Simulation (1374 programs)

Pros: Intriguing narrative. Unique and challenging gameplay. Go on expeditions. Research lost technologies.

Cons: Can contain bugs and errors.

Pros: 8-bit pixel art style. Comprehensive set of tools for creation. Various powers and abilities at your disposal. Flexible and freeform gameplay.

Cons: Repetitive gameplay loop.

Pros: Great graphics. Easy modding. Customizable environments. Highly interactive.

Cons: No time limits. Dark interiors. Very few crafting materials are available. Too many crafting tables and tools.

Pros: Modular ship-building with orbital mechanics. Built in Unreal Engine 5. Active Discord community with developer feedback. Runs smoothly on modest hardware.

Cons: No multiplayer or combat features. Steep learning curve with little guidance. Lacks structured objectives or story.

Pros: Can be played offline. Various games can be played. Allows you to have a private game room with friends.

Cons: Lacks typical board games like Monopoly.

Pros: Brilliant artwork and great attention to detail. Tightly paced without being too brisk and stressful.

Cons: Small game mechanics aren’t always immediately obvious. Let you reuse old drinks rather than throwing them away.

Pros: Calming colors and graphics. Support for third-party controllers is offered. Point-and-click simplicity.

Cons: No version for mobile devices is available. This game lacks a tutorial.

Pros: Limited color palette suitable for players with color blindness. Quirky sense of humor.

Cons: Quite a short game. Not challenging but more of a casual experience.

Pros: Same well-round gameplay experience. Introduction of xenohumans and the machanitor. Innovative genetic modification system.

Cons: Poor integration with other DLCs.

Pros: Includes all books published under PEOW. 3D models are shown in high quality. Features exclusive publisher commentary. Titles can be sorted for easier searching.

Cons: Needs special permissions to run. Low touch sensitivity.

Pros: Compelling Origin quest. Massive toxic-themed species. New soundtrack and advisor voice.

Cons: Quite challenging to learn. Different species setup forgoes unit synergies.

Pros: Wholesome story about kindness and found family. Cute, cozy art style. Multiple routes and six endings add replay value. Free to download with pay-what-you-want support.

Cons: Very short, single-sitting experience. Minimal interactivity beyond basic choices.

Pros: Deep, rewarding genetic mutation system. Highly creative and customizable habitat building. Stress-free, casual sandbox gameplay. Unique physically simulated dog interactions.

Cons: Occasional pathfinding issues and awkward physical glitches. Lack of structured goals or a main campaign.

Pros: Pedestrian-friendly construction plans. Three new district specializations. Slow driving policy for cars.

Cons: Poor integration with previous DLCs.

Pros: Rebalances the game with updates to Northern Europe. Replayable branching missions. New technologies and unit types. Thematically consistent soundtrack.

Cons: Steep learning curve. Extremely challenging AI players.

Pros: Combination of simulation and mini-games. Vibrant 3D models. Upbeat soundtracks. Free to play game.

Cons: Limited depth in mini-games.

Pros: Improved visual fidelity. A handful of new aircraft. Runway handling is much better. Stunningly realistic weather.

Cons: Not a major upgrade from X-Plane 11. Some controls don’t pop-up. Can be challenging to play.

Pros: A comedic tone and premise make the game a cheerful experience. Features a distinctive art style throughout. Will appeal to fans of the wider universe that the protagonist originates from.

Cons: At roughly 30 minutes of playtime, it is quite a short game. The whole game is essentially an in-joke that may leave some players in the dark.