Simulation
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Best Games in the Simulation genre of 2026 for PC
Action, Shooter, Simulation, Hunting / Fishing, First-person view, Indie, Cooperative (co-op), Online
Game released: PC → 20 August 2026
Players:
7.3/10
Steam:
95/100
Cooperative game for 1–4 players, where regular fishing turns into an absurd adventure on deserted islands. After a boat accident, a group of friends finds...
Action, Stealth, Simulation, Online, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction, Exploration, Open world
Game released: PC → 19 March 2026
VGTimes:
6.8/10
Players:
8.2/10
Steam:
94/100
Metacritic:
90/100
A sequel to the cult action game from Hideo Kojima, which once again intertwines philosophy, science fiction, and an unconventional approach to gameplay. The action...
Action, Adventure, Simulation, Third-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Survival, Exploration, Open world, Construction, Crafting
Early Access: PC → 9 October 2026; Game in development: PC → 2027
Players:
9.9/10
Steam:
71/100
The game takes place in 2035. A certain cataclysm turned the planet into a frozen wasteland. The gamer, alone or in co-op, is trying to survive in this harsh world...
Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Business / Management, Sandbox, Casual game, Open world, Construction
Game released: PC → 13 October 2026
Steam:
60/100
Metacritic:
84/100
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...
Adventure, Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Puzzle, Logic, Indie, Construction, Crafting
Game released: PC → 6 August 2026
Players:
9.3/10
Steam:
94/100
Metacritic:
81/100
A cozy simulator of retro electronics repair set in Tokyo in the mid-2000s. To the calm Lo-Fi compositions, you will work in a small workshop where city residents...
Strategy, DLC, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox, Fantasy, Construction, Simulation
Game released: PC → 12 February 2026
Steam:
56/100
Metacritic:
72/100
The expansion allows players to build their own dynasty, develop its prestige, choose heirs, and even declare family members outcasts. Any sim can claim the crown...
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, Simulation, Online, First-person view, Sandbox, Cooperative (co-op), Survival, Exploration, Crafting
Early Access: PC → November 2026; Game in development: PC → 2027
Players:
9/10
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...
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, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Casual game, City Building, Fantasy
Game released: PC → 23 October 2026
Steam:
72/100
The world of One Piece turns into a cozy restaurant management simulator, where familiar characters help develop your own version of the legendary floating...
Strategy, Simulation, Sandbox, Indie, Science fiction, City Building, Construction, Exploration, Fantasy
Game released: PC → 16 October 2026
Steam:
68/100
A city-building simulator set in the vast reaches of space. After enduring many hardships, a people find a new home on the back of Keva, a sentient space whale...
Role-playing game, Adventure, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Sandbox, Open world, Farm Simulator, Simulation
Early Access: PC → 5 August 2024; Game released: PC → 5 August 2026
Players:
9.5/10
Steam:
97/100
Metacritic:
89/100
The game takes place in the picturesque village of Mystria. In this cozy and magical place, the player farms, growing a variety of crops, takes care of animals and...
Adventure, Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Third-person view, Casual game, Visual novel
Game released: PC → 30 April 2026
Players:
10/10
Steam:
86/100
Metacritic:
78/100
A small store by the house becomes the center of events, where behind the usual routine lie the stories of local residents, their concerns, and little secrets. In...
Arcade, Simulation, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Indie, Construction
Early Access: PC → 25 May 2026; Game in development: PC → 2028
Players:
8.5/10
Steam:
90/100
A vibrant life simulator that emphasizes creativity and freedom. You can build houses of any complexity, experimenting with shapes and scales using a flexible...
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...
Simulation, Business / Management, Indie, Tactics, Roguelike, Science fiction, Survival, Space, Strategy
Game released: PC → 18 February 2026
Players:
6.7/10
Steam:
78/100
Metacritic:
74/100
The player explores space and pilots a legendary starship. They must survive and find a way home. They must plan a route, manage resources, and make difficult...
Action, Racing, Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Casual game, Exploration, Open world
Early Access: PC → 9 April 2025; Game released: PC → 9 October 2026
Players:
9.9/10
Steam:
78/100
A car reseller simulator with an open world, repair and customization. You will have to trade used and sometimes stolen vehicles. Players will learn all the...
