There is never a shortage of simulation games that come out in the market every year. However, if you want to try something new, we've got you covered. Here are the best upcoming simulation games of 2022, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch platforms.
Update Warning: We have removed Skate 4, The Sims 5, Football Coach the Game 2022, Manor Lords, Prehistoric Kingdom, and My Time At Sandrock due to delays.
Starbase #16
- Developer: Frozenbyte
- Éditeur : Frozenbyte
- Platforms: PC
- Released: July 29, 2022 [Early Access]
- Cooperative: online
- Competitive Multiplayer: Online
Starbase is a game set in the future where mankind has begun to work and colonize space. Players are just another person in this MMO space game where it all depends on how you play. Players can mine resources, explore, trade materials, build space stations, or battle other players. Even better, everything in this world is destructible, so you might find a swarm of enemies attacking a space station. In the madness, you could be someone helping with the attack, defending the station, or just a passerby preparing to take off and venture to a new area in hopes of gaining an edge in the world-centric economy. player. Fortunately, there are anti-mourning measures in place to have safe areas and even player-built areas that cannot be destroyed. But, of course, if you are too much of a misbehaving player, then you will be arrested and taken to a penal colony.
#15 Accident
- Developer: Duality Games, Glob Game Studio
- Publisher: Duality Games, PlayWay SA
- Platforms: PC
- Released: September 21, 2022
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
Crash puts players in different rescue scenarios. Overall, the game is based around various car crashes, and you'll have to figure out how to rescue everyone properly. First, you will need to see if the passengers are breathing. If so, it's a race to get them out of harm's way and help them in whatever way suits you. Of course, one wrong decision could mean the life of someone else, the person you are caring for, or even your own. Luckily, you'll be able to go back in time and give the rescue attempt another chance. That said, players have reported online that the game is a bit too short at the moment and we don't know if there are any plans to see this game updated with new content. It's a new release, so it's possible to see some new content, but right now you can buy this game for around $15 on Steam.
#14 Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
- Developer: Niceplay Games
- Publisher: TinyBuild
- Platforms: PC
- Released: September 21, 2022 [Early Access]
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator is a game based on the preparation of unique potions. Set in a fantasy medieval period, players are a trader specializing in elixirs. You will farm the different ingredients or buy them directly. Then, sitting in the lab, you'll crush the ingredients, mix them, pour them into a cauldron, and heat it until it's ready to bottle. Every day, customers will come to the store looking for a potion to cure their problems. You'll have to decide what to sell them, which in turn could decide what happens to the town. This game is available now, but you will find that it was only released in early access. Ultimately, this usually means developers will slowly add new mechanical features or bug fixes as they prepare for a full game launch.
#13 Gangster City
- Developer: SomaSim
- Publisher: Kasedo Games
- Platforms: PC
- Released: Aug 9, 2022
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
City of Gangsters sent gamblers to Chicago in the 1920s. Unfortunately, thanks to Prohibition, several industries and businesses in the United States collapsed. Luckily, this means easy money for you if you can afford the risks that come with it. Players will start working in the booze industry by smuggling bootleg booze onto the streets and selling it for a profit. Soon, you'll be able to grow your organization with the ability to earn a few bucks while working with your connections, staying out of the law, or being able to pay the few agents who take notice. Of course, as you grow, other problems may arise, but the opportunities for wealth may be too good to pass up. With Prohibition set to end in a decade, players will have little time to ensure the liquor industry will no longer be profitable, so it's best to prepare for other profitable avenues.
#12 Lawn Mowing Simulator
- Developer: Skyhook Games
- Publisher: CurveDigital
- Platforms: PC, X/S
- Released: Aug 10, 2022
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
There is a simulator for just about everything. If you love lawn care, then Lawn Mowing Simulator is something you'll want to check out. Set in the great British countryside, players use real-world licensed lawn mowers to start their own mowing business. You will slowly build a huge lawn care business from scratch, hire employees, buy advertising, and grow your arsenal of tools. However, you'll start at ground level first, which means working with what you have, maintaining devices, and taking care of job sites personally. It might not appeal to everyone, but you'll often be surprised at how sucked in a simulation game can be. Currently, Lawn Mowing Simulator is available now.
