Beste Spiele
Best Simulation games of 2021
The 26 best Simulation games released in 2021, ranked from 1,910 critic and player ratings.
The best Simulation game of 2021 is Unpacking, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
92
/100
02
F1 2021
Every story has a beginning in F1 2021! Enjoy the stunning new features, including the thrilling story experience 'Braking Point', two-player career, and get even closer to the grid with 'Real-Season Start'. Take your team to the top in the acclaimed ten-year 'My Team' career mode, or race head-to-head in split-screen and multiplayer. Immerse yourself in the greatest racing spectacle on the planet and race with the authentic lineup of twenty heroic drivers and ten iconic teams from the 2021 season.
92
/100
03
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
It is a metroidvania game that the player will play as a rabbit who can manipulate the big mech-arm on his back, exploring in a vivid diesel punk world and fighting against the evil robot army. There will be a vast world map for the player to explore to meet with friend NPCs and encounter enemies, discover items and weapons and seek for the answers for the secrets hidden behind.
87
/100
Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
92
/100
02
F1 2021
Every story has a beginning in F1 2021! Enjoy the stunning new features, including the thrilling story experience 'Braking Point', two-player career, and get even closer to the grid with 'Real-Season Start'. Take your team to the top in the acclaimed ten-year 'My Team' career mode, or race head-to-head in split-screen and multiplayer. Immerse yourself in the greatest racing spectacle on the planet and race with the authentic lineup of twenty heroic drivers and ten iconic teams from the 2021 season.
92
/100
03
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
It is a metroidvania game that the player will play as a rabbit who can manipulate the big mech-arm on his back, exploring in a vivid diesel punk world and fighting against the evil robot army. There will be a vast world map for the player to explore to meet with friend NPCs and encounter enemies, discover items and weapons and seek for the answers for the secrets hidden behind.
87
/100
04
Loop Hero
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
85
/100
05
Curse of the Dead Gods
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters. Your greed will lead you to death, but that is not an escape. Rise to fight again. Delve deeper again. Defy the malignant deities that linger in this place. Battle through hordes of enemies in dark, cavernous passages filled with traps and secrets of all sorts - fire-spewing statues, explosives, hidden spikes, and worse. Collect mystical Relics and an arsenal of weapons to make yourself unstoppable. Corruption builds in you with every step - encourage or ignore it, but each powerful curse can be a double-edged sword. - A skill-based roguelike exploring a cruel, dark temple made of endless rooms and corridors - Swords, spears, bows, guns - wield these and many more - Unique curses influence each attempt, putting a twist on every action - Dozens of enemies, with powerful champions and deadly bosses to face off against
84
/100
06
Dysmantle
The open world action RPG where you can ruin everything. Ascend from your shelter. Escape the wretched island. Explore. Fight. Level up. Survive. Gather. Craft. Harvest. Hunt. Build. Farm. Solve puzzles. Fish. Cook. Live. Enjoy the bittersweet post-apocalypse.
83
/100
07
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
82
/100
08
Heavenly Bodies
80
/100
09
Exo One
Exo One is a multi-planetary exploration game where you pilot an interstellar spacecraft capable of manipulating gravity.
80
/100
10
New Pokémon Snap
79
/100
11
Riders Republic
77
/100
12
Evil Genius 2 World Domination
77
/100
13
Chernobylite
76
/100
14
Total War Saga: TROY
75
/100
15
Farming Simulator 22
75
/100
16
Medieval Dynasty
74
/100
17
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
73
/100
18
Jurassic World Evolution 2
72
/100
19
Gas Station Simulator
72
/100
20
Boyfriend Dungeon
72
/100
21
Adios
71
/100
22
Breathedge
66
/100
23
Stronghold: Warlords
65
/100
24
SkateBIRD
59
/100
25
Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
59
/100
26
Praey for the Gods
54
/100
Loop Hero
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
85
/100
05
Curse of the Dead Gods
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters. Your greed will lead you to death, but that is not an escape. Rise to fight again. Delve deeper again. Defy the malignant deities that linger in this place. Battle through hordes of enemies in dark, cavernous passages filled with traps and secrets of all sorts - fire-spewing statues, explosives, hidden spikes, and worse. Collect mystical Relics and an arsenal of weapons to make yourself unstoppable. Corruption builds in you with every step - encourage or ignore it, but each powerful curse can be a double-edged sword. - A skill-based roguelike exploring a cruel, dark temple made of endless rooms and corridors - Swords, spears, bows, guns - wield these and many more - Unique curses influence each attempt, putting a twist on every action - Dozens of enemies, with powerful champions and deadly bosses to face off against
84
/100
06
Dysmantle
The open world action RPG where you can ruin everything. Ascend from your shelter. Escape the wretched island. Explore. Fight. Level up. Survive. Gather. Craft. Harvest. Hunt. Build. Farm. Solve puzzles. Fish. Cook. Live. Enjoy the bittersweet post-apocalypse.
83
/100
07
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
82
/100
08
Heavenly Bodies
80
/100
09
Exo One
Exo One is a multi-planetary exploration game where you pilot an interstellar spacecraft capable of manipulating gravity.
80
/100
10
New Pokémon Snap
79
/100
11
Riders Republic
77
/100
12
Evil Genius 2 World Domination
77
/100
13
Chernobylite
76
/100
14
Total War Saga: TROY
75
/100
15
Farming Simulator 22
75
/100
16
Medieval Dynasty
74
/100
17
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
73
/100
18
Jurassic World Evolution 2
72
/100
19
Gas Station Simulator
72
/100
20
Boyfriend Dungeon
72
/100
21
Adios
71
/100
22
Breathedge
66
/100
23
Stronghold: Warlords
65
/100
24
SkateBIRD
59
/100
25
Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach
59
/100
26
Praey for the Gods
54
/100
FAQ
What is the best Simulation game of 2021?
Unpacking currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 233 ratings. Ranking updated August 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.