Discounted Immersive Sim games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated immersive sim games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free immersive sim games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Merchants of Kaidan
Regain your riches, restore your honor and avenge your father's murder. A challenging trading game with lots of RPG elements.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...
Unholy Heights
Welcome to Unholy Heights, a mashup of Tower Defense and Apartment Management Simulation!
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Dishonored
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
Hacker Evolution
Hacker Evolution is a hacking simulation game, featuring unparalleled graphics and features. You play the role of a former intelligence agent, specializing in computer security. When a chain of events sets off worldwide, leaving critical service disabled, you assume the role a computer hacker to find out what happened and attempt to stop...
Far Cry® 2
You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords on both sides of the conflict in order to make this country your home. You must identify and exploit your enemies' weaknesses, neutralizing their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion,...
Thief: Deadly Shadows
You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.
Dark Messiah of Might & Magic
Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.
Dangerous Waters
S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.Most played immersive sim games on Steam
Take a look at the top immersive sim games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. Farming Simulator 25
Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer. This Farm is Your Farm! Farming Simulator 25 is a simulation, farming sim and realistic game developed and published by Giants Software. Released on November 12th 2024 has received 31,419 reviews of which 26,176 were positive and 5,243 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played immersive sim game, thanks to its 15,869 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.2
26,176
5,243
15,869
players
2. F1® Manager 2024
Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time. F1® Manager 2024 is a strategy, simulation and racing game developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on July 23rd 2024 has received 4,194 reviews of which 3,259 were positive and 935 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,200 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among immersive sim games based on player count.
7.6
3,259
935
2,200
players
3. Stormworks: Build and Rescue
Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need. Stormworks: Build and Rescue is a sandbox, base-building and open world game developed and published by Geometa. Released on September 17th 2020 has received 52,253 reviews of which 47,005 were positive and 5,248 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,734 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among immersive sim games based on player count.
8.8
47,005
5,248
1,734
players
4. ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV
Triumph over the land, take charge of the fate of China! Conquer territories and fly your colors! ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV is a turn-based tactics, wargame and military game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on January 15th 2020 has received 15,021 reviews of which 9,347 were positive and 5,674 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 920 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
6.2
9,347
5,674
920
players
5. NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening
Conquer Warring States Japan under one banner NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening is a wargame, real time tactics and grand strategy game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on July 20th 2022 has received 2,273 reviews of which 1,682 were positive and 591 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 895 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
7.2
1,682
591
895
players
6. The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection
The game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. In The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime. Give them a long existence or leave their lives in shambles. Guide their characteristics from one generation to the next. The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection is a sandbox, life sim and building game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. Released on January 31st 2025 has received 2,796 reviews of which 1,705 were positive and 1,091 were negative resulting in a rating of 6 out of 10. With 601 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
6
1,705
1,091
601
players
7. Train Sim World® 5
The Rails are Yours in Train Sim World 5! Take on new challenges and new roles as you master the tracks and trains of iconic cities across 3 new routes. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rail hobby and embark on your next journey. Train Sim World® 5 is a simulation, adventure and trains game developed by Dovetail Games and published by Dovetail Games - TSW. Released on September 17th 2024 has received 3,289 reviews of which 2,621 were positive and 668 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 600 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
7.7
2,621
668
600
players
8. Streamer Life Simulator 2
In the second game of the series, competition has increased and now everyone wants to be a streamer. Are you ready to stream until your cpu burns out? Streamer Life Simulator 2 is a early access, simulation and life sim game developed and published by Cheesecake Dev. Released on January 23rd 2025 has received 4,560 reviews of which 3,815 were positive and 745 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 511 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
8.1
3,815
745
511
players
9. SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition
SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition includes the bestselling SimCity 4 and the all-new SimCity 4 Rush Hour Expansion Pack. Create the most massive region of cities ever, with a farming town, bedroom community, high-tech commercial center, and industrial backbone. SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition is a city builder, immersive sim and base-building game developed by EA - Maxis and Aspyr (Mac) and published by Aspyr (Mac) and Electronic Arts. Released on July 20th 2010 has received 9,007 reviews of which 7,373 were positive and 1,634 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 394 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
8.0
7,373
1,634
394
players
10. Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11," which was released in 2006 as the 11th game in the series. The grand battles that shaped the course of Chinese history are shown in 3D space! In Administration, players freely develop cities. Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI with Power Up Kit is a turn-based tactics, wargame and war game developed and published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO. and LTD.. Released on January 16th 2018 has received 3,539 reviews of which 3,270 were positive and 269 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 391 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played immersive sim games.
