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Best Simulatie games of 2020
The 30 best Simulatie games released in 2020, ranked from 5,109 critic and player ratings.
The best Simulatie game of 2020 is Crusader Kings III, with a critic score of 91/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
Crusader Kings III
Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.
91
/100
02
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.
90
/100
03
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
90
/100
Crusader Kings III
Crusader Kings III is the newest generation in the medieval role-playing grand strategy game series Crusader Kings. Expand and improve your realm, whether a mighty kingdom or modest county. Use marriage, diplomacy and war to increase your power and prestige in a meticulously detailed map that stretches from Spain to India, Scandinavia to Central Africa.
91
/100
02
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.
90
/100
03
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
90
/100
04
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
05
Desperados III
The Wild West. A place where the law is made by those with a gun in their hands, and is enforced by the henchmen at their command. A place where death is no stranger and the undertakers are working overtime… especially when people start playing Desperados III. This real-time tactics game, developed by German game studio Mimimi Games (Shadow Tactics: Blades Of The Shogun), lets players command a band of Desperados led by fan-favourite gunslinger John Cooper.
86
/100
06
Factorio
You will be mining resources, researching technologies, building infrastructure, automating production and fighting enemies. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, apply management skills to keep it working and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
86
/100
07
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions.
85
/100
08
Spiritfarer
84
/100
09
Art of Rally
Race in the golden era of rally. Drive iconic cars from the 60s to Group B on challenging stages through stylized environments. Will you master the art of rally?
83
/100
10
Fortnite
Fortnite is a free-to-play online game where you and your friends fight to be the last one standing in Battle Royale, join forces to make your own Creative games, or catch a live show at Party Royale.
83
/100
11
Football Manager 2021
82
/100
12
SnowRunner
81
/100
13
Dirt 5
81
/100
14
Star Wars: Squadrons
81
/100
15
Noita
80
/100
16
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
80
/100
17
Visage
80
/100
18
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
80
/100
19
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
80
/100
20
Moving Out
77
/100
21
Cloudpunk
76
/100
22
PGA TOUR 2K21
75
/100
23
Moving Out
74
/100
24
Star Renegades
74
/100
25
FIFA 21
72
/100
26
NBA 2K21
72
/100
27
Coffee Talk
70
/100
28
Museum of Other Realities
70
/100
29
The Falconeer
65
/100
30
The Complex
64
/100
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
05
Desperados III
The Wild West. A place where the law is made by those with a gun in their hands, and is enforced by the henchmen at their command. A place where death is no stranger and the undertakers are working overtime… especially when people start playing Desperados III. This real-time tactics game, developed by German game studio Mimimi Games (Shadow Tactics: Blades Of The Shogun), lets players command a band of Desperados led by fan-favourite gunslinger John Cooper.
86
/100
06
Factorio
You will be mining resources, researching technologies, building infrastructure, automating production and fighting enemies. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, apply management skills to keep it working and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
86
/100
07
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator is the next generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises. From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world. Create your flight plan and fly anywhere on the planet. Enjoy flying day or night and face realistic, challenging weather conditions.
85
/100
08
Spiritfarer
84
/100
09
Art of Rally
Race in the golden era of rally. Drive iconic cars from the 60s to Group B on challenging stages through stylized environments. Will you master the art of rally?
83
/100
10
Fortnite
Fortnite is a free-to-play online game where you and your friends fight to be the last one standing in Battle Royale, join forces to make your own Creative games, or catch a live show at Party Royale.
83
/100
11
Football Manager 2021
82
/100
12
SnowRunner
81
/100
13
Dirt 5
81
/100
14
Star Wars: Squadrons
81
/100
15
Noita
80
/100
16
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
80
/100
17
Visage
80
/100
18
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
80
/100
19
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
80
/100
20
Moving Out
77
/100
21
Cloudpunk
76
/100
22
PGA TOUR 2K21
75
/100
23
Moving Out
74
/100
24
Star Renegades
74
/100
25
FIFA 21
72
/100
26
NBA 2K21
72
/100
27
Coffee Talk
70
/100
28
Museum of Other Realities
70
/100
29
The Falconeer
65
/100
30
The Complex
64
/100
FAQ
What is the best Simulatie game of 2020?
Crusader Kings III currently tops the ranking with a score of 91/100 across 189 ratings. Ranking updated augustus 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.