The Best Simulation Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : On Your Tail added at rank #7.
1

Hello Kitty Island Adventure (2023)

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Mac OS IOS iPhone (Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows)

Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.

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  • crafting
  • simulation
  • puzzle
  • cozy
  • dungeon
  • exploration
  • cute
  • adventure
  • life
  • open-world
  • park
  • relaxing
  • multiplayer
  • sanrio
  • errand

2

Disney Dreamlight Valley (2023)

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

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Disney Dreamlight Valley. Restore the memories of beloved Disney and Pixar characters, and rebuild a vibrant neighborhood in your unique style. Experience thrilling adventures, solve captivating puzzles, and enjoy the endless customization options. With new content continuously added, there's always a fresh adventure waiting for you!

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What we like:
  • Immersive magical world with beloved Disney characters
  • Nonlinear gameplay with a variety of quests
  • Extensive customization options for character and town
  • Engaging storyline with mysteries to uncover
  • Regular updates with fresh content
What could be improved:
  • Gameplay can be repetitive over time
  • Limited space for town customization
  • High time investment needed for progression
  • Occasional technical glitches and crashes

  • simulation
  • farming
  • crafting
  • life
  • life-sim
  • cooking
  • fishing
  • sandbox
  • adventure
  • relaxing
  • character
  • immersive
  • customization
  • inventory

3

Powerwash Simulator (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One Android

Step into the world of PowerWash Simulator, a stress-free game where you build your own power-washing business. Strip dirt from various surfaces, unlock new tools, and enjoy the therapeutic art of power-washing. With a variety of modes, captivating graphics, and engaging story, this game is sure to wash away your worries.

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What we like:
  • Satisfying sense of progression and accomplishment
  • Unique concept in the simulation genre
  • Engaging story adding depth to gameplay
  • Therapeutic and relaxing experience
  • Variety of modes and well-designed levels
What could be improved:
  • Gameplay can become repetitive over time
  • Co-op progress only counts for host player
  • Limited exploration opportunities

  • simulation
  • relaxing
  • cooperative
  • first-person
  • casual
  • wholesome
  • free-play
  • funny
  • multiplayer
  • immersive
  • shooter
  • controller-support
  • online

4

SnowRunner (2020)

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Mac OS Android PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Experience the thrill of conquering extreme off-road environments in SnowRunner! Drive over 40 powerful vehicles from top brands and customize them with upgrades and accessories. Take on challenging missions across an untamed open world filled with mud, water, snow, and frozen lakes. Play solo or with up to 4 players in co-op mode and expand your experience with community mods. Get your adrenaline pumping and leave your mark in SnowRunner!

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What we like:
  • Realistic driving mechanics
  • Huge map with lots of missions and cargo to transport
  • Variety of vehicles and upgrades
  • Co-op multiplayer adds a fun team dynamic
  • Time-consuming gameplay is enjoyable
What could be improved:
  • Some frustrating bugs, especially in hard mode
  • DLC releases feel rushed without fixing basic issues first
  • Multiplayer connectivity issues
  • Slow-paced gameplay may not be for everyone
  • Vehicles prone to getting stuck or flipped

  • truck
  • simulation
  • vehicle
  • driving
  • off-road
  • physics
  • open-world
  • sandbox
  • cooperative
  • trucking

5

PC Building Simulator (2019)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

PC Building Simulator allows you to build your dream PC without the physical constraints. With licensed components, customizable LED and cabling colors, and step-by-step instructions, you'll enjoy experimenting with different configurations, completing repair jobs or entire system builds while balancing your books to ensure a profit. From novice to expert, this simulator is perfect for PC enthusiasts at all levels. Start building your marketable skills now!

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What we like:
  • Accurate representation of building PCs
What could be improved:
  • For the hardcore PC enthusiasts
  • No story

  • simulation
  • immersive
  • education
  • hardware
  • management
  • building
  • life
  • modern
  • real-world
  • empire
  • fully-fledged

6

House Flipper (2018)

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House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!

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  • simulation
  • illustration
  • design
  • relaxing
  • immersive
  • building
  • education
  • first-person
  • sandbox
  • management
  • base-building

7

On Your Tail (2024)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

A cozy detective adventure where you play as a vacation-bound writer who stumbles upon an idyllic town plagued by an enigmatic thief. Crack the case in this charming seaside town, build relationships, and unravel secrets in a world full of quirky characters and heartwarming stories.


  • mystery
  • simulation
  • fishing
  • detective
  • cozy
  • life
  • cooking
  • investigation
  • crime
  • romance
  • immersive
  • story
  • narrative
  • open-world
  • adventure

8

Cafe Master Story (2023)

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Serve up food, drinks, and smiles in this retro cafe management sim!

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  • simulation
  • colony
  • life
  • cooking
  • city-building
  • 2d
  • sandbox
  • pixel
  • casual
  • table
  • top-down
  • building

9

Two Point Campus (2022)

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

Two Point Campus is the sequel to Two Point Studios' hit game, Two Point Hospital. Players will have to manage their own university campus, from providing dormitories and bathrooms to offering courses and events for students. There are 17 courses included in the game, as well as a range of humorous characters and customisation options for the campus.

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What we like:
  • Balance of management and creativity
  • Plenty of variety in courses
  • Humorous characters and dialogue
  • Customisable buildings
  • Streamlined micromanagement aspects from previous game
What could be improved:
  • Repetition of tannoy voice lines can occur occasionally

  • management
  • simulation
  • education

10

My Time at Sandrock Online (2024)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One

Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!


  • farming
  • simulation
  • post-apocalyptic
  • crafting
  • dungeon
  • life
  • building
  • romance
  • sandbox
  • dating-sim

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