8.9
3,270
269
391
players
Best deals on immersive sim games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of immersive sim games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted immersive sim games.
1. Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter is a simulation, naval combat and world war ii game developed by Iron Wolf Studio S.A. and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on December 06th 2023 has received 1,020 reviews of which 771 were positive and 249 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for immersive sim category.
7.2
771
249
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
2. SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator
A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous! SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator is a design & illustration, sandbox and immersive sim game developed by Goose Minded and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on October 13th 2022 has received 4,319 reviews of which 4,202 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in immersive sim games.
9.4
4,202
117
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. Lawn Mowing Simulator
Experience the beauty and detail of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator, the only simulator that allows you to ride an authentic and expansive roster of real-world licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers; Toro, SCAG and STIGA as you manage your business. Lawn Mowing Simulator is a simulation, relaxing and realistic game developed by Skyhook Games and published by Curve Games. Released on August 10th 2021 has received 2,642 reviews of which 1,879 were positive and 763 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in immersive sim games.
6.9
1,879
763
-94%
20.33€
1.22€
4. Mech Mechanic Simulator
Become a Mech Mechanic to deconstruct, rebuild, paint and fix gigantic iron machines. You live in an age of enormous machines and you better get ready to get your hands dirty! Mech Mechanic Simulator is a mechs, crafting and sandbox game developed by Polyslash and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Released on March 25th 2021 has received 623 reviews of which 400 were positive and 223 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
6.2
400
223
-93%
20.57€
1.44€
5. Siege Survival: Gloria Victis
A medieval city under siege and a handful of civilians are all that keep the walls from falling. Mixing survival strategy and resource management, build your camp, craft supplies, and scavenge the occupied city to supply the last troops holding back the invaders. Siege Survival: Gloria Victis is a singleplayer, city builder and immersive sim game developed by Black Eye Games and published by Ravenscourt. Released on May 18th 2021 has received 1,629 reviews of which 1,284 were positive and 345 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
7.6
1,284
345
-91%
25.11€
2.26€
6. To The Rescue!
To The Rescue! is a charming dog shelter simulator. Take care of unique dogs and find the right homes for as many of them as you can. Upgrade your shelter, control disease outbreaks, learn each dog's preferences, and make tough decisions, all while helping support real-world animal shelters! To The Rescue! is a dog, management and immersive sim game developed by Little Rock Games and indie.io and published by indie.io. Released on November 02nd 2021 has received 2,041 reviews of which 1,373 were positive and 668 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
6.6
1,373
668
-91%
19.22€
1.73€
7. Amnesia: The Bunker
Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on. Amnesia: The Bunker is a horror, survival horror and atmospheric game developed and published by Frictional Games. Released on June 06th 2023 has received 8,650 reviews of which 8,105 were positive and 545 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
9.1
8,105
545
-87%
24.31€
3.16€
8. Weird West: Definitive Edition
Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an Action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey. Weird West: Definitive Edition is a western, isometric and rpg game developed by WolfEye Studios and published by Devolver Digital. Released on March 31st 2022 has received 3,958 reviews of which 3,112 were positive and 846 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
7.6
3,112
846
-86%
39.79€
5.57€
9. DEATHLOOP
DEATHLOOP is a next-gen FPS from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored. In DEATHLOOP, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity. DEATHLOOP is a fps, action and stealth game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on September 13th 2021 has received 29,082 reviews of which 22,224 were positive and 6,858 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
7.5
22,224
6,858
-86%
59.21€
8.29€
10. Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition is a cyberpunk, rpg and stealth game developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive Corp.. Released on March 29th 2007 has received 14,425 reviews of which 13,686 were positive and 739 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for immersive sim games.
