SimulationBest Simulation Games of 2019, page 8
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SimulationCalm Down, Stalin - VR
Cartboard GamesFor:VR players who want an unusual political-role simulation rather than a conventional action gameSkip if:Players seeking deep political strategy or detailed government management may find the task set narrow.
SimulationKitten'd
Star Vault ABFor:VR players who want a kitten-care game with destructive chaosSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced, low-pressure experience in the level-based mode
SimulationDead Wishes
VIOLETFor:Visual novel readers who want dark romance and crime storylinesSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay rather than text-led branching decisions
SimulationOur Lovely Escape
UnknownFor:Visual novel fans who want branching romance routes and multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking action, combat, or systems-driven simulation rather than dialogue-led storytelling
SimulationTry To Survive
KiddyFor:Players who enjoy open-ended action-adventure settingsSkip if:Players seeking a structured storyline with a clearly defined sequence of objectives
SimulationNew Year's Eve 2020
Sigma PublisherFor:Fans of quiet simulations who prefer a calendar-based event to a long campaign.Skip if:Players seeking a long-term progression loop may find the experience centered on a single calendar event.
SimulationVisionarium
Sander BosFor:VR players seeking a music-led visual experience rather than a goal-driven gameSkip if:Players looking for combat, puzzles, missions, or progression systems may bounce off the experience's trance-journey structure.
SimulationTransporter Truck Simulator
My Way GamesFor:Players who want timed truck-delivery missionsSkip if:Players seeking relaxed driving without mission deadlines
SimulationA Glider's Journey
Emma FranklinFor:Players who enjoy piloting challenges in short games rather than long campaignsSkip if:Players looking for a long game with many hours of content may find the 15-level structure brief.
SimulationBAYANI - Fighting Game
Ranida GamesFor:Fighting-game newcomers who want simplified inputs for one-on-one matchesSkip if:Players seeking slow, exploratory gameplay rather than fast-paced one-on-one combat
SimulationHunter
RewindAppFor:Players who want short, precision-focused shooting stagesSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign, story, or complex simulation may find the three-mode structure limited.
SimulationMarisa's Marvelous Magic Shop
DLsiteFor:Players who prefer shop-management stories with a defined earnings goal over open-ended simulationsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed management pace may find the first-year earnings deadline demanding
SimulationI Can't Believe It's Not Gambling 2(K)
Mutant Entertainment StudiosFor:Players interested in satire about gambling mechanics in sports gamesSkip if:Players seeking substantial basketball gameplay, since basketball is described as a side element
SimulationSigned and Sealed With a Kiss
Reine WorksFor:Visual-novel fans who want to shape a romance through work and pastime choicesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or management systems beyond stat-raising and visual-novel scenes
SimulationMetro Trip Simulator
Kavkaz Sila GamesFor:Players curious about subway travel who want a digital ride from homeSkip if:Players seeking varied locations may find the experience limited to a subway carriage
SimulationStream Service
IFreezeNOFor:Clicker fans who want a progression loop built around growing a streaming audienceSkip if:Players seeking varied moment-to-moment mechanics beyond clicking and purchasing upgrades
SimulationRobo Instructus
Big AB GamesFor:Puzzle fans who want to direct a robot by writing program-like instructionsSkip if:Players seeking action-heavy gameplay may find the focus on writing instructions slow-paced.
SimulationExtreme Truck Simulator
My Way GamesFor:Truck-game fans who want delivery tasks rather than circuit racingSkip if:Players seeking a broad driving simulation beyond delivery-focused tasks
SimulationHow To Be A Real Dude
KidFor:Players who want an open-world sandbox without a fixed objectiveSkip if:Players seeking a structured campaign with a defined sequence of goals
SimulationPiiSim
Koker_007For:Players seeking a brief destruction game with absurd humor rather than a long campaign.Skip if:Players looking for a long-form game may reach the end of its stated 15–20-minute one-time playthrough quickly.
SimulationWhere the Bees Make Honey
Whitethorn GamesFor:Narrative adventure players who prefer stories about memory and childhoodSkip if:Players who want one consistent gameplay format may find the shifts between seasons and vignettes disruptive.
SimulationDrunken Fist 🍺👊 Totally Accurate Beat 'em up
DEKLAZONFor:Players seeking a short, stage-based beat ’em up with seven levelsSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression or a large campaign scope
SimulationRUINS Survival
ATD Game StudioFor:Survival sandbox players who want multiplayer group playSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign rather than sandbox playNothing matches. Loosen a filter.