Top Simulation Games
60+ simulation games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Realistic, Sandbox.
Recommended Simulation Games

Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.

Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
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- #1 Cities: Skylines92% matchVery Positive93% of 288,732 reviews2015Developer: Colossal OrderPublisher: Paradox InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 10.0hMean: 65.4h≥1hr: 87%
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
- #2 Euro Truck Simulator 291% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 920,028 reviews2012Developer: SCS SoftwarePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 21.2hMean: 144.0h≥1hr: 93%
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
- #3 Schedule I89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 299,833 reviews2025Developer: TVGSPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 19.0hMean: 28.9h≥1hr: 97%
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
- #4 Stardew Valley88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,008,001 reviews2016Developer: ConcernedApePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 22.6hMean: 84.1h≥1hr: 92%
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
- #5 BeamNG.drive87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 395,129 reviews2015Developer: BeamNGPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 10.2hMean: 94.3h≥1hr: 87%
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
- #6 War Thunder87% matchMostly Positive72% of 748,891 reviews2013Developer: Gaijin EntertainmentPublisher: Gaijin Network LtdPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 9.8hMean: 196.8h≥1hr: 84%
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
- #7 Train Simulator Classic86% matchMostly Positive72% of 29,134 reviews2015Developer: Dovetail GamesPublisher: Dovetail Games - TrainsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.6hMean: 44.5h≥1hr: 80%
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
- #8 Supermarket Simulator84% matchVery Positive92% of 82,065 reviews2025Developer: Nokta GamesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 11.3hMean: 34.0h≥1hr: 94%
Run your own supermarket! Stock shelves, set your prices, take payments, hire staff, expand your store, handle shoplifters, and design your layout. Purchase goods from online or local markets around town, and personally deliver online orders to your customers.
- #9 Game Dev Tycoon84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,810 reviews2013Developer: Greenheart Games 💚Platforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 8.0hMean: 15.4h≥1hr: 94%
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
- #10 Goat Simulator82% matchVery Positive91% of 69,905 reviews2014Developer: Coffee Stain StudiosPublisher: Coffee Stain PublishingPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.1hMean: 14.8h≥1hr: 81%
Goat Simulator is the latest in high-tech Goat Simulation technology.
- #11 Supermarket Together81% matchVery Positive94% of 92,376 reviews2024Developer: DeadDevsTellNoLiesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.9hMean: 8.8h≥1hr: 79%
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!
- #12 Dream Pinball 3D83% matchMixed46% of 1,029 reviews2012Developer: ASK HomeworkPublisher: TopWare InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 2.9hMean: 7.2h≥1hr: 78%
FINGER-FLIPPIN’, POWERFUL PINBALL!No room for a pinball machine? So what! With DREAM PINBALL 3D you can transform your PC or console into 6 different, multilevel, 3D pinball machines! Clever gameplay, plus balls made of different materials – and each material has special ballistic properties that affect how those balls roll!
- #13 Assetto Corsa81% matchVery Positive93% of 169,691 reviews2014Developer: Kunos SimulazioniPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.7hMean: 52.2h≥1hr: 69%
Assetto Corsa v1.16 introduces the new "Laguna Seca" laser-scanned track, 7 new cars among which the eagerly awaited Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio! Check the changelog for further info!
- #14 SpedV82% matchMostly Positive77% of 991 reviews2018Developer: Freie Programme HohensteinPlatforms: Windows
With FPH SpedV, you will enjoy your Trucking Simulators more! You can create virtual Trucking Companys and work up with your Friends. We offer you a tool to manage your VTC in ETS 2 and ATS. This Programm will directly link into the Games and make it easy to monitor your drive.
- #15 Kerbal Space Program81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 141,003 reviews2015Developer: SquadPublisher: Private DivisionPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.4hMean: 65.8h≥1hr: 84%
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
- #16 Iron Sky: Invasion82% matchMixed63% of 1,307 reviews2012Developer: Reality PumpPublisher: Topware InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.8hMean: 22.7h≥1hr: 89%
In the near future, mankind faces the greatest threat to its posterity ever in recorded history: an invading Nazi horde, reborn in the depths of space! An armada of Fourth Reich ships, built in secret at a hidden base on the moon, descends upon the Earth to rain terror and destruction.But this is not done without resistance.
