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Collection
Best Simulation games under $20
Well-reviewed Simulation games that cost $20 or less today (or are free), each with its verdict and price.
The rule
The game is tagged Simulation, at least 80% of its Steam reviews are positive, it costs $20 or less today (or is free), and the verdict does not say to hold off.
Highest share of positive Steam reviews first.
Prices are Steam (US) and checked when this page was built. A game joins or leaves the list when its data changes.
17 games
Stardew ValleyBuy on sale$14.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
98% positive on Steam
Euro Truck Simulator 2Buy on sale$19.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
97% positive on Steam
Schedule IBuy on sale$19.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
97% positive on Steam
Papers, PleaseBuy on sale$9.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
97% positive on Steam
American Truck SimulatorBuy on sale$19.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
97% positive on Steam
Dave the DiverBuy on sale$19.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
96% positive on Steam
Garry's ModBuy on sale$9.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
96% positive on Steam
SHENZHEN I/OBuy on sale$14.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
95% positive on Steam
Slime Rancher 2Buy now$17.99−40% · was
$29.99At or near its lowest price
94% positive on Steam
House FlipperBuy now$1.99−92% · was
$24.99At or near its lowest price
94% positive on Steam
Farming Simulator 22Buy on sale$19.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
93% positive on Steam
Assetto CorsaBuy on sale$19.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
92% positive on Steam
SPOREBuy on sale$19.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
92% positive on Steam
The Escapists 2Buy on sale$19.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
90% positive on Steam
Goat SimulatorBuy on sale$9.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
90% positive on Steam
DiRT Rally 2.0Buy on sale$19.99
Regular price; it has been much cheaper
89% positive on Steam
Green HellBuy now$2.49−90% · was
$24.99At or near its lowest price
84% positive on Steam
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