Best Immersive Sim games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated immersive sim games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free immersive sim games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Legend Bowl
Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more!
Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator
Amateur or experienced FPV pilot, learn or improve your skills on Uncrashed,the new ultra realistic FPV simulator. Simulate your own FPV drone with settings based on real values and you will have the same feeling as a real flight without the risk of breaking your drone !
Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet
Shop Tycoon is a store simulator. Create a supermarket, sex shop, games store or a store with good Polish vodka. Place your logo, hire employees, expand your car fleet, build offices and parking lots, create a chain of stores and more!
Serin Fate
Evil is afoot... Wielding your new Magic, bound into mysterious Monster-infested lands to uncover ancient relics and restore the Fate Stone. Along the way, explore the depths of every nook to find creatures, garner ingredients, train in Witchery, and craft new equipment.
City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend – it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
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.
Lawn Mowing Simulator
Experience the beauty and detail of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator, the only simulator that allows you to ride an authentic and expansive roster of real-world licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers; Toro, SCAG and STIGA as you manage your business.
Star Chef 2: Cooking Game
Kitchen Simulation | Learn Cuisines | Cook Delicious Food | Become A Chef
Cooking Simulator VR
Become the ultimate chef in VR! Take control of a highly polished, realistic kitchen equipped with all kinds of utensils and stands. Unlock and master over 80 recipes or use dozens of lifelike ingredients to cook everything you like. A simulator spiced up with a dash of real-life physics!
Intravenous
Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Vermillion - VR Painting
It’s time to discover your inner artist! With Vermillion, you get a fully equipped oil painting studio in your home, without any of the mess. Ready for the unrivaled sense of accomplishment from creating your first painting?
House Builder: First Job
Become a one-man construction crew! Travel around the world and through the ages to build iconic designs! Beware unpleasant temperatures and dangerous fauna!
Cabin Fever
An off-grid cabin. A tech-savvy loner. One ray of sunshine in a bleak, ruined world. Cabin Fever is a slice-of-life visual novel with meaningful player choices, multiple endings to explore, and a story that will touch your heart.
Legend of Homebody
The simple game of a shut-in learning from home and earn money. (The game is purely fictional, do not try this out in reality. This is a somewhat serious and heavy game, so don't be fooled by appearances.)
Wrestling Empire
The lightweight champion of wrestling comes full circle with higher resolution visuals and a smoother frame rate - whilst still retaining the retro style that puts the fun first! Now featuring whole other booking & roaming modes at no extra cost for the biggest Triple Threat in wrestling.
Hmmsim Metro
Line 1, the most complicated subway in Seoul, is now coming in PC version. You can feel high immersion with the graphics that realize the actual Seoul scenery, the train driving sound, and the realistic train driving system. Experience the operation of the Seoul subway!
Airline Manager
Create and manage your own airline. Create both passenger and cargo routes all over the world while you upgrade and expand your fleet of airplanes and airports. Airline Manager is among the most realistic of its genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.
My Friend Stalin
For the first time on steam. The greatest dictator of all time is now dancing on your desktop!
Cruelty Squad
An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world
Spellcaster University
Develop a prestigious university of mages. Build rooms, train your students, fight orcs, slay the bureaucrats, manage your budget... a director's life is not a quiet one.
WTF Is Wrong With You?
Have you ever wondered WTF Is Wrong With You? Well, so have we... Let's find out together, shall we?
The Advisor - Episode 1: Royal Pain
The Advisor Series is a player-driven narrative where your choices & decisions, both in the game, and out of the game, determine how future episodes unfold. Play the role of villain protagonist Magnus the Magician, as he wreaks havoc across the land, one well-placed fireball at a time!
Jetborne Racing
Put your flight skills to the test in the online multiplayer air racing game from the creator of VTOL VR. Pilot a high performance jet through challenging courses in a race to the finish. Fly in VR or on desktop with either virtual or physical HOTAS. Do you have what it takes for a podium position?Most played immersive sim games on Steam
Take a look at the top immersive sim games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Farming Simulator 25
Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer. This Farm is Your Farm! Farming Simulator 25 is a simulation, farming sim and realistic game developed and published by Giants Software. Released on November 12th 2024 has received 31,780 reviews of which 26,493 were positive and 5,287 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played immersive sim game, thanks to its 12,081 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
26,493
5,287
12,081
players
2. Stormworks: Build and Rescue
Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need. Stormworks: Build and Rescue is a sandbox, base-building and open world game developed and published by Geometa. Released on September 17th 2020 has received 52,467 reviews of which 47,207 were positive and 5,260 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 1,305 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among immersive sim games based on player count.
8.9
47,207
5,260
1,305
players
3. F1® Manager 2024
Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time. F1® Manager 2024 is a strategy, simulation and racing game developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on July 23rd 2024 has received 4,308 reviews of which 3,357 were positive and 951 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,150 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among immersive sim games based on player count.