- #17 Football Manager 2681% matchMostly Negative33% of 32,555 reviews2025Developer: Sports InteractivePublisher: SEGAPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 60.7hMean: 131.0h≥1hr: 96%
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
- #18 Arma 381% matchVery Positive90% of 292,979 reviews2013Developer: Bohemia InteractivePlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 14.4hMean: 256.1h≥1hr: 90%
Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploy with a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, a massive arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and limitless opportunities for content creation. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.
- #19 Car Mechanic Simulator 201880% matchVery Positive91% of 54,004 reviews2017Developer: Red Dot GamesPublisher: PlayWay S.A.Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 5.8hMean: 22.8h≥1hr: 77%
Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.
- #20 Plague Inc: Evolved80% matchVery Positive94% of 62,039 reviews2016Developer: Ndemic CreationsPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.1hMean: 16.9h≥1hr: 89%
Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.
- #21 SteamVR80% matchVery Positive87% of 83,443 reviewsDeveloper: ValvePlatforms: Windows
Grab SteamVR to access and play VR games using your HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality headset, or any other supported VR headset and controllers.
- #22 Woodcutter Simulator 201381% matchMostly Negative26% of 535 reviews2013Developer: United Independent EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12mMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 19%
Woodcutter Simulator 2013 allows the player to control and operate an entire lumber mill. From clearing woods to the evacuation of the logs, the player has to undertake all arising tasks to complete numerous missions – from cutting trees for demanding customers to producing woodchips for heating purposes.
- #23 Farming Simulator 1979% matchVery Positive94% of 75,920 reviews2018Developer: Giants SoftwarePlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 28.0hMean: 126.7h≥1hr: 94%
The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.
- #24 Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition79% matchMostly Positive79% of 71,681 reviews2020Developer: Asobo StudioPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 35.9hMean: 166.1h≥1hr: 98%
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.
- #25 Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior79% matchVery Positive81% of 4,609 reviews2013Developer: RuneStormPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 2.8h≥1hr: 39%
After the battle is over, someone has to cleanup the mess! Introducing Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior from RuneStorm, a unique crossover mini-game that combines the worlds of Viscera Cleanup Detail and Shadow Warrior.
- #26 TCG Card Shop Simulator78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 47,557 reviews2024Developer: OPNeon GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12.4hMean: 26.3h≥1hr: 95%
Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.
- #27 Cities: Skylines II78% matchMixed54% of 88,593 reviews2023Developer: Iceflake StudiosPublisher: Paradox InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 23.5hMean: 73.7h≥1hr: 94%
Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.
- #28 Two Point Hospital77% matchVery Positive92% of 34,521 reviews2018Developer: Two Point StudiosPublisher: SEGAPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.5hMean: 35.1h≥1hr: 89%
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County.
- #29 X-Plane 1177% matchVery Positive93% of 19,957 reviews2017Developer: Laminar ResearchPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 14.7hMean: 162.9h≥1hr: 91%
The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.
- #30 Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition76% matchVery Positive87% of 26,315 reviews2014Developer: Microsoft Game StudiosPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.6hMean: 46.7h≥1hr: 71%
Take to the skies in the World’s favourite flight simulator! The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations.
- #31 Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist : Link Evolution76% matchVery Positive83% of 4,784 reviews2020Developer: Other Ocean EmeryvillePublisher: KONAMIPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.8hMean: 34.7h≥1hr: 88%
Build your Deck from over 10,000 cards and take on the most iconic Duelists from the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. Relive the stories from the original Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series through Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS!
- #32 Totally Accurate Battle Simulator75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 149,906 reviews2021Developer: LandfallPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.2hMean: 19.9h≥1hr: 79%
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
- #33 KovaaK's75% matchVery Positive93% of 40,141 reviews2018Developer: KovaaK GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.6hMean: 52.4h≥1hr: 79%
Master your aim with KovaaK’s, the world’s best aim trainer. With over 200,000 scenarios, playlists and more! Embrace total customization, including a map editor and game physics. More than just a trainer, it’s a dynamic, community-driven platform that elevates your gameplay.
- #34 My Summer Car74% matchVery Positive95% of 113,843 reviews2025Developer: Amistech GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.5hMean: 47.1h≥1hr: 85%
My Summer Car is the ultimate car owning, building, fixing, tuning, maintenance AND permadeath life survival simulator. You start the game with hundreds of loose parts and assemble both car and engine.
