Discounted Realistic 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 realistic games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free realistic games are available at the bottom of the page.
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The Quarry
When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.
Builder Simulator
Builder Simulator is the perfect game for those who want to build a house, from the ground up, one brick at a time. On easy, the game will guide and teach you by showing you full instruction, but on hard you will get no help - instead rely on your builder skills and make everything yourself.
Pro Cycling Manager 2022
Recruitment, budget, strategy: you make all the decisions. Explore the new system for detecting young potential, new options for customising your experience, a peloton that is more aggressive and much more.
Outward Definitive Edition
No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.
Tin Can
You've barely managed to escape your exploding spaceship. Now in an old escape pod, you hurtle through space at the mercy of the cosmos. With no knowledge of the pod’s complex systems, your life depends on a technical manual and your own wits. How long can you survive?
The Centennial Case : A Shijima Story
Unravel the mysteries of death, and find the answers to life.A unique Mystery-Adventure Game:The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.
Teardown
Prepare the perfect heist in this simulated and fully destructible voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or explosives to create shortcuts. Stack objects to reach higher. Use the environment to your advantage in the most creative way you can think of.
Car Detailing Simulator
Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car and restore its splendor at the request of demanding customers! A nice and well-groomed vehicle can be the pride of every human being! Clean, polish and marvel at your creations in this highly realistic game where every little detail counts!
Ghostwire: Tokyo
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
Animal Shelter
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?
An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus. Uncover the truth in the yearly family quiz and try to save him before it is too late.
Project Sparrow
Project Sparrow is an arena shooter focused on bow and arrow combat, fast-paced movement, and outmanoeuvring your opponent. Fight alongside your teammates in 2v2 and 3v3 or challenge them to a duel. Step into the arena and awaken the archer within.
The Legend of The Sacred Stone EX
An adaptation of the movie. And the voice was presented by Vincent Huang, a genius of the eight categories musical instrument in Chinese ancient orchestra.
Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
Take an adrenaline-fueled journey through a mythical Japanese realm in the Definitive Edition of Shadow Warrior 3, packed with new features, and enjoy an ultraviolent blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and spectacular free-running movement.
GRID Legends
GRID Legends delivers thrilling wheel-to-wheel motorsport action. Create dream race events, hop into live races, experience a dramatic virtual production story, and embrace the sensation of spectacular racing.
Power to the People
Build and maintain a power grid for a constantly growing population, while fighting off all kinds of disasters in this thrilling resource management experience. It's time for you to give "Power to the People"! Do you have what it takes to keep the lights on?
HITMAN World of Assassination
Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.
GearCity
Do you find tycoon games too simplistic? GearCity is a complex and in-depth business simulator. It focuses on a realistic economic simulation of the global automobile industry. The game takes several hours to grasp and hundreds of hours to master. Can you succeed where many other CEOs have failed?
Internet Cafe Simulator 2
Internet Cafe Simulator 2 is an extremely comprehensive and detailed internet cafe business simulation game.
Easy Red 2
Fight massive battles between infantry, armored vehicles, tanks, cannons and planes. Realistically manage your weapons and equipment, coordinate with your squad, and tactically navigate large, fully destructible open world maps. Experience the WW2 in singleplayer, PVP and Co-Op.
Happy's Humble Burger Farm
Congrats, you're hired! Serve customers and maintain the Happy's Humble Burger Farm restaurant alone on the overnight. But be careful; things fall apart if you mess up! After work, head home and keep your eyes open for a way to escape the Barnyard Buds and their fast food fever-dream.
Twin Mirror
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?Most played realistic games on Steam
Take a look at the top realistic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 01st 2025.
1. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything. BeamNG.drive is a simulation, driving and physics game developed and published by BeamNG. Released on May 29th 2015 has received 316,795 reviews of which 308,580 were positive and 8,215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played realistic game, thanks to its 14,931 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
308,580
8,215
14,931
players
2. 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. While seeing 13,831 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among realistic games based on player count.
8.2
26,493
5,287
13,831
players
3. Arma Reforger
Experience authentic Cold War combat and join the struggle for the sprawling, mid-Atlantic island of Everon and its smaller, offshore territory, Arland – or take on the role of Game Master and create your very own scenarios for others to enjoy. Arma Reforger is a military, simulation and action game developed and published by Bohemia Interactive. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 27,917 reviews of which 20,990 were positive and 6,927 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 12,872 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among realistic games based on player count.