7.6
3,357
951
1,150
players
4. ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors! ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV is a turn-based tactics, wargame and military game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on January 15th 2020 has received 15,037 reviews of which 9,361 were positive and 5,676 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 729 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
6.2
9,361
5,676
729
players
5. NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening is a wargame, real time tactics and grand strategy game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on July 20th 2022 has received 2,282 reviews of which 1,691 were positive and 591 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 654 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
7.2
1,691
591
654
players
6. Prey
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted. Prey is a sci-fi, immersive sim and space game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 04th 2017 has received 50,525 reviews of which 45,911 were positive and 4,614 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 563 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
8.9
45,911
4,614
563
players
7. Shadows of Doubt
An immersive sandbox detective stealth game set in a fully simulated sci-fi noir city of crime and corruption. Think like a private investigator and take on jobs to earn cash on your path to catching a serial killer. If you don’t catch them - they will kill again… Shadows of Doubt is a detective, immersive sim and sandbox game developed by ColePowered Games and published by Fireshine Games. Released on September 26th 2024 has received 15,131 reviews of which 12,705 were positive and 2,426 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 522 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
8.2
12,705
2,426
522
players
8. The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection
The game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. In The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime. Give them a long existence or leave their lives in shambles. Guide their characteristics from one generation to the next. The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection is a sandbox, life sim and building game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Released on January 31st 2025 has received 2,851 reviews of which 1,764 were positive and 1,087 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. With 438 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
6.1
1,764
1,087
438
players
9. Train Sim World® 5
The Rails are Yours in Train Sim World 5! Take on new challenges and new roles as you master the tracks and trains of iconic cities across 3 new routes. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rail hobby and embark on your next journey. Train Sim World® 5 is a simulation, adventure and trains game developed by Dovetail Games and published by Dovetail Games - TSW. Released on September 17th 2024 has received 3,358 reviews of which 2,686 were positive and 672 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 422 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
7.7
2,686
672
422
players
10. Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities. Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit is a turn-based tactics, wargame and war game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on January 16th 2018 has received 3,545 reviews of which 3,275 were positive and 270 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 363 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
8.9
3,275
270
363
players
Best deals on immersive sim games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of immersive sim games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted immersive sim games.
1. Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter is a simulation, naval combat and world war ii game developed by Iron Wolf Studio S.A. and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2023 has received 1,026 reviews of which 774 were positive and 252 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for immersive sim category.
7.2
774
252
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
2. SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator
A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous! SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator is a design & illustration, sandbox and immersive sim game developed by Goose Minded and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 4,340 reviews of which 4,222 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in immersive sim games.
9.4
4,222
118
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. Lawn Mowing Simulator
Experience the beauty and detail of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator, the only simulator that allows you to ride an authentic and expansive roster of real-world licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers; Toro, SCAG and STIGA as you manage your business. Lawn Mowing Simulator is a simulation, relaxing and realistic game developed by Skyhook Games and published by Curve Games. Released on August 10th 2021 has received 2,648 reviews of which 1,885 were positive and 763 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in immersive sim games.
6.9
1,885
763
-94%
20.33€
1.22€
4. Mech Mechanic Simulator
Become a Mech Mechanic to deconstruct, rebuild, paint and fix gigantic iron machines. You live in an age of enormous machines and you better get ready to get your hands dirty! Mech Mechanic Simulator is a mechs, crafting and sandbox game developed by Polyslash and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Released on March 25th 2021 has received 625 reviews of which 401 were positive and 224 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
6.2
401
224
-93%
20.57€
1.44€
5. Siege Survival: Gloria Victis
A medieval city under siege and a handful of civilians are all that keep the walls from falling. Mixing survival strategy and resource management, build your camp, craft supplies, and scavenge the occupied city to supply the last troops holding back the invaders. Siege Survival: Gloria Victis is a singleplayer, city builder and immersive sim game developed by Black Eye Games and published by Ravenscourt. Released on May 18th 2021 has received 1,631 reviews of which 1,286 were positive and 345 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
