A simulation game attempts to copy various activities from real life in the form of a game for various purposes such as training, analysis, prediction, or simply entertainment. Well-known examples are war games, business games, and role play simulation.

What is a real life simulation game?

Life simulation games form a subgenre of simulation video games in which the player lives or controls one or more virtual characters (human or otherwise). Such a game can revolve around individuals and relationships, or it could be a simulation of an ecosystem.

How do you make a good simulation game?

Overall, a good simulation game should manage a balance between a high degree of realism and player engagement. Its mechanics should be as faithful as possible to the processes that it attempts to model.