shooter

4

House Flipper 2 (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Clean your worries away with this relaxing renovation simulator! Buy, fix, sell, and become a local legend. Or grab your power tools and build anything from scratch! With the online 2-4 players co-op mode, you can play both in sandbox and story mode together.


  • simulation
  • relaxing
  • sandbox
  • illustration
  • design
  • building
  • destruction
  • immersive
  • family-friendly
  • education
  • base-building
  • cooperative
  • colourful

5

Wanderstop (2025)

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

From the creator of The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide comes Wanderstop, a narrative-centric cozy game about change and tea.


  • farming
  • simulation
  • narrative
  • fight
  • management
  • shop
  • cozy
  • story
  • life
  • colourful
  • fantasy
  • arena

6

Two Point Museum (2025)

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(Nintendo Switch 2) Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Mac OS PC Windows Linux Xbox Series X/s

Curate and manage incredible museums! Explore to discover amazing artifacts. Design and refine the layout, keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits


  • management
  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • building
  • sims
  • supernatural

7

Discounty (2025)

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Manage your own discount supermarket! Get caught up in small-town drama, organize and plan your shop's layout, and strike lucrative trade deals as you expand your secretive aunt's business empire. Selling more frozen fries will surely heal this broken community...right?


  • simulation
  • management
  • shop
  • keeper
  • life
  • business
  • pixel
  • satire
  • cozy
  • wholesome
  • farming
  • local
  • rpg
  • relaxing
  • inventory

8

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

9

Palia (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s

Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.


  • multiplayer
  • mmo
  • simulation
  • farming
  • life
  • crafting
  • cozy
  • cooperative
  • building

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My Time At Sandrock (2023)

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Step into the boots of a visionary builder in My Time at Sandrock! Rebuild a desert town, craft ingenious machines, forge friendships, and battle foes. Your creativity fuels this charming life-sim RPG, where every crafted item tells a story and every friendship opens new adventures. Dive in and transform Sandrock into a thriving community!


What we like:
  • Engaging crafting and building mechanics
  • Rich character interactions and storylines
  • Improved graphics and world design
  • Variety of activities and side quests
  • Refined resource gathering and farming systems
What could be improved:
  • Simplistic combat system

  • farming
  • simulation
  • life
  • post-apocalyptic
  • crafting
  • city-state
  • building
  • life-sim
  • rpg
  • dating-sim
  • mining
  • sandbox
  • multiplayer

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