If you suddenly have more gaming time on vacation and you’re looking for the next great game, here’s a list of the best simulation games available for Xbox.
Simulation games are great. You sit down like, “Oh, maybe let’s just start this for five minutes…” and then you know, it’s midnight and it’s no longer a game. A minutia that enacts a post-apocalyptic reconciliation and undermines moral integrity with one gritty choice after another. Or, a once-great dinosaur sanctuary is engulfed in utter chaos as guests run amok, T-Rex unleashed, and turn into a nightmare filled with teeth and claws. Or your college campus is full of vending machines, you’re running out of classrooms, and you’re desperately running out of money. The point is, there are many good options out there, all promising to steal a good chunk of your time. We’ve combined site review scores, community ratings, and personal opinions to round up some of the best simulation games on Xbox. Let us know what you think in the comments too!
stardew valley
Stardew Valley absolutely needs to be on this list, and probably quite a few other “best of” lists too. This is a true gem of a game, and probably has something for everyone. Indeed, until you figure out Stardew Valley’s strategy for what you want to do with your time, it’s all about the first few days. It could be a crazy headless chicken rush trying to do all at once, but Stardew Valley definitely places the stakes. Quite a claim to your imagination, and for good reason. No matter how many hours it sinks, Stardew his valley never gets old, and at the 100th hour it shines with the same subtle sense of magic as the first. Farming, foraging, fishing, mining, exploring, meeting townspeople and restoring the community center. Stardew Valley has a lot to do. It definitely deserves a place at the top of this list. It’s also featured in our roundup of the best Game Pass games for Xbox.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Disney Dreamlight Valley is still in Early Access, but the game already has so much content to keep you hooked for hours. In Disney’s Dreamlight Valley, the valley itself is cursed by oblivion, with Night Thorns covering the land and its inhabitants scattered across different realms. We bring them back, help them regain their memories, and restore the valley to its former glory. , create cooks, fish, mines, crafts, and complete villager quests. The game already has quite a few Disney and Pixar favorites, such as Moana and Ariel, and Gameloft plans regular updates to the content as the game progresses towards its full release. Disney Dreamlight Valley is simple fun with a nostalgic kick that will keep you playing for weeks.
jurassic world evolution
Well, Jurassic World Evolution 2 is out, but my favorite is still Jurassic World Evolution. On the list of highest rated simulation games, it’s 4.0/5 instead of 3.9/, just above Jurassic World Evolution 2. You know the concept: Try to build a dinosaur park and watch it collapse into chaos. Jurassic World Evolution does not pretend to offer more than its core premise. If you haven’t seen Jurassic Park, who’s itching to try a prehistoric park? and then release and contain the dinosaur (or at least try to do so) while accommodating park guests. It’s a lot of fun. What if everything roars apart from time to time, with velociraptors chasing guests or storms ravaging the park? That’s what the next island is for!
dragon quest builders 2
In Dragon Quest Builders 2, we see buildings banned throughout the land by order of the Children of Hargon. As young apprentices, we escaped to the Isle of Awakening and embarked on a quest to become a Master Builder with the help of our friend Malloth. Dragon Quest Builders 2 only came to Xbox last year, but judging by its 4.0/5 rating, over 36,000 TrueAchievements members have played and loved it, and it ranks high on our list of the best simulation games. increase.
two point campus
Then I changed course completely and got Two Point Campus. In this wacky simulation management game, build a college campus, watch students enroll in wacky course selections, and do your best to avoid ending the year with a pile of crumbling debt. fun! Two Point Campus is as happy as Two Point Hospital as they are not to take themselves seriously. It’s great to see all the weird antics going on across campus as you navigate through exams, failed students, parties, new classes, etc. In our opinion, Two Point Campus has added depth There is, and rather than trying to zoom in and out of patients at Two Point Hospital as fast as possible, Two Point Campus asks you to invest. in your student life. If you don’t like dinosaurs and Disney so much, perhaps the campus administrators will tempt you?
