Discounted 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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Streamer Life Simulator Streamer Life Simulator is a very comprehensive streamer life simulation game. Be the most popular streamer in the world.

Price -97% 0.74€
Rating 7.5
Release 21 Aug 2020
PGA TOUR 2K21 Play against the pros. Play with your crew. In PGA TOUR 2K21, you can play by the rules or create your own featuring a new PGA TOUR Career Mode, licensed courses and more! Powered by The Golf Club.

Price -96% 2.11€
Rating 8.2
Release 20 Aug 2020
Chef: A Restaurant Tycoon Game Chef is a Restaurant Management game in which you create your own character, acquire supreme cooking skills, customize restaurants, design unique menus, and devise innovative recipes with a realistic editor.

Price -97% 0.61€
Rating 7.1
Release 20 Aug 2020
Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Price -85% 4.34€
Rating 9.3
Release 18 Aug 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 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.

Price -60% 27.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 17 Aug 2020
Factorio Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.

Price -14% 27.74€
Rating 9.6
Release 14 Aug 2020
For the People For the People is a mix of a political management sim and a visual novel, putting players in the shoes of an idealistic young state official tasked with shaping the future of a communist factory town. Will the party provide for the people, or are the people just cogs in its machine?..

Price -88% 1.87€
Rating 7.1
Release 13 Aug 2020
Kill It With Fire Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

Price -93% 0.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 13 Aug 2020
Parkasaurus Parkasaurus is a dinosaur tycoon management simulation where you take care of your dinosaurs by constructing well-designed exhibits, researching specialized technologies, and maximizing profits to expand into the ultimate dinosaur theme park. Do you favor development for guests or your dinosaurs?

Price -98% 0.49€
Rating 9.0
Release 12 Aug 2020
The Infected The Infected is a survival crafting game set in an open world sandbox. Build your base defend and protect yourself from wildlife and infected Vambies. (Hybrid Vampire-Zombie)

Price -65% 5.68€
Rating 8.3
Release 06 Aug 2020
Empyrion - Galactic Survival Build and explore in a true space sandbox survival adventure. Construct mighty capital vessels, sprawling planetary settlements, and vast space stations in your galactic journey to discover the mysteries of Empyrion!

Price -89% 2.34€
Rating 7.8
Release 05 Aug 2020
The Battle of Polytopia Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.

Price -92% 1.11€
Rating 9.1
Release 04 Aug 2020
Littlewood The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.

Price -73% 4.00€
Rating 9.0
Release 04 Aug 2020
Infinite Tournament Paintball Infinite is a modern era paintball game that aims to capture the real world aspects of tournament style paintball. Featuring X-Ball format of up to 10V10, Online and Offline Play, markers set to 10.5 ramping, slide or dive into your bunker and engage in competitive matches

Price -50% 7.39€
Rating 8.0
Release 02 Aug 2020
Desktop Farm Relaxing game where you can build your farm on your desktop. Your farm will be your interactive live wallpaper. Perfect to play in the background doing other things.

Price -35% 1.94€
Rating 7.0
Release 31 Jul 2020
Imperiums: Greek Wars Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!

Price -71% 8.69€
Rating 8.0
Release 30 Jul 2020
Travellers Rest Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.

Price -6% 16.98€
Rating 8.6
Release 28 Jul 2020
Synergia Synergia is a yuri thriller visual novel that takes place in a cyberpunk future, wrapped up in a beautifully unique, vibrant neon aesthetic. At the end of the world, sometimes love is the ultimate crime.

Price -96% 0.48€
Rating 8.2
Release 27 Jul 2020
Sakura Succubus 2 Sakura Succubus 2 is a direct sequel to Sakura Succubus. Picking up where the last story left off, Hiroki is courted by two new succubi who want to join his harem: an elegant actress and a cheerful tennis player.

Price -90% 1.03€
Rating 8.4
Release 20 Jul 2020
Into the Radius VR Into the Radius is a single-player survival shooter in VR. Explore the Pechorsk zone filled with surreal landscapes and dangerous anomalies. Defend yourself with realistic firearms, recover strange artifacts, scavenge for loot, and uncover the mysteries of this unforgiving dystopian environment.

Price -77% 6.74€
Rating 9.1
Release 20 Jul 2020
Hunting Simulator 2 With your hunting dog by your side, explore the Texan desert and forests of Colorado and Europe as you track down 33 animal species. Choose your gear from over 160 official weapons, accessories and clothing items (including Browning, Winchester and Bushnell).

Price -93% 3.07€
Rating 6.5
Release 16 Jul 2020
STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town Experience the joys of life on the farm in this reimagining of a timeless STORY OF SEASONS classic!

Price -59% 16.49€
Rating 9.0
Release 14 Jul 2020
NASCAR Heat 5 NASCAR Heat 5 challenges you to become the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion. Features all the official teams, drivers and cars from the three NASCAR National Series as well as the Xtreme Dirt Tour, racing on 39 authentic tracks.

Price -97% 2.28€
Rating 7.8
Release 09 Jul 2020
Automobilista 2 Automobilista 2 is all the racing simulators you ever wanted - in just one. An incredibly diverse collection of cars and tracks cohesively simulated, featuring incredible graphics and audio quality, dynamic weather and track conditions and the best VR support for a racing experience like no other.

Price -78% 8.46€
Rating 9.0
Release 30 Jun 2020

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!