#11 Hotel Tycoon
- Developer: Bastion Interactive
- Publisher: Crytivo
- Platforms: PC
- Release: 5 October 2022
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
There's no shortage of simulation games, but there are a few unique ones that might pique your interest. For example, there's Hotel Magnate, a game that puts you in control of a hotel. The game is much like The Sims, where you build the hotel, adjust the rooms, decor, and other aesthetics. However, then it comes down to running your hotel with the staff to make sure the place is up and running. As with everything, there are occasional hiccups that could spell disaster for your hotel, but if you're prepared and have the right staff on the job, you can turn your dead-end hotel experience into a huge profit. Not to mention, you'll eventually go from a low-end hotel to a beautiful, must-visit resort with a casino or a gorgeous destination.
#10 Dyson Sphere program
- Developer: Youthcat Studio
- Publisher: Gamera Game
- Platforms: PC
- Released: January 21, 2022 [Early Access]
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
The Dyson Sphere program projects gamers into a future where humanity needs energy. To move society forward, it takes more energy to power a supercomputer, and it's your job to capture the energy. Players will travel to an alien planet where you will build structures to harness power. Of course, as with any management game, there's a mix of expanding your factories across the planet while being able to not only power them, but gain enough energy to send them back home. What should make this game a bit unique is that while you're still building a production line, the game will alter the various worlds, stars, and resources available. Ultimately, this means you'll have to adjust your strategy with each new game.
#9 Heist Simulator
- Developer: Rebelia Games
- Publisher: PlayWay SA
- Platforms: PC
- Released: October 13, 2022 [Early Access]
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
There may be some weird simulation games that you might not have heard of. Junkyard Simulator is a game that may have gone unnoticed, but we're here to bring it to light. This is a game where the title will probably tell you everything you need to know. Here you work as the owner of a big junkyard as you try to bring home the bacon. Junkyard Simulator is a game about scavenging items, collecting scraps of metal, dealing with goods, and raising funds. You will even come across old fashioned vehicles that can be reworked and returned. There are also customers who need goods to collect. Players can even take a risk and bet on a shipping container that could prove valuable with scrap loads or a complete dud.
#8 Evil Genie 2
- Developer: Rebellion Developments
- Publisher: Rebellion Developments
- Plateformes : PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S
- Released: March 30, 2022 [PC]
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
Looking for a fun and wacky simulation game then why not check out Evil Genius 2, a simulator where you are the evil genie building a new lair. Players will select their heavenly location and begin building a lair while training henchmen at their command. While you prepare your henchmen and keep an eye on your daily tasks to avoid any potential spy that may appear, your overall goal is to create a doomsday device with the aim of taking over the entire world. You'll have four different evil geniuses to choose from at the start of your campaign, and each will have their unique story telling. Likewise, you will find a variety of henchmen to hire and train. Currently, this game is available on PC, but console platforms are expected to receive this title later in 2022.
#7 Farm Manager 2022
- Developer: Cleversan Software
- Editor: PlayWay SA, Sim Farms SA
- Platforms: PC
- Released: May 6, 2022
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
If you've ever wanted to work on a farm, you can do it without breaking a sweat or dealing with unpleasant odors. Farm Manager 2022 puts you in control of a farm where you'll do everything from tending the fields, caring for the animals, and working on the heavy machinery that makes everyday tasks a little faster. Additionally, there are several farming simulation video games to check out today. Nevertheless, this installment also gives players management options, which means adjusting employee staffing and expanding your farm. There are also different seasons and weather elements to consider. As a result, you will need to consider what to grow and maintain to generate profits throughout the year. It could also mean setting up specialized buildings on your property to transport goods or keep your livestock healthy.
