Best Realistic 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 realistic games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free realistic games are available at the bottom of the page.
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The Chant
A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.
WRC Generations – The FIA WRC Official Game
Rise to all the challenges of the most comprehensive, realistic and demanding rally simulation ever developed. Dive into the heart of the action and drive the cars from the 2022 WRC championship, including the new hybrid models.
Paradiddle
So much more than a VR drum kit. Learn to drum step by step, flex your skills with the built-in rhythm game, and build your own custom kit from a library of 60+ percussive instruments without the limitations of money or physical space. Fun, intuitive drumming for pros and newcomers alike!
Out of Ore
A casual heavy equipment experience. Mine ore, Move dirt, Build and repair.
Vade Retro : Exorcist
Vade Retro is a PvP exorcism game up to 4 player. Play as Demon and make your opponents go through hell, or join the exorcist team by choosing a specialty to save victims from the devil's grip in this action-packed experience.
RealFlight Evolution
RealFlight® is the industry-leading flight simulator for radio-controlled airplanes, helicopters, and drones. Fly more than 300 hyper-realistic vehicles in an immense, open world right from your desktop. This RC classic is a must-have tool for flight enthusiasts of all skill levels!
USAC: Code Breach
USAC: Code Breach™ is a unique coop experience set in a cyberpunk universe. As a special police unit, you and your partner are called in to investigate the unexpected shutdown of a high-tech research facility. Between reflection and action, you must survive a situation that is beyond you.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
Psych
Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.
Father's Day
"Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan.
Backrooms: Escape Together
A visually lifelike co-op horror for 1-6 people. Journey through 9 procedurally generated levels, using what's available to survive and progress deeper into the Backrooms.
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
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!
WW2: Bunker Simulator
During WWII you are an American soldier who captured the german bunker in Normandy. You must defend it at all costs and survive this World War II. Complete missions, cook & shoot, search the bodies for medicines, ammo, and food to survive. WW2: Bunker Simulator is a mix of fps and simulator.
Oxygen: First Breath
This is a free version of Oxygen, featuring the first 50 game-days. Build your city around the Oxygen Center and ensure your people's survival in a post-apocalyptic future, threatened by crack explosions, deadly winds, droughts and frosts. Lead your people and keep the Oxygen Center running!
Marauders
Marauders is a tactical first-person multiplayer looter shooter set in a sci-fi universe. As a space pirate, work solo, or in a squad with up to 3 other players to navigate a hostile battleground, hunt for loot, craft new weapons and gear, and salvage what you’ll need to survive.
Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
"Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is a series of co-operative escape-room style puzzle scenarios. Each one is sure to test your wits as you try to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of your escape.
Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator
Brew your perfect beer in this relaxing home brewing sim. Use a realistic chemistry simulation to brew hoppy IPAs to creamy stouts. Customise your brewing space, create recipes and label your beer, unlock new equipment and enter competitions. Learn to brew, refine your craft and become a Brewmaster!
Session: Skate Sim
Made by and for skaters, the dual stick controls faithfully reproduce your feet on the skateboard for an ultra-realistic experience. Try out real-life iconic skate spots, customise your skater and equipment with items from the top brands
Electrician Simulator
Take on the electrician role and learn the profession's basics! Install sockets, repair worn-out equipment, assemble broken appliances, replace light bulbs, and lay wires at your customers' homes. Be sure to check everything twice, with electricity there are no jokes!
Construction Simulator
Construction Simulator has returned – larger and more impressive than ever! Fulfil your ambition to become a successful construction entrepreneur by establishing your business from scratch, assisted by your mentor Hape.
Lost Judgment
When a police officer discloses the murder of the student teacher who bullied his son to suicide, the twisted secrets of a Yokohama, high school bleed out. Nothing, in this case, is black and white.Most played realistic games on Steam
Take a look at the top realistic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 18th 2025.
1. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a rpg, medieval and open world game developed by Warhorse Studios and published by Deep Silver. Released on February 04th 2025 has received 92,920 reviews of which 87,384 were positive and 5,536 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played realistic game, thanks to its 16,764 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.3
87,384
5,536
16,764
players
2. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything. BeamNG.drive is a simulation, driving and physics game developed and published by BeamNG. Released on May 29th 2015 has received 313,990 reviews of which 305,852 were positive and 8,138 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 16,440 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among realistic games based on player count.
9.6
305,852
8,138
16,440
players
3. 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 30,980 reviews of which 25,801 were positive and 5,179 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 13,354 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among realistic games based on player count.
