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It's no secret that 2021 has been a great year for the Simulation genre. Several long-awaited games were released, many of which were highly anticipated sequels to proven franchises. To celebrate the genre, the list below contains some of the best simulation games of 2021.
The five games below show just how engrossing simulation games can be. From farming to world travel, these games have a little something for everyone.
Forza Horizon 5
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Forza Horizon 5 brings players to Mexico with a wide array of realistically programmed cars. Players can speed around the map, participate in multiple types of races, and tune their dream car. The extensive visual customizations system returns for wrap fans, as does the ability to upload your designs. Forza Horizon 5 features some of the most immersive and detailed driving to date, and it's truly impressive how well you can feel how each car handles different terrains.
Story of the Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town
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Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town brings back the classic farming recipe from previous games while adding modern features like sprinklers to match competitors like Stardew Valley. You must restore a small town, manage your farm and build relationships with your neighbors. Pioneer Town shows what the future of 3D farming games will look like by showing how to properly integrate new features without alienating what made it popular in the first place.
Microsoft Flight Simulator
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In Microsoft Flight Simulator, you and other players can pilot realistic aircraft and fly to airports around the world. These thefts can take place in real time, making gaming sessions an addictive test of endurance. Flight Simulator is as close to most people as flying a real plane, easily making it one of the most realistic simulators ever made.
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Evil Genie 2
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Evil Genius 2 takes you into the wacky side of simulation games by letting you play as an evil genius. The game has you building an evil lair and even managing your own army of evil minions, where your end goal is to build a doomsday device. Evil Genius 2 lets you experience the perfect balance of fun and in-depth building management, capturing the light-hearted nature that's so hard to achieve in other management games.
Hokko la vie
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Hokko Life draws much of its inspiration from Animal Crossing but still manages to breathe new life into the slow life. The main draw is the in-depth design system that lets you focus on crafting and placing objects. If you're not ready to design, you can indulge in fishing, catching bugs, or even creating your own farm.
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