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Best-rated simulation games

Gran Turismo tops this ranking with 96/100, ahead of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (95/100) and Persona 5 / Persona 5 Royal (95/100). Metacritic critic scores. 83 games ranked.

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1Gran TurismoMetascore, PlayStation version96/100October 2026Metacritic
2Gran Turismo 3: A-SpecMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (54 reviews)95/100October 2026Metacritic
3Persona 5 / Persona 5 RoyalPersona 5 Royal Metascore, PS4 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
4Dwarf FortressMetascore, PC version (12 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
5Gran Turismo 2Metascore, PlayStation version (23 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
6Persona 4 GoldenMetascore, PlayStation Vita93/100October 2026Metacritic
7The SimsMetascore, PC version92/100October 2026Metacritic
8Forza Motorsport 4Metascore, Xbox 360 version (83 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
9Microsoft Flight SimulatorMetascore, PC version91/100October 2026Metacritic
10SatisfactoryMetascore, PC version (18 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
11Animal Crossing: New HorizonsCritic Metascore, Nintendo Switch90/100October 2026Metacritic
12Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4Metascore, PlayStation 2 version (47 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
13The Sims 2Metascore, PC version90/100October 2026Metacritic
14Gran Turismo 4Metascore, PlayStation 2 version (74 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
15Stardew ValleyPC Metascore89/100October 2026Metacritic
16Animal Crossing: New LeafMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version88/100October 2026Metacritic
17Kerbal Space ProgramMetascore, PC version (25 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
18Sid Meier's Pirates!Metascore, PC version (50 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
19Animal CrossingMetascore, GameCube version (42 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
20Gran Turismo 7Metascore, PS5 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
21Persona 3 ReloadMetascore, PS5 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
22RimWorldMetascore, PC version87/100October 2026Metacritic
23Animal Crossing: Wild WorldMetascore, DS86/100October 2026Metacritic
24Persona 3Metascore, PlayStation 2 version (52 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
25The Sims 3Metascore, PC version86/100October 2026Metacritic
26Assetto CorsaMetascore, PC version85/100October 2026Metacritic
27Cities: SkylinesMetascore, PC version (60 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
28Football Manager 2022Metascore, PC version (42 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
29Papers, PleaseMetascore, PC version (40 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
30DiRT Rally 2.0Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (35 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
31F1 2021Metascore, PlayStation 5 version (32 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
32Football Manager 2020Metascore, PC version (35 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
33Football Manager 2024Metascore, PC84/100October 2026Metacritic
34Forza MotorsportMetascore, Xbox Series X (most-reviewed platform)84/100October 2026Metacritic
35FTL: Faster Than LightMetascore, PC version84/100October 2026Metacritic
36Gran Turismo 5Metascore, PS3 version (82 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
37SporeMetascore, PC version (75 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
38Viva PiñataMetascore, Xbox 360 version (65 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
39NintendogsMetascore, DS (Lab & Friends edition)83/100October 2026Metacritic
40Prison ArchitectMetascore, PC version (37 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
41Two Point HospitalMetascore, PC version (57 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
42Planet ZooMetascore, PC version (58 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
43Slime RancherMetascore, PC version (9 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
44SnowRunnerMetascore, PlayStation 4 version81/100October 2026Metacritic
45Ace Combat 7: Skies UnknownMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (71 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
46Elite DangerousMetascore, PC version (55 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
47Football Manager 2023Metascore, PC version80/100October 2026Metacritic
48Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam EditionMetascore of the original 2006 PC release (28 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
49Plague Inc.Metascore, iOS version80/100October 2026Metacritic
50Euro Truck Simulator 2Metascore, PC version79/100October 2026Metacritic
51Jurassic World Evolution 2Metascore, PlayStation 5 version (26 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
52Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024Metascore, PC version (32 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
53Assetto Corsa CompetizioneMetascore, PC version (23 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
54SimCity 3000Metascore, SimCity 3000 Unlimited (PC, 2000) (9 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
55The Sims MedievalMetascore, PC version (56 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
56American Truck SimulatorMetascore, PC version (32 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
57FIFA 23Metascore, PS5 version76/100October 2026Metacritic
58Slime Rancher 2Metascore, PC version76/100October 2026Metacritic
59War ThunderMetascore, PS4 version (17 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
60Farming Simulator 22Metascore, PlayStation 5 version (14 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
61Farming Simulator 25Metascore, PC version (13 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
62Gran Turismo SportMetascore, PS4 version (83 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
63The Escapists 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (30 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
64Arma 3Metascore, PC version (38 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
65Cities: Skylines IIMetascore, PC version (65 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
66Potion Craft: Alchemist SimulatorMetascore, PC version (13 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
67PowerWash SimulatorMetascore, PC version (15 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
68Arma 2: Operation ArrowheadMetascore, PC version (29 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
69Farming Simulator 19Metascore, PC version (16 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
70Medieval DynastyMetascore, PC version (15 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
71My Time at PortiaMetascore, PC version (38 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
72Animal Crossing: Pocket CampMetascore, iOS (37 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
73F1 24Metascore, PC version (32 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
74Fallout ShelterMetascore, iOS version (39 reviews)71/100October 2026Metacritic
75Tomodachi LifeMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version71/100October 2026Metacritic
76The Sims 4PC Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 75 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
77Graveyard KeeperMetascore, PC version (16 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
78Jurassic World EvolutionMetascore, PC version (57 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
79Game Dev TycoonMetascore, PC version (21 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
80MechWarrior OnlineMetascore, PC version (10 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
81Spintires: MudRunnerMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (13 reviews)67/100October 2026Metacritic
82theHunter: Call of the WildMetascore, PC version (13 reviews)64/100October 2026Metacritic
83Goat SimulatorMetascore, PC version (39 reviews)62/100October 2026Metacritic

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