Thankfully, Cities: Skylines has done a remarkable job at bringing back that classic feel or creating the perfect city. It's not quite like The Sims 4 , but it's a nice throwback for some more seasoned simulation fans who want to play a simulation focused more on cities rather than individual families.
All the aspects of a classic city creation and management strategy game are in Skylines , which is bound to suck in just about any creative and challenge-loving mind. Managing a household is tough, but how about managing a full on zoo?
With gorgeous graphics and very immersive gameplay, Planet Zoo allows players to build their very own zoo establishment and maintain it to the best of their ability. It's a big step forward from classic games like Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon , which were immensely popular during The Sims and The Sims 2 , gathering fans from the same franchise.
Moreover, it's just a nice change of pace to manage something different than a household. There's a whole community of Simmers out there who have dedicated their free time to building. Creating insane houses and mansions is one of their greatest pass time, which is why games like Minecraft will bring a special kind of joy for any build lovers. Its creative mode in particular gives completely free hands to players who want to plan out houses and bring them to the next level.
However, its survival mode is still very fun and close to many other popular simulations out there, with RPG and farming aspects included. Paralives is a game still in development, but deserves a special spot on this list. From what players have been shown so far, this ambitious project just might be what pushes EA to bring real creativity and immersion back into its game. Paralives has promised unparalleled customization when it comes to building houses and creating characters, and is a game very similar to The Sims 4.
There are aspects of the simulation The Sims franchise hasn't even touched upon, such as in-depth personalities and interests that truly define who each Para is. It's a game every demanding fan of The Sims franchise should check out and keep a close eye on. Those who love being thrown into difficult decisions and funny, imagined situations of an alternate life, BitLife is perfect.
The application is available for smartphones and randomizes a new life for players, which will progress with every year. The game will put players through various life events and give options from which they must choose carefully, as decisions will always have interesting and sometimes hilarious consequences. It's a great bit of entertainment that can be carried anywhere, with that random life event mechanic from The Sims very much present despite being only in text form.
For a person on the go, but who wants a bit more out of the visuals of a game, an ideal pick is Avakin Life. The game is available on smartphone and allows players to create exactly the character they'd like with clothing and cosmetics of choice. While there's no need to worry about needs, players can definitely get very creative with furnishing their room and giving their character that perfect fashion style.
There's also the aspect of communicating with other players through common rooms and areas, as well as dance move emotes players can bust out at a party. Similar to Avakin Life in concept but slightly more expansive and available only on the PC, IMVU also allows players to create that ideal character, with clothing and hair style of choice.
Again, basic life simulation mechanics are absent here, as the game is more geared towards those who enjoy the character creation aspect of The Sims 4. Players can then join various chatrooms, furnish their own room or house and socialize with other users. Various dances and poses are also available, making it a really fun social networking game with tons of room of creativity.
Available on Microsoft Store for PC users, Virtual Families 2 puts players in charge of a character and their daily life. Many of the mechanics from The Sims 4 are present here, including customizing their house, building a family one by one, going to work, and helping them with their needs. Players will be able to edit their house as well as the game progresses, and a bunch of random life events will either spell disaster or mildly complicate daily life, maintaining that fun sense of challenge and mystery.
Along with sustenance, shelter is one of our key requirements when it comes to basic survival. It was perhaps something of an inevitability then that survival games would evolve to the point where base-building has become standard. Subnautica was far from the first to implement it, but it is definitely one of the more unique examples owing to its underwater setting. There are few restrictions when it comes to designing the size and shape of your base , although, generally speaking, the sky is usually the limit.
Those looking for more of an interior design experience might be left wanting by what the game has to offer. If your aim is to build something that looks cool and is fun to explore though, Subnautica definitely has you covered. What could be better than designing your dream home?
Well, how about doing so on a Caribbean Island, perhaps? If that sounds like something that you'd enjoy then Home Design: Caribbean Life is definitely worth a look - even if it's just a momentary glance. The game's UI is incredibly intuitive and everything looks fantastic. The wide range of furniture and customization options allows for some incredible designs that would make even the odd millionaire a little envious.
The beautiful scenery only adds to the game's fantastic visuals which are incredibly impressive for a mobile game. The Harvest Moon series has always excelled when it comes to its customization options. Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is no different in this regard. The recent Switch remake looks fantastic and allows players to not only decorate their homes, but also the areas surrounding them. If you're a fan of Animal Crossing then you'll love Friends of Mineral Town and may actually find that you prefer it thanks to the game's tighter structure and well fleshed out characters.
Sadly, there aren't quite as many items of furniture available nor does the game receive seasonal updates like the AC titles but it's a great game nonetheless. Staxel looks and plays like the love-child of Minecraft and Stardew Valley and although it doesn't quite measure up to either of the aforementioned titles, there's still a lot to love here. The vibrant color palette found throughout the game makes for some stunning visuals and there are plenty of craftable items with which homes can be built and decorated.
Some might be put off by the title's complete lack of narrative, but those looking for a game that allows them to unleash their creativity without the distractions that go hand in hand with traditional story modes should have a lot of fun with Staxel. It's a game that's easy to get lost in and one that will help you to find plenty of inspiration thanks to its simplicity. Things might still be a little rough around the edges, but the base-building elements of Ark: Survival Evolved have come a long way since the game first launched.
Gone are the days in which players were limited to basic box-like structures with all manner of designs now available right at the players' fingertips. Perhaps what makes base-building so enjoyable in the game is that your creations need to be functional rather than just aesthetically pleasing. Well, they do if you want them to survive for longer than a few days, that is. Interiors still need a bit of work, perhaps, but with fairly regular updates still rolling in, things can only get better in this regard.
The Sims is a very popular life-simulator that has been around for years. The completely underwater setting is unique for a survival game, and exploring the dark depths with your craft is enthralling. You can create your very own submerged home under the water as long as there is sufficient access to oxygen and can branch it out into a fully-fledged water base to figure out the next move.
You can place all of the walls and accessories to create your perfect base of operations where you can relax, or just provide shelter from the harsh conditions on foreign planets. A survival horror game in every sense of the genre, The Forest finds you taking control of a plane crash survivor, as they search for their missing son. You must take shelter and craft weaponry to survive against the elements and potential dangerous cannibals that inhabit the forested area.
You can create the best shelters for your specific needs, but you may not get a chance to get cozy, as you will need to constantly move forward in order to save the lost son. The Forest is a thrilling game, and no amount of comfy forest homes could prepare you for the experience. What feels like a spiritual successor to the Turok series, Ark: Survival Evolved has garnered a bit of a cult following despite its lukewarm reviews.
You are tossed onto an island full of dinosaurs both real dinosaurs and imaginary creatures and have to make a stable house to brave the terrors. You can team up in multiplayer and figure out how to survive these hulking beasts, and a well-functioning tribe can easily create a protected house that will be the talk of the prehistoric town. The title is quite literal, as you are dropped in randomly generated open-worlds to survive for as many days as possible.
You can create your very own house if you spend time gathering the proper materials, and makes not starving a little more realistic. The game can be nasty to any newcomer, but a good home can go a long way.
Terraria is a randomly generated 2D adventure, very reminiscent of Minecraft. Terraria sees you building, crafting, defending yourself, and making the most of this blocky world. A fine little home can be created to house your equipment and crafting tables, and to protect it and yourself from the ferocities that lay outside.
You will also see NPCs coming to live in your creations if you complete enough little tasks throughout the world, so you should make sure to create the sweetest homes you can for everyone.
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