#6 Gas Station Simulator
- Developer: Drago Entertainment
- Publisher: Movie Games SA, HeartBeat Games
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
- Released: September 15, 2022
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
Gas Station Simulator is a weird simulation game, but gamers enjoyed it. In this game, you restore an old abandoned gas station seemingly in the middle of nowhere. Fortunately, the building is right next to a highway, so there is an opportunity to make a good profit. Players will need to repair what they can, buy new equipment, give the gas station a fresh coat of paint, and start serving customers. As you earn more money, the gas station can be expanded. For example, you can add a small shop indoors or create a garage for vehicle repairs. Meanwhile, as you grow, you'll need to hire employees to help run the gas station.
#5 War on the Sea
- Developer: Killerfish Games
- Publisher: Killerfish Games
- Platforms: PC
- Released: February 2, 2022
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
War on the Sea is a game that immerses you in 1942, as war is brewing all over the world. However, for this game, your battles are strictly in the waters. You will have control of your naval combat and take command of your ships and the tactics you apply to your fleet. It is a game that also plays on real historical naval battles that took place. That said, it seems to be more of a tactical game with more emphasis on your controls, while the game uses more realistic physics when a ship is hit. Unfortunately, if you were hoping for multiplayer action, you won't find it here. Since the release of the game, the developers have been working on the title with updates and there is also a modding scene. So you might find some interesting unofficial content worth adding to the gaming experience.
#4 Car Mechanic Simulator 2022
- Developer: Red Dot Games
- Publisher: PlayWay
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
- Released: August 11, 2022
- Cooperative: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
Car Mechanic Simulator has a new installment with Car Mechanic Simulator 2022. If you have played the previous installments, you will find that this game has more of the same gameplay mechanics and some new features. Overall, the game is about fixing old cars to flip them. You will encounter them in abandoned barns on auction sites. In the meantime, you will have to consider many aspects for each vehicle. So that means removing the rust, finding what needs to be replaced, ordering parts and installing them in the car. Meanwhile, some new features this time around are automotive fluids, a new open-plan garage, fuse boxes, salvage auctions, and other minor quality improvements. This game hasn't been out for very long, but the reception has been relatively positive so far.
#3 Farming Simulator 22
- Developer: Giants Software
- Publisher: Giants Software
- Plateformes : PC, XBO, PS4, X/S, PS5
- Released: November 22, 2022
- Cooperative: online
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
You might be surprised, but the Farming Simulator franchise has a lot of fans. It's not like Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon. It is more of a traditional and modern farming experience. There are lands to tend, but you won't do it by hand. Instead, you'll shop for large vehicles to use as tools to ensure you have a bountiful harvest. There's also the usual livestock and upkeep of your buildings, but this time around there are seasonal cycles. Now, it looks like you'll have to battle the seasons, which will change likely game strategies. We are still waiting for the release of this game. For the moment, its release is scheduled for November 22, 2022.
# 2 F1 2022
- Developer: Code Masters
- Publisher: EA Sports
- Plateformes : PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S
- Released: July 16, 2022
- Cooperative: online
- Competitive Multiplayer: Online
F1 fans have F1 2022 available now. This is a racing simulation game set over the F1 racing season. This particular installment has circuits planned for actual racing, but they didn't happen due to the pandemic. So now you can browse them virtually. Of course, if you've played this series in the past, then you know what you're getting into. It's all about tweaking your vehicle for racing to ensure the best possible performance. However, there is more to the race itself. This game comes with My Team, which allows players to control an entire F1 team. If you like the management aspect of simulation games, this one will let you control all sorts of different areas. You will go through sponsors, manage the vehicle, as well as the employees of your team.
#1 Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Developer: Asobo Studio
- Éditeur : Xbox Game Studios
- Platforms: PC, X/S
- Released: July 27, 2022 [X/S]
- Cooperative: online
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
Microsoft Flight Simulator has been around for years, and it wasn't until recently this year that the game was finally released on the Xbox Series X/S platforms. Typically, these games are only released on the PC platform, so it's a nice change to see that you can enjoy the latest installment on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. Now the game plays like you expected it. The main objective is to fly, and you have a range of different planes that you can take control of. It can be a bit overwhelming at first to see the cockpit with the various buttons and gauges. But, there are plenty of tutorials out there to help players figure things out. Likewise, it's the best Microsoft Flight Simulator visually, thanks to the real-world data gathered to generate the map. Players can even cycle through real-time weather effects.
