- #1 Accident
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,767 reviews2021
Dev: Duality Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Become a journalist who researches old car accident cases. Help victims and perform first aid, obtain evidence and reconstruct the events to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Education 18.6%, Detective 13.9%, Simulation 11.5%, Realistic 10.6%, Emotional 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the full-length version of the seed game, offering a more comprehensive experience in accident reconstruction and emergency response.
- #2 Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator
96% matchMixed49% of 1,337 reviews2025
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Dedicate your life to saving others. As soon as you receive the emergency call, speed off to the site of the accident in your ambulance, sirens wailing. Apply first aid and transport the seriously injured to hospital. Every second counts!
Why similar: Simulation 48.8%, Realistic 30.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Exploration 6.6%, Singleplayer 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the high-pressure medical response to accidents, focusing on saving lives in a realistic simulation setting.
- #3 Crime Scene Cleaner
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 34,547 reviews2024
Dev: President Studio
Windows
Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, earn as much money as you can, and get ready for the next mission.
Why similar: Simulation 32.2%, Life Sim 21.1%, First-Person 14.9%, Realistic 11.9%, Atmospheric 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the gritty first-person perspective of dealing with the aftermath of incidents while requiring careful attention to detail.
- #4 Autopsy Simulator
96% matchMixed52% of 1,629 reviews2024
Dev: Woodland GamesPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Autopsy Simulator is a first-person horror-sim hybrid where players take on the role of a practice pathologist and study case files, created in collaboration with real-world forensic doctors, to help guide their dissection of anatomically accurate bodies to determine each subject’s cause of death.
Why similar: Simulation 44.9%, Realistic 16.5%, First-Person 12.9%, Indie 11.9%, Detective 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines realistic medical simulation with investigative detective work, mirroring the analytical nature of the seed game.
- #5 Plane Accident
94% matchMixed54% of 307 reviews2024
Dev: White Pig GamesPub: Duality Games
Windows
Become an inspector examining causes of plane crashes. Visit the crash site, gather evidence and interrogate witnesses. Explain whether the accident was caused by independent factors or human errors.
Why similar: Education 38%, Simulation 36.5%, First-Person 12.7%, Linear 5.8%, Indie 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the specific theme of investigating crash sites and reconstructing events to understand what went wrong.
- #6 Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 23,125 reviews2022
Dev: Aesir InteractivePub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to Brighton! Join the police force of this fictitious American city and experience the day to day life of a police officer.
Why similar: Education 31%, Simulation 20.8%, Realistic 18.9%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Exploration 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Players must manage traffic accidents and perform on-site investigations, which aligns perfectly with the emergency response theme.
- #7 Contraband Police
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 25,829 reviews2023
Dev: Crazy RocksPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Simulation 22.6%, Realistic 19.3%, First-Person 15.1%, Atmospheric 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a first-person simulation experience that requires investigative decision-making and careful observation of details.
- #8 Electrician Simulator
92% matchVery Positive80% of 4,489 reviews2022
Dev: Take IT Studio!Pub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Take on the electrician role and learn the profession's basics! Install sockets, repair worn-out equipment, assemble broken appliances, replace light bulbs, and lay wires at your customers' homes. Be sure to check everything twice, with electricity there are no jokes!
Why similar: Education 25.4%, Life Sim 23.9%, Simulation 15.4%, Realistic 9.6%, First-Person 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the first-person, task-oriented simulation gameplay loop that makes the seed game feel grounded and realistic.
- #9 Detective Simulator
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Assume the role of a modern detective and solve fascinating cases using lots of gadgets and your own skills. Let a sophisticated narrative help you uncover clues and secrets that might not be apparent right away and become a star detective.
Why similar: Detective 35.9%, Simulation 19.3%, Realistic 10%, Choices Matter 7.2%, Casual 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: The core gameplay loop centers on the investigative process and collecting evidence, which is a key component of the seed game.
- #10 Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 38,787 reviews2021
Dev: Red Dot GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 30.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.
