Simulation (175 programs)

Pros: Supports touch controls on applicable devices. 76 different achievements to unlock. Multiple language support. Multiple game modes.

Cons: Last updated November 2011. Gameplay never expands beyond basic concept. Graphics are bland with no personality. No definable end; game simply continues forever.

Pros: Nice range of puzzles and challenges. Includes an in-game tutorial. Utilizes a realistic physics engine. Total of 27 levels to play through.

Cons: Graphics are fairly simplistic. Camera angles can be frustrating. Keyboard controls can be awkward. Has a fairly steep learning curve.

Pros: Features 569 real-life airports accurately recreated to smallest detail. Possible to navigate across the entire world - if you have enough fuel!. Unlock new, powerful weapons for your aircraft. Wide range of realistic aircraft models to pilot.

Cons: Lacks keyboard support for those who choose to play this way. In-game training can be overly difficult for the average player. Little customer support available. A need to frequently refuel can take the fun out of leisure flying.

Pros: Solid, bright graphics. Easy to pick up and play. Trucks can take damage. Good for kids.

Cons: Few levels. Somewhat awkward controls. Physics can be inconsistent. Very little for adults.

Pros: Bright, colourful graphics. Lots of little details. 100 levels to enjoy. Easy to pick up and play.

Cons: Occasional show-stopper quests. Very low contrast. Small text. Somewhat crowded interface.

Pros: Has three different game modes. Good for casual play. Appropriate for a range of age groups. Different trucks add variety.

Cons: Graphics are unpolished. Unrealistic numbers of obstacles. Breaking and acceleration mechanics are fiddly. Environments lack variety.

Pros: Large variety of buildings to choose from. Excellent tutorial introduces core mechanics. Includes resource management and sandbox elements. Progress can be carried into the premium version.

Cons: Free version is essentially just a tutorial. Simplistic graphics, which are somewhat dated. Garbage route mechanics are overly complicated. Less polished than SimCity or Cities: Skylines.

Pros: Attractive graphics. Gameplay easy to learn. Inventive comic-style narrative scenes. Appropriate for all ages.

Cons: Only demo is free; full game requires payment. Fewer features than higher-end management sims. Slow-paced gameplay. Some may find story element distracting.

Pros: Lets you work together with other players against an array of enemies. Build your own farm by growing plants and breeding animals. Play mini games such as hide & seek and death match. Large areas for exploration and good customisation tools.

Cons: Too similar to Minecraft - most players would prefer just to play that. Screen can easily become cluttered and visually unpleasant. Saving what you build requires 'renting' a patch of land. Clunky save system; you frequently have to exit the world and re-load it.

Pros: Easy to understand and play. Artwork style will appeal to kids. Plenty of different options to improve the salon. Suitable for all children over the age of four.

Cons: Lacking in the re-playability department. Too simplistic for most older players. Progression is impossible beyond a certain point. Gameplay becomes repetitive.

Pros: Wide range of customisation options. Offers both solo and multiplayer. Gameplay is easy to understand. You can share your creations with friends.

Cons: Number of block types is limited. Some areas have excessive numbers of enemies. Smaller userbase than Minecraft. Certain players may dislike the blocky aesthetic.

Pros: Teaches kids about being patience. Very colourful and has a Western feel to it. Do not need to pay to win. Visit your friend’s farms through Facebook.

Cons: Graphics are a little dated considering the release date. Waiting for crops to grow becomes monotonous. The game menus look cheaply produces. Caring for animals is very hands off.

Pros: More than 80 unique buildings and decorations are available to build. You can develop new technologies to keep gameplay fresh. Cool setting which has you turn an abandoned village into your own metropolis. Mysteries and quests to solve help change up the pace.

Cons: Much better games exist if you're willing to buy. Buildings break often, which can be frustrating. May be too easy for some players. Limited options until you research new things.

Pros: Fun and colorful experiences. Gardening system expansion.

Cons: Quite pricey for an extension pack. The add-ons could have been added earlier.

Pros: Simple to pick up and play. Pleasant graphics.

Cons: Changes have overcomplicated some features. Nothing new in this version. Can't change camera angles, which makes placing buildings tricky.

Pros: Interesting premise. Low system requirements.

Cons: Abandoned early access. Terrible gameplay.

Pros: Deeply customizable character creation tools. Intuitive and powerful house building mechanics. Massive library of community-shared content via the Gallery. Regular free updates and seasonal in-game events.

Cons: Significant amount of content locked behind paid DLC.