Hidden Simulation 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 simulation games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Simulation games on Steam.

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Franchise Hockey Manager 6 Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2019-20 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose one of 32 leagues around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.

Price -51% 9.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 11 Oct 2019
How to Raise a Wolf Girl Shuuji and Kana have their hands full teaching Iroha how to be human again, after she spends ten years in the mountains with a wolf god. But who's really raising who?

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.5
Release 11 Oct 2019
FISHERY Fishery is a stylized aquarium simulation game. Harness your creativity to build and maintain beautiful aquatic habitats. Then relax and watch your beautiful fish enjoy their home.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 26 Sep 2019
Infinity: Battlescape Infinity: Battlescape is a multiplayer space combat sim supporting hundreds of players on a single server. Join one of the corporate factions and fight for domination of a seamless, true-to-scale procedural star system. Participate in massive space and planetary battles involving hundreds of ships.

Price 34.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 26 Sep 2019
[Chilla's Art] Aka Manto | 赤マント Aka Manto (赤マント Red Cloak), aka Red Cape or Red Mantle, is a Japanese urban legend about a masked spirit who wears a red cloak, and who appears to people using public or school restrooms.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Sep 2019
Nauticrawl A stolen, enigmatic machine is your only way out. It's likely to kill you, but so will the hostile planet you're escaping. Pull levers, hack devices, and puzzle out how to pilot the Nauticrawl to freedom in this unusual atmospheric adventure... or die trying.

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.5
Release 16 Sep 2019
Rec Center Tycoon - Management Simulator Design, build and manage a recreation center! Host fitness classes, build swimming pools, arcade & entertainment areas, build event rooms to host parties & much more. With endless customisation, Rec Center Tycoon goes much more in-depth than your average business management simulator.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 06 Sep 2019
Pizza Game Every boy have a secret. One of them is bones.

Price 8.19€
Rating 9.0
Release 06 Sep 2019
A Street Cat's Tale A Tale of a street cat left alone

Price -56% 1.77€
Rating 8.5
Release 05 Sep 2019
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Price 3.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 05 Sep 2019
Psychedelica of the Ashen Hawk Uncover the secret – Unite the clans In a town ruled by opposing clans and overshadowed by superstition and legend, a child is born with the dreaded mark of a witch. She conceals her identity until the theft of a mysterious relic brings to light a series of staggering revelations.

Price -92% 2.39€
Rating 8.1
Release 30 Aug 2019
Wilmot's Warehouse Wilmot's Warehouse is a puzzle game about keeping a warehouse running in tip-top shape. Just remember where you put everything, because when the service hatch opens, you'll need to find the things people want quickly, in order to earn the coveted Performance Stars.

Price 14.79€
Rating 9.0
Release 29 Aug 2019
Death Crown Death Crown is a minimalist real time strategy game in a 1bit style, where you will be play Death herself, commanding her legions of death, and punishing humanity's Kingdom for its overconfidence.

Price -92% 1.12€
Rating 8.4
Release 23 Aug 2019
Great Toilet Simulator Great Toilet Simulator is a first-person indie horror telling you the story of a man who has his car broken on his way home, in the middle of a thick forest. What makes the situation even worse is that the main character is really in need of a toilet.

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.7
Release 23 Aug 2019
Winds of Change Lead The Rebellion, build your army, and shape the world with your choices. A story-heavy adventure game with multiple endings, romance options, and non-linear storytelling. A vast fantasy world waiting to be explored. Inspired by Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. Fully voice acted by a stellar cast!

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 21 Aug 2019
Roombo: First Blood Roombo: First Blood is a comedic, top-down, stealth-action game about being a robot vacuum cleaner and fending off burglars from your home. A short, experimental game and the first in the JUSTICE SUCKS series.

Price -73% 1.37€
Rating 8.2
Release 07 Aug 2019
1000 days to escape Only 1000 days left until the end of the world. You have to realize the largest space program ever to save as many people as you can. Explore planets, colonize them, help people find a new home.

Price 3.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 25 Jul 2019
Elsinore Elsinore is a time-looping adventure game set in the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Elsinore combines strong social simulation elements, a dynamic story that reacts immediately to player decisions, and a world full of diverse characters with secrets to uncover.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.8
Release 23 Jul 2019
Automachef Welcome to Automachef, a resource management puzzler where you design kitchens, program machinery and watch your genius come to life! It’s time to engineer tomorrow’s kitchen, today!

Price -96% 0.68€
Rating 6.9
Release 23 Jul 2019
Arizona Derby Hit the pedal, run out the offroad.

Price 15.99€
Rating 7.3
Release 22 Jul 2019
Super Life (RPG) Welcome home to Sun Villa! After a long summer at grandpa's ranch, it's time to finish school, get a job and move into your own place. Let the adventure of life begin!

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.5
Release 18 Jul 2019
Night Call Friend. Confidant. Therapist. Voyeur. As a cab driver working the Paris night shift, you are many things to different people. Your gift is getting people to talk; and in order to catch the serial killer who left you for dead, that’s exactly what you’ll need to do.

Price -97% 0.46€
Rating 7.1
Release 17 Jul 2019
Waltz of the Wizard Step into the most obsessively handcrafted wizard simulator this side of reality! Conjure chaos, brew spells, magically modify anything, and endure nonstop sass from Skully—the chattiest, most strange skull companion with thousands of voice-acted interactions. VR not required!

Price 16.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 10 Jul 2019
Marble Skies Marble Skies is a fast paced 3D-platformer where you control your marble through various levels and try to get the best time for each one. Complete all the levels in your own time, or challenge your friends to get on top of the leaderboards!

Price -22% 7.07€
Rating 7.7
Release 04 Jul 2019

Simulation games offer players the chance to experience real-life scenarios in a virtual environment. Whether you want to build a thriving city, manage a farm, or pilot a plane, simulation games provide immersive experiences that can be both entertaining and educational. Here are some popular types of simulation games you can explore.

Life Simulation
Games that let you create and manage characters and their lives, like The Sims™ 4.
Vehicle Simulation
Experience driving, flying, or sailing in realistic environments, such as Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition.
City-Building
Design and manage your own city, balancing resources and the needs of your citizens, like in Cities: Skylines.
Farming Simulation
Grow crops, raise animals, and manage your farm in games like Farming Simulator 25.

Each game offers unique gameplay mechanics and challenges, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.

How to Find More Simulation Games

If you’re eager to explore even more simulation games, our site makes it easy! Use the category filters to narrow down your search. You can look for tags like "multiplayer" for games to play with friends or "realistic" for those that focus on authentic experiences. This way, you can quickly find games that match your interests.

Tips for Choosing the Right Simulation Game

Consider your interests
Think about what aspects of simulation you enjoy most. Do you prefer building and management, or are you more into exploration and adventure?
Look for games with strong community support
Games that have active communities often provide additional content, mods, and tips that can enhance your experience.
Check for user reviews
Reading reviews can give you insight into the game’s quality, gameplay experience, and any potential issues.

What are the best simulation games for beginners?

If you’re new to simulation games, consider starting with Stardew Valley or Two Point Hospital. Both are user-friendly and offer tutorials to help you get started.

What makes a simulation game great?

A great simulation game typically features engaging mechanics, a well-designed user interface, and a balance between challenge and fun. Realism and depth can also enhance the overall experience.

With a wide variety of options available, you’re sure to find a game that captivates you and provides hours of entertainment. Don’t forget to check back regularly for updates, as new games are released and ratings change. Happy gaming, and enjoy building, managing, and exploring in your virtual worlds!