Why similar: Simulation 34.9%, Education 23.5%, Realistic 22.8%, First-Person 9.3%, Singleplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the technical knowledge of vehicle damage and mechanics that is essential for understanding accident reconstruction.
- #11 Taxi Simulator
91% matchMixed48% of 100 reviews2022
Dev: Whoisthis
Windows
Play as an active member of a taxi station in a major city around the world, designed to help you understand what the taxi drivers are going through, and maybe will make you rich.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.2%, Education 27.1%, Simulation 16.9%, Realistic 9.9%, First-Person 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a first-person driving and life-simulation experience with realistic elements and city navigation.
- #12 Gas Station Simulator
89% matchVery Positive88% of 27,600 reviews2021
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Buy an abandoned gas station and restore it to its full glory. Renovate, upgrade and expand upon the offered services to keep up with your clients demands.
Why similar: Simulation 29.6%, Education 26.1%, Realistic 14.9%, First-Person 11.1%, Casual 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar casual, task-based simulation experience set in a realistic, immersive environment.
- #13 The Painscreek Killings
89% matchVery Positive91% of 6,420 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
Why similar: Detective 47.7%, Realistic 16.9%, First-Person 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Exploration 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A pure detective game that captures the atmospheric investigation vibe and the need to piece together a narrative from scattered clues.
- #14 Workshop Simulator
88% matchMixed68% of 307 reviews2022
Dev: INTERMARUM
Windows
Workshop Simulator allows you to repair and refurbish items using a range of restoration mechanics such as disassembling, cleaning, sanding and painting. The accompanying story will immerse you in the nostalgia of tinkering with your grandfather.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.6%, Simulation 14.2%, Emotional 12.8%, Realistic 11.4%, Hidden Object 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the detailed, hands-on repair work found in many simulation titles, emphasizing patience and precision.
- #15 EMERGENCY 20
87% matchVery Positive84% of 2,182 reviews2017
Dev: Sixteen Tons Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Coordinate your team of first responders in the anniversary edition of EMERGENCY! Featuring 10 remastered classic EMERGENCY missions and three full campaigns, EMERGENCY 20 is the complete package for both experienced and new rescue commanders!
Why similar: Simulation 47.8%, Realistic 32.5%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Singleplayer 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing emergency services at accident sites, providing a broader strategic view of the same emergency response themes.
- #16 Airport X-Ray Simulator
86% matchVery Positive82% of 281 reviews2024
Dev: Rainbow Lab
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Step into the critical role of a baggage security operative in Airport X-Ray Simulator. As part of the backbone of airport security, you are the last line of defense against prohibited or illegal items making their way onto an aircraft or into the airport.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.3%, Detective 22%, Simulation 15%, Hidden Object 10.6%, Realistic 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features the investigative, detail-oriented gameplay of identifying issues and anomalies in a professional setting.
- #17 Vital Signs: Emergency Department
86% matchMixed57% of 75 reviews2020
Dev: BreakAway Games
Windows · Mac
Play a doctor in Vital Signs: Emergency Department and challenge your medical knowledge to help treat a wide array of cases who come into the ER.
Why similar: Education 36.5%, Simulation 19.5%, Time Management 18.4%, Choices Matter 10.6%, Realistic 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the medical simulation and emergency response focus, requiring quick thinking in high-stakes situations.
- #18 Nobody - The Turnaround
85% matchMixed60% of 14,307 reviews2022
Dev: U.Ground Game StudioPub: Thermite Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Nobody – The Turnaround is a life simulator set in a parallel world that echoes modern society. Manage your time and resources carefully, strive to find a way through difficult times, and overcome the predicament you find yourself in.
Why similar: Life Sim 42.8%, Simulation 18.7%, Realistic 16.3%, Emotional 10.9%, Choices Matter 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a grounded, realistic life-simulation experience that captures the struggle of daily tasks and survival.
