Simulation games have become incredibly popular in recent years due to allowing players to take on a life that isn't exactly their own. Some of these titles are incredibly realistic while others allow players to escape into a fantasy world. Due to the freedom these games give players some may wonder which of these simulation games are actually the longest.
All entries for this list were found through the site HowLongToBeat, the longest Simulation titles were determined through the statistic Longest games which broke down each title by main story, side content as well as completionist. These entries took their position through the All Styles category.
10 SnowRunner – 166 Hours
Take on the extreme snowy weather as a truck driver delivering goods during the deadliest season for weather. Besides the hazardous blizzards, SnowRunner is a surprisingly relaxing title that many players have mindlessly put hours into.
With an open world to explore as well as various vehicles to select, players have had a blast with this simulation. By only completing the missions available this game can be completed in roughly 93 hours but to get the true enjoyment of the road players will be experiencing the trucker life for a lot longer.
9 Farming Simulator 19 – 197 Hours
Although it isn't the latest Farming Simulator title, Farming Simulator 19 is by far one of the longest farming games on this list as well as the longest Farming Simulators in the franchise. Purchasing land and growing crops leaves many players preoccupied that the time just flies by while playing.
Due to its realism even what could be described as the main story of the game which includes attempting to make a living by growing crops and purchasing new farm equipment can take 113 hours. Farming Simulator isn't a game to be played alone as having a helping hand can make this farming title a lot faster.
8 Kerbal Space Program – 209 Hours
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As mentioned not all simulation titles need to be realistic, some are a great way to escape into a different world or even escape the atmosphere. Kerbal Space Program challenges players to make the most creative and efficient spacecrafts for the small green creatures known as Kerbals to successfully reach for the stars.
By only focusing on the main objectives that the game promotes to players, Kerbal Space Program can be completed in around 116 hours. However, by doing all the side quests alongside it, as well as attempting to earn the hardest achievements players are sure to be spending more time in space.
7 The Guild 2: Renaissance – 216 Hours
The Guild 2: Renaissance is a life simulation game that allows players to take on different professions during the Renaissance period of history. Taking on roles such as an innkeeper or a Juggler may at first sound small and insignificant but with enough time and effort even these careers can help lead their dynasty to new heights.
Although the game itself on HowLongToBeat hasn't been submitted for different stats it can still be seen that the game itself including objectives as well as side content can take players 216 hours to fulfill across all the well-thought-out professions.
6 Farm Together – 269 Hours
Farming simulators continue to be a genre of simulation games that continue to entertain players for countless hours and Farm Together is no different. As the name suggests Farm Together is a game that is enjoyed more with others as players work together to tend to crops and animals.
Due to being a relaxing experience many players aren't expected to rush through the main story of the title. Therefore, considering playing this title alone as well as working towards making the best farm this game can roughly last 269 hours.
5 Out Of The Park Baseball 18 – 305 Hours
Even Sport Simulation titles can be some of the longest games available and Out of The Park Baseball 18 is no different. In this simulation title players can guide their favorite MLB team to victory or create their very own dream team in a hope of making it big in the Baseball world.
Attempting this hefty goal doesn't come easy as many players may find themselves putting blood, sweat, tears, and countless hours into making this dream a virtual reality. With so much to do, some may even find themselves playing it all over again to achieve those historical wins.
4 Holyday City: Reloaded – 322 Hours
Idle tycoon simulators are another big part of the simulation genre. Idle games can be left to run on their own for countless hours in order for players to gain more of a select currency that can then be used to upgrade things further.
Holyday City: Reloaded is a business tycoon game that also combines with a town builder as players gradually purchase land to construct more buildings and therefore grow their businesses. Overall, this game can take up to 322 hours to complete.
3 Universe Sandbox Legacy – 388 Hours
As a sandbox title, players could argue that Universe Sandbox Legacy is actually quite a short game. This can also be seen on HowLongToBeat as the main story itself, or at least the objectives for the players can take up to 6 hours to complete.
However, Universe Sandbox Legacy comes with a wide variety of achievements for a completionist to obtain and therefore this is when the hours start to add up. Combining this with the main story means that this simulation of space can take around 388 hours according to the all styles statistic.
2 Shop Titans – 1231 Hours
Shop Titans is a role-playing game that simulates the life of a shopkeeper. Players tend to their store by selling a wide range of equipment as they gradually upgrade the building to hold even more stock while selling to aspiring heroes.
This can tends to be played mindlessly by gamers which has led to it being enjoyed leisurely. Because of this Shop Titans is one of the longest simulation games players can enjoy as simply taking part in selling to heroes as well as attempting the achievements can take countless hours to obtain.
1 NGU Idle – 1536 Hours
Unsurprisingly, according to HowLongToBeat the longest simulation game players have enjoyed is the idle title known as NGU Idle. Although this game may at first look quite simplistic, inside this Idle title is countless hours of content that has kept many players continuing to sink the time into it.
Besides watching the numbers gradually ascend, NGU Idle has some surprisingly good humor that combines the Idle mechanics of the simulator with that of an RPG as players are expected to take on countless bosses during their playthrough.