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 September 15th 2025. Want to explore even more immersive sim titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best immersive sim games.
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1. Waterpark Simulator
Build and run your own waterpark. Design slides, send guests flying with ragdoll physics, manage staff, and fully customize your park. Turn total madness into a five-star empire in this first-person management simulator! Waterpark Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on August 22nd 2025 has received 2,286 reviews of which 2,131 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played immersive sim game, thanks to its 7,378 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
2,131
155
7,378
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 game developed and published by . 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 1,859 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
47,662
5,280
1,859
players
3. Firefighting Simulator: Ignite
Face unpredictable dangers, fight perilous fires with your crew, and save lives in Firefighting Simulator: Ignite. Step into the boots of a U.S. firefighter and play with up to 3 friends or with the help of your NPC controlled crew members. Firefighting Simulator: Ignite is a game developed and published by . Released on September 09th 2025 has received 549 reviews of which 456 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,289 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among immersive sim games based on player count.
7.8
456
93
1,289
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 1,216 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
7.5
465
126
1,216
players
5. NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening is a game developed and published by . 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. With 1,109 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
7.2
1,720
601
1,109
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 818 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
6.2
9,421
5,690
818
players
7. Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out
Too long in this prison, time to get out of here. Pull the carpet and start digging with a teaspoon. Watch out for the guard, sell him the junk you find. Trade toilet paper with the prisoners. Get better items and improve your stats. Expand the tunnel, use glow sticks and dynamite. Will you escape? Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out is a game developed and published by . Released on July 25th 2025 has received 1,414 reviews of which 1,166 were positive and 248 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 799 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
7.9
1,166
248
799
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 673 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
7.6
3,596
975
673
players
9. Shadows of Doubt
Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again! Shadows of Doubt is a game developed and published by . Released on September 26th 2024 has received 15,428 reviews of which 12,941 were positive and 2,487 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 476 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
8.2
12,941
2,487
476
players
10. SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition
SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone. SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on July 20th 2010 has received 9,108 reviews of which 7,456 were positive and 1,652 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 395 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
8.0
7,456
1,652
395
players
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