8.2
25,801
5,179
13,354
players
4. Arma Reforger
Experience authentic Cold War combat and join the struggle for the sprawling, mid-Atlantic island of Everon and its smaller, offshore territory, Arland – or take on the role of Game Master and create your very own scenarios for others to enjoy. Arma Reforger is a military, simulation and action game developed and published by Bohemia Interactive. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 27,305 reviews of which 20,433 were positive and 6,872 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 12,815 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played realistic games.
7.4
20,433
6,872
12,815
players
5. Squad
Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building. Squad is a military, realistic and fps game developed and published by Offworld. Released on September 23rd 2020 has received 206,309 reviews of which 171,341 were positive and 34,968 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 8,265 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.2
171,341
34,968
8,265
players
6. Ready or Not
Ready or Not is an intense, tactical, first-person shooter that depicts a modern-day world in which SWAT police units are called to defuse hostile and confronting situations. Ready or Not is a tactical, realistic and fps game developed by and published by Void Interactive. Released on December 13th 2023 has received 229,302 reviews of which 204,210 were positive and 25,092 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 8,225 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.8
204,210
25,092
8,225
players
7. inZOI
"Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation. inZOI is a life sim, character customization and simulation game developed by inZOI Studio and published by KRAFTON and Inc.. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 17,775 reviews of which 14,668 were positive and 3,107 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 5,429 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.1
14,668
3,107
5,429
players
8. Hell Let Loose
Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game. Hell Let Loose is a shooter, realistic and world war ii game developed and published by Team17. Released on July 27th 2021 has received 136,525 reviews of which 112,491 were positive and 24,034 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 4,885 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.2
112,491
24,034
4,885
players
9. Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia! Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a medieval, rpg and open world game developed by Warhorse Studios and published by Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver. Released on February 13th 2018 has received 159,392 reviews of which 133,911 were positive and 25,481 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 4,531 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played realistic games.
8.3
133,911
25,481
4,531
players
10. Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips. Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition is a simulation, flight and realistic game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on August 17th 2020 has received 64,829 reviews of which 51,161 were positive and 13,668 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 3,952 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played realistic games.
7.8
51,161
13,668
3,952
players
Best deals on realistic games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of realistic games available on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted realistic games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for realistic category.
6.9
1,879
763
-94%
20.33€
1.22€
2. Starsand
Starsand is a mystic survival game set among the dunes of an arcane desert. An open-world full of danger, vast environments and mysterious happenings await you! Explore, hunt, craft, build – and SURVIVE. Starsand is a open world survival craft, survival and open world game developed by Tunnel Vision Studio and published by Toplitz Productions. Released on November 17th 2022 has received 1,136 reviews of which 763 were positive and 373 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in realistic games.
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763
373
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
3. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a simulation, automobile sim and driving game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on July 28th 2017 has received 51,274 reviews of which 46,828 were positive and 4,446 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in realistic games.
9.0
46,828
4,446
-91%
19.67€
1.77€
4. 112 Operator
Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day! 112 Operator is a simulation, realistic and casual game developed by Jutsu Games and published by Games Operators. Released on April 23rd 2020 has received 6,469 reviews of which 5,790 were positive and 679 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for realistic games.
8.7
5,790
679
-91%
20.67€
1.86€
5. Giant Machines 2017
Take control over seven of the biggest industrial machines in the world. During the 14 mission campaign you will punch through the snows of Greenland, plow the steppes of Wyoming and travel all the way to sunny Florida. Your hard work will be completed by launching a space shuttle into space. Giant Machines 2017 is a simulation, indie and singleplayer game developed and published by Code Horizon. Released on September 29th 2016 has received 538 reviews of which 389 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for realistic games.
6.9
389
149
-90%
19.99€
1.99€
6. Day of Infamy
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal. Day of Infamy is a world war ii, fps and multiplayer game developed and published by New World Interactive. Released on March 23rd 2017 has received 22,061 reviews of which 18,187 were positive and 3,874 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for realistic games.
8.1
18,187
3,874
-89%
12.64€
1.39€
7. Tank Mechanic Simulator
Renovate & build II World War tanks. Experience highly detailed & realistic simulation game. Take tanks fully apart by using different tools. Transform them from rusty and ruined to fully working. Check them on the training ground, sell or put into your own museum. Tank Mechanic Simulator is a tanks, simulation and world war ii game developed by DeGenerals S.A. and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on February 20th 2020 has received 8,253 reviews of which 7,298 were positive and 955 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for realistic games.
8.6
7,298
955
-88%
16.83€
2.02€
8. Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator
Fresh Start is a relaxing single player game, in which you embark on a mission to clean up the world and restore nature to its fresh and colorful shape. Watch as the world changes in front of your eyes as you help animals, solve puzzles and grow plants around you. Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator is a first-person, 3d and realistic game developed by Chicken Launcher and published by Awaken Realms. Released on December 20th 2022 has received 1,835 reviews of which 1,609 were positive and 226 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for realistic games.