7.4
20,990
6,927
12,872
players
4. Squad
Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building. Squad is a military, realistic and fps game developed and published by Offworld. Released on September 23rd 2020 has received 207,162 reviews of which 172,119 were positive and 35,043 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 11,935 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.2
172,119
35,043
11,935
players
5. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a rpg, medieval and open world game developed by Warhorse Studios and published by Deep Silver. Released on February 04th 2025 has received 95,068 reviews of which 89,464 were positive and 5,604 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 11,699 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played realistic games.
9.3
89,464
5,604
11,699
players
6. Ready or Not
Ready or Not is an intense, tactical, first-person shooter that depicts a modern-day world in which SWAT police units are called to defuse hostile and confronting situations. Ready or Not is a tactical, realistic and fps game developed by and published by Void Interactive. Released on December 13th 2023 has received 232,241 reviews of which 206,958 were positive and 25,283 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 6,230 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.8
206,958
25,283
6,230
players
7. Hell Let Loose
Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game. Hell Let Loose is a shooter, realistic and world war ii game developed and published by Team17. Released on July 27th 2021 has received 136,949 reviews of which 112,848 were positive and 24,101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 4,439 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.2
112,848
24,101
4,439
players
8. Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition
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. Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition is a simulation, flight and realistic game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on August 17th 2020 has received 65,070 reviews of which 51,343 were positive and 13,727 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 4,192 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played realistic games.
7.8
51,343
13,727
4,192
players
9. Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia! Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a medieval, rpg and open world game developed by Warhorse Studios and published by Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver. Released on February 13th 2018 has received 160,368 reviews of which 134,805 were positive and 25,563 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 3,530 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.3
134,805
25,563
3,530
players
10. inZOI
"Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation. inZOI is a life sim, character customization and realistic game developed by inZOI Studio and published by KRAFTON and Inc.. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 18,767 reviews of which 15,429 were positive and 3,338 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 3,164 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.1
15,429
3,338
3,164
players
Best deals on realistic games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of realistic games available on Steam right now, updated on May 01st 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted realistic games.
1. 112 Operator
Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day! 112 Operator is a simulation, realistic and casual game developed by Jutsu Games and published by Games Operators. Released on April 23rd 2020 has received 6,492 reviews of which 5,810 were positive and 682 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for realistic category.
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5,810
682
-94%
22.33€
1.34€
2. Tin Can
You've barely managed to escape your exploding spaceship. Now in an old escape pod, you hurtle through space at the mercy of the cosmos. With no knowledge of the pod’s complex systems, your life depends on a technical manual and your own wits. How long can you survive? Tin Can is a simulation, space and survival game developed by Tin Can Studio and published by Tin Can Studio and IndieArk. Released on May 12th 2022 has received 1,181 reviews of which 1,000 were positive and 181 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in realistic games.
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1,000
181
-94%
16.67€
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 realistic games.
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1,885
763
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20.33€
1.22€
4. Starsand
Starsand is a mystic survival game set among the dunes of an arcane desert. An open-world full of danger, vast environments and mysterious happenings await you! Explore, hunt, craft, build – and SURVIVE. Starsand is a open world survival craft, survival and open world game developed by Tunnel Vision Studio and published by Toplitz Productions. Released on November 17th 2022 has received 1,139 reviews of which 763 were positive and 376 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for realistic games.
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763
376
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
5. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
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. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a simulation, automobile sim and driving game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on July 28th 2017 has received 51,304 reviews of which 46,857 were positive and 4,447 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for realistic games.
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4,447
-91%
20.22€
1.82€
6. Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Contains full Rising Storm content as well! Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm is a world war ii, realistic and multiplayer game developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. Released on September 13th 2011 has received 37,534 reviews of which 34,679 were positive and 2,855 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for realistic games.
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34,679
2,855
-90%
24.99€
2.49€
7. Day of Infamy
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal. Day of Infamy is a world war ii, fps and multiplayer game developed and published by New World Interactive. Released on March 23rd 2017 has received 22,064 reviews of which 18,191 were positive and 3,873 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for realistic games.
8.1
18,191
3,873
-89%
12.64€
1.39€
8. Tank Mechanic Simulator
Renovate & build II World War tanks. Experience highly detailed & realistic simulation game. Take tanks fully apart by using different tools. Transform them from rusty and ruined to fully working. Check them on the training ground, sell or put into your own museum. Tank Mechanic Simulator is a tanks, simulation and world war ii game developed by DeGenerals S.A. and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on February 20th 2020 has received 8,267 reviews of which 7,311 were positive and 956 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for realistic games.
