Classification Archive

Simulation

1,059 titles indexed

Titles indexed

194

Avg Steam rating

79%

Median reviews

20.0k

Avg Metacritic

75

Avg playtime

62h

Avg price

$12.59

Genre leaders

Most-reviewed

  1. #1Hearts of Iron IV342.2k reviews
  2. #2Cities: Skylines275.8k reviews
  3. #3Stellaris185.4k reviews
  4. #4EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23151.4k reviews
  5. #5Europa Universalis IV134.4k reviews

Highest-rated

  1. #1Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)98% · 19.8k
  2. #2TCG Card Shop Simulator97% · 39.5k
  3. #3BAD END THEATER97% · 8.3k
  4. #4Hypnospace Outlaw97% · 4.8k
  5. #5Aviassembly97% · 4.1k

Most-played

  1. #1Fisher Online1203 h avg
  2. #2Football Manager 2024487 h avg
  3. #3Football Manager 2023417 h avg
  4. #4Football Manager 2022413 h avg
  5. #5Football Manager 2021378 h avg

Rating distribution

  • Overwhelmingly 90+19 · 9.8%
  • Very positive 80–8949 · 25.3%
  • Mostly positive 70–7964 · 33%
  • Mixed 60–6938 · 19.6%
  • Negative <6024 · 12.4%

Release cadence

  • 3
    2011
  • 1
    2012
  • 8
    2013
  • 9
    2014
  • 9
    2015
  • 16
    2016
  • 14
    2017
  • 9
    2018
  • 11
    2019
  • 14
    2020
  • 21
    2021
  • 16
    2022
  • 18
    2023
  • 27
    2024
  • 10
    2025

Prolific studios in this genre

Firefly Studios

7 titles · avg 77%

Sports Interactive

6 titles · avg 91%

Dovetail Games

6 titles · avg 78%

Giants Software

5 titles · avg 91%

Frontier Developments

5 titles · avg 80%

Paradox Development Studio

4 titles · avg 77%

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

4 titles · avg 61%

Haemimont Games

3 titles · avg 81%

Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023)
Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023)

Early Access

Kerbal Space Program 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed space-flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Enter the next generation of space…
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator (2023)
Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator (2023)

Simulation

Create and manage your dream restaurant! Menus, purchasing, décor, staff, equipment, customers… and don't forget the actual cooking! Experience the daily life…
Digimon World: Next Order (2023)
Digimon World: Next Order (2023)

RPG

The Digital World has run rampant with Machinedramon and is now in a state of utter chaos. As a Digidestined, it’s up…
My Dream Setup (2023)
My Dream Setup (2023)

Casual

My Dream Setup is a simulation game about building the room you've always dreamed of. A huge selection of furniture, computers and…
Operation: Harsh Doorstop (2023)
Operation: Harsh Doorstop (2023)

Action

Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of…
Pharaoh™: A New Era (2023)
Pharaoh™: A New Era (2023)

Simulation

The legendary city-builder returns! Lead the creation of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen in this HD remake…
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE (2023)
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE (2023)

Action

Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style…
Juno: New Origins (2023)
Juno: New Origins (2023)

Indie

Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language.…