Best PC strategy and simulation games
Humans are funny things. We often love to do work if it's in the confines of a simulation or strategy game, but shy away from doing these things in real life. I know that's the case for me.
What I think it really comes down to is that sims and strategy games proffer a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that pays out more often than many other genres do. They're a great way to unwind after a stressful day or to feel in control over something. So if you haven't played the best strategy and simulation games for PC you really ought to.
PowerWash Simulator
Yes, yes it might seem silly, but if you're the kind of person who loves watching satisfying cleaning videos on YouTube then you know PowerWash Simulator speaks to your soul. Players are presented with several different locations filled with objects that are covered in rust, dirt, or some other kind of grime. Using your equipment you can spray down these objects until they're as good as new.
What's more, PowerWash Simulator offers online co-op so you and your friends can clean the town together. It makes for a very calming way to wind down after a stressful day.
Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition
The Flight Simulator series has been around for a long time, but the 2020 game is the perfect culmination of everything that the franchise represents. As the title suggests, players control a number of different aircraft including fighter jets, commercial airliners, helicopters, and even gliders while exploring the world.
In addition to simple exploration, there are 20 classic missions from past games to keep things interesting. This game exploded in popularity when it released and has continued to be a well-spoken of game today.
The Sims 4
The Sims 4 gives players a huge amount of freedom to make any choices that they want to with their Sim characters. You can design characters, determine how they dress, what they like, what their career is, and who they date. Will your characters seek love? Or maybe they will seek to travel and go on adventures? Maybe they're just out to enjoy life? Whatever they do, the choice is up to you.
The base game is free to play, however, there are also several paid expansion packs out there that bring even more to the game. That includes things like cats, dogs, vampires, parenthood, a city builder, and much more.
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition
The original Age of Empires 2 released back in 1999 and is still considered one of the very best real-time strategy (RTS) games ever created. More recently, the Definitive Edition came to PC bringing with it improved visuals and all previous expansions.
Use your tactical battle planning skills in both single-player historical campaigns and competitive online multiplayer. The campaigns step you through historical moments and ask that you fulfill certain tasks in order to be victorious. The way you build your empire and what areas you focus on will determine how easily you can invade or defeat those around you.
You can purchase Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition on its own or access it via Microsoft PC Game Pass. It will also offer cross-platform play between PC and Xbox when the Xbox version releases on Jan. 31, 2023.
