Simulation games have been a lifesaver this year, letting us experience our wildest dreams while cooped up in the house. They’ve been a great introduction to gaming for those less well-versed, and also provided a moment of peace for any hard-core gamer looking for something wholesome in 2021.
After a massive year for the sim game, we’ve managed to narrow our shortlist down to just seven titles. We want to get your views on which of these expertly crafted simulation games should take the top spot in this Users Choice Award category, so have your say by casting a vote using the widget below.
Our Users Choice Awards are powered by Fanatical, the online games retailer who developed the genius little tool Fanatical Assistant, which shows you automatically which of your favourite games are on offer. As part of our partnership with them, every person who votes and provides their email address below will get a free gift, ranging from a discount code to a full copy of one of this years’ best games. If you’ve missed any of these sims and they sound enticing, be sure to check out the Fanatical Winter Sale also, where you can pick up a pre-Christmas bargain.
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Jurassic World Evolution 2
Whether you’re into park management sims, dinosaurs, old movies, or Jeff Goldblum, this game has something for pretty much everyone. A highly detailed rendering of everyone’s favourite dino experience, Jurassic World Evolution 2 gave fans a chance to explore something breathtaking from the safety of their homes.
Forza Horizon 5
Something of a latecomer to the category, but one that swept expectant fans off their feet, Forza Horizon 5 is a beautifully executed game set in a colourfully embellished Mexican setting. Responsive and full of depth, this is a driving simulator at its best.
Buy nowFarming Simulator 2022
Surprisingly occupying one of the highest concurrent player counts at one point this year and being a Steam top seller for a while, Farming Simulator 2022 proved to be a worthy addition to the series. Allowing for seasonal crops and a more intelligent AI, it’s hard to imagine how they might improve on this one next year.
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Football Manager 2022
This years’ edition of Football Manager included a whole bunch of new and exciting details that made the world of modern football more tangible than ever. Fans of data and statistics really lucked out this year, as the game put more emphasis on the nitty gritty of how your favourite team operates behind the scenes.
Buy nowFIFA 2022
An eternally popular series, the latest in the FIFA franchise introduced some impressive graphical upgrades and Hypermotion technology that made the player feel closer to the action than ever. Capturing the full-body movements of the worlds’ best footballers has allowed for every player to stand out in this years’ edition.
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Madden 2022
Madden 2022 is a far more streamlined and slick edition of the game than its predecessors, offering fans a clean and immersive experience. With an enhanced Franchise mode, the game boasted one of the best examples of storytelling in the simulation genre.
Buy now F1 2021
One of the biggest changes to come to F1 2021 was the addition of a full story mode which added the drama from off the track to the series. It also gave players a new co-op career mode, and a series of nerve-wracking races in some of the most highly detailed vehicles ever seen.
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Don’t forget to cast your vote below, and let us know which of the above games deserves to be crowned the most enjoyable sim of 2021. Enter your email for your free gift from our partners at Fanatical, and check back to see if your favourite was the winner!
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