When Bethesda released it in 2011, it might not have thought of something like that, but it doesn’t matter. The infinite possibilities of the game have caused many to choose to create characters to the last level of detail and to lead more peaceful lives than that of a Dragonborn. We already know that it was not a life simulator, but that has given equal to thousands and thousands of players who turned it into that. We also couldn’t close this list without naming the legendary Skyrim. Who wants to be a farmer or youtuber when you can be an undertaker ? This is the premise of Graveyard Keeper, a simulator of the exciting life of one of these hardworking workers.ĭig graves, place tombstones, accumulate resources and interact with residents, while secretly eyeballing them to see how much work they will cause you in the future.
LIFE SIMULATION GAMES SERIES
The general trend has not changed much and, currently, the latest title in the series is Sims 4, from 2013, although there have been incarnations of all kinds, such as Sims: Medieval or Castaway. This piece of history is the work of the legendary Will Wright ( Sim City and other simulation games came out of his head). Have a house, have a job, have a partner … It seems like my mother and society getting into my gaming bunker through the screen. Each Sim also has their own personality and traits, which adds to the challenge.
But, a lot of things get in the way, like hunger, energy, boredom or having to go to the bathroom, just like life.
You create a character and you must fulfill his dreams, just like life. I guess you know the mechanics, but just in case. Since its first incarnation came out in January 2000, the Sims saga has tried to reflect the life of a person (in its own way, of course) and its first title became the best-selling video game in history.
It is impossible to make this list and not be crowned by the Sims.