#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	RollerCoaster Tycoon License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console Release: 1999 Rating: 8.2/10 isometric management real-time strategy pinball simulation diagonal-down free-roaming camera city building / construction simulation managerial / business simulation point and select
#03	Zoo Tycoon License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC Release: 2001 Rating: 6.5/10 management strategy simulation educational diagonal-down free-roaming camera isometric real-time managerial / business simulation point and select
#04	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
#05	Cities: Skylines License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, PS5, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2015 Rating: 8.5/10 simulation management strategy diagonal-down real-time city building / construction simulation managerial / business simulation point and select contemporary free-roaming camera strategy / tactics building sandbox singleplayer moddable economy resource management realistic replay value casual modern real-time with pause family friendly great soundtrack funny action
#06	Prison Architect License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Android Release: 2015 Rating: 7.9/10 strategy simulation management crime adult top-down-perspective managerial / business simulation strategy / tactics building sandbox base building colony sim city building / construction simulation 2d economy multiplayer resource management singleplayer capitalism moddable funny replay value casual
#07	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
#08	RimWorld License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 8/10 strategy real-time simulation real-time strategy science-fiction management western strategy / tactics top-down-perspective
#09	Football Manager License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1982 Rating: 7.3/10 management soccer sports Team-Based strategy strategy / tactics side view text-based / spreadsheet fixed / flip-screen managerial / business simulation simulation football (soccer) football multiplayer singleplayer tactical
#10	Theme Hospital License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, DS, PS3 Release: 1997 Rating: 6.5/10 management strategy simulation comedy strategy / tactics diagonal-down isometric real-time city building / construction simulation managerial / business simulation point and select healthcare free-roaming camera

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