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Best Simulation games on Xbox 360
The 77 best Simulation games on Xbox 360, ranked from 19,811 critic and player ratings.
The best Simulation game on Xbox 360 right now is Forza Motorsport 3, with a critic score of 92/100 — 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: 1970 to 2026.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 19,811 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 50
01
Forza Motorsport 3
Forza Motorsport 3 is a racing video game developed for Xbox 360 by Turn 10 Studios. It was released in October 2009. It is the sequel to Forza Motorsport 2 and the third installment in the Forza Motorsport series. The game includes more than 400 customizable cars (More than 500 cars in the Ultimate Collection version) from 50 manufacturers and more than 100 race track variations with the ability to race up to eight cars on track at a time. These cars vary from production cars to race cars such as those from the American Le Mans Series.[1]
92
/100
02
Guitar Hero II
Unleash your inner rock star! Unlock new songs and venues to become the ultimate rock star in Career mode, jump right in and play any song you've unlocked in Quickplay, or play with or against friends in Multiplayer, all right from your living room!
92
/100
03
Forza Motorsport 4
Forza Motorsport 4 is a racing video game, and the fourth in the Forza Motorsport series. Like Sony's Gran Turismo franchise, Forza games are racing simulations; heavy emphasis is placed on making the cars drive and look as realistic as possible. Races are conducted on closed circuit tracks. 500 cars are featured in the core game experience, ranging from road cars to race cars. Players can utilize Kinect to look into a corner using a new head tracking feature. This allows them to look toward the apex of a corner or at nearby cars. The controller or steering wheel is used to control the car while Kinect is used independently for viewing around the driver. Players can also use Kinect as a game controller. In this setting the game automatically accelerates and decelerates the player's vehicle utilizing a modified version of the feature known as Auto Brake in Forza Motorsport 3. The steering is controlled by placing the players arms out as if controlling an invisible steering wheel. Kinect will allow the player to use voice commands to start races and navigate menus.
91
/100
Forza Motorsport 3
Forza Motorsport 3 is a racing video game developed for Xbox 360 by Turn 10 Studios. It was released in October 2009. It is the sequel to Forza Motorsport 2 and the third installment in the Forza Motorsport series. The game includes more than 400 customizable cars (More than 500 cars in the Ultimate Collection version) from 50 manufacturers and more than 100 race track variations with the ability to race up to eight cars on track at a time. These cars vary from production cars to race cars such as those from the American Le Mans Series.[1]
92
/100
02
Guitar Hero II
Unleash your inner rock star! Unlock new songs and venues to become the ultimate rock star in Career mode, jump right in and play any song you've unlocked in Quickplay, or play with or against friends in Multiplayer, all right from your living room!
92
/100
03
Forza Motorsport 4
Forza Motorsport 4 is a racing video game, and the fourth in the Forza Motorsport series. Like Sony's Gran Turismo franchise, Forza games are racing simulations; heavy emphasis is placed on making the cars drive and look as realistic as possible. Races are conducted on closed circuit tracks. 500 cars are featured in the core game experience, ranging from road cars to race cars. Players can utilize Kinect to look into a corner using a new head tracking feature. This allows them to look toward the apex of a corner or at nearby cars. The controller or steering wheel is used to control the car while Kinect is used independently for viewing around the driver. Players can also use Kinect as a game controller. In this setting the game automatically accelerates and decelerates the player's vehicle utilizing a modified version of the feature known as Auto Brake in Forza Motorsport 3. The steering is controlled by placing the players arms out as if controlling an invisible steering wheel. Kinect will allow the player to use voice commands to start races and navigate menus.
91
/100
04
Ticket to Ride
91
/100
05
Forza Motorsport 2
Forza Motorsport 2 is a racing simulation game featuring a large selection of licensed cars, realistic driving mechanics, and extensive vehicle customization. Players compete across a variety of tracks while tuning performance and creating custom paint designs with the game’s detailed livery editor.
90
/100
06
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (often shortened to PES 2009, or simply PES 09) is an association football video game in Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer series. It is the sequel to Pro Evolution Soccer 2008. Before the game was released, it was revealed that creator Shingo Takatsuka had given the game a complete overhaul following the serious criticism of the previous title. The game supports network play with a reduction in lag compared to PES 2008. Lionel Messi is featured as the cover star, although Andrés Guardado features on some versions. A new game mode called Become a Legend was introduced, which involves creating a player and taking him through a career. The Master League mode saw the introduction of two-tier negotiations, which involve negotiating with the club first and then the player separately. The Edit Mode was also improved. The game was followed by PES 2010.
90
/100
07
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.
88
/100
08
S
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare differs from previous installments of the Call of Duty series. Previous Call of Duty games have a distinct three country-specific campaign style, while Call of Duty 4 has a more film-like plot with interlaced story lines from the perspectives of Sgt. Paul Jackson of the Marines 1st Force Recon and Sgt. 'Soap' MacTavish of the British 22nd SAS Regiment.
88
/100
09
Forza Horizon 2
Race through a massive wide-open world featuring dramatic weather and day-to-night cycle in Forza Horizon 2. Instantly connect with friends in the ultimate celebration of speed, style, and action-packed driving. Explore beautiful and exotic locations in more than 200 of the world’s greatest cars, all created with precise detail in stunning 1080p.
