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%

RIDE 3 (2018)
RIDE 3 (2018)

Racing

Experience the most complete racing ever with RIDE 3! Race on different tracks all over the world, put your favourite vehicles' speed…
Parkitect (2018)
Parkitect (2018)

Casual

Parkitect is a business simulation game that charges you with the construction and management of theme parks! Bringing back the best of…
Equilinox (2018)
Equilinox (2018)

Casual

Equilinox is a relaxing nature simulation game in which you can create and nurture your own ecosystems. Shape the world to your…
Farming Simulator 19 (2018)
Farming Simulator 19 (2018)

Simulation

The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive…
Bad North: Jotunn Edition (2018)
Bad North: Jotunn Edition (2018)

Action

Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as…
Thief Simulator (2018)
Thief Simulator (2018)

Action

Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.
Despotism 3k (2018)
Despotism 3k (2018)

Indie

Humanity is enslaved by an AI… which is awesome, because we’re on the right side of the conflict. Exploit puny humans to…
One Hour One Life (2018)
One Hour One Life (2018)

Indie

A multiplayer survival game of parenting and civilization building. Get born to another player as your mother. Live an entire life in…
Football Manager 2019 (2018)
Football Manager 2019 (2018)

Simulation

Simulation gaming perfected. Create your unique footballing story by taking charge of the club you love. Complete control of this stunningly realistic…
KartKraft™ (2018)
KartKraft™ (2018)

Action

No seatbelts, no suspension, no downforce. This is pure head to head racing at 90mph...