Simulation games are a way for you to step into the shoes of someone else. Maybe that person’s a pilot, maybe they’re a city planner, maybe they’re even a cute astronaut seeking knowledge on the Moon. However you play a simulation game, they let you live rich and deep experiences.
With so many to choose from it can be daunting to dive into the world of simulators. Here’s our picks for the best simulation games on PC right now.
Cooking Simulator
The most realistic cooking simulator out there, this puts the ingredients right in your hands. Your virtual hands, that is.
Train Simulator
Ever evolving, ever improving, Train Simulator is one of the big names in PC simulators, and with its attention to detail and lovingly crafted trains and routes – it’s easy to see why.
Football Manager 2021
The Football Manager series feels as old as PC gaming, and with each iteration it gets better and better. In FM2021 you’ll experience the most realistic and detailed simulation of managing a football team seen in a game, meaning you’ll feel the highs and lows of football right alongside your squad. Or not, you can always just fire them all.
Kerbal Space Program
At the same time both silly and serious, Kerbal Space Program puts you in control over your own adorable NASA, with all the problems – and joys – that entails.
Microsoft Flight Simulator
The breadth of ambition present in Microsoft Flight Simulator alone would make it one of the best simulation games on PC, with a whole world under your wings, it’s an astounding achievement.
F1 2020
Video game Formula One has never been better than in F1 2020, Codemasters have perfected the F1 simulation in this stunningly accurate racing experience.
Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines has gone from strength to strength after its 2015 release, making it the absolute definitive city building and management simulator it’s possible to get your hands on. Build the city of your dreams, then mod the hell out of it. Why not.
Farming Simulator 19
Give up the rat race and head to the country, that’s the beguiling prospect at the heart of Farming Simulator 19. With immaculately modelled farm machinery and enough acreage to make your ideal farm, it’s a wonderful way to spend your free time.
Planet Coaster
Planet Coaster doesn’t just let you design your own amusement park, it gives you meticulous detailed control over almost every aspect. From the layout to the land, to the way your rollercoaster tracks twist and turn. As immersive as it is rich, Planet Coaster is definitely one of the best simulation games on PC.
American Truck Simulator
The roads of American Truck Simulator are a microcosm of the real thing. Every mile that passes under your wheels feels real, and that makes ATS not only one of the best simulation games on PC, but one of the best games overall.
What’s going to be your next simulation game, are you going to become a train driver or a football coach? Browse sim games now in our Best Ever Sale.
