Genre · 2023

Best Simulation Games of 2023

643 games

Simulation games released on Steam in 2023, most popular first.

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Best Simulation Games of 2023, page 5

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Ultimate Racing 2D 2

ApplimazingWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Racing fans who want a top-down format with many classes and tracksSkip if:Players seeking first-person or cockpit-based driving rather than a top-down view
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Waves of Steel

TMA Games LLCWin · Linux · 2023For:Naval combat fans who want arcade action rather than a strictly realistic simulatorSkip if:Players seeking a slow, realism-focused naval simulation may bounce off the fast arcade combat and fictional weapons.
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Q REMASTERED

liica, Inc.Win · 2023For:Puzzle players who enjoy experimenting with physics rather than following fixed instructionsSkip if:Players looking for a story-driven adventure or character progression may find the puzzle-focused structure narrow
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Drums Rock

Garage51Win · 2023For:Rock and metal fans who want a rhythm game played with virtual-reality drumsSkip if:Players seeking a realistic drum simulator rather than arcade combat built around songs
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Astride

Raidho GamesWin · 2023For:Horse-game fans interested in breeding and developing horse lineagesSkip if:Players who want a finished game may hit a wall with its pre-alpha state, limited features, and possible bugs.
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Magic Research

MaticolottoWin · 2023For:Players who enjoy text-based incremental games about developing a magic schoolSkip if:Players looking for action-focused combat rather than incremental progress through text
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Moving Out 2

Team17Win · 2023For:Co-op players who want physics-based moving challenges with local or online groupsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game rather than a moving simulator
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Kodon

TenkLabsWin · 2023For:3D artists who want to combine VR sculpting with desktop asset creationSkip if:Users seeking finished software rather than a tool under development
Simulation

Garden In!

Bonus Stage PublishingWin · Linux · 2023For:Casual players who want a gardening game without combat-focused systemsSkip if:Players seeking combat, survival pressure, or a story-driven adventure may find the gardening and decorating focus too narrow.
Simulation

Rewind Or Die

Torture Star VideoWin · Mac · 2023For:Horror fans interested in a VHS store setting and a stalking killerSkip if:Players seeking deep combat systems or broad character progression may find the focus is on shop tasks, puzzles and survival.
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ONE.

ShiravuneWin · 2023For:Visual novel readers interested in a relationship-centered storySkip if:Players seeking action or combat may hit a wall with a story presented as a visual novel.
Simulation

Pets Hotel

Games IncubatorWin · 2023For:Simulation players who want animal-care routines alongside property managementSkip if:Players seeking a story-led game rather than recurring care and management tasks
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Beam Eye Tracker

Eyeware Tech SAWin · 2023For:Sim racers who want camera control while keeping both hands on the wheelSkip if:Users whose webcam view is obstructed by strong lens glare or thick frames may hit tracking problems at certain angles
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Paleon

PaleodevWin · Linux · 2023For:Simulation players who want settlement development across historical periodsSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused simulation rather than several connected settlement activities
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Tiny Life

Top Hat Studios, Inc.Win · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Life-simulation fans who want to direct multiple household membersSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted story rather than open-ended household management
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Shhh!

616 GAMESWin · 2023For:Solo horror players who want microphone-based tensionSkip if:Players seeking a developed story or plot
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KallaX

UnexpectedWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Groups of 2 to 6 friends who want communication-based cooperative playSkip if:Solo players, because the game is built for groups of 2 to 6
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Battle Ram

Runic Rise GamesWin · Linux · 2023For:Players who enjoy unusual premises involving animals and robotsSkip if:Players wanting a large campaign may find the relatively small number of levels limiting.
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98xx

JacksonGameStudiosWin · 2023For:Players who enjoy exploring fictional computer interfaces and working filesSkip if:Players seeking one deep, long-form game may find the collection of small applications fragmented
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Sugar Shack

indie.ioWin · 2023For:Fans of cozy farming games who want flexible world buildingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may bounce off the emphasis on harvesting, cooking, building, and serving villagers.
Simulation

Mineko's Night Market

Balor GamesWin · Mac · 2023For:Players who want a narrative adventure centered on friendship, traditions, and village restorationSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly linear story may find the mix of jobs, quests, daily activities, and market preparation too varied
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Alice Escaped!

Sekai ProjectWin · 2023For:Metroidvania fans who want exploration tied to a story with multiple endingsSkip if:Players who want combat without combo chaining or character switching
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Miniland Adventure

GameparicWin · 2023For:Players who enjoy shaping terrain and building settlementsSkip if:Players seeking a game centered primarily on a directed narrative
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Tram Simulator Urban Transit

astragon EntertainmentWin · 2023For:Simulation fans who want to combine vehicle operation with transit managementSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression or combat systems may reach the game's limits at its vehicle-and-network management focus.