Escapist 2
The Escapists technically ranks just above The Escapists 2 when asked to show TrueAchievements the best simulation games based on their TA ratings, but they both have a score of 3.8/5, so this time With a bit of a mix, The Escapists 2 makes an appearance on this list. You are tasked with escaping the most difficult prison. Before you go on vacation, use the time to blend into your routine. Escapists 2 features a multi-level prison and a new combat system to make things even more complicated.
Elite: Dangerous
Nearly 70,000 TrueAchievements members launched Elite: Dangerous with a score of 4.1/5. It’s a unique game that gives you a huge galaxy to explore, but it’s nearly impossible to see it in its entirety. This is a classic space simulator, to the point that the controls and game mechanics are difficult to understand. You will get a greater sense of reward.
City: Skyline
Despite many other games coming out in the five years since Cities: Skylines launched, the city sim game sits near the top of TrueAchievements’ list of the highest rated sim games, with a 3.9/5 rating. It has received very good reviews. Over 100,000 players on site. Starting from scratch, as mayor you’ll design and build your city, planning around the needs of your citizens, and tackling everything from transportation to education. Considering that the base game alone takes between 150 and 200 hours, it’s safe to say that Cities: Skylines is more than enough.
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator soars to #3 on TrueAchievements’ list of the highest-rated simulation games, with a 4.3/5 rating and over 100,000 players on the site. Currently, his estimated completion time is over 1,000 hours, so it’s safe to say you can invest a good amount of time into this. Microsoft Flight Simulator is highly detailed and features an impressive selection of aircraft and airports, along with changing weather, real-world traffic, and over 1.5 billion buildings. You can use real landmarks to guide you around the world. Immerse yourself in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This list wouldn’t be complete without Microsoft Flight Simulator.
farm together
Farm Together lets you sit back and relax while you tend your farm with your friends, take care of your crops, trees, animals, and customize your farm, home, and yourself. Time goes by even when you are not playing. You can play alone or with friends, but you can also decide who can come and help you by opening your farm to everyone. If you love running and taking care of your farm, but are tired of hectic menu systems and complicated instructions, Farm Together is the perfect choice.
slime rancher 2
Slime Rancher 2 is still in early access, but even one minute of playing has proven that it delivers what we wanted from a sequel, and more of what we loved about the first game. As Beatrix LeBeau, head to Rainbow Island to find new slimes and new secrets, and set up camp in a giant glass greenhouse. The world of Slime Rancher 2 is so gorgeous that you can easily spend your first few hours just exploring the colorful landscape before getting bogged down in an actual slime farm. is set to get many content updates through , bringing new features and new places to explore. So it seems like there are plenty of reasons to come back to Slime Rancher. 2.
Tropico 6
Tropico 6 moves slightly down the list of highest-rated simulation games on TrueAchievements, with a rating of 4.1/5, but it’s still pretty close to the top and promises to keep you hooked for a long time. Much like Frostpunk, Tropico 6 promises to turn you into a dictator, but the setting can’t be further away. Tropico 6 introduces several new features to the series: Play on the Archipelago Opportunities, new building and transport options, a “revamped” research system, and a high spot on the list of the site’s top-rated sim games made it hard for us to leave it out.
frost punk
If you’re looking for a detailed sim set in a harsh and harsh world, look no further than Frostpunk. Set in an alternate version of the Industrial Revolution, his Frostpunk shows humanity’s last stand against the spread of cold on a frozen planet. You are in charge of this last bastion, and Frostpunk refuses to indulge you with even the slightly easier decisions. In your march to keep your city alive, you may find that Frostpunk has transformed you from a benevolent ruler to a ruthless dictator. Either way, Frostpunk isn’t easy, but it’s well worth the playthrough.
PowerWash Simulator
And to end this list on a light note, with some tonal whiplash, there’s PowerWash Simulator. It’s pure mindless fun removing dirt from everything from cars to parks in McKingham, choosing equipment and building a power washing business. It’s good clean fun. pretty fun. get it? …Maybe it’s time for me to step away from this list.
So what do you think? Do you have a simulation game that catches your eye here? Would you like to add it to the list? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