- #19 Handyman Corporation
84% matchMixed50% of 158 reviews2023
Dev: Potato GamesPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
In Handyman Corporation you become the owner of a business where you handle a variety of jobs in cleaning, maintenance, design, and construction. Accept contracts, play minigames to perform every task required. Then expand your company – buy spare parts, tools, train skills, and manage employees
Why similar: Life Sim 30.5%, Simulation 25.3%, Choices Matter 12.2%, Casual 8.6%, Realistic 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features similar first-person, job-based simulation mechanics that reward methodical work and attention to detail.
- #20 Garage Flipper
84% matchMixed42% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Farmind StudioPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Become a builder and renovator of garages and car repair shops. Your task is to complete jobs and build up your empire by buying and restoring old facilities. Grab your hammer, your mortar, and get to work!
Why similar: Education 27.3%, Simulation 26.9%, Realistic 23.3%, First-Person 8.9%, Indie 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on vehicle-related repair and simulation tasks, appealing to those who enjoy the technical side of the seed game.
- #21 Train Station Renovation
83% matchVery Positive82% of 2,770 reviews2020
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Welcome to an old, ruined train station. A place that will give you a lot of fun! In Train Station Renovation you play as a renovation company specialized in restoring old and damaged railway stations.
Why similar: Simulation 31.9%, Realistic 17.3%, First-Person 13.6%, Casual 10.9%, Indie 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the casual, task-oriented simulation style where players restore and manage specific environments.
- #22 House Builder
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,595 reviews2024
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
From traditional huts to modern homes of the future - become a one-person crew! Gather resources, use tools, and build brick by brick across history. Discover architecture secrets and create your dream homes!
Why similar: Education 33.6%, Simulation 20.1%, Realistic 17%, First-Person 13.2%, Casual 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar first-person, project-based simulation experience that focuses on construction and restoration.
- #23 Arena Renovation
82% matchMixed69% of 376 reviews2024
Dev: Nesalis GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Take on the role of a one-man renovation team tasked with restoring various sports facilities to their former glory. Many of them have been destroyed as a result of time or lack of care. Don't let them go into complete oblivion - roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into them!
Why similar: Life Sim 28.4%, Education 23.1%, Simulation 15.2%, Time Management 11.6%, First-Person 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the casual, first-person simulation loop of cleaning and fixing spaces to bring them back to life.
- #24 Cargo Simulator
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 342 reviews2025
Dev: Sincapp Games
Windows
Manage your own warehouse. Fit and pack products into boxes of the right size. Deliver them to the correct addresses—safely and on time. Hire staff, train them, and speed up your operations. Partner with brands to expand your warehouse and grow your logistics network by purchasing more vehicles.
Why similar: Life Sim 41.3%, Simulation 27.6%, Casual 10%, Realistic 9.2%, First-Person 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a realistic driving and logistics simulation experience that emphasizes the technical side of vehicle operation.
- #25 WW2 Rebuilder
81% matchVery Positive85% of 1,589 reviews2023
Dev: Madnetic Games
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Build the new future of Europe! Flip, renovate, repair and rebuild places destroyed during World War 2. Get to know the history and stories of civilians. Play an immersive building simulator with grappling storytelling.
Why similar: Education 29.8%, Simulation 21.8%, Realistic 19.7%, First-Person 13%, Casual 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features the building and restoration mechanics common in the simulation genre, focusing on cleaning up historical sites.
- #26 Computer Repair Shop
80% matchMixed68% of 622 reviews2024
Dev: Cheesecake Dev
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Become a dishonest computer repairman, steal rams. Burn the motherboards!
Why similar: Life Sim 33.9%, Simulation 30%, Realistic 10.3%, First-Person 8.8%, Casual 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar technical, task-based simulation experience that requires diagnosing and fixing specific problems.
- #27 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,002 reviews2022
Dev: ▲ Pyramid Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.
Why similar: Simulation 33.6%, Realistic 26.3%, First-Person 20%, Exploration 9.4%, Singleplayer 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar first-person, detail-oriented investigation and discovery loop that rewards patience and observation.
- #28 Cafe Owner Simulator
79% matchMixed63% of 1,112 reviews2022
Dev: Second RealityPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Open your dream restaurant at FPP. Create a unique exterior and interior, hire the best workers and chefs, create a place where people will love to eat, spend time and spend their money. Simulation of the restaurant business.
