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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Start Over
Embark on an unpredictable survival journey in Start Over. Solo, co-op, online, explore diverse landscapes, craft through 4 tech tiers, encounter wildlife, and trade or raid for resources. Choose your path, defend against waves, and shape your destiny in a dynamic world. Are you ready to Start Over?
Factory Outlet Simulator
Factory Outlet Simulator is a very comprehensive product manufacturing and selling game. You can produce the products of world famous brands in your factory and sell them. Or you can expand your business and create your own brand. Use your business acumen to lead the market from zero to the top!
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…
Beyond Hanwell
Explore Westminster, London on a journey to the ruins of Hanwell. Fight with whatever you can find or use the environment to defend yourself against an ever increasing scourge of Anomalies.
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.
Subside
Subside is an immersive aquatic VR experience with multiple areas to explore and lifelike aquatic creatures to interact with. Crafted with unparalleled realism, it aims to replicate the nuances of real-life swimming and diving in shallow waters
TCG Card Shop Simulator
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.
Mad Smartphone Tycoon
Build Your smartphone Empire in Mad Smartphone Tycoon, your main goal in this game is to create the ultimate smartphone that combines both performance and aesthetics. Expand your company, dominate the global market, become a tycoon in the world of mobile phones!
Hard Time III
The toughest prison sim in the yard is back to serve its 3rd consecutive sentence - combining classic moments from the OG with the best aspects of 2D, while putting out a few hits of its own! Tackle crime from either side of the prison fence, while a larger world beyond it makes life worth living.
Zero Hour
Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based game play that takes place in a variety of fictional locations interpreted in Bangladesh with Real-life scale & resource management. It brings a grounded, close quarter combat experience to the game.
California Escapades
In this simulation and adventure game, explore 19th-century Gold Rush California. Join Jim and Emma to build and manage your farm and city. Plant crops, raise animals, construct buildings, complete missions, uncover secrets, and collect treasures. Start your adventure now!
Penguin Helper
Penguin Helper is your chance to go to the South Pole, become a hero for penguins and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere
Star Trucker
Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre.
Motel Manager Simulator
Restore an old motel alongside a shop and a gas station. Design, furnish, decorate and rent rooms. provide products for customers and fuel for cars. Hire employees to help you and be the boss of your own empire.
Dreamlike Love with Seira
Enjoy the memories with a beautiful maid in your dreams and heal your fatigue in reality.
Sins of a Solar Empire II
Battle for galactic dominance in this real-time 4X strategy game with unrivaled scale! You’ll explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate through military force, diplomacy, trade, culture, influence, and other underhanded tactics.
Intravenous 2
Intravenous 2 is the ultimate blend of tactical gameplay and immersive storytelling. Will you embrace the shadows or confront your foes head-on? The choice is yours. Experience a new era of tactical stealth action. Save lives. Uncover secrets. Take vengeance.
Tavern Manager Simulator 🍻
Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve and expand the establishment. Cook delicious food and keep an eye on the mood of the visitors. Create a unique atmosphere for unforgettable adventures!
Supermarket Together
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!
The Bathhouse | 地獄銭湯 Restored Edition
The Bathhouse | 地獄銭湯 Remake is a Japanese horror game that revolves around working at a bathhouse. A complete revamp of the original bathhouse.
Depersonalization
"May all stories find their best endings." "Depersonalization" is an anthology-style game featuring standalone chapters and diverse story genres. We continuously collect and create a wide variety of stories, ultimately housing them in a library that transcends the flow of time.
Rebirth! New Lover
Song Xuan unexpectedly traveled to ancient times, where he met several emotional partners who sincerely treated him. There are Qing'er,Xiaobai, Gu Qiuhan,Lin Miaoxian and Mingyue Rao. He had so many humorous and sweet love stories with them.
Retail Company Simulator
Run your retail company. Sign contracts with leading brands, order products, hire workers, expand your store, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your shop.
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 June 15th 2025.
1. Car Dealer Simulator
Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture? Car Dealer Simulator is a driving, immersive sim and trading game developed and published by Garage Monkeys. Released on May 29th 2025 has received 591 reviews of which 465 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played immersive sim game, thanks to its 2,771 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
465
126
2,771
players
2. 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 2,321 reviews of which 1,720 were positive and 601 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 1,829 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among immersive sim games based on player count.
7.2
1,720
601
1,829
players
3. 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 52,942 reviews of which 47,662 were positive and 5,280 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 1,718 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among immersive sim games based on player count.
