Simulation (3392 programs)

Pros: Free to play. Various gameplay mechanics.

Cons: Game must be purchased to access full gameplay.

Pros: Expanded sandbox mechanics with more items and vehicles. Includes all DLCs from the original game. Active environment with NPCs and day-night cycle.

Cons: AI-based translations can be unclear at times.

Pros: Stock exchange boosts investments and unlocks tax income bonuses. Greater safety with banks and cash-collecting vans.

Cons: Requires Cities: Skylines as a base game. Stock Exchange building upgrades look sillier with every upgrade. In games with low crime rates, banks turn out to be pointless. Upgrades for Financial Offices don’t always yield nicer buildings.

Pros: Fluid and responsive flight controls. Engaging procedural mission variety. Rich drone customization options.

Cons: High difficulty curve.

Pros: Adds 25 dice with independent upgrades. Includes customizable decks and unique cards. Offers ad-free progression and Dark Mode.

Cons: Still in development.

Pros: Interactive fiction. Branching storyline. Full voice acting. Original soundtrack. Stylized 2D art.

Cons: Clunky controls. Slower pace.

Pros: Piece-by-piece construction enables highly personalized settlements. Villager routines and requests drive gentle, meaningful progression. Exploration of biomes and secrets extends replay potential.

Cons: No combat or timed challenges limits appeal for competitive players. Focus on slow pacing may frustrate players wanting immediate complexity.

Pros: Unique robotic ant colony simulation. Deep supply chain and automation mechanics. Expansive tech tree for upgrades.

Cons: Can be complex.

Pros: Great visual quality. Smooth animation and in-game physics. Amazing execution for the ending.

Cons: Short playthrough. Certain tasks feel dull and repetitive.

Pros: Stylized 3D visuals. Expansive setting. Story rich. Unlockable paths and resources.

Cons: Unresponsive NCPs at times. Freezing camera control. Inefficient view rotation.

Pros: Cozy and charming gameplay. Plenty of things to do. Multiple endings.

Cons: Game-breaking bugs.