Why similar: Life Sim 37.6%, Simulation 21.3%, Realistic 17%, First-Person 12.9%, Casual 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the management and task-based simulation style, requiring players to build and maintain their own workspace.
- #29 Milling machine simulator
78% matchVery Positive88% of 199 reviews2022
Dev: Igor FrankPub: U&I NEXT
Windows
Milling machine simulator will inspire novices and experts alike. Realistic physics and movements allow you to familiarize yourself with the machine in a 3D workshop setting. Enjoy playing around, learning and prototyping in Free milling mode. Or challenge yourself in Career mode.
Why similar: Education 29%, Life Sim 19.1%, Simulation 16.9%, Realistic 15.9%, First-Person 9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly technical, realistic simulation experience for those who enjoy the educational aspects of the seed game.
- #30 Gas Station Simulator: Prologue - Early Days
78% matchVery Positive86% of 4,269 reviews2021
Dev: DRAGO entertainmentPub: Movie Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The "Early Days" prologue to Gas Station Simulator where you buy an abandoned gas station in the middle of nowhere, fix it up and start running it.
Why similar: Life Sim 25.5%, Simulation 16.3%, Realistic 12%, Time Management 11%, First-Person 8.7%
- #31 Electrician Simulator - First Shock
77% matchVery Positive80% of 1,902 reviews2022
Dev: Take IT Studio!Pub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Learn the ropes from your Dad to become an electrician. Repair and assemble sockets, panels, strips, plugs, chandeliers and even change light bulbs. Oh... and don't mix up the wires! Results might be shocking.
Why similar: Education 26.4%, Life Sim 23.7%, Simulation 16.1%, Realistic 14%, First-Person 7.3%
- #32 Barn Finders: The Pilot
77% matchVery Positive92% of 499 reviews2020
Dev: Duality Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Search for valuables stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.
Why similar: Simulation 44.3%, Indie 16.5%, Casual 16.1%, Realistic 10%, First-Person 6.6%
- #33 Plane Accident: Prologue
76% matchMixed69% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: White Pig GamesPub: Duality Games
Windows
Dive into the heart of aviation mysteries in "Plane Accident: Prologue." Explore realistic crash sites, analyze evidence, and solve puzzles. Unveil the truth in this thrilling prelude to the full "Plane Accident" experience.
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Simulation 21.1%, Hidden Object 18.2%, Exploration 10.6%, First-Person 10.1%
- #34 House Builder: First Job
76% matchVery Positive84% of 398 reviews2021
Dev: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Become a one-man construction crew! Travel around the world and through the ages to build iconic designs! Beware unpleasant temperatures and dangerous fauna!
Why similar: Education 31.4%, Life Sim 26.8%, Simulation 18.7%, First-Person 12.9%, Exploration 6%
- #35 Crime Scene Cleaner: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive95% of 5,399 reviews2024
Dev: President StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
When there’s a call, you are the man to clean up after your client’s dirty job. Siding with the mafia is a dangerous game, but they pay well, and you need money, right? So take your mop and better remove those bloodstains quickly before the police come.
Why similar: Life Sim 26%, Simulation 15.1%, Detective 11.2%, Realistic 9.7%, Time Management 9.2%
- #36 Car Detailing Simulator: Prologue
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,242 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car and restore its splendor at the request of demanding customers! A nice and well-groomed vehicle can be the pride of every human being! Clean, polish and marvel at your creations in this highly realistic game where every little detail counts!
Why similar: Education 32.9%, Simulation 24.7%, Realistic 15.9%, First-Person 11.9%, Casual 7.1%
- #37 City Car Driving
75% matchVery Positive83% of 36,272 reviews2016
Dev: Forward Development, Ltd.Pub: Forward Global Group, Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
City Car Driving – realistic car driving simulator, which will help you master the basic skills of the car driving in various traffic conditions, with plunging into the environment most closely resembling the real one.
