Simulation games let you live an alternate reality that is much more interesting than your real life. You can live vicariously through an alter-ego in worlds of fantasy & imagination through simulation games. You can enjoy simulation games even if you have a low-end PC with a decent graphics card like an Nvidia GTX 1050, Nvidia GTX 1650, AMD RX 580 or an AMD RX 570. Here’s a list of enjoyable simulation games for low-end PCs.
Most Enjoyable Simulation Games for low end PCs
1. Jurassic Park Operation Genesis
Jurassic Park Operation Genesis lets you step into the shoes of the creator of Jurassic Park i.e John Hammond, and design the park from the very scratch. You get to plan the placement of the guest arrival center, food & beverages kiosk, roads, electric fences, ponds, helipads and the beautiful Jurassic Park entrance gate and many more things. You also get messages from the characters of the first Jurassic Park movie.
Apart from the architectural design, you also get to manage a variety of dinosaurs i.e. from the green-loving herbivorous dinosaurs to the meat-loving Tyrannosaurus rex. You will decide where to put these dinosaurs and design their fences to provide maximum protection to the visitors. The dinosaurs lurking in their fences and drinking water, Spinosaurus & T-rex walking like they own this place, the noises of the jungle, helicopter whirring sounds, visitors exploring the park’s attractions – all of this just gives an insanely satisfying ambient experience and it feels like you’re right there in the heart of the wild. If you’re one of those rare forever Jurassic Park fanboys/fangirls then this game is for you.
2. The Sims 4
Sims 4 lets you create a dream-like virtual life that you can’t resist getting back to after coming back home from your boring real life. You get to design your sim & give him/her a unique fashion, build your home, choose from a variety of careers, socialize with people, get a girlfriend/boyfriend and lead an exciting life that you see in movies and Tv shows.
If you’ve been feeling lonely lately in your life, you can use Sims 4 as a practicing playground for your social life. The character interactions are quite similar to human life and all the NPC characters have changing moods while you are talking to them. So it’s up to you whether going on a date will be fruitful or you’re going to spend the night alone. Sims 4 becomes extremely addictive once you explore all the possibilities of human interaction you get in this game.
3. Zoo Tycoon 2
You get to design animal enclosures, populate aquariums with beautiful creatures like manta rays, spawn vegetation(trees, ferns and other things), feed ducks and other animals, apply your smarts and manage the expenses while creating the zoo, set up benches and paths for visitors, create water bodies and much more – you will experience a pure maternal feeling & genuine excitement while taking care of all these animals.
The introductory animated video in Zoo Tycoon 2 showcases a plethora of animals doing cute little things with heartwarming music playing in the background – it hits you right in the feels with the nostalgic graphical quality. You get to explore your zoo in a drone-like camera view – it comes in handy in closely observing the different moods of visitors & the antics of all your animals. The joy of seeing newborns & dealing with the death of animals beautifully emulates the harsh reality of life. If you want some quick & fun responsibility on your shoulders then give Zoo Tycoon 2 a shot.
4. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Driving through narrow & challenging spaces with no margin of error, hitting that sweet spot of speed that is not too fast and not too slow, maintaining that glorious straight line while driving, observing yourself from different camera angles, following the traffic rules and taking in the breathtaking sights of the countryside, taking ferry rides to cross the river and just driving for long durations with serenity – Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a visual masterpiece that will give you the ultimate driving experience – to fully experience the driving pleasure, you need to buy a driving wheel gaming equipment.
Watching that car disappear into nothingness from your side view mirror is a pure delight for all the introverts and shy people who like to spend a few hours with themselves every day in solitude, If you’re trying to get some peaceful me-time then Euro Truck Simulator 2 is pure bliss.
5. Rollercoaster Tycoon 3
You get to hire people for your entertainment park – park inspector, mechanic to keep the rides safe & prevent accidents, janitors to maintain the hygiene and entertainers to keep up the lively mood of the park. To increase revenue, you can install burger stands, milkshake stands and other food shops. Opening more rides will be your main objective in this game.
You will get feedback from visitors about how much fun they had on a particular ride and what they liked or didn’t like. Sometimes, you will have to lower the wages if your profits are taking a hit from the unreasonable wages. For the sake of business, you can also increase the prices of each ride. You can also ride in the rides that you have created – watching kids scream on the rollercoaster rides is scary but entertaining as well. The camera view makes you feel like you’re sitting on the ride with all those screaming kids.
Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 will evoke the entrepreneurial spirit you always had as a kid. It’s an exciting game for all those who love to strategize.
