The Best Simulation Games for Mac OS - Page 5

Update : The Darkest Files added at rank #13.
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Empires of the Undergrowth (2017)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Command swarms of warriors at an unprecedented scale of warfare in this blend of RTS and base-building. Lead ant colonies against the many fearsome threats of the insect world, while building intricate nests, developing pheromone-based tactics, and evolving to meet growing dangers.


  • strategy
  • simulation
  • colony
  • automation
  • management
  • moddable
  • real-time
  • base-building
  • city-building
  • resource-management
  • building
  • sandbox
  • economy
  • documentary
  • replay-value

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Plague Inc. (2012)

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Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile PC Windows Mac OS Linux IOS iPhone Android

Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.

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  • simulation
  • strategy
  • realistic
  • zombies
  • outbreak
  • pandemic

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The Sims 4 (2014)

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Xbox One Android Mac OS Playstation 4 PC Windows

Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.


  • simulation
  • sims
  • skill
  • life
  • customization

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GearCity (2022)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Do you find tycoon games too simplistic? GearCity is a complex and in-depth business simulator. It focuses on a realistic economic simulation of the global automobile industry. The game takes several hours to grasp and hundreds of hours to master. Can you succeed where many other CEOs have failed?


  • simulation
  • management
  • economy
  • auto
  • capitalism
  • business
  • automotive
  • sims
  • strategy
  • realistic
  • turn-based

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Airport (2023)

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Mac OS PC Windows Android Nintendo Switch

Build and manage an international airport!


  • flight
  • simulation
  • moddable
  • automation
  • management
  • capitalism
  • transportation
  • resource-management
  • immersive
  • sandbox
  • building
  • base-building
  • city-building
  • realistic
  • logic

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Megaquarium (2018)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS

The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.


  • building
  • simulation
  • business
  • management
  • park
  • tanks
  • strategy
  • sandbox
  • zoo

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Tiny Connections (2023)

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Mac OS Android IOS iPhone PC Windows

Embark on a journey, where each puzzle takes you to a new corner of the globe. Your mission is to connect homes to essential services like electricity & water, battling against time to ensure communities flourish!

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  • strategy
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • grand-strategy
  • card
  • simulation
  • puzzle
  • immersive
  • cinematic
  • cute
  • time-management
  • casual
  • off-road
  • turn-based
  • relaxing

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Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (2019)

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Mac OS Playstation 5 Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows

Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.


  • sandbox
  • physics
  • funny
  • simulation
  • fantasy
  • war
  • wargame
  • realistic
  • memes
  • historical
  • comedy
  • strategy
  • colourful
  • family-friendly
  • 3d

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Cities: Skylines (2015)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5 stadia Playstation 4 Xbox One Linux Mac OS

Build and maintain your own city with Cities: Skylines, where you must balance essential requirements like education, electricity, and healthcare while navigating your city's real economy system. With extensive traffic, district, and policy simulations, you have a multi-tiered and challenging environment to master. Customize and share your creations with other city builders. Don't miss out on this modern take on the classic city simulation game!


What we like:
  • Realistic city building simulation
  • Fun to plan, execute, and manage a city
  • Plethora of mods available
  • DLC adds interesting gameplay
  • Can enjoy the game without purchasing DLC
What could be improved:
  • Vanilla game is very basic

  • city-building
  • simulation
  • economy
  • management

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Idol Manager (2021)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Linux Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Step into the thrilling world of pop stardom in Idol Manager! As a talent agency manager, you'll scout and train young stars, navigate their personal lives, and make tough business decisions. Experience a unique blend of management simulation and visual novel, all while dealing with the dark side of the entertainment industry. Can you handle the pressure and lead your idols to fame and fortune?

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What we like:
  • Challenging and engaging gameplay
  • Ability to shape your business practices and policies
  • Well-written story with multiple endings
  • Variety in gameplay through random events and interactions
  • Customizable idols with unique attributes and goals
What could be improved:
  • Technical and design issues affecting gameplay
  • Balance issues with budgeting and salary management
  • Small interface and calculation problems

  • management
  • business
  • simulation
  • anime
  • visual-novel

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