Why similar: Simulation 43.7%, Realistic 23.8%, First-Person 9.2%, Education 8.2%, Multiplayer 7%
- #38 Car For Sale Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 21,225 reviews2024
Dev: Red Axe Games
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Buy used cars and motorcycles, negotiate with sellers, and discover each vehicle’s true value. Drive, repair, repaint, and customize your vehicles before selling them for a profit. Start with a small office, grow your dealership, and become the city’s most successful vehicle dealer!
Why similar: Life Sim 38.1%, Simulation 23.5%, Realistic 15.2%, First-Person 13.1%, Multiplayer 7.6%
- #39 Arena Renovation - First Job
74% matchVery Positive81% of 110 reviews2023
Dev: Nesalis GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Take on the role of a one-man renovation team tasked with restoring various sports facilities to their former glory. Many of them have been destroyed as a result of time or lack of care. Don't let them go into complete oblivion - roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into them!
Why similar: Life Sim 28.4%, Education 15.9%, Simulation 14.7%, Realistic 11.8%, First-Person 10.3%
- #40 Train Station Renovation - First Job
74% matchVery Positive86% of 866 reviews2020
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Welcome to the prologue to Train Station Renovation. This is where you will learn and teach how to renovate these small and the largest train stations in the world.
Why similar: Simulation 46.5%, Indie 15.5%, Casual 15.4%, First-Person 8.2%, Realistic 7.5%
- #41 Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive90% of 1,921 reviews2023
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.
Why similar: Simulation 32.3%, Detective 27.5%, Life Sim 14.4%, First-Person 9.1%, Realistic 7.4%
- #42 Road Diner Simulator: Prologue
70% matchVery Positive87% of 266 reviews2026
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 15%
Experience the past and get to know the story of the old diner and its struggling history in this prologue to Road Diner Simulator.
Why similar: Life Sim 37%, Simulation 32%, Casual 12.7%, First-Person 9.4%, Choices Matter 3.9%
- #43 Emergency Room Simulator
71% matchMixed44% of 160 reviews2026
Dev: Caipirinha GamesPub: Aerosoft
Windows
In Emergency Room Simulator, step into the role of an ER doctor: run targeted tests, treat patients, and save lives when it matters most. Experience intense shifts in a fast-paced medical environment.
Why similar: Life Sim 30.7%, Realistic 17.7%, Simulation 14.8%, Choices Matter 13.2%, First-Person 8.6%
- #44 Roadhouse Simulator - Prologue
70% matchNo user reviews74% of 145 reviews2026
Dev: DRAGO Entertainment
Windows
Experience the Uncle’s story before the events of Roadhouse Simulator and explore his humble beginnings while trying your skill as a bouncer at a Roadhouse on Route 66.
Why similar: Life Sim 34.9%, Simulation 28.4%, Realistic 11.5%, Casual 11.3%, First-Person 8.9%
- #45 Dinosaur Fossil Hunter: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive80% of 707 reviews2020
Dev: ▲ Pyramid GamesPub: Pyramid Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter is a story telling simulator where you play as a paleontologist, exploring different lands and searching for dinosaur fossils. The Prologue tells a story about a young Paleontology enthusiast and his passionate pursuit of success and self-determination.
Why similar: Simulation 28.1%, Education 26.8%, Realistic 23.7%, First-Person 17.3%, Atmospheric 4.1%
- #46 Homicide Desk
69% matchMixed67% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Shu'la Lab LLC
Windows
Read the evidence. Run the forensics. Question suspects in your own words, they lie, crack, or lawyer up. Accuse the wrong person, and Internal Affairs comes after you.
Why similar: Detective 40%, Simulation 36.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Casual 7.5%, Singleplayer 5%
- #47 Forensics: Crime Scene Detective
68% matchMixed64% of 327 reviews2026
Dev: Binary ImpactPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Become a forensic specialist in a realistic crime lab simulator. Investigate crime scenes, collect microscopic evidence, and identify perpetrators in the lab using DNA and digital analysis. Based on the experience and insights of experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate.
