The best simulation games (Part 3)

2 months ago, by Enzo

After two initial articles aimed at presenting the best simulation games, we are back with a third installment. In this one, we have brought together brilliant, unusual, or simply relaxing experiences. Life simulation, career simulation, leisure simulation, or unapologetic sandbox madness: there will be something for everyone.

Let's start with today's featured game, Organic Burger Simulator. You're put in charge of an organic burger restaurant, and you have to grow your own crops, raise your own animals, and everything else that goes with it. From inventory management to order preparation, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Be careful not to get too attached to the little creatures, as you'll have to put them on your plate.

Let's continue with the job simulation genre with Leaf Blower Co., a simulator focused on leaf blowing and outdoor cleaning. It's unusual, but rather satisfying. No need to don the Batman costume if catching criminals is your calling. Police Simulator: Patrol Officer puts us in the shoes of a peace officer and allows us to punish common everyday incivilities. From minor traffic violations to drug trafficking, a whole bunch of criminals are just waiting to be punished!

Next, we move on to life sims in the pure, biological sense: we're talking about Spore. From microscopic cells to galactic civilizations, it models the major stages of life (evolution, adaptation, expansion) while allowing for immense creative freedom. For everyday life, we obviously turn to The Sims 4, which has become an essential reference in life simulation, allowing players to manage the daily lives of virtual characters.

What would an article on simulations be without some mention of money and banknotes? Cash Cleaner Simulator presents an unusual concept: cleaning dirty money before it is put back into circulation. Beyond the original idea, the game is based on precise, meticulous, and repetitive mechanics that mimic a real technical process. It transforms an abstract task into a concrete experience. Coin Pusher Casino, on the other hand, is inspired by coin-operated arcade machines. It simulates the operation of coin-operated machines found in casinos and arcades, with all the physics and risk management that they involve.

Finally, straight from the world of animal sims... get ready for some really weird experiencies. A goat, a deer, and a pig await you in Goat Simulator 3, DEEER Simulator, and PIG Skater Simulator. While the first two games let you wreak havoc in a believable environment, they also allow you to play with physics and perform a number of funny interactions. In the last title, a pig on a skateboard must carefully control its body to maintain its balance and perform cool tricks.

This concludes our third selection of the best simulation games. From realism to cosmic evolution, via absurd but exhilarating concepts, it's clear that a good simulation isn't necessarily one that perfectly copies reality, but one that manages to recreate a coherent, credible system that's enjoyable to play. Without further ado, happy gaming!