Best Simulation Games
1,051 Simulation games, ranked by the Rank and Play community.
Hacknet
Released: Aug 12, 2015
Critic rating: 88.0 / 100
Rating: PEGI 16
Genres: Puzzle, Simulator, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC.
Kingdom Two Crowns
Released: Dec 11, 2018
Critic rating: 83.0 / 100 • 68 votes
Rating: E10+
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Kingdom Two Crowns is a side-scrolling micro strategy game with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Dwarf Fortress
Released: Dec 6, 2022
Critic rating: 84.0 / 100
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
In this complex construction/management/roguelike simulation, every generated world brings a unique challenge, whether it’s dwarves with their own simulated personalities or aquifers.
The Sims 3: Supernatural
Released: Sep 4, 2012
Critic rating: 86.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player
Spooky surprises are in store for you in the world of The Sims 3: Supernatural, an expansion pack for The Sims 3.
Football Manager 2020
Released: Nov 19, 2019
Critic rating: 88.5 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Sport
Platforms: Google Stadia, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Put your opinions to good use and do things your way at your club this season.
NBA 2K12
Released: Oct 4, 2011
Critic rating: 84.2 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Sport, Strategy
Platforms: OnLive Game System, PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
With over 5 million copies sold worldwide and over 20 Sports Game of Year awards, last year NBA 2K11 allowed you to BECOME THE GREATEST with MJ & the Jordan Challenge mode.
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Released: Oct 19, 2012
Critic rating: 87.5 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Racing, Simulator
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a vehicle simulation game and a direct sequel to the 2008 game Euro Truck Simulator.
Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut
Released: Oct 24, 2024
Critic rating: 95.0 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Point-and-click, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Slay the Princess is a choice-driven psychological horror visual novel with dramatic branching, light RPG elements, and hand-penciled art.
Defense Grid 2
Released: Sep 23, 2014
Critic rating: 78.8 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Oculus Rift, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Defense Grid 2, DG2, is the highly-anticipated sequel to Hidden Path Entertainment’s 2008 Defense Grid: The Awakening.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
Released: Jun 12, 2012
Critic rating: 85.3 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The Next Installment to the Award-Winning RTS.
World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International
Released: Oct 17, 2003
Critic rating: 87.3 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Sport
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The third instalment of the Pro Evolution Soccer series, with improved graphics and a bigger Master League, which was split into four zones, with two divisions and cup competitions in each zone.
NHL 10
Released: Sep 15, 2009
Critic rating: 84.0 / 100
Rating: E10+
Genres: Simulator, Sport
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
NHL 10 is a video game in the NHL series developed and released by EA Canada and published by EA Sports, and is the 19th game in the series.
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Released: Mar 4, 2021
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
A narrative-driven RPG set in a gritty world where a person's Lot is determined at birth, while the gods are real and preside over the fates of men.
SimCity 4
Released: Jan 12, 2003
Critic rating: 85.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
SimCity 4 is a city-building simultor.
NBA 2K16
Released: Sep 29, 2015
Critic rating: 90.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Sport
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
The NBA 2K franchise is back with the most true-to-life NBA experience to date with NBA 2K16.
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
Released: Oct 23, 2007
Critic rating: 82.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Simulator, Arcade
Platforms: Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Throughout Ace Combat 6, the player must pilot a fighter jet or other aircraft to destroy foes both in the air and on the ground.
Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis
Released: May 23, 2006
Critic rating: 82.5 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Sport
Platforms: Wii, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
A ping pong game from the creators of Grand Theft Auto and Manhunt.
Dirt Rally
Released: Dec 7, 2015
Critic rating: 84.8 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Racing, Simulator, Sport
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Oculus Rift, Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Dirt Rally is a racing video game focused on rallying.
My Voice Zoo
Released: Sep 26, 2025
Critic rating: 82.6 / 100 • 35 votes
Genres: Simulator, Indie
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
My Voice Zoo is a unique idle zoo game brought to life with your own voice.
RollerCoaster Tycoon
Released: Mar 31, 1999
Critic rating: 83.0 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player
The premise of the game is to complete a series of preset scenarios by successfully building and maintaining amusement parks through business ownership as a theme park entrepreneur.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Released: Mar 28, 2007
Critic rating: 84.5 / 100
Rating: T
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
MultiplayerNote: As of June 2014, our friends at GameSpy have ended all hosted game services, which will affect the online multiplayer aspect of this game.
Fight Night Champion
Released: Mar 1, 2011
Critic rating: 83.2 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Simulator, Sport
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Fight Night Champion is a boxing video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports.
Rare Replay
Released: Aug 4, 2015
Critic rating: 86.9 / 100
Rating: M
Genres: Fighting, Shooter, Platform, Puzzle, Racing, Simulator, Sport, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Quiz/Trivia, Adventure, Arcade
Platforms: Xbox One
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Rare Replay is a 2015 compilation of 30 video games previously developed by Rare and its predecessor, Ultimate Play the Game, in their 30-year combined history.
Stronghold Crusader HD
Released: Oct 21, 2013
Critic rating: 82.4 / 100 • 24 votes
Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Unpacking
Released: Nov 2, 2021
Critic rating: 92.5 / 100
Rating: E
Genres: Point-and-click, Puzzle, Simulator, Indie
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Game modes: Single player
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home.