We already published the list of best PS4 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS4 simulation games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the PS4 definitely has a great library of simulation games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the PS4 and simulation games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Strike Suit Zero: Director’s Cut
- Release Data: Born Ready Games, 2014
- Genre: Simulation » Flight » Combat
Strike Suit Zero is a solid space shooter that offers a well-crafted balance between arcade blasting and tactical challenge.
Unless you’re a fan of dog-fights and sci-fi, you’re unlikely to give this console port a second glance, but if you’re after a user-friendly blaster with a decent lifespan and enough variety, then this comes highly recommended.
#9. Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner MARS
- Release Data: Cygames/Konami, 2018
- Genre: Simulation » Vehicle » Combat
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner MARS is a product of it’s time—its shallow level design and clunky camera controls are a hangover of the PS2 era that it was originally built for.
Even so, it’s satisfying combat, gorgeous visuals and incredible mech design remain timeless even now, all without even considering PlayStation VR support for the entire game.
#8. Gundam Versus
- Release Data: Bandai Namco Games, 2017
- Genre: Simulation » Vehicle » Combat
Gundam Versus is, without doubt, a unique fighting experience, one that actually proves to be a lot of fun.
Naturally, fans of the series will get the most out of it, but anyone with a soft spot for the genre could find themselves pleasantly surprised.
#7. EVE: Valkyrie
- Release Data: CCP, 2016
- Genre: Simulation » Space » Combat
PlayStation VR is all about immersion and EVE: Valkyrie does a fantastic job at handling this by putting players right into the cockpit of their very own ship.
The multiplayer game modes are the main attraction in the game without question, where your goal is to level up and upgrade new ships in your fleet.
#6. War Thunder
- Release Data: Gaijin Entertainment, 2014
- Genre: Simulation » Vehicle » Combat
War Thunder is a sprawling WWII simulation that you can lose yourself in due to its wide scope, intense combat, tremendous number of vehicles, broad difficulty settings, and extensive upgrade paths.
While the initial learning curve is daunting, this is one of those games that opens up dramatically the more you play it, so the time commitment is definitely worthwhile.
#5. Job Simulator
- Release Data: Owlchemy Labs, 2016
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Career
Deceptively simple and purely charming, Job Simulator is a perfect entry to VR while offering enough mechanical depth to entertain more experienced users.
Its brevity and slightly repetitive structure mean you may not return often, but for a time, it’s a delight–a great pick-up-and-play experience for players new to virtual reality.
#4. Eagle Flight
- Release Data: FunHouse/Ubisoft, 2016
- Genre: Simulation » General
Eagle Flight was developed specifically for VR with the intention of delivering unmatched flight sensations while offering an incredibly comfortable experience.
Thanks to the intuitive controls, high frame rate, and many other developments that greatly reduce motion sickness, Eagle Flight is a full VR game that can be enjoyed by everyone.
#3. Elite: Dangerous
- Release Data: Frontier Developments, 2017
- Genre: Simulation » Space » Civilian
Elite: Dangerous is a massive, living game with plenty to see and do.
Like a lot of sandbox, open-world games, you get out what you put in to the game.
The various systems at play are just complicated enough to be believable, while not hindering gameplay.
In the end, it’s a game that all sci-fi fans must play.
#2. RIGS: Mechanized Combat League
- Release Data: Guerilla Cambridge/Sony Interactive Entertainment, 2016
- Genre: Simulation » Vehicle » Combat
RIGS: Mechanized Combat League is a really fun game on the PlayStation VR that offers a very sturdy gaming engine set in the world of virtual reality.
So, whether you’re playing single-player or online, there’s plenty of enjoyment to be found in this title and all in all, it just works well.
#1. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
- Release Data: Project Aces/Bandai Namco Games, 2019
- Genre: Simulation » Flight » Combat
Ace Combat 7 is the real deal with a perfect blend of new and classic ideas packed into a cohesive, highly replayable package.
There aren’t many games quite like this being released today so whether you’re a returning fan that has missed the classic series or a newcomer looking for something a little different, it’s an absolute must-play.
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