Best Free to Play Simulation Games on Steam
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1. Unnamed Space Idle
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power. Unnamed Space Idle is a idler, casual and simulation game. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 3,976 reviews of which 3,691 were positive and 285 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played simulation game, thanks to its 3,263 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
3,691
285
3,263
players
2. Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG
Chill out, your heroes got this! They’ll fight even when you’re offline. Pop back in for satisfying numbers going up, sweet rewards and easy level-ups. Unlock cool gear, & smack down epic bosses. Play idle or clicker - you’ll power up with no stress, just good times and infinite progression! Firestone – Idle Clicker Online RPG is a idler, clicker and rpg game. Released on April 01st 2024 has received 6,292 reviews of which 4,891 were positive and 1,401 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,595 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among simulation games based on player count.
7.6
4,891
1,401
1,595
players
3. One-armed robber
One-armed robber is a chaotic first-person heist game that centers around a uniquely challenging premise. Players take the role of a determined robber equipped with only one arm, tasked with pulling off daring heists on banks, shops, and various establishments. One-armed robber is a multiplayer, heist and co-op game. Released on December 15th 2023 has received 38,728 reviews of which 35,393 were positive and 3,335 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 921 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among simulation games based on player count.
9.0
35,393
3,335
921
players
4. Soccer Manager 2026
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager! Soccer Manager 2026 is a football (soccer), simulation and sports game. Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 3,205 reviews of which 2,367 were positive and 838 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 920 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played simulation games.
7.2
2,367
838
920
players
5. Real Pool 3D - Poolians
Real Pool 3D (Poolians) is one of the best online pool games. Play against the computer or real players all over the world! It supports 8 different types of pool games and team play mode. Real Pool 3D - Poolians is a pool, sports and multiplayer game. Released on January 04th 2018 has received 16,960 reviews of which 13,042 were positive and 3,918 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 397 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played simulation games.
7.6
13,042
3,918
397
players
6. WGT Golf
Experience iconic golf courses like Pebble Beach, St Andrews and Wolf Creek in the most realistic free golf game, and connect with millions of players all over the world! WGT Golf is a sports, simulation and multiplayer game. Released on April 13th 2020 has received 2,911 reviews of which 1,820 were positive and 1,091 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. With 202 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played simulation games.
6.1
1,820
1,091
202
players
7. Zoo 2: Animal Park
Zoo 2: Animal Park – Take care of wild and tame zoo animals in this animal game! Zoo 2: Animal Park is a casual, building and city builder game. Released on August 24th 2020 has received 1,470 reviews of which 1,158 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 186 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played simulation games.
7.6
1,158
312
186
players
8. Prominence Poker
Welcome to Prominence Poker, a card game that pits players from around the world against each other – and devious AI – to build the rep, prestige, and bankroll needed to be, and beat, the best of the best. Prominence Poker is a card game, multiplayer and gambling game. Released on December 12th 2016 has received 8,038 reviews of which 6,733 were positive and 1,305 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 138 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played simulation games.
8.2
6,733
1,305
138
players
9. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Extensions for Dwarf Fortress, including bugfixes, interface improvements, automation agents, design blueprints, modding building blocks, and other tools. DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine is a dwarf, simulation and software game. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 1,022 reviews of which 1,016 were positive and 6 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 131 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played simulation games.
9.3
1,016
6
131
players
10. Tank Force: Online Shooter Game
Tank Force - the coolest free online tank shooter! This is a new word in online tank battles, which combines the best qualities of a tank simulator and thrilling arcade battles. Tank Force: Online Shooter Game is a tanks, simulation and shooter game. Released on October 23rd 2017 has received 2,794 reviews of which 1,850 were positive and 944 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 126 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played simulation games.
6.5
1,850
944
126
players
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