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Best Simulation games of 2018
The 43 best Simulation games released in 2018, ranked from 11,384 critic and player ratings.
The best Simulation game of 2018 is Into the Breach, with a critic score of 90/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2018.
- 43 games are listed on this page, carrying 11,384 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 43
01
Into the Breach
The remnants of human civilization are threatened by gigantic creatures breeding beneath the earth. You must control powerful mechs from the future to hold off this alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game from the makers of FTL.
90
/100
02
Two Point Hospital
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County. Build and customise your hospital - it is yours after all - with specialist diagnosis and treatment facilities, as well as the very latest in ornamental technology!
87
/100
03
D
The Forest
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
86
/100
Into the Breach
The remnants of human civilization are threatened by gigantic creatures breeding beneath the earth. You must control powerful mechs from the future to hold off this alien threat. Each attempt to save the world presents a new randomly generated challenge in this turn-based strategy game from the makers of FTL.
90
/100
02
Two Point Hospital
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County. Build and customise your hospital - it is yours after all - with specialist diagnosis and treatment facilities, as well as the very latest in ornamental technology!
87
/100
03
D
The Forest
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
86
/100
04
Frostpunk
Frostpunk, the newest title from the creators of This War of Mine, is a society survival game where heat means life and every decision comes at a price. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. You face the task of building the last city on Earth and securing the means necessary for your community to survive. Optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. While city and society management will consume most of the ruler’s time, at some point exploration of the outside world is necessary to understand its history and present state.
85
/100
05
FAR: Lone Sails
Far: Lone Sails is a vehicle adventure game. The player needs to maintain and upgrade their unique vessel to traverse a dried-out sea, with the remains of a decaying civilization scattered out on the seabed. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions.
84
/100
06
F1 2018
MAKE HEADLINES in F1 2018. F1 2018 is the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. The new game immerses players into the world of Formula 1 more than ever before.
84
/100
07
The Banner Saga 3
Banner Saga 3 is the final dramatic chapter in the mature, story-driven Viking RPG series which has won over 20 awards and has been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near?
83
/100
08
Valkyria Chronicles 4
A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War! Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight in a desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory.
83
/100
09
Moonlighter
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
82
/100
10
Overcooked! 2
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again!
80
/100
11
FIFA 19
80
/100
12
The Red Strings Club
80
/100
13
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019
80
/100
14
Insurgency: Sandstorm
80
/100
15
Regions Of Ruin
80
/100
16
Northgard
79
/100
17
Green Hell
78
/100
18
Beholder 2
76
/100
19
WWE 2K19
76
/100
20
RimWorld
74
/100
21
Jurassic World Evolution
74
/100
22
Shenmue I & II
74
/100
23
Reigns: Game of Thrones
74
/100
24
Surviving Mars
74
/100
25
MudRunner
72
/100
26
Red Dead Online
71
/100
27
Phantom Doctrine
71
/100
28
Conan Exiles
70
/100
29
Ultimate Custom Night
70
/100
30
DayZ
69
/100
31
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
69
/100
32
Farming Simulator 19
68
/100
33
Sea of Thieves
68
/100
34
State of Decay 2
68
/100
35
Graveyard Keeper
68
/100
36
Cultist Simulator
68
/100
37
Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame
68
/100
38
Steel Rats
66
/100
39
Pokémon Quest
63
/100
40
Thief Simulator
62
/100
41
House Flipper
62
/100
42
Forza Street
51
/100
43
Murderous Pursuits
49
/100
Frostpunk
Frostpunk, the newest title from the creators of This War of Mine, is a society survival game where heat means life and every decision comes at a price. In an entirely frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. You face the task of building the last city on Earth and securing the means necessary for your community to survive. Optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. While city and society management will consume most of the ruler’s time, at some point exploration of the outside world is necessary to understand its history and present state.
85
/100
05
FAR: Lone Sails
Far: Lone Sails is a vehicle adventure game. The player needs to maintain and upgrade their unique vessel to traverse a dried-out sea, with the remains of a decaying civilization scattered out on the seabed. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions.
84
/100
06
F1 2018
MAKE HEADLINES in F1 2018. F1 2018 is the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. The new game immerses players into the world of Formula 1 more than ever before.
84
/100
07
The Banner Saga 3
Banner Saga 3 is the final dramatic chapter in the mature, story-driven Viking RPG series which has won over 20 awards and has been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards. As the world continues to crumble around you, who can you trust, how will you protect your allies and what choices will you make as the Darkness draws near?
83
/100
08
Valkyria Chronicles 4
A Continent Engulfed in the Bitter Flames of War! Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight in a desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory.
83
/100
09
Moonlighter
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
82
/100
10
Overcooked! 2
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again!
80
/100
11
FIFA 19
80
/100
12
The Red Strings Club
80
/100
13
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019
80
/100
14
Insurgency: Sandstorm
80
/100
15
Regions Of Ruin
80
/100
16
Northgard
79
/100
17
Green Hell
78
/100
18
Beholder 2
76
/100
19
WWE 2K19
76
/100
20
RimWorld
74
/100
21
Jurassic World Evolution
74
/100
22
Shenmue I & II
74
/100
23
Reigns: Game of Thrones
74
/100
24
Surviving Mars
74
/100
25
MudRunner
72
/100
26
Red Dead Online
71
/100
27
Phantom Doctrine
71
/100
28
Conan Exiles
70
/100
29
Ultimate Custom Night
70
/100
30
DayZ
69
/100
31
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
69
/100
32
Farming Simulator 19
68
/100
33
Sea of Thieves
68
/100
34
State of Decay 2
68
/100
35
Graveyard Keeper
68
/100
36
Cultist Simulator
68
/100
37
Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame
68
/100
38
Steel Rats
66
/100
39
Pokémon Quest
63
/100
40
Thief Simulator
62
/100
41
House Flipper
62
/100
42
Forza Street
51
/100
43
Murderous Pursuits
49
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Simulation game of 2018?
Into the Breach currently tops the ranking with a score of 90/100 across 802 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.