86
/100
10
NBA 2K16
The NBA 2K franchise is back with the most true-to-life NBA experience to date with NBA 2K16. Guide your MyPLAYER through the complete NBA journey, take control of an entire NBA franchise, or hone your skills online competing against gamers from around the world. With animations that provide smoother movement and more realistic articulation, it’s certain to be the most authentic NBA gaming experience yet.
86
/100
11
XCOM: Enemy Within
86
/100
12
Supreme Commander
86
/100
13
FIFA 12
85
/100
14
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
85
/100
15
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
85
/100
16
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
85
/100
17
SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED
84
/100
18
Skate 2
84
/100
19
Pinball FX2
84
/100
20
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
84
/100
21
S
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
84
/100
22
Fight Night Champion
83
/100
23
The Sims 3
83
/100
24
S
Minecraft
83
/100
25
Prison Architect
83
/100
26
Need for Speed: Shift
83
/100
27
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016
83
/100
28
Sid Meier's Pirates!
83
/100
29
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
82
/100
30
A
Terraria
81
/100
31
B
Battlefield 4
81
/100
32
Defense Grid: The Awakening
81
/100
33
Brütal Legend
80
/100
34
GRID 2
80
/100
35
FIFA 19
80
/100
36
NBA 2K14
80
/100
37
NBA 2K15
80
/100
38
Game Room
80
/100
39
SoulCalibur V
80
/100
40
State of Decay
79
/100
41
Tropico 3
79
/100
42
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
79
/100
43
Race Driver: Grid
78
/100
44
Tropico 4
78
/100
45
Fable III
78
/100
46
GRID Autosport
78
/100
47
Rocksmith
78
/100
48
F1 2013
78
/100
49
Supreme Commander 2
77
/100
50
FIFA Soccer 08
77
/100
Ticket to Ride
91
/100
05
Forza Motorsport 2
Forza Motorsport 2 is a racing simulation game featuring a large selection of licensed cars, realistic driving mechanics, and extensive vehicle customization. Players compete across a variety of tracks while tuning performance and creating custom paint designs with the game’s detailed livery editor.
90
/100
06
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (often shortened to PES 2009, or simply PES 09) is an association football video game in Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer series. It is the sequel to Pro Evolution Soccer 2008. Before the game was released, it was revealed that creator Shingo Takatsuka had given the game a complete overhaul following the serious criticism of the previous title. The game supports network play with a reduction in lag compared to PES 2008. Lionel Messi is featured as the cover star, although Andrés Guardado features on some versions. A new game mode called Become a Legend was introduced, which involves creating a player and taking him through a career. The Master League mode saw the introduction of two-tier negotiations, which involve negotiating with the club first and then the player separately. The Edit Mode was also improved. The game was followed by PES 2010.
90
/100
07
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.
88
/100
08
S
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare differs from previous installments of the Call of Duty series. Previous Call of Duty games have a distinct three country-specific campaign style, while Call of Duty 4 has a more film-like plot with interlaced story lines from the perspectives of Sgt. Paul Jackson of the Marines 1st Force Recon and Sgt. 'Soap' MacTavish of the British 22nd SAS Regiment.
88
/100
09
Forza Horizon 2
Race through a massive wide-open world featuring dramatic weather and day-to-night cycle in Forza Horizon 2. Instantly connect with friends in the ultimate celebration of speed, style, and action-packed driving. Explore beautiful and exotic locations in more than 200 of the world’s greatest cars, all created with precise detail in stunning 1080p.
86
/100
10
NBA 2K16
The NBA 2K franchise is back with the most true-to-life NBA experience to date with NBA 2K16. Guide your MyPLAYER through the complete NBA journey, take control of an entire NBA franchise, or hone your skills online competing against gamers from around the world. With animations that provide smoother movement and more realistic articulation, it’s certain to be the most authentic NBA gaming experience yet.
86
/100
11
XCOM: Enemy Within
86
/100
12
Supreme Commander
86
/100
13
FIFA 12
85
/100
14
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
85
/100
15
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
85
/100
16
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
85
/100
17
SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED
84
/100
18
Skate 2
84
/100
19
Pinball FX2
84
/100
20
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
84
/100
21
S
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
84
/100
22
Fight Night Champion
83
/100
23
The Sims 3
83
/100
24
S
Minecraft
83
/100
25
Prison Architect
83
/100
26
Need for Speed: Shift
83
/100
27
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016
83
/100
28
Sid Meier's Pirates!
83
/100
29
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
82
/100
30
A
Terraria
81
/100
31
B
Battlefield 4
81
/100
32
Defense Grid: The Awakening
81
/100
33
Brütal Legend
80
/100
34
GRID 2
80
/100
35
FIFA 19
80
/100
36
NBA 2K14
80
/100
37
NBA 2K15
80
/100
38
Game Room
80
/100
39
SoulCalibur V
80
/100
40
State of Decay
79
/100
41
Tropico 3
79
/100
42
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
79
/100
43
Race Driver: Grid
78
/100
44
Tropico 4
78
/100
45
Fable III
78
/100
46
GRID Autosport
78
/100
47
Rocksmith
78
/100
48
F1 2013
78
/100
49
Supreme Commander 2
77
/100
50
FIFA Soccer 08
77
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Simulation game on Xbox 360?
Forza Motorsport 3 currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 149 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.