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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Night Shift Nurses A washed-up mad doctor is hired back by a devious former test subject and asked to twist her hospital into a corrupt donation mill. Will he seize this second chance to practice his own vision of "science," or will his many failings drag him down once again in this pseudo-medical visual novel?

Price -20% 15.60€
Rating 8.0
Release 16 Dec 2024
Idle Colony A condensed incremental experience, where you build a colony to collect and merge bigger and bigger fruits. Combine game-changing technologies and special upgrades to find the best synergies and take your cash flow to another dimension.

Price 5.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 16 Dec 2024
IRON REBELLION Climb inside a colossal, crushing war machine, where every switch, lever, and round of ammunition is at your command. Physically interact with every support system and navigation stick as if you were truly in the cockpit. Customize and outfit your mech to outsmart and assert your superiority.

Price 24.50€
Rating 8.0
Release 12 Dec 2024
Chonkers Chonkers is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Adopt the cutest fur balls and watch them ramp up the chonk scale as you play with them. Find them a new family. They’ll pay A LOT for your hefty chonker! Complete your collection by finding all the breeds and the rarest space cats!

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 11 Dec 2024
Laundry Store Simulator In Laundry Store Simulator, you'll start small and work your way up, upgrading your equipment, designing a stylish store, and expanding your services! Are you ready to own the best Laundry Store in the world?

Price -45% 6.31€
Rating 8.3
Release 09 Dec 2024
GRIDROAD GRIDROAD is a traffic optimisation puzzle/simulation game. Build roads, place road markings and tweak traffic lights to build the most efficient traffic junction!

Price 9.50€
Rating 7.9
Release 09 Dec 2024
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story A simulation game where you create a wonderful sweets shop with Doraemon

Price -20% 15.60€
Rating 9.0
Release 08 Dec 2024
Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop Come on down to Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop, for all your roguelite spaceship repair simulation needs! WARNING: Untested genre not suitable for people with tentacles for arms or an aversion to dying horrifically. Side effects include improved reading comprehension under pressure and a furry fetish.

Price -68% 6.37€
Rating 8.2
Release 05 Dec 2024
Sensei! I Like You So Much! "Sensei! I Like You So Much!" is a fandom business simulation game. You will play as a fanfic author, create & release your fanzine, join comicons, gather followers, and become a legend with your fellow fans around! You can buy goods of your pairing, build itabags, and decorate your room as well!

Price 12.79€
Rating 8.4
Release 28 Nov 2024
Coconut Simulator Coconut Simulator is a game in which you can become a coconut.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.7
Release 22 Nov 2024
Fantasy Aquarium Fantasy Aquarium offers an effortless way to enhance your gaming experience. You can nurture a diverse range of small fish with unique characteristics and construct a vibrant fantasy world from scratch, transforming mundane fish-keeping into an engaging pursuit.

Price -33% 4.61€
Rating 8.0
Release 21 Nov 2024
Tales Beyond The Tomb - Pineville Night Stalker After her mother's unexpected death, Megan receives a call about a mysterious inheritance awaiting her in the town of Pineville. With her work friend, Lenny, she embarks on a journey that should be simple, but quickly turns into a web of danger and deception.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.7
Release 20 Nov 2024
Maid Cafe on Electric Street Maid Cafe on Electric Street is a leisurely maid cafe adventure set in the otaku haven of Nipponbashi, Osaka.

Price 18.49€
Rating 8.0
Release 17 Nov 2024
Catizens Inspired by RimWorld and The Sims, Catizens is a colony management simulation game where you watch over unique cats with quirky personalities, as you help them build and grow their settlement while exploring new lands, facing off against wildlife and overcoming the challenges of each environment.

Price -97% 0.61€
Rating 7.8
Release 14 Nov 2024
Space Trash Scavenger Grab your jetpack and explore procedural asteroid fields, derelict spaceships and abandoned outposts. Build and automate your Space Rig to process scavenged trash. Craft, trade and fight your way home in this interstellar, open-world survival sandbox.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 14 Nov 2024
Dungeon Inn This is a cozy strategy management game where you manage an inn placed cleverly at the mouth of a dungeon. Juggle visits and business from 2 rivaling guilds, maximize profits, but keep your double-dealing a secret! Keep everyone happy and watch your inn thrive!

Price -12% 11.25€
Rating 8.7
Release 13 Nov 2024
XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.

Price 19.50€
Rating 9.0
Release 12 Nov 2024
FAKEBOOK Point-and-click mystery adventure on the virtual SNS! Find secrets hidden by family, friends, companies, and idols.

Price 14.79€
Rating 8.5
Release 10 Nov 2024
Ecosystem Create virtual lifeforms whose development is shaped by a deep simulation of evolution. Guide them as they fight, mate, and adapt to the environment you have built. All the creatures in the trailer evolved on their own in the game!

Price 17.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 08 Nov 2024
Goat Simulator: Remastered Goat Simulator Remastered is the latest in goat simulation technology. Your favorite chaotic sandbox is back and more beautiful than ever, with updated graphics, every DLC, and more bugs that you can shake a goat at. WASD to rewrite history.

Price 28.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 07 Nov 2024
Underground Garage Dive into Underground Garage, a mechanic sim blending car customization with fast driving. Craft builds for every drive, test them in an open world filled with challenges. Gear up and rev up your ultimate automotive adventure!

Price -35% 15.92€
Rating 7.2
Release 07 Nov 2024
Tower Factory Tower Factory is a tower defense and automation game with roguelite elements. Optimize resource production using conveyor systems while defending against monster waves. Can you find and destroy the enemy tower before it's too late?

Price -20% 11.83€
Rating 8.2
Release 07 Nov 2024
Ark of Charon Build a mobile fortress on the back of a giant and mysterious walking Tree and embark on a journey in this merge of tower defense and colony simulation.

Price -11% 23.18€
Rating 7.4
Release 06 Nov 2024
you're just imagining it A chronic illness simulator. You think you have a chronic illness, but you don't know what. All you know is you are always in some state of pain. You've been to too many doctors to count... but you still have to live your life.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.9
Release 05 Nov 2024

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!