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Best Simulation games of 2015
The 46 best Simulation games released in 2015, ranked from 11,181 critic and player ratings.
The best Simulation game of 2015 is Her Story, with a critic score of 88/100 — updated août 2026.
01
Her Story
88
/100
02
Hacknet
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports. Using old school command prompts and real hacking processes, you’ll solve the mystery with minimal hand-holding and a rich world full of secrets to explore. Exploring the volatile nature of personal privacy, the prevalence of corporate greed, and the hidden powers of hackers on the internet, Hacknet delivers a true hacking simulation, while offering a support system that allows total beginners get a grasp of the real-world applications and commands found throughout the game.
88
/100
03
Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. Launch your Kerbal crew into orbit and beyond (while keeping them alive) to explore moons and planets in the Kerbol solar system, constructing bases and space stations to expand the reach of your expedition.
87
/100
Her Story
88
/100
02
Hacknet
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports. Using old school command prompts and real hacking processes, you’ll solve the mystery with minimal hand-holding and a rich world full of secrets to explore. Exploring the volatile nature of personal privacy, the prevalence of corporate greed, and the hidden powers of hackers on the internet, Hacknet delivers a true hacking simulation, while offering a support system that allows total beginners get a grasp of the real-world applications and commands found throughout the game.
88
/100
03
Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. Launch your Kerbal crew into orbit and beyond (while keeping them alive) to explore moons and planets in the Kerbol solar system, constructing bases and space stations to expand the reach of your expedition.
87
/100
04
DiRT Rally
86
/100
05
Yakuza 0
Yakuza 0 is an action-adventure game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. Serving as a prequel to the Yakuza series, it is set in 1988 Japan during the country's economic bubble era. The game follows two protagonists: Kazuma Kiryu in Tokyo's Kamurocho district and Goro Majima in Osaka's Sotenbori district. Players alternate between their stories as they navigate the criminal underworld, engaging in street fights, managing businesses, and participating in various side activities. The gameplay combines beat 'em up combat with open-world exploration, offering numerous mini-games and side quests. Yakuza 0 was initially released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in Japan in March 2015, followed by a worldwide release on PlayStation 4 in January 2017. It later became available on Windows via Steam in August 2018 and on Xbox One in February 2020. A Director's Cut version is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
86
/100
06
Homeworld Remastered Collection
86
/100
07
Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation genre. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience. From the makers of the Cities in Motion franchise, the game boasts a fully realized transport system. It also includes the ability to mod the game to suit your play style as a fine counter balance to the layered and challenging simulation. You're only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!
85
/100
08
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a frantic 1- or 4-player couch co-op action space shooter set in a massive neon battleship. Only through teamwork can you triumph over the evil forces of Anti-Love, rescue kidnapped space-bunnies, and avoid a vacuumy demise. Deep space is a dangerous place, but you don’t have to face it alone!
83
/100
09
Prison Architect
The game is a top-down 2D construction and management simulation where the player takes control of building and running a prison. The player is responsible for managing various aspects of their prison including building cells and facilities, planning and connecting utilities, hiring and assigning staff, including a warden, guards, workers, and more. The player needs to recruit staff to unlock more aspects of the game. The player is also responsible for the finance, and keeping their inmates content.
