The Best Simulation Games (Part 2)

2 months ago, by Enzo

Long associated with complex worlds such as aviation, city management, and professional driving, the simulation genre has ended up becoming much more diverse. Today, it explores everyday activities, unexpected professions, and even deliberately absurd concepts. What unites all these games is their ability to immerse the player in a credible, coherent, and often surprisingly satisfying experience. With pure realism, advanced physics, and the reproduction of simple things, sim games offer a different way to play. Let's discover our selection of the most interesting games in the genre!

Speaking of satisfaction, what could be better than Powerwash Simulator 2. This title is based on a simple mechanic: thoroughly cleaning environments using a pressure washer. A similar experience is offered by Crime Scene Cleaner, in which you clean up crime scenes after the actions of shadowy organizations. It simulates specific tasks such as removing traces, managing biological waste, and using specialized equipment.

For those who love collecting, TCG Card Shop Simulator puts players in the shoes of a trading card shop manager. It simulates the management of a specialized business: inventory, pricing, store layout, and customer interactions, while also allowing players to build a card collection. You can manage a completely different type of business in Schedule I. Although the name doesn't necessarily reveal the subject matter, this game involves building a drug empire. From small-time street dealers to large cartels, the entire journey is included!

Now, let's grab a steering wheel for two exciting driving experiences. BeamNG.drive stands out for its extremely advanced physics engine. Vehicles react realistically to impacts, speed, and terrain. SnowRunner simulates driving heavy vehicles in hostile environments: mud, snow, rivers, and rough terrain. The game shines with its realistic handling of traction, weight, transmission, and route planning.

Finally, if your passion is doing nothing, Rock Simulator is the perfect choice. Going against the grain of complex simulations, it lets you play as... a rock. The game is minimalist and contemplative, simulating immobility and the passage of time. To continue doing nothing, but with a few actions nonetheless, Keep on Mining! focuses on mining, resource management, and tool optimization for better exploitation. And so on. It simulates production cycles, equipment upgrades, and long-term progress.

In conclusion, simulation games are no longer limited to imitating prestigious professions or complex systems. They now explore ordinary, marginal, or deliberately offbeat experiences, while retaining a common goal: to immerse the player in a credible and coherent universe. It is this diversity and attention to detail that make the genre one of the most curious but fascinating in modern video games. See you soon for a new selection of the best simulation games!