Simulation games like Bus Simulator 21, F1 Manager, and Session all do the same thing – they allow you to try out a job that you’d have to spend years training for in real life. Unfortunately, it’s a bit of an overcrowded genre, but when done well, these games can be extremely satisfying. Right now you can get some of the best at a record-low price through Fanatical’s ‘Build your own Simulator’ collection.
Take, for instance, Bus Simulator 21, which remains one of the best simulation games even years after its release. The latest game in the series brings a fleet of great-looking and well-designed buses, with two large and very different maps (one inspired by San Francisco and the other, a returning map based on a European seaside town) to complete your routes on.
Bus Simulator 21 isn’t GTA or Just Cause; reckless driving won’t net you anything other than a low score (and probably a fine). Instead, the better you drive, the more you’re rewarded. If you’re a stickler for co-op games you can also enjoy Bus Simulator 21 in multiplayer mode, allowing you to go on a beautiful, meandering drive with your pals.
But peaceful bus rides aren’t the only thing on offer in this bundle. Another highlight is Session – a skateboarding game that focuses on skill and balance. Unlike the beloved Skate series, which focuses on arcade-style gameplay, Session takes a lot of trial-and-error if you want to nail those tricks, but over time, you’ll become a legendary skateboarder.
Firefighting Simulator is another choice if you’re looking for something a little more tense than driving a bus. This game sees you tackling dangerous blazes and working with your friends to save lives in an experience designed to match that of real firefighters as much as possible. It’s fun to play with friends, but even if you prefer single-player games, you can lead an experienced team of AI firefighters instead.
You can pick up any two games in this Fanatical bundle for just $12.99 / £12.99 or roughly $6.50 each, but if more games catch your eye, you can grab as many of the 18 games as you’d like, with five games or more dropping down to just $5.20 / £5.20 each.
Here’s a full list of the simulator games found in this collection:
- Bus Simulator 21
- Food Truck Simulator
- F1 Manager 2023
- Firefighting Simulator – The Squad
- City Game Studio
- Besiege – Seafarer Edition
- Tavern Master Complete
- Session – Supporter Edition
- Cat Cafe Manager – Deluxe Edition
- Cattails: Wildwood Story
- Trail Out
- Train Life Supporter Edition
- Medieval Machines Builder
- Inn Tycoon
- Pool Cleaning Simulator
- The Witch of Fern Island
- Aquatic Store Simulator
- SunnySide
If you’ve been looking for a reason to grab some of the best management games, then this simulator collection is perfect for you. If you’re looking to take to the highway, our list of the best truck games list is well worth reading.
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