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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Fun with Ragdolls: The Game Become a ragdoll™ and create your own environments in Sandbox Mode, explore worlds created by others, or just flop around your destructible sets! Fun with Ragdolls®: The Game lets you enjoy everything you love about ragdolls!

Price -97% 0.38€
Rating 8.5
Release 17 Sep 2019
NASCAR Heat 4 NASCAR Heat 4 is the official video game of NASCAR. Looking and sounding better than ever with updated user interface, graphics and engine audio, race across 38 tracks in all three NASCAR National Series plus the fan-favorite Xtreme Dirt Tour.

Price -98% 1.06€
Rating 7.8
Release 13 Sep 2019
Die Young Kidnapped for no clear reason to a dazzling yet mysterious island on the Mediterranean Sea, a young girl has to find a way to escape. Armed with only her wits, agility, and the will to stay alive, she must make her getaway or Die Young.

Price -93% 0.77€
Rating 7.6
Release 12 Sep 2019
Green Hell Plunge into the open-world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the uncharted Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources, set a makeshift shelter, or raise a fortress. Survive alone or team up with your friends and challenge the jungle together.

Price -86% 2.94€
Rating 8.5
Release 05 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
Battle Royale Tycoon Design and build arenas for your guests to fight in, keep them happy, your workers paid and make a profit!

Price -91% 0.92€
Rating 6.7
Release 02 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% 2.52€
Rating 8.1
Release 30 Aug 2019
MXGP 2019 - The Official Motocross Videogame Experience the excitement of the 2019 season for the first time in the series! Race in official MX teams, share your gaming experience with the community thanks to the Track Editor and the Waypoint mode and practice in the Playground to learn to ride like a real pro!

Price -73% 6.88€
Rating 8.6
Release 27 Aug 2019
Telling Lies Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story.

Price -87% 2.50€
Rating 6.2
Release 23 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
No Time to Relax No Time to Relax is a life simulation game where up to 4 players online or locally compete against each other in the ultimate game of life.

Price -24% 8.90€
Rating 8.8
Release 21 Aug 2019
Shortest Trip to Earth Shortest Trip to Earth is a roguelike spaceship simulator focused on exploration, ship management and tactical battles. Embark on a perilous journey across the universe with nuclear missiles, armed crew and a cat.

Price -99% 0.48€
Rating 7.4
Release 15 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 -76% 1.23€
Rating 8.2
Release 07 Aug 2019
We Need To Go Deeper DIVE. DISCOVER. DIE. Crew a submarine with friends in We Need To Go Deeper - a 2-4-player cooperative submarine roguelike set in a Verne-inspired undersea universe.

Price -54% 6.16€
Rating 8.4
Release 01 Aug 2019
The Blackout Club The Blackout Club is a first-person co-op horror game centered around a group of teenage friends investigating a monstrous secret beneath the skin of their small town. 1-4 players explore procedurally-generated missions against a fearsome enemy you can only see with your eyes closed.

Price -98% 0.68€
Rating 7.5
Release 29 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% 0.69€
Rating 6.9
Release 23 Jul 2019
DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation Show the Spirits the power of love and save the world in this romantic visual novel!

Price -88% 4.31€
Rating 9.1
Release 23 Jul 2019
FIA European Truck Racing Championship The only official simulation that features all the unique characteristics of the ETRC and offers all racing fans a completely new driving experience: race a giant 5-tonne, 1,000-horsepower truck against 12 competitors while respecting the race rules to avoid penalties.

Price -95% 1.60€
Rating 6.3
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
Kingdom Wars 2: Definitive Edition An intense real-time strategy game set in a dark fantasy world of Orcs, Elves and Dragons. Kingdom Wars 2 combines the best of Zombie survival and crafting with complex fast-paced city building. Fight massive siege battles that turn beautiful landscapes into gory blood-soaked battlefields.

Price -85% 1.49€
Rating 6.4
Release 09 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
Pro Cycling Manager 2019 Manage your own team of professional cyclists in the new 2019 season. Take the lead in over 200 races and 600 stages around the world and try to win legendary races like La Vuelta and the Tour de France.

Price -95% 0.51€
Rating 7.7
Release 27 Jun 2019
SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions Can you feel it? The beating of her heart... In a classroom after school, learn the ways of "reflexology" by syncing with her heart and body. In SENRAN KAGURA Reflexions, interact with your favorite shinobi heroine like never before.

Price -28% 7.26€
Rating 8.1
Release 24 Jun 2019
Steel Division 2 Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.

Price -77% 9.44€
Rating 7.8
Release 20 Jun 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!