- #35 The Sims™ 375% matchVery Positive86% of 34,077 reviews2011Developer: The Sims StudioPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 14.2hMean: 88.1h≥1hr: 87%
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
- #36 Stellaris74% matchVery Positive86% of 194,059 reviews2016Developer: Paradox Development StudioPublisher: Paradox InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 19.4hMean: 143.5h≥1hr: 89%
Explore a galaxy full of wonders in this sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studios. Interact with diverse alien races, discover strange new worlds with unexpected events and expand the reach of your empire. Each new adventure holds almost limitless possibilities.
- #37 Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You74% matchVery Positive90% of 15,430 reviews2016Developer: Osmotic StudiosPublisher: Daedalic EntertainmentPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.2hMean: 8.2h≥1hr: 86%
Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.
- #38 City Car Driving74% matchVery Positive83% of 34,925 reviews2016Developer: Forward Development, Ltd.Publisher: Forward Global Group, Ltd.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 4.7hMean: 33.5h≥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.
- #39 American Truck Simulator73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 191,523 reviews2016Developer: SCS SoftwarePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 8.4hMean: 95.2h≥1hr: 88%
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
- #40 Planet Coaster73% matchVery Positive91% of 71,745 reviews2016Developer: Frontier DevelopmentsPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 4.2hMean: 22.0h≥1hr: 77%
Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.
- #41 Planet Zoo73% matchVery Positive91% of 94,593 reviews2019Developer: Frontier DevelopmentsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.4hMean: 34.3h≥1hr: 84%
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
- #42 EA SPORTS FC™ 2573% matchMixed53% of 105,761 reviews2024Developer: EA CanadaPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 71.1hMean: 150.0h≥1hr: 97%
EA SPORTS FC™ 25 gives you more ways to win for the club. Team up with friends in your favourite modes with the new 5v5 Rush, and manage your club to victory as FC IQ delivers more tactical control than ever before.
- #43 Jurassic World Evolution72% matchVery Positive87% of 55,028 reviews2018Developer: Frontier DevelopmentsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.3hMean: 28.3h≥1hr: 89%
Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.
- #44 Manor Lords72% matchVery Positive84% of 87,232 reviews2024Developer: Slavic MagicPublisher: Hooded HorsePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.4hMean: 22.1h≥1hr: 89%
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
- #45 People Playground71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 311,986 reviews2019Developer: mestiezPublisher: Studio MinusPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.0hMean: 54.4h≥1hr: 85%
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
- #46 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 2572% matchMixed56% of 5,101 reviews2024Developer: TiburonPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 23.5hMean: 69.7h≥1hr: 89%
Hit like you mean it with FieldSENSE™ powered by BOOM Tech. Experience how the new physics-informed dynamic tackling system unlocks realistic collisions & new gameplay animations on both sides of the ball.
- #47 DCS World Steam Edition72% matchVery Positive85% of 40,312 reviews2013Developer: Eagle Dynamics SAPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.0hMean: 47.7h≥1hr: 50%
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!
- #48 Fireworks Simulator73% matchMixed58% of 271 reviews2014Developer: Reality Twist GmbHPublisher: rondomedia GmbHPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12mMean: 2.4h≥1hr: 21%
Fireworks fascination - All eyes are on the sky, the music starts, the first spectacular effects explode high in the air, open mouths, loud "Ooohs" and "Aaahs" from the crowd. Anyone who's ever witnessed live fireworks knows just how spellbinding a well put-together display can be. Attention, all firework fans!
- #49 Forza Horizon 571% matchVery Positive89% of 273,262 reviews2021Developer: Playground GamesPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 31.5hMean: 112.3h≥1hr: 98%
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.
- #50 House Flipper71% matchVery Positive94% of 108,943 reviews2018Developer: EmpyreanPublisher: Frozen DistrictPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 5.6hMean: 20.8h≥1hr: 82%
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
- #51 hack_me 272% matchMixed68% of 793 reviews2017Developer: EasyWays TeamPublisher: Indovers StudioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.0hMean: 6.3h≥1hr: 93%
hack_me 2 is a story about hacker-beginner, who is going to confront to new World Order, where is no place for personal secrets.
- #52 Cooking Simulator71% matchVery Positive85% of 19,474 reviews2019Developer: Big Cheese StudioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.1hMean: 14.1h≥1hr: 85%
A realistic cooking sim where every ingredient reacts with real physics. Master 80+ dishes in Career mode or go wild in Sandbox as you cook, experiment, or cause total kitchen chaos in a fully interactive chef’s playground.