6. Fifa 15
The exhilarated crowds chanting their favorite’s names, engaging commentary with crisp voices going on in the background just like a real football match, aptly inspired personality traits & celebration style of football players, beautiful graphics that run easily on low-spec PCs, an AI system that will test your mastery of all the basics and trick shots – you get the whole shebang with FIFA 15.
FIFA 15 was one of the first games in the franchise that had a pleasant appeal despite having great graphics. Even in 2024, most gamers with low-end gaming systems prefer FIFA 15 over any previous FIFA game – it has the feel & appeal of a modern next-gen gaming title but also has the spark & simplicity of a genuinely exciting game. FIFA 15 is one of the most charming & replayable football games ever made. It might sound strange but FIFA 15 feels wholesome somehow despite it being an intense football game.
7. Dungeons 3
Walking through a gloomy animated world with visually striking elements dispersed everywhere, combat visual effects with a neon color scheme that creates a stunning contrast of dark environment & bright visuals in an RPG game fashion – Dungeons 3 is a feast for the eyes of the gamer. Its over-the-top, loud and animatedly spoken narration playing in the background is a beautiful mix of wisdom & unpredictably goofy dialogues that will crack you up.
You also get to create your army of mystical creatures, attack and conquer different locations, design your dungeons, strategize for defending against enemy armies and plan your finances to strengthen your base camp. If you have played Clash of Clans then you will fall in love with this game – it has the vibe of a mobile strategy game but with a much larger scale, more vibrant graphics, epic music playing in the background and an excellent story-driven narrative. While playing Dungeons 3, you will feel like you’re the hero of an epic action adventure movie set in a fantasy world.
8. Wings of Prey
You get to pilot and maneuver fighter planes & aircraft and engage in aerial combat, obey orders from your commanders, engage in aerial training before entering the war and much more. Flying over the light & dark green patches of land from higher altitudes looks surprisingly real in this game. The trail of wings in the air, the translucent dark clouds, the camouflaged aircraft, the clouded trail of bullets getting fired from the aircraft, the dark cloud that appears from enemy aircraft catches fire after getting badly hit and the pilots deploying parachutes – all these elements combined work like a time machine & take you back to World War II.
The aerial simulation in Wings of Prey looks disturbingly real – you would feel like you’re in a World War 2 movie and firing those aerial bullets & exploding enemy aircraft with your own hands while witnessing stunning landscapes from a higher altitude. The old war footage playing in the game sets you right in the mood for some heart-pounding aerial action. Wings of Prey is a must-play for every gamer who is also a World War history buff.
9. MotoGP 20
MotoGP 20 gives you the true masculine rush of adrenaline one gets on riding at insanely high speeds. The engine revving sounds will be music to your ears if you love racing games in general. Almost touching the ground while leaning down during turns at significant speeds, preventing the bike from crashing, handling that insane torque while accelerating and trying to win as well – Moto GP 20 takes you right to the tracks with its stunning graphics & amps up your anxiety every few seconds.
Speeding like a maniac and watching everything disappear behind you in a flash is a visually insane experience. You could almost smell the burning tires while playing this game – the symphony of ambient revving sounds made by the engines of all the bikes on the track make this simulation experience feel closer to reality.
10. SnowRunner
You get to drive trucks and other massive vehicles in Snowrunner in a wide variety of environments – muddy & rough terrain in sunny weather, fog-covered desolate forests in the night, ice-covered slippery roads, offroading through the slight slurry of mud created with rain, neat and clean urban roads – you get the ultimate trucking experience with the most visually captivating & scenic locations. The shadows & reflections look insane.
The driving experience in SnowRunner is so close to reality – you will feel the frustration as your tires rotate with full force in muddy ditches but the truck is moving slowly like a sloth. You will have to assess the grip of tires based on how slippery the terrain is & accordingly press the accelerator key. You’re going to feel excitement as the tires hit the tarmac after a muddy driving struggle in the woods. All of the driving struggle becomes even more intense when there is a trailer attached to your truck. The trucking experience in Snowrunner is painfully close to reality when it comes to offroading.
11. Abzu
Looking at mesmerizing sculptures & solving puzzles in an ancient city lost underwater, entering dark caves with luminous water creatures swimming around & illuminating your path, interacting with supernatural portals, exploring submerged ancient civilizations, swimming alongside behemoth beauties of the ocean like you’re hanging out with a friend and listening to the heartwarming background score – the world of Abzu lets you forget the worries of your bland life & take a deep exploratory dive into a vivid world of imagination.
Abzu will reset your heart to childhood mode, thanks to the epic background music that shuffles between heartwarming, intense and fast-paced as per the environment being rendered on the screen. Abzu has a 2-hour long gameplay that will keep you engaged with its vibrant color palette and the oceanic flora & fauna that it offers.
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