7.6
1,286
345
-91%
25.11€
2.26€
6. To The Rescue!
To The Rescue! is a charming dog shelter simulator. Take care of unique dogs and find the right homes for as many of them as you can. Upgrade your shelter, control disease outbreaks, learn each dog's preferences, and make tough decisions, all while helping support real-world animal shelters! To The Rescue! is a dog, management and immersive sim game developed by Little Rock Games and indie.io and published by indie.io. Released on November 02nd 2021 has received 2,045 reviews of which 1,373 were positive and 672 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
6.5
1,373
672
-91%
19.22€
1.73€
7. Amnesia: The Bunker
Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on. Amnesia: The Bunker is a horror, survival horror and atmospheric game developed and published by Frictional Games. Released on June 06th 2023 has received 8,782 reviews of which 8,228 were positive and 554 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
9.1
8,228
554
-87%
24.31€
3.16€
8. DEATHLOOP
DEATHLOOP is a next-gen FPS from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored. In DEATHLOOP, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity. DEATHLOOP is a fps, action and stealth game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on September 13th 2021 has received 29,109 reviews of which 22,243 were positive and 6,866 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
7.5
22,243
6,866
-86%
59.21€
8.29€
9. Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition is a cyberpunk, rpg and stealth game developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive Corp.. Released on March 29th 2007 has received 14,466 reviews of which 13,724 were positive and 742 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
9.2
13,724
742
-80%
7.00€
1.40€
10. Legend Bowl
Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more! Legend Bowl is a sports, football (american) and controller game developed and published by Super Pixel Games. Released on September 02nd 2021 has received 885 reviews of which 779 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
8.3
779
106
-80%
20.99€
4.19€
Free immersive sim games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play immersive sim games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play immersive sim games.
1. Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints
This is the free version of the game "Ale & Tale Tavern". Get ready for a thrilling mix of genres: a cooperative, first-person, open-world fantasy tavern simulator, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, and completing fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints is a simulation, action and sandbox game developed by Scienart Games and published by GrabTheGames and UpgradePoint. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 4,494 reviews of which 4,233 were positive and 261 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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4,233
261
12
players
2. Pathologic 3: Quarantine
In this free prologue to a narrative-driven adventure, watch a mysterious plague break out in a small town. Learn what drove a celebrated academic to leave his acclaimed lab. Examine patients, uncover strange secrets, and make first steps towards immortality. Pathologic 3: Quarantine is a adventure, rpg and simulation game developed by Ice-Pick Lodge and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on March 17th 2025 has received 1,117 reviews of which 999 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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999
118
6
players
3. Beat Around The Bush
Beat Around the Bush is a series done over YouTube shorts where the top comment got the next addition to the game. Beat Around the Bush is a game where your primary goal is to Beat around the Bush. Once you do, you did it. You won. Therefore, there's no more reason to keep playing this game. Beat Around The Bush is a casual, arcade and point & click game developed by JustJeff and published by The Reef Production Co.. Released on February 07th 2025 has received 401 reviews of which 362 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
8.4
362
39
6
players
4. High Entropy: Challenges
Use computers (via GUIs or the command line), unlock doors, crawl through vents, fight enemies head on or find other ways to neutralize or avoid them... High Entropy: Challenges is a action, adventure and immersive sim game developed and published by Álvaro García (binarynonsense). Released on September 01st 2020 has received 1,215 reviews of which 1,162 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
9.0
1,162
53
5
players
5. Break a Leg
Break a Leg is a series done over YouTube shorts where the top comment got the next addition to the game. Break a Leg is a game where your primary goal is to break your leg. Once you do, you did it. You won. Therefore, there's no more reason to keep playing this game. Break a Leg is a simulation, casual and education game developed by JustJeff and published by The Reef Production Co.. Released on June 30th 2024 has received 813 reviews of which 758 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
8.8
758
55
3
players
6. Check it Out!
Ever dreamt of working a cash register with no pay or real-life customer interaction? Look no further! This simulation game brings a fresh-take to the notoriously dull tasks of customer service, introducing you to a cast of wacky characters and the baggage they carry. Check it Out! is a casual, simulation and point & click game developed and published by Open Alpha. Released on April 29th 2022 has received 1,202 reviews of which 1,039 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
8.2
1,039
163
2
players
7. EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator
3D Google Earth Driving Simulator EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator is a exploration, immersive sim and racing game developed by Colton Hutchins and published by Cold Hut Games. Released on October 09th 2023 has received 737 reviews of which 581 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
7.5
581
156
2
players
8. Vivaland: Dream House
Dream House is the build mode of the life simulation game called Vivaland, where you can construct and furnish your dream home. Play solo or with friends in co-op mode. Vivaland: Dream House is a simulation, building and life sim game developed by Hive5 Interactive and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on March 01st 2024 has received 1,134 reviews of which 782 were positive and 352 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
6.7
782
352
1
players
9. Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul
Take a personality test with a definitely-not-clingy demon girl. Lilith Wants to Buy Your Soul is a visual novel, immersive sim and interactive fiction game developed and published by Pyon Pyon Platinum. Released on August 08th 2023 has received 735 reviews of which 711 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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24
10. In The Rural Village of Nagoro
In The Rural Village of Nagoro is a short, side-scrolling game with minimalist gameplay ‘Interact button’ to tell a fate that falls on Nagoro village. Explore and press ‘F' button’ to greet all cheerful neighborhoods. In The Rural Village of Nagoro is a casual, walking simulator and immersive sim game developed and published by Sohun Studio. Released on November 07th 2022 has received 320 reviews of which 308 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
8.8
308
12