8.4
1,609
226
-88%
8.33€
1.00€
9. Train Life: A Railway Simulator
For the first time in railroad simulation, play as both the driver and company director! Take the controls of your locomotives and grow your railway empire by negotiating deals and developing your network. Train Life: A Railway Simulator is a simulation, family friendly and realistic game developed by Simteract and published by Nacon. Released on August 25th 2022 has received 1,515 reviews of which 972 were positive and 543 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for realistic games.
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972
543
-88%
20.00€
2.40€
10. Car Detailing Simulator
Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car and restore its splendor at the request of demanding customers! A nice and well-groomed vehicle can be the pride of every human being! Clean, polish and marvel at your creations in this highly realistic game where every little detail counts! Car Detailing Simulator is a simulation, automobile sim and singleplayer game developed by Games Incubator and GameFormatic S.A. and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on April 13th 2022 has received 970 reviews of which 747 were positive and 223 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for realistic games.
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747
223
-87%
13.00€
1.69€
Free realistic games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play realistic games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play realistic games.
1. RaceRoom Racing Experience
RaceRoom is the premier free-to-play racing simulation on PC and home to official race series like DTM, WTCR, the WTCC and ADAC GT Masters. Enter RaceRoom and enter the world of a professional race car driver. RaceRoom Racing Experience is a free to play, racing and automobile sim game developed by KW Studios and published by KW Studios and RaceRoom Entertainment AG. Released on February 12th 2013 has received 23,217 reviews of which 17,477 were positive and 5,740 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 575 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free realistic games on Steam.
7.4
17,477
5,740
575
players
2. Operation: Harsh Doorstop
Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency. Operation: Harsh Doorstop is a free to play, military and multiplayer game developed by Drakeling Labs and published by . Released on February 15th 2023 has received 18,030 reviews of which 13,849 were positive and 4,181 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 157, this realistic game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free realistic games on Steam.
7.5
13,849
4,181
157
players
3. Armored Warfare
Wage war against players around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of powerful armored combat vehicles. Use 300+ vehicles to engage in furious PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles. Armored Warfare is a realistic, shooter and alternate history game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Wishlist Games and published by Wishlist Games. Released on November 17th 2017 has received 4,867 reviews of which 3,196 were positive and 1,671 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free realistic games on Steam.
6.5
3,196
1,671
88
players
4. Pinball FX
Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently! Pinball FX is a free to play, pinball and arcade game developed and published by Zen Studios. Released on April 13th 2023 has received 2,055 reviews of which 1,429 were positive and 626 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free realistic games on Steam.
6.8
1,429
626
87
players
5. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Playing as Gideon, a cold-hearted mercenary willing to kill for money without any moral principles, you'll have tactical freedom with a wide variety of weapons and special gadgets to complete your mission in the prologue of Intravenous 2. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism is a tactical, realistic and shooter game developed by Explosive Squat Games and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on January 19th 2024 has received 2,635 reviews of which 2,484 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free realistic games on Steam.
9.0
2,484
151
15
players
6. Electrician Simulator - First Shock
Learn the ropes from your Dad to become an electrician. Repair and assemble sockets, panels, strips, plugs, chandeliers and even change light bulbs. Oh... and don't mix up the wires! Results might be shocking. Electrician Simulator - First Shock is a simulation, education and singleplayer game developed by Take IT Studio! and published by Gaming Factory and Ultimate Games S.A.. Released on January 06th 2022 has received 1,855 reviews of which 1,496 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free realistic games on Steam.
7.8
1,496
359
3
players
7. Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money
First there was the Whip/Nae Nae, now it’s time to Wear The Purp with the greatest rappers of all time*! Dance along with the Whiteboyz Wit Attitude in an epic FMV rhythm game, and celebrate the launch of their new album The Pursuit of Money. Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money is a rhythm, fmv and realistic game developed and published by MichaelArts. Released on October 09th 2020 has received 505 reviews of which 476 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free realistic games on Steam.
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476
29
8. Engine Evolution 2021
Engine Evolution is a multiplayer racing game that uses principles similar to those of the World of Tanks. With each PvP race against 11 other players, you gain experience and credits, which you can use to buy various upgrades or unlock the next motorbike. Engine Evolution 2021 is a racing, multiplayer and action game developed and published by Petr Šimůnek. Released on January 12th 2022 has received 748 reviews of which 554 were positive and 194 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free realistic games on Steam.
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