83
/100
10
Project CARS
83
/100
11
Plague Inc: Evolved
80
/100
12
60 Seconds!
80
/100
13
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist
80
/100
14
The Magic Circle
79
/100
15
State of Decay YOSE - Day One Edition
78
/100
16
Mini Metro
77
/100
17
Infinifactory
75
/100
18
BeamNG.drive
75
/100
19
Planetbase
75
/100
20
Human Resource Machine
74
/100
21
Kingdom: Classic
74
/100
22
WWE 2K16
74
/100
23
Rebel Galaxy
72
/100
24
Anno 2205
72
/100
25
Big Pharma
72
/100
26
Dungeons 2
70
/100
27
Verdun
70
/100
28
Fishing Planet
70
/100
29
Train Valley
69
/100
30
Valhalla Hills
69
/100
31
The Escapists
69
/100
32
Party Hard
69
/100
33
Five Nights at Freddy's 3
68
/100
34
Emily is Away
67
/100
35
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
67
/100
36
Kholat
66
/100
37
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
66
/100
38
Bounty Train
66
/100
39
Fallout Shelter
63
/100
40
SKYHILL
63
/100
41
Life is Feudal: Your Own
63
/100
42
Need for Speed
62
/100
43
The Deer God
59
/100
44
Shelter 2
58
/100
45
Lucius II
48
/100
46
Viridi
46
/100
DiRT Rally
86
/100
05
Yakuza 0
Yakuza 0 is an action-adventure game developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. Serving as a prequel to the Yakuza series, it is set in 1988 Japan during the country's economic bubble era. The game follows two protagonists: Kazuma Kiryu in Tokyo's Kamurocho district and Goro Majima in Osaka's Sotenbori district. Players alternate between their stories as they navigate the criminal underworld, engaging in street fights, managing businesses, and participating in various side activities. The gameplay combines beat 'em up combat with open-world exploration, offering numerous mini-games and side quests. Yakuza 0 was initially released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 in Japan in March 2015, followed by a worldwide release on PlayStation 4 in January 2017. It later became available on Windows via Steam in August 2018 and on Xbox One in February 2020. A Director's Cut version is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
86
/100
06
Homeworld Remastered Collection
86
/100
07
Cities: Skylines
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation genre. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience. From the makers of the Cities in Motion franchise, the game boasts a fully realized transport system. It also includes the ability to mod the game to suit your play style as a fine counter balance to the layered and challenging simulation. You're only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!
85
/100
08
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a frantic 1- or 4-player couch co-op action space shooter set in a massive neon battleship. Only through teamwork can you triumph over the evil forces of Anti-Love, rescue kidnapped space-bunnies, and avoid a vacuumy demise. Deep space is a dangerous place, but you don’t have to face it alone!
83
/100
09
Prison Architect
The game is a top-down 2D construction and management simulation where the player takes control of building and running a prison. The player is responsible for managing various aspects of their prison including building cells and facilities, planning and connecting utilities, hiring and assigning staff, including a warden, guards, workers, and more. The player needs to recruit staff to unlock more aspects of the game. The player is also responsible for the finance, and keeping their inmates content.
83
/100
10
Project CARS
83
/100
11
Plague Inc: Evolved
80
/100
12
60 Seconds!
80
/100
13
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist
80
/100
14
The Magic Circle
79
/100
15
State of Decay YOSE - Day One Edition
78
/100
16
Mini Metro
77
/100
17
Infinifactory
75
/100
18
BeamNG.drive
75
/100
19
Planetbase
75
/100
20
Human Resource Machine
74
/100
21
Kingdom: Classic
74
/100
22
WWE 2K16
74
/100
23
Rebel Galaxy
72
/100
24
Anno 2205
72
/100
25
Big Pharma
72
/100
26
Dungeons 2
70
/100
27
Verdun
70
/100
28
Fishing Planet
70
/100
29
Train Valley
69
/100
30
Valhalla Hills
69
/100
31
The Escapists
69
/100
32
Party Hard
69
/100
33
Five Nights at Freddy's 3
68
/100
34
Emily is Away
67
/100
35
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
67
/100
36
Kholat
66
/100
37
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
66
/100
38
Bounty Train
66
/100
39
Fallout Shelter
63
/100
40
SKYHILL
63
/100
41
Life is Feudal: Your Own
63
/100
42
Need for Speed
62
/100
43
The Deer God
59
/100
44
Shelter 2
58
/100
45
Lucius II
48
/100
46
Viridi
46
/100
FAQ
What is the best Simulation game of 2015?
Her Story currently tops the ranking with a score of 88/100 across 625 ratings. Ranking updated août 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.