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 SwitchiOSAndroidMacLinux
Statuses
Best Games in the Simulation genre of 2026 (Game in development)
Role-playing game, Action, Simulation, Online, MMO, Third-person view, Science fiction, Survival, Open world, Crafting
Game in development: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 → 22 September 2026
VGTimes:
8.0/10
Players:
8.9/10
Metacritic:
78/100
A multiplayer open-world survival game inspired by Frank Herbert's iconic Dune universe. Players find themselves on Arrakis, a merciless sand planet where every day...
Game in development: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch → 25 September 2026
Anticipation Rating:
10/10
A new installment of the popular series of football simulators, offering realistic matches, licensed clubs, leagues, and national teams. The game combines updated...
Shooter, Adventure, Simulation, Hunting / Fishing, First-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Exploration
Game in development: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S → 29 September 2026
Hunting simulator with an open world from the creators of Way of the Hunter. The project transports players to the vast expanses of North America. The game offers...
Action, Adventure, Simulation, First-person view, Sandbox, Cooperative (co-op), Survival, Exploration, Crafting
Game in development: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S → осень 2026
Anticipation Rating:
10/10
Cooperative survival game in a post-apocalyptic world, where an old house on wheels becomes both transportation, shelter, and the main base. You can embark on a...
Adventure, Simulation, Third-person view, Indie, Survival, Exploration, Open world, Construction, Crafting
Game in development: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 → 27 August 2026
Anticipation Rating:
7.7/10
An open world life simulator inspired by the cartoon “Miracles on Bends”. Uncle Lou disappeared, leaving the hero with his seaplane delivery company. Now he needs...
Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Horror, Simulation, Top-down view, Indie, Mysticism / Supernatural, Construction, Crafting
Game in development: PC, Mac, Linux, Nintendo Switch → октябрь 2026
A dark hybrid game that combines elements of life simulation, horror, and role-playing action. The story centers around Fiona, who starts a new life on a farm after...
Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Business / Management, Sandbox, Casual game, Open world, Construction
Game in development: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S → 13 October 2026
Anticipation Rating:
10/10
The sequel continues to develop the ideas of the original zoo simulation, focusing on more vibrant and large-scale management of natural complexes. The game...
