1. The Sims 3
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Simulation)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: SIMS
Publisher: Electronic Arts
2. Fable II
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Strategy (Simulation), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Synopsis: Set once again in the land of Albion, 500 years after the original Fable in a time of colonization, castles and firearms. Growing up in the slums of Bowerstone, Sparrow, along with his sister Rose, want more than anything to live in Castle Fairfax. A magic box seemingly grants their wish, but Lord Lucien has his own plans shooting Rose and Sparrow. Ten year later, Sparrow must find the three heroes and prevent Lord Lucian from rebuilding the Tattered Spire and gaining untold power. Once again, choose a righteous or evil path to reach your goal.
3. ActRaiser
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1991
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Strategy (Simulation)
Developer: Quintet
Publisher: Enix
Synopsis: A combination platformer and world-building game you play as "The Master" who has been asleep for centuries after losing a battle with "The Evil One" Tanzra who has turned the people of the land to evil. In order to restore his power, The Master will have to defeat Tanzra's six lieutenants, win back the people of the land and finally face Tanzra at his stronghold Death Heim.
4. Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash), Strategy (Simulation), Adventure (Dating Simulator)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Neverland
Publisher: Natsume
5. The Movies
Platform: PC
US Release Year: 2005
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Simulation)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Publisher: Activision
6. Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
Platform: PlayStation 2
US Release Year: 2003
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Simulation)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
7. The Sims 2
Platform: PC (Origin)
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Simulation)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Maxis
Publisher: Electronic Arts
8. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
Platform: Nintendo Network
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Simulation)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
9. Stardew Valley
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG), Strategy (Simulation)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: ConcernedApe
Publisher: ChuckleFish
Synopsis: You have inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. With only some
old tools and pocketful of coins, can you turn this overgrown plot of land in to a home?
Stardew Valley itself has seen better days as the Joja Corporation has moved in and
all but eliminated the old ways, with the Community Center lying in shambles. If you can
restore your home, why not all of Stardew Valley? And maybe you can even find love...
Explore a vast world and improve five areas: farming, mining, combat, fishing, and
foraging. Engage with over 30 unique characters, each with their own stories, explore
a vast, mysterious cave and get lost in the open world as you explore all the
possibilities around you.
10. Rune Factory 3: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash), Strategy (Simulation), Adventure (Dating Simulator)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Marvelous Entertainment
Publisher: Natsume
