We already published the list of best Xbox 360 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Xbox 360 life simulation games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the Xbox 360 definitely has a great library of life simulation games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the Xbox 360 and life 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. Farming Simulator
- Release Data: Giants Software/Focus Home Interactive, 2013
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Career
The combination of the excellent community, unwavering focus on running the business, and the simplicity of the controls and your responsibilities creates a unique business simulation that rewards you proportionally to the amount of work you put into it.
If you are patient and interested in a relaxing game without absolute winning or losing conditions, give it a try.
#9. Viva Pinata: Party Animals
- Release Data: Krome Studios/Microsoft Game Studios, 2007
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Virtual Life
While there’s no denying the visuals are absolutely gorgeous, Viva Piñata: Party Animals is very much like a shiny, foil-wrapped candy: it may look pretty, but there’s not a lot of substance.
However, there’s enough variety and content to keep children happily occupied for short bursts.
#8. MySims SkyHeroes
- Release Data: Behaviour Interactive/Electronic Arts, 2010
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Virtual Life
MySims SkyHeroes is a dog fighting game that does what it sets out to do and manages to get by with simple graphics by sticking to a clean and cute look.
It would have been nice if the player had more opportunities to simply fly around and explore the imaginatively-designed island settings, but as it is, it’s a fun game.
#7. Fantastic Pets
- Release Data: Blitz Games Studios/THQ, 2011
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Pet
THQ’s foray into the Kinect-enabled pet simulator genre offers a good variety of pets and activities, making it quite a contender.
Loads of customization options paired with the leveling up system means you or your kid will spend plenty of hours toying around with these virtual pets.
#6. The Sims 3: Pets
- Release Data: The Sims Studio/Electronic Arts, 2011
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Virtual Life
The Sims 3: Pets is a fantastic addition to the Sims 3 game for any pet lover or for players who want a new and exciting twist to this fascinatingly complex simulation title.
Players have to learn brand new nuances and intricacies of managing their pet’s well-being in addition to continuing to focus on their humans.
#5. Kinectimals
- Release Data: Frontier Developments/Microsoft Game Studios, 2010
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Virtual Life
What could have been a simple game revolved around just interacting with your animal and keeping it content is actually an unexpectedly polished and fleshed-out product.
However, the most open-minded adult will likely only find a few hours of amusement here.
But for a child with an active imagination, Kinectimals goes a long way in making Kinect “a must have”.
#4. The Sims 3
- Release Data: The Sims Studio/Electronic Arts, 2010
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Virtual Life
It’s amazing that The Sims 3 works so well with a controller and that many of the PC functions are still intact.
So if you’re curious about the Sims and don’t own a computer, you should try out the console version.
The PC title is still superior, but if you can’t play that version, the console port is worth your time.
#3. Kinectimals: Now with Bears!
- Release Data: Frontier Developments/Microsoft Game Studios, 2011
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Virtual Life
Kinectimals: Now With Bears! may not be that much of a departure from the first Kinectimals title.
However, the game works reasonably well, and the bear-centric storyline and new content will certainly lure in young fans.
And even if you are a hardcore old gamer, you might find some value in this title.
#2. Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise
- Release Data: Rare Ltd./Microsoft Game Studios, 2008
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Virtual Life
Trouble in Paradise is a safe sequel to a great game.
Though it doesn’t mess with the formula set forth in the first Viva Pinata, it does add enough control tweaks and new items to make it engrossing for both Viva veterans and those who have never played the first game.
#1. Viva Pinata
- Release Data: Rare Ltd./Microsoft Game Studios, 2006
- Genre: Simulation » Virtual » Virtual Life
If you’ve played Animal Crossing and enjoyed it, Viva Piñata is a safe bet.
The gameplay is more interactive and hectic, and facing the consequences of your actions, be they good or bad, is enjoyable.
It may have been designed with children in mind, but it’s a game that anybody with an open mind can get into and have fun with.
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