Best Simulation Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated simulation games.

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GRID 2
GRID 2 Be fast, be first and be famous as the race returns in GRID 2, the sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, multi-million selling Race Driver: GRID.
Price 6.81€
Rating 8.2
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Arma 2
Arma 2 Building on 10 years of constant engine development, ARMA II boasts the most realistic combat environment in the world. It models real world ballistics & round deflection, materials penetration, features a realtime day/night cycle and dynamic wind, weather and environmental effects.
Price -32% 6.80€
Rating 8.0
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Most played simulation games

1. Crusader Kings III
20,301 players
114,259
12,650
Rating 8.9
2. Europa Universalis IV
9,029 players
116,432
18,004
Rating 8.6
3. American Truck Simulator
7,832 players
169,735
5,552
Rating 9.6
4. Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator
5,741 players
3,470
161
Rating 9.2
5. Manor Lords
4,768 players
62,224
9,896
Rating 8.5
6. SnowRunner
4,385 players
39,488
4,393
Rating 8.8
7. Kerbal Space Program
4,371 players
121,084
6,078
Rating 9.4
8. Unnamed Space Idle
3,263 players
3,691
285
Rating 8.9
9. Drive Beyond Horizons
2,848 players
5,544
1,309
Rating 7.9
10. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
2,608 players
20,192
1,983
Rating 8.9
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Most played simulation games

1. Crusader Kings III
20,301 players
114,259
12,650
Rating 8.9
2. Europa Universalis IV
9,029 players
116,432
18,004
Rating 8.6
3. American Truck Simulator
7,832 players
169,735
5,552
Rating 9.6
4. Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator
5,741 players
3,470
161
Rating 9.2
5. Manor Lords
4,768 players
62,224
9,896
Rating 8.5
6. SnowRunner
4,385 players
39,488
4,393
Rating 8.8
7. Kerbal Space Program
4,371 players
121,084
6,078
Rating 9.4
8. Unnamed Space Idle
3,263 players
3,691
285
Rating 8.9
9. Drive Beyond Horizons
2,848 players
5,544
1,309
Rating 7.9
10. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
2,608 players
20,192
1,983
Rating 8.9
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