The Most Impressive Simulators for the PS and Xbox Consoles – 2023 Roster

Are you fond of games that allow you to truly immerse yourself in the gaming experience? Do you seek ones that convey reality so well that you feel like it’s not just a game? Or perhaps you use games as a support for training real-world skills?

If so, you are sure to enjoy this article, as today we cover the best simulators for PlayStation 4 and 5 and Microsoft consoles. Discover our list of the top simulator games for 2022.

What are simulators?

A computer or console simulation game is a type of game designed to imitate the sensation of various feelings that a person experiences in everyday reality. On the games market you can find all possible flight simulators, and simulations of all types of land, water and air vehicles, and space vehicles, characterized by the fact that their creators go to great lengths to make them resemble reality as closely as possible or create a reality completely different from the modern world. Professional cabin simulators are used for the training of special units and pilots, and they are developed by specialists in the fields typical for a given simulation – commandos help develop a game that simulates the battlefield, and active pilots help develop aircraft flight simulations.

Our ultimate selection of the most exciting simulators for Xbox and PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles

Below you can find our list of the most interesting simulators in which you can make full use of the capabilities of your personalized PS5 controller or one from Microsoft. We have vehicle driving simulators, survival games and timeless simulator games in new guises.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

First up, we have something for which the personalized Xbox Series X controller is straightforwardly ideal. Microsoft Flight Simulator is a series of computer flight simulators for the Windows family of operating systems, published by Microsoft, and allows the pilot to simulate flying various aircraft. The original version of the simulator, released by subLOGIC in 1980, was available for many eight- and sixteen-bit platforms, including the Atari ST, Amiga and Macintosh. From 1982 onwards, subsequent parts of the series were developed and published by Microsoft.

According to the As Real As It Gets slogan printed on the box, the author aimed to accurately recreate the behaviour of aircraft, weather conditions and the machines themselves. Flight instruction specialists, aerodynamics experts, pilots and enthusiasts were therefore involved in creating the series. Websites with additional aircraft, locations and other enhancements are available.

It is a great game available with an Xbox Game Pass subscription that will delight all flight fans, future pilots and casual gamers who appreciate the ultimate immersion. It’s perfect with additional controller features such as Smart Triggers and Bumpers, so if you do not already have one, make your own Xbox Series X controller on our site.

The Sims 4

Our list would not be complete without the legendary life simulator that continues to win the hearts of gamers around the world. The Sims 4 – a computer simulation game, is the fourth instalment in The Sims series, in which players control the lives of virtual people. The game was developed by EA Maxis and released by Electronic Arts on 2 September 2014 for Microsoft Windows and 17 February 2015 for macOS. Versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles were released on 17 November 2017.

Despite the passage of years, the game is still popular, probably due to its relaxing game mode and numerous up-to-date add-ons such as Cats & Dogs, Seasons, Get Famous, Island Living, Discover University, Eco Lifestyle, and Cottage Living. The Sims 4 is a game for the whole family that will appeal to people who are looking for a respite from the stresses of everyday life.

House Flipper

House Flipper is a simulation game developed by Frozen District and released by PlayWay on 17 May 2018.  It is an interesting title where the gameplay consists of fixing up properties to make a profit. Tasks that can be completed include painting, tiling, cleaning, installation and demolition. Players can repair and personalize their own houses, repair buildings in missions, and buy houses to repair and sell.

It’s an interesting simulator for architecture and interior design enthusiasts, and great preparation for the house-flipping profession.

On the Road: The Truck Simulator

A truck driving simulator developed by German studio Toxtronyx. On the Road allows players to drive more than 1,400 kilometres of motorways and around 300 kilometres of national roads, as well as visit Berlin, Hamburg, Dortmund and Munich, among others.

The developers collaborated with MAN to develop On the Road, and as a result, the vehicle you are driving was designed with meticulous attention to detail. That applies not only to the tractor unit, and, therefore, TS cab interior, but also to the various types of trailers and the technology used, including TipMatic gearboxes.

It’s a great game where you can make the most of the extra features of your personalized PS5 controller, such as AimGrip, which makes particularly long journeys easier. You can also make your own PS5 controller to go with the trucker theme.

Kerbal Space Program 2

Kerbal Space Program 2 is the second instalment of the popular space conquest simulator, which has gained immense popularity among spaceflight and astronomy enthusiasts due to its educational value. The first early version of the Kerbal Space Program was released in 2011 and was continuously developed over the following years by the independent Mexican development studio Monkey Squad. A new team of producers, part of US-based Star Theory Games, worked on the sequel, commissioned by publisher Private Division, part of industry giant Take-Two Interactive. It is an interesting position for fans of physics, space and the Big Bang Theory.

Stardew Valley

It’s an unusual simulator of farm work and rural life. Here, you take on the role of a newcomer to Pelican Town, taking over your uncle’s farm and trying to make ends meet somehow. As you clear the land and farm, you can invest your profits in new buildings, livestock and machinery while spending your free time making new friends and building relationships with them. Along the way, you make moral choices, such as whether to sell out to a heartless corporation trying to take over the whole town. And if you decide to search the surrounding caves, you can also get a taste of adventure.

Simulation games – conclusion

As you can see, we have tried to include the most exciting titles from different fields in our list so that everyone can find something for themselves here. Have a great simulation experience!