Simulation
The "simulator" type is assigned to two kinds of games. The first represents a simulator of something that does not have its own category. These can be simulators of a game developer, a hacker, a bear, a goat, a fashion designer, and others. The second type of games is of such a genre that can be either arcades (with simplified physics and controls) or simulators (with a focus on realism). For example, in the racing genre, there is Forza Motorsport 5, which is a simulator, and Forza Horizon, which is an arcade. The same applies to sports games.
Years
Platforms
All platformsPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/SPlayStation 4Xbox OneNintendo Switch 2Nintendo SwitchiOSMacLinux
Statuses
Best Games in the Simulation genre of 2026 (Game in development)
Action, Shooter, Adventure, Simulation, Online, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Survival, Exploration, Open world, Space
Game in development: iOS → 29 October 2026
Players:
7.8/10
Steam:
82/100
Metacritic:
75/100
No Man’s Sky is a first-person adventure simulator set in a futuristic world. You’ll explore outer space and planets, some of which are home to various forms of...
Action, Simulation, Warships / Submarines, First-person view, Indie, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Comedy, Online, Survival
Game in development: PC → 29 October 2026
A cooperative submarine management simulator for 1–4 players, where the crew’s teamwork determines the success of each mission. The game takes place in an ocean...
Action, Adventure, Horror, Simulation, First-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Indie, Exploration, Open world, Crafting
Game in development: PC → 9 November 2026
Anticipation Rating:
10/10
An atmospheric Lovecraftian fishing adventure set in a post-nuclear apocalypse world. The player takes on the role of a sailor who goes on a fishing trawler to a...
Simulation, Business / Management, Futurism (Future), Cyberpunk, Science fiction, Casual game, Crafting
Game in development: PC → 28 October 2026
Anticipation Rating:
7.5/10
The action takes place on the lower levels of a space station, split by wealth and corruption. The player runs a shop where the clients are questionable, and the...
Adventure, Simulation, Music game, Anime / Manga, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Visual novel, Text quest
Game in development: PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch → 5 November 2026
A life simulation game with rhythm game elements, where gamers can progress from a beginner to a K-pop star. The main character, along with her best friend Nova...
Strategy, Simulation, Business / Management, Third-person view, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, City Building, Sandbox
Game in development: PC → 12 November 2026
Players:
5.5/10
Steam:
83/100
Noble Fates is a management strategy with elements of a colony simulator with an isometric camera view in a fantasy setting. In a land far, far away, mortals vie...
Strategy, Simulation, Business / Management, Side view, Casual game, Exploration, Fantasy, Construction, Survival
Game in development: PC → 5 November 2026
Anticipation Rating:
10/10
A drilling train management simulator where players assume the role of a dwarven nomad crew commander. Players must assemble a team with unique skills, assign tasks...
Strategy, Simulation, Business / Management, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Science fiction, City Building, Survival, Tower Defense (Tower Defense)
Game in development: PC → 11 November 2026
Anticipation Rating:
10/10
Real-time strategy with survival mechanics and tower defense. The action takes place in a sci-fi world, offering a new perspective on exploring the Wall — a key...
Role-playing game, Strategy, Simulation, DLC, Top-down view, Historical, Medieval era, Grand strategy
Game in development: PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S → 17 November 2026
An expansion for the medieval grand strategy game that introduces a new form of government: merchant rule. At the head of a landless merchant family's trading...
