Best 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.

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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 -50% 5.00€
Rating 8.0
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Most played simulation games

1. Dota 2
464,325 players
2,037,143
461,826
Rating 8.1
2. Bongo Cat
122,053 players
85,448
2,021
Rating 9.6
3. Rust
74,530 players
1,071,135
156,649
Rating 8.7
4. Stardew Valley
47,961 players
872,384
13,811
Rating 9.8
5. Banana
40,839 players
77,835
17,168
Rating 8.1
6. War Thunder
39,924 players
484,469
272,617
Rating 6.4
7. VRChat
36,063 players
181,623
58,732
Rating 7.5
8. DayZ
32,859 players
330,349
99,903
Rating 7.6
9. The Sims™ 4
28,902 players
149,064
21,663
Rating 8.6
10. Project Zomboid
28,589 players
355,171
21,892
Rating 9.3
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All prices 30€ or less 20€ or less 10€ or less 5€ or less 1€ or less Free to play
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Most played simulation games

1. Dota 2
464,325 players
2,037,143
461,826
Rating 8.1
2. Bongo Cat
122,053 players
85,448
2,021
Rating 9.6
3. Rust
74,530 players
1,071,135
156,649
Rating 8.7
4. Stardew Valley
47,961 players
872,384
13,811
Rating 9.8
5. Banana
40,839 players
77,835
17,168
Rating 8.1
6. War Thunder
39,924 players
484,469
272,617
Rating 6.4
7. VRChat
36,063 players
181,623
58,732
Rating 7.5
8. DayZ
32,859 players
330,349
99,903
Rating 7.6
9. The Sims™ 4
28,902 players
149,064
21,663
Rating 8.6
10. Project Zomboid
28,589 players
355,171
21,892
Rating 9.3
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