#01	Harvest Moon License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii U, Wii, Switch Release: 1996 Rating: 7/10 2d farming management role-playing top-down-perspective strategy simulation dating western diagonal-down anime / manga managerial / business simulation
#02	The Sims License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS2 Release: 2000 Rating: 7.7/10 simulation strategy dating management diagonal-down isometric real-time life simulation managerial / business simulation multiple units/characters control point and select contemporary
#03	Stardew Valley License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mac, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10 role-playing simulation fishing fantasy action-adventure diagonal-down 2d scrolling city building / construction simulation direct control
#04	Animal Crossing: New Horizons License: n/a Platforms: Switch Release: 2020 Rating: 8.3/10 simulation diagonal-down life simulation direct control
#05	My Time At Portia License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Mac, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2019 Rating: 7.4/10 simulation role-playing fantasy post-apocalyptic management anime / manga 3rd-person-perspective managerial / business simulation life simulation open-world farming sim crafting casual adventure singleplayer agriculture building sandbox relaxing mining exploration survival cartoon female protagonist
#06	Tomodachi Life License: n/a Platforms: 3DS Release: 2013 Rating: 6.5/10 simulation comedy 3rd-person-perspective persistent life simulation mini-games regional differences
#07	BitLife License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2018 Rating: n/a simulation life simulation menu structures contemporary
#08	Virtual Families License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2009 Rating: 8.4/10 simulation diagonal-down persistent life simulation point and select free-roaming camera casual
#09	The Game of Life License: n/a Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 6.8/10 strategy / tactics board multiplayer tabletop casual family friendly adventure simulation turn-based cards addictive turn-based strategy strategy online co-op singleplayer co-op psychological horror funny local multiplayer
#10	Second Life License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2003 Rating: 6/10 role-playing simulation abstract 1st-person-perspective behind view meditative / zen persistent massively multiplayer adult

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