Simulation (546 programs)
Pros: No scoring system. Video filming and editing options. Comprehensive customization options. Has a tutorial and four difficulty levels.
Cons: Gameplay can be challenging.
Pros: Fresh skateboarding challenges. New items. Exploration of iconic Parisian spots.
Cons: Visual details lack depth. No competitive gameplay elements.
Pros: Continues the story after the events of Frostpunk. Brings back various beloved elements. A challenging story-rich city-builder game. Focused more on human conflict as its obstacles.
Cons: Features detailed gore and other mature themes.
Pros: Numerous historical characters to choose from. Dynamic gameplay mechanics. High-quality, lifelike visuals. Implements much-needed set of improvements.
Cons: Requires a powerful operating system. Bland, uninspired user interface. Removal of late-game features. Repetitive AI diplomatic actions.
Pros: Retains voxel art but supports higher quality. Features a mix of old and new character designs. Adds new gameplay mechanics.
Cons: Drops the iconic sandbox experience. Limited selection for predetermined maps.
Pros: Over 20 Create-a-Sim items for alternative styling. Highly detailed worn textures that enhance realism. Accessories include chokers, bracelets, chipped nail polish. Items cover Teen through Elder life stages.
Cons: Strictly Create-a-Sim content, no Build/Buy items. Kit format offers a narrower scope than full expansions. Digital-only add-on, no physical disc option. Requires the base game to use.
Pros: Branching narrative paths encourage multiple playthroughs. Lo-fi audio and radio deepen the rural atmosphere. Environmental details reveal story through objects and notes.
Cons: Intentional repetition may feel monotonous to some players. Pacing favors observation over immediate action. Narrow, rural setting may not suit fast-paced tastes.