Why similar: Simulation 29.5%, Detective 21.6%, Realistic 13.6%, Choices Matter 11.9%, First-Person 8.3%
- #48 Profession investigator
70% matchVery Positive99% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Indie-Geek
Windows · Mac
Profession Investigator is an immersive simulator with a text-based interface in which you have to deal with real criminal cases. The game uses materials from court archives and specialized literature.
Why similar: Detective 49.1%, Simulation 43.1%, Indie 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #49 Airport Contraband: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Experience the Caldora Airport from a slightly different angle with more emphasis on the rogue-like nature of the game and new gameplay elements.
Why similar: Life Sim 30.7%, Simulation 24.3%, Time Management 11.9%, Casual 9.6%, Realistic 9%
- #50 Ship Graveyard Simulator: Prologue
69% matchVery Positive86% of 911 reviews2021
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world!
Why similar: Education 31.4%, Simulation 20.9%, Realistic 15.1%, First-Person 11.5%, Casual 7.8%
- #51 Farmer's Life: Prologue
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 243 reviews2021
Dev: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Farmer’s Life is a first simulator that will show you real, sometimes dark life on the farm. You will run Kazimir’s life - a bachelor and alcoholic. Help him to become an exemplary farmer, start a family, take care of the farm or watch him going down.
Why similar: Life Sim 43.2%, Simulation 22.9%, First-Person 16.6%, Casual 6.6%, Exploration 5.4%
- #52 Accident Liquidator
67% matchVery Positive92% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Teamey
Windows
Accident Liquidator is an exciting 3D arcade action-adventure game that throws you into situations where each day presents new challenges necessary for survival.
Why similar: Hidden Object 51.3%, Indie 22.6%, Casual 17.5%, Singleplayer 8.5%
- #53 I Need to Fix My Dream Car (But I Work at a Junkyard)
66% matchVery Positive84% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: GameFactory
Windows
Dig through junk, find rare parts and lost collectibles, rescue dogs, complete odd customer orders, drive a forklift with a magnetic crane, and relax as you slowly rebuild your dream car in this cozy junkyard simulator.
Why similar: Life Sim 36.5%, Simulation 31.1%, Casual 9%, First-Person 8.6%, Exploration 5%
- #54 SPACE ACCIDENT
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 376 reviews2022
Dev: Whale Rock Games
Windows
Your hero is Andy Freeman, a technical engineer of the Zeus-M700 spacecraft, sent on an expedition to the satellite of Jupiter to colonize it. However, what is conceived does not always go according to plan…
Why similar: Simulation 65.4%, Exploration 12.5%, Indie 8.5%, Casual 7.6%, Singleplayer 6%
- #55 Barn Finders
68% matchVery Positive82% of 4,449 reviews2020
Dev: Duality Games
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Search for valuable items stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.
Why similar: Simulation 31.5%, Education 13.6%, Realistic 11.4%, First-Person 10.2%, Casual 8.2%
- #56 Saloon Simulator: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive87% of 874 reviews2024
Dev: Glivi Games S.A.Pub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Saloon Simulator Prologue lets you restore an abandoned Saloon and discover that managing it isn't just about creating drinks and meals. Clean up, organize, and choose the right friends - all to become the most recognizable business in the Wild West!
Why similar: Life Sim 34%, Realistic 16%, Simulation 14.4%, First-Person 11.4%, Choices Matter 11%
- #57 Police Officer
66% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: Turquoise GamesPub: TK Interactive
Windows
Police Officer is a first-person police station simulator where you manage a police station: process suspects, hear citizens' pleas, and manage the daily chaos of law enforcement—one decision at a time.
Why similar: Simulation 31.6%, Detective 31.1%, Time Management 13.2%, Realistic 10.4%, First-Person 8.4%
- #58 Cafe Owner Simulator: Prologue
68% matchMixed66% of 1,469 reviews2022
Dev: Second RealityPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Prologue to the Cafe Owner Simulator, where you can restore your own abandoned building, complete tasks at various levels, and start building a restaurant business from zero.
Why similar: Life Sim 29%, Education 23%, Simulation 15.5%, First-Person 9.8%, Choices Matter 9.2%