Simulation (2598 programs)
Pros: Minimalist graphics. City-building mechanics. For casual gaming.
Cons: Tedious. Micromanagement slows the pacing.
Pros: Procedurally generated mining sites. Shop customization. Beautiful 2D visuals. Relaxing soundtrack.
Cons: Repetitive mechanics.
Pros: Variety of money-making activities. Shop management mechanics. Sandbox freedom in approaching tasks.
Cons: Grind-heavy progression.
Pros: Offers a Welsh railway chapter. Highlights the Pacer era. Provides modern features for trains.
Cons: Repetitive service patterns.
Pros: Story-rich, interactive fiction structure. Features realistic responsibilities as a parent. Charming 2D hand-drawn visuals and immersive sound cues. Intuitive point-and-click controls.
Cons: Contains sensitive themes on trauma and death. Still in active development.
Pros: Consistent choice-driven structure. Flexible political decision-making. Engaging turn-based card battler war system. Multiple endings add replay value.
Cons: Some gameplay systems feel underdeveloped and repetitive.
Pros: Customizable café. Managing has tactical depth. Strategy cards to enhance gameplay.
Cons: Steep learning curve. Lots of micromanaging.
Pros: Realistic physics-based gameplay. Varied game modes. Basic character customization.
Cons: Limited number of hills.
Pros: Designed to run as a desktop companion. Over 50 unique fish species to catch. Authentic, responsive scroll wheel fishing mechanic.
Cons: Lacks complex or highly interactive gameplay. Some features are yet to be fully implemented.
Pros: Automation mechanics. Simple gameplay.
Cons: Limited content. Underwhelmingly tedious.
Pros: Fun new motorcycle mechanic. Scrap and gear system adds progression. Large open wasteland to explore. Classic chaotic Goat Simulator humor.
Cons: Environment can feel monotonous.
Pros: Lively idol roster with useful abilities. Approachable simulation and cooking mechanics. Clear upgrade path. Clean anime-esque visual design.
Cons: Core loop becomes repetitive during longer sessions.
Pros: Adorable and diverse fluffy characters. Wide variety of dishes and recipes. Relaxing, low-pressure idle mechanics. Customizable restaurant layout and decor.
Cons: Limited depth for players seeking complex strategy.
Pros: Clear and steady simulation flow. Structured pizza preparation and shop upgrades. Simple and direct point-and-click controls. Supports solo and online co-op gameplay.
Cons: Early Access means features may still evolve.
Pros: Calm, slow-paced gameplay. Pleasant visuals and music. Lots of spaces and items to organize.
Cons: Item interactions can feel finicky at times.
Pros: Wide variety of cute and quirky creatures. Playful, colorful visuals. Interactive features like zooming and hiding. Easy to track collection with the ancient book.
Cons: Limited gameplay beyond collecting and managing.
Pros: Clear mission loop and objectives. Useful upgrades that support progression. Variety of anomalies to retrieve.
Cons: Solo mode can feel demanding.