9.2
13,686
739
-80%
7.00€
1.40€
Free immersive sim games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play immersive sim games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play immersive sim games.
1. Pathologic 3: Quarantine
In this free prologue to a narrative-driven adventure, watch a mysterious plague break out in a small town. Learn what drove a celebrated academic to leave his acclaimed lab. Examine patients, uncover strange secrets, and make first steps towards immortality. Pathologic 3: Quarantine is a adventure, rpg and simulation game developed by Ice-Pick Lodge and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on March 17th 2025 has received 1,087 reviews of which 975 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
8.5
975
112
31
players
2. Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints
This is the free version of the game "Ale & Tale Tavern". Get ready for a thrilling mix of genres: a cooperative, first-person, open-world fantasy tavern simulator, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, and completing fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints is a simulation, action and sandbox game developed by Scienart Games and published by GrabTheGames and UpgradePoint. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 4,481 reviews of which 4,221 were positive and 260 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
9.1
4,221
260
15
players
3. High Entropy: Challenges
Use computers (via GUIs or the command line), unlock doors, crawl through vents, fight enemies head on or find other ways to neutralize or avoid them... High Entropy: Challenges is a action, adventure and immersive sim game developed and published by Álvaro García (binarynonsense). Released on September 01st 2020 has received 1,204 reviews of which 1,152 were positive and 52 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
9.0
1,152
52
10
players
4. Beat Around The Bush
Beat Around the Bush is a series done over YouTube shorts where the top comment got the next addition to the game. Beat Around the Bush is a game where your primary goal is to Beat around the Bush. Once you do, you did it. You won. Therefore, there's no more reason to keep playing this game. Beat Around The Bush is a casual, arcade and point & click game developed by JustJeff and published by The Reef Production Co.. Released on February 07th 2025 has received 389 reviews of which 350 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
8.3
350
39
7
players
5. EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator
3D Google Earth Driving Simulator EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator is a exploration, immersive sim and racing game developed by Colton Hutchins and published by Cold Hut Games. Released on October 09th 2023 has received 719 reviews of which 567 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
7.5
567
152
5
players
6. Check it Out!
Ever dreamt of working a cash register with no pay or real-life customer interaction? Look no further! This simulation game brings a fresh-take to the notoriously dull tasks of customer service, introducing you to a cast of wacky characters and the baggage they carry. Check it Out! is a casual, simulation and point & click game developed and published by Open Alpha. Released on April 29th 2022 has received 1,203 reviews of which 1,041 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
8.2
1,041
162
3
players
7. Egg RTX
Experience one of the games of all time like never before with Egg RTX. Fully remastered for next gen performance, Egg RTX includes raytracing and advanced shadows, never before seen in a game about eggs! Egg RTX is a simulation, arcade and 3d game developed and published by Figglebottom Studios. Released on March 05th 2024 has received 365 reviews of which 297 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
7.6
297
68
3
players
8. Break a Leg
Break a Leg is a series done over YouTube shorts where the top comment got the next addition to the game. Break a Leg is a game where your primary goal is to break your leg. Once you do, you did it. You won. Therefore, there's no more reason to keep playing this game. Break a Leg is a simulation, casual and education game developed by JustJeff and published by The Reef Production Co.. Released on June 30th 2024 has received 806 reviews of which 752 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
8.8
752
54
1
players
9. Void Whispers
Assume the role of a broadcast engineer in a tranquil city. All seems peaceful until the sky above starts to reveal something deeply unsettling. Void Whispers is a free to play, horror and psychological horror game developed and published by Eduardo Scarpato. Released on April 06th 2024 has received 364 reviews of which 339 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
8.6
339
25
1
players
10. Truck World: Driving School
Learn the basics of truck driving! Truck World: Driving School is a free standalone truck simulator with challenges, grades, and much more. Truck World: Driving School is a exploration, immersive sim and racing game developed by Truck World Studio and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on January 10th 2023 has received 832 reviews of which 581 were positive and 251 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free immersive sim games on Steam.
6.7
581
251
1
players