8.6
7,311
956
-88%
16.83€
2.02€
9. Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator
Fresh Start is a relaxing single player game, in which you embark on a mission to clean up the world and restore nature to its fresh and colorful shape. Watch as the world changes in front of your eyes as you help animals, solve puzzles and grow plants around you. Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator is a first-person, 3d and realistic game developed by Chicken Launcher and published by Awaken Realms. Released on December 20th 2022 has received 1,860 reviews of which 1,631 were positive and 229 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for realistic games.
8.4
1,631
229
-88%
8.33€
1.00€
10. Car Detailing Simulator
Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car and restore its splendor at the request of demanding customers! A nice and well-groomed vehicle can be the pride of every human being! Clean, polish and marvel at your creations in this highly realistic game where every little detail counts! Car Detailing Simulator is a simulation, automobile sim and singleplayer game developed by Games Incubator and GameFormatic S.A. and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on April 13th 2022 has received 1,014 reviews of which 774 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for realistic games.
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774
240
-87%
13.00€
1.69€
Free realistic games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play realistic games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 01st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play realistic games.
1. RaceRoom Racing Experience
RaceRoom is the premier free-to-play racing simulation on PC and home to official race series like DTM, WTCR, the WTCC and ADAC GT Masters. Enter RaceRoom and enter the world of a professional race car driver. RaceRoom Racing Experience is a free to play, racing and automobile sim game developed by KW Studios and published by KW Studios and RaceRoom Entertainment AG. Released on February 12th 2013 has received 23,326 reviews of which 17,570 were positive and 5,756 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 577 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free realistic games on Steam.
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17,570
5,756
577
players
2. Operation: Harsh Doorstop
Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency. Operation: Harsh Doorstop is a free to play, military and multiplayer game developed by Drakeling Labs and published by . Released on February 15th 2023 has received 18,167 reviews of which 13,961 were positive and 4,206 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 161, this realistic game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free realistic games on Steam.
7.5
13,961
4,206
161
players
3. Pinball FX
Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently! Pinball FX is a free to play, pinball and arcade game developed and published by Zen Studios. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 2,079 reviews of which 1,449 were positive and 630 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 107, this realistic game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free realistic games on Steam.
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1,449
630
107
players
4. Armored Warfare
Wage war against players around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of powerful armored combat vehicles. Use 300+ vehicles to engage in furious PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles. Armored Warfare is a realistic, shooter and alternate history game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Wishlist Games and published by Wishlist Games. Released on November 17th 2017 has received 4,885 reviews of which 3,201 were positive and 1,684 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free realistic games on Steam.
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3,201
1,684
98
players
5. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Playing as Gideon, a cold-hearted mercenary willing to kill for money without any moral principles, you'll have tactical freedom with a wide variety of weapons and special gadgets to complete your mission in the prologue of Intravenous 2. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism is a tactical, realistic and shooter game developed by Explosive Squat Games and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on January 19th 2024 has received 2,643 reviews of which 2,491 were positive and 152 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 realistic games on Steam.
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2,491
152
6
players
6. Electrician Simulator - First Shock
Learn the ropes from your Dad to become an electrician. Repair and assemble sockets, panels, strips, plugs, chandeliers and even change light bulbs. Oh... and don't mix up the wires! Results might be shocking. Electrician Simulator - First Shock is a simulation, education and singleplayer game developed by Take IT Studio! and published by Gaming Factory and Ultimate Games S.A.. Released on January 06th 2022 has received 1,857 reviews of which 1,498 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free realistic games on Steam.
7.8
1,498
359
2
players
7. Engine Evolution 2021
Engine Evolution is a multiplayer racing game that uses principles similar to those of the World of Tanks. With each PvP race against 11 other players, you gain experience and credits, which you can use to buy various upgrades or unlock the next motorbike. Engine Evolution 2021 is a racing, multiplayer and action game developed and published by Petr Šimůnek. Released on January 12th 2022 has received 747 reviews of which 553 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free realistic games on Steam.
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553
194
1
players
8. Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money
First there was the Whip/Nae Nae, now it’s time to Wear The Purp with the greatest rappers of all time*! Dance along with the Whiteboyz Wit Attitude in an epic FMV rhythm game, and celebrate the launch of their new album The Pursuit of Money. Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money is a rhythm, fmv and realistic game developed and published by MichaelArts. Released on October 09th 2020 has received 504 reviews of which 475 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free realistic games on Steam.
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