TOP 100 SIMULATION GAMES

Simulation games are the perfect escape from reality. The only thing missing is the smell of dirty socks, and the sound of your landlord banging on the door. But hey, beggars can't be choosers. What's not to love? You get to build, manage, and run an entire virtual world at your fingertips. Want to control a city? Check. Be a farmer? Check. Run a theme park? Check. The possibilities are endless, and the satisfaction of seeing your creations come to life is unbeatable. And let's not forget the joy of watching your city being destroyed by a giant alien or a natural disaster you somehow caused. It's all in good fun, right? So if you're searching for a great simulation game to sink your teeth into, look no further! We've got a great list of the top games of this genre, carefully selected just for you. Happy simulating!

#01	FIFA 2002 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 9.3/10
#02	Flight Simulator 2002 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 9.3/10
#03	F-15 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 9.2/10
#04	Links LS 99 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 9.1/10
#05	Independence War License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 9.1/10
#06	Jack Nicklaus Online Golf Tour License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 9.1/10
#07	AH-64D Longbow License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1996 Rating: 9.1/10
#08	Umurangi Generation License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2020 Rating: 9/10
#09	Offworld Trading Company License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 9/10
#10	Sid Meiers Civilization Revolution License: Commercial Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, iPhone / iPad, Wii, PS3, DS Release: 2009 Rating: 9/10
#11	GTR 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2006 Rating: 9/10
#12	FIFA 2001 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Console Release: 2000 Rating: 9/10
#13	Descent 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1999 Rating: 9/10
#14	WWII Fighters License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 9/10
#15	Longbow 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 9/10
#16	Quadrilateral Cowboy License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 9/10
#17	Football Manager 2014 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS Vita, Mac Release: 2013 Rating: 9/10
#18	Forza Horizon 5 License: n/a Platforms: XSX, PC, Xbox One Release: 2021 Rating: 9/10
#19	NFL 2K1 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2000 Rating: 9/10
#20	MotoGP 3: Ultimate Racing Technology License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2005 Rating: 8.9/10
#21	F1 Challenge 99-02 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2003 Rating: 8.9/10
#22	Test Drive V-Rally License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console Release: 2000 Rating: 8.9/10
#23	Jack Nicklaus 5 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 8.9/10
#24	Interstate 76 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 8.9/10
#25	Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2003 Rating: 8.9/10
#26	NFL 2K3 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2002 Rating: 8.8/10
#27	Grand Theft Auto III License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, Console, iPhone / iPad, PS4, Switch, Android, PS3 Release: 2001 Rating: 8.8/10
#28	NBA 2K1 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2000 Rating: 8.8/10
#29	RACE: The WTCC Game License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad Release: 2006 Rating: 8.8/10
#30	GTR FIA Racing License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2005 Rating: 8.8/10
#31	688(I) Hunter Killer License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 8.8/10
#32	NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2007 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2006 Rating: 8.8/10
#33	Grand Prix II License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1996 Rating: 8.8/10
#34	Real Racing License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad Release: 2009 Rating: 8.8/10
#35	FreeSpace 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1999 Rating: 8.7/10
#36	Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2005 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2005 Rating: 8.7/10
#37	RalliSport Challenge 2 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.7/10
#38	ESPN NFL Football License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8.7/10
#39	ESPN NFL 2K5 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#40	FIFA 99 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1998 Rating: 8.6/10
#41	NASCAR Racing 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1996 Rating: 8.6/10
#42	Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, Wii Release: 2005 Rating: 8.6/10
#43	MLB 2006 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2005 Rating: 8.6/10
#44	King of Colosseum II License: n/a Platforms: PS2 Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#45	Frame Gride License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1999 Rating: 8.6/10
#46	Out of the Park Baseball 6 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#47	Sid Meier's Civilization III License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2001 Rating: 8.6/10
#48	NBA 2K2 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360 Release: 2001 Rating: 8.6/10
#49	ESPN NHL 2K5 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.6/10
#50	RalliSport Challenge License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2002 Rating: 8.6/10
#51	Superbike 2001 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 8.6/10
#52	Links LS 1998 Edition License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 8.6/10
#53	Total Air War License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 8.6/10
#54	NFL 2K2 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2001 Rating: 8.5/10
#55	Forza Motorsport 3 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2009 Rating: 8.5/10
#56	Guitar Hero License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console, iPhone / iPad Release: 2005 Rating: 8.5/10
#57	Madden NFL 2005 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console, DS Release: 2004 Rating: 8.5/10
#58	ESPN NHL Hockey License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8.5/10
#59	MechAssault License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2002 Rating: 8.5/10
#60	Samba de Amigo License: n/a Platforms: Wii Release: 2000 Rating: 8.5/10
#61	F1 Racing Simulation License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 8.5/10
#62	FIFA Soccer 10 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Wii, PS3, DS Release: 2009 Rating: 8.5/10
#63	Roblox License: Freemium Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Mac, Android, Xbox One Release: 2005 Rating: 8.5/10 Play for free!
#64	Flanker 2.5 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2002 Rating: 8.5/10
#65	MLB 06: The Show License: n/a Platforms: PS2 Release: 2006 Rating: 8.5/10
#66	NBA 2K13 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Android, Wii, PS3, Wii U Release: 2012 Rating: 8.5/10
#67	Glyder License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad Release: 2009 Rating: 8.5/10
#68	NCAA College Football 2K2 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2001 Rating: 8.5/10
#69	Baseball Mogul License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 8.5/10
#70	World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.5/10
#71	IL-2 Sturmovik License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 8.5/10
#72	World Series Baseball 2K3 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8.5/10
#73	Silent Hunter III License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 8.5/10
#74	Gran Turismo 4 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.5/10
#75	ESPN NBA Basketball License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8.5/10
#76	PGA Championship Golf 2000 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 8.5/10
#77	All-Star Baseball 2000 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1999 Rating: 8.5/10
#78	NBA Live 99 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1998 Rating: 8.5/10
#79	Pilotwings 64 License: n/a Platforms: Switch Release: 1996 Rating: 8.5/10
#80	The Sims 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, DS, Mac Release: 2004 Rating: 8.5/10
#81	Grand Prix Legends License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 8.5/10
#82	Forza Motorsport 2 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2007 Rating: 8.5/10
#83	Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360 Release: 2003 Rating: 8.4/10
#84	Madden NFL 2003 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2002 Rating: 8.4/10
#85	NHL 2002 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2001 Rating: 8.4/10
#86	Sid Meiers Alpha Centauri License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1999 Rating: 8.4/10
#87	Sid Meiers Pirates! License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Wii Release: 2007 Rating: 8.4/10
#88	Project Gotham Racing 3 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2005 Rating: 8.4/10
#89	NBA 2K6 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2005 Rating: 8.4/10
#90	NCAA Football 06 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2005 Rating: 8.4/10
#91	Colin McRae Rally 04 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8.4/10
#92	NHL 2004 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8.4/10
#93	NCAA Football 2004 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 8.4/10
#94	NHL 2K3 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2002 Rating: 8.4/10
#95	NHL 2001 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Console Release: 2000 Rating: 8.4/10
#96	NBA 2K License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1999 Rating: 8.4/10
#97	World Cup 98 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1998 Rating: 8.4/10
#98	Out of the Park Baseball 4 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2002 Rating: 8.4/10
#99	Season Ticket Baseball 2003 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2002 Rating: 8.4/10
#100	Sub Command License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1979 Rating: 8.4/10