8.9
47,662
5,280
1,718
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 15,111 reviews of which 9,421 were positive and 5,690 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 1,069 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
6.2
9,421
5,690
1,069
players
5. 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 4,571 reviews of which 3,596 were positive and 975 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 1,063 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
7.6
3,596
975
1,063
players
6. ANEURISM IV
A dystopian simulator where your choices shape a decaying city. Join other players to protect the metropolis from ruin, hasten its downfall, or simply work in the factories. With no set goals or rules, every action has consequences in a world teetering on the brink. ANEURISM IV is a dystopian , immersive sim and psychological horror game developed and published by Vellocet. Released on March 11th 2025 has received 2,703 reviews of which 2,363 were positive and 340 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 727 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
8.4
2,363
340
727
players
7. NBA 2K23
Rise to the occasion in NBA 2K23. Showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build your own dynasty in MyGM, or guide the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and feel true-to-life gameplay. NBA 2K23 is a immersive sim, basketball and sports game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Released on September 08th 2022 has received 51,475 reviews of which 31,908 were positive and 19,567 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 561 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
6.2
31,908
19,567
561
players
8. Wrap House Simulator🌯
Welcome to Wrap House Simulator! Run your own wrap shop, chop, grill, and serve in this cooking adventure. Customize your shop, master the grill, and survive the rush solo or co-op with up to 4 players. Keep up with orders, satisfy customers, and build your dream restaurant! Wrap House Simulator🌯 is a cooking, simulation and realistic game developed by Broken Lyre Entertainment and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on May 29th 2025 has received 674 reviews of which 595 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 503 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
8.3
595
79
503
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 3,701 reviews of which 2,969 were positive and 732 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 487 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
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2,969
732
487
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 3,594 reviews of which 3,320 were positive and 274 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 478 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
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3,320
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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 June 15th 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 1,038 reviews of which 783 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for immersive sim category.
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783
255
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29.99€
0.49€
2. 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 628 reviews of which 403 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in immersive sim games.
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19.50€
0.36€
3. 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 4,359 reviews of which 4,239 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in immersive sim games.
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120
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24.99€
0.55€
4. 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 9,094 reviews of which 8,501 were positive and 593 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
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8,501
593
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24.50€
0.60€
5. NUTS
NUTS is a single-player walking simulator surveillance mystery. Record the squirrels, report your findings, and piece together what’s really going on in Melmoth Forest. NUTS is a story rich, detective and nature game developed by Joon, Pol, Muutsch and Char & Torfi and published by Noodlecake. Released on February 04th 2021 has received 890 reviews of which 781 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
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781
109
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24.50€
0.68€
6. 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 1,641 reviews of which 1,295 were positive and 346 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
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1,295
346
-98%
24.99€
0.54€
7. NASCAR Heat 5
NASCAR Heat 5 challenges you to become the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion. Features all the official teams, drivers and cars from the three NASCAR National Series as well as the Xtreme Dirt Tour, racing on 39 authentic tracks. NASCAR Heat 5 is a sports, driving and immersive sim game developed by 704Games Company and published by Motorsport Games. Released on July 09th 2020 has received 3,730 reviews of which 3,003 were positive and 727 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
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3,003
727
-97%
76.33€
2.29€
8. Landlord's Super
Your quintessential construction simulator is here. Take a dodgy loan, restore a property, move in the locals, attend to their grievances, then celebrate with a pint in this fully-simulated, open-world 1980's Britain. Landlord's Super is a building, simulation and open world game developed by Minskworks and published by Yogscast Games. Released on May 25th 2023 has received 1,494 reviews of which 1,247 were positive and 247 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
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1,247
247
-96%
19.50€
0.80€
9. 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 2,705 reviews of which 1,924 were positive and 781 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
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1,924
781
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19.99€
0.99€
10. Wildfire
Master the elements in this stealth game where everything burns. Use your elemental powers to start fires, freeze water, and move earth as you outsmart superstitious enemies in this mischievous 2D stealth game. Wildfire is a stealth, puzzle-platformer and immersive sim game developed by Sneaky Bastards and published by Humble Games. Released on May 25th 2020 has received 880 reviews of which 732 were positive and 148 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
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732
148
-95%
14.99€
0.78€
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 June 15th 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 4,539 reviews of which 4,274 were positive and 265 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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265
16
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 1,209 reviews of which 1,073 were positive and 136 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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12
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3. 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 841 reviews of which 780 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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4
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4. 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 443 reviews of which 399 were positive and 44 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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5. 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 1,227 reviews of which 1,173 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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54
2
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6. Egg RTX
Experience one of the games of all time like never before with Egg RTX. Fully remastered for next gen performance, Egg RTX includes raytracing and advanced shadows, never before seen in a game about eggs! Egg RTX is a simulation, arcade and 3d game developed and published by Figglebottom Studios. Released on March 05th 2024 has received 381 reviews of which 309 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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309
72
1
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 787 reviews of which 621 were positive and 166 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.
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166
1
players
8. Truck World: Driving School
Learn the basics of truck driving! Truck World: Driving School is a free standalone truck simulator with challenges, grades, and much more. Truck World: Driving School is a exploration, immersive sim and racing game developed by Truck World Studio and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on January 10th 2023 has received 837 reviews of which 587 were positive and 250 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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250
1
players
9. Auto Sale Life: Fresh Start
This is a free prologue version. Build an automotive empire. Buy, sell, and customize cars to create your own brands and showrooms. Become a shrewd entrepreneur in this immersive car trading and customization game. Auto Sale Life: Fresh Start is a immersive sim, driving and economy game developed by OTTO Games and published by GrabTheGames. Released on April 05th 2024 has received 378 reviews of which 256 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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1
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10. 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 740 reviews of which 715 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
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