This game received a lot of criticism when it was released due to it not living up to the hype — and the restrictive DRM. Stardew Valley is a charming and popular farm simulator with a bit look to its graphics. The game itself is a sandbox life simulator like The Sims. Stardew Valley also has some battle sequences from time to time that help break up the monotony of running a farm.
This game was released in by ConcernedApe for nearly every platform. Dungeon Keeper is an evil simulator - for lack of a better description. In this game, the player assumes the role of the master of the dungeon. As the master, the player must direct their imps to tunnel out the surrounding rock to create rooms.
There are two games in the series, both of which can be played via Origin. Before Cities: Skylines there was SimCity , and it was the premier city building simulator. Sim City 3 Unlimited is probably the best in terms of ease of use, graphics, music, and level of detail. Cities: Skylines continues where the SimCity franchise left off, and is arguably the best city simulator currently available.
In fact Cities: Skylines was green-lit after the poor reception SimCity received from players and critics. This now classic game puts the player in control of a building. The player can expand the building by adding floors to a max of , but this causes the need for an efficient system of elevators and stairs to be built.
The player also has the power to designate rooms as residences, commercial areas, hotel areas, and restaurants — among others. As the player earns more stars more room types become available. The goal was simply to make your sim live their life to its fullest. The series is currently on The Sims 4 , but the fifth title will likely be released at some point in It allows the player to pick a civilization, its immortal leader chosen from real world historic leaders , and then shape their civilization as they wish.
Players must balance civic needs with military needs, all while making sure their civilization has enough food and resources to continue into the future. Additionally, the Civilization series is known for its robust espionage and diplomatic options. The series is currently on Civilization VI the best of the series , and will probably continue to be an active game franchise well into the future. I have conducted scholarly research on, and written about, the use of ballooning for reconnaissance purposes during the U.
Essentially the game is a shooter, but your targets are filth that has built up on lawn chairs, vans, and helicopters, and your weapons are a water jet and various flavors of soap. There's just something insanely satisfying about washing the crud off various items, and the game even gives a little dopamine-inducing ping when the section you've been working on is spotless. You might think it all sounds too simple, but between upgrades to your equipment, crawling on your belly to get to hard-to-reach areas, and the pure meditative flow state that comes with virtual manual labor, this is one game that makes a chore something to cherish.
The range of machines and equipment available to you is exceptionally broad, with the kind of brands that are familiar household names if you are a farmer. As one of the most authentic farming experiences that you can get without getting your wellies dirty, the game is only enhanced by its updated visuals, customizable farms, and rideable horses. Real estate becomes virtual with this engaging tower sim by EggCode. With charming cartoony graphics and a clearer interface than some of its competitors, Mad Tower Tycoon is an excellent introduction to management sims for those new to the genre.
A slightly more in-depth sim than its series predecessor, Project Cars 2 adds new levels of realism to its racing experience. Set during the American golden age of railway, between and , you are the proud owner of an ambitious young railway company. Plan your railway lines and run a glorious range of over 40 historically authentic trains along them. But remember- although a direct line might be more profitable in the long term, it might also bankrupt your company to build!
In addition to rolling out your great iron roads across the country, the game affords you a large degree of customization, letting you hire your own employees, each with individual personality types, and even what carriages your engines will pull. And for those gamers who would rather build their railway closer to home, the game also has a wide range of DLC, giving you the chance to expand your business to parts of Europe, South America and Canada.
Are you a hardened criminal? Scout out the neighborhood for houses to hit, and spy on their occupants to work out their daily routines. Pick locks, rejig security systems, and cut holes in windows to become the best bad guy on the block. The classic sports managing sim returns to the pitch for another game.
With over teams and leagues across 51 nations, Football Manager offers an in-depth football experience. Splash the cash on big-name transfers, or train the stars of the future through the all-new Development Centre.
With such wide-ranging possibilities at your fingertips, this really is a Beautiful Game. Instead, the third game in the WWII-set series was praised for its attention to detail and action-oriented battles. Aiming to create the most realistic experience you can get without having to wield a can of pressurized air, the game benefits from a long list of real-life components from hardware producers such as Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. Released by developer Laminar Research in contrary to the deceptive title , this flight sim lets you take control of a range of real-world aircraft, from helicopters to gliders to massive jumbo jets.
What makes it stand out from the crowd though, is the inclusion of the Plane Maker modding tool, making it easy to design new and exciting aircraft to fly. Complex weather modeling is also a feature, simulating real-world weather in-game to give you an authentic flying experience.
If you fancy joining the jet set, this game should be your next destination. Who knew a game about driving a truck could be so addictive? SCS Software did, clearly, as their trucking sim sequel is currently one of the highest-rated games on Steam, sat above the likes of Dishonored, Civilization V, and Half-Life 2. The reality is that Euro Truck Simulator 2 offers that devastating blend of being both immensely relaxing and fiercely captivating, with the pleasant journeys along your designated trade routes segmented by junctures of deep strategy, as you consider factors such as fuel, finance, and furbishing your ride with new upgrades.
Like most management sims, the aim is to balance the budget with demand and slowly expand your healthcare empire. Operating as an unofficial hybrid between popular first-person shooters like Call of Duty and the more hardcore mil-sims such as ARMA, the game incentivizes tactics over blind firepower. The result is a truly visceral and tense simulation of battle that puts you right in the heart of the conflict. The world of television is a fast-paced, high-stress place at the best of time, let alone in a dystopian alternate s where broadcasts are actively censored.
Underqualified and at risk of falling foul of the shady powers behind the scenes, it is your job to select camera feeds, bleep out foul language and choose the headlines that will be broadcast to the world. Like its fellow bureaucrat simulator Papers Please, you can choose to play the dutiful pawn, or deliberately cause trouble. Whatever you decide, you only have a few seconds to act, because the news is going out live.
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