In a normal year, simulation games take a backseat to "AAA" action/adventure games, high-octane shooters, and epic role-playing games. 2020 was no normal year. Those who had the luxury of playing ...

Maddie Fisher is a writer, journalist and game developer. She was born and raised on the east coast, having started working in games journalism over ten years ago. She tends to enjoy musical theater, ...

There's a crystal-clear reason why simulation games are popular: they allow us to experience things we'd otherwise never be able to try, all without risk and for a small cost. Indeed, we do these ...

We want to give an honorable mention to Game Dev Tycoon (Google Play). It’s a top-tier simulation game. However, it hasn’t seen an update since 2020 as of this writing, and we try to suggest only ...

Sid was born, did some stuff, then decided to become a writer. He finds respite in the sweet embrace of mass media escapism after having risked his life too many times as a journalist covering ...

Explore the space between the stars from the safety of a virtual cockpit with the best space flight simulation games. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Game enthusiasts and industry personnel pose for a photograph with "The Sims 4," one of the best simulation games, during the EA Play event at the Hollywood Palladium on June 08, 2019 in Los Angeles.

Simulation games turn what seem like mundane activities into compelling metrics that players must keep track of to ensure ...

There are countless racing games on the market. Each year, players jump into the driver’s seat, with most titles offering a great time for newcomers and longtime fans of the genre alike. However, ...

New results from a U.S. Census Bureau simulation suggests a significant number of noncitizens were missed in the 2020 census, a national head count during which the Trump administration tried but ...

This series of Playable Futures articles considers how the design, technology, people, and theory of video games are informing and influencing the wider world. For this series' final entry, we're ...

Simulation games vary in complexity from simple to steep learning curves. Hardcore gamers enjoy complex games like Football ...