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Immersive Sim

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Top 150 best Steam games of all time tagged with Immersive Sim, according to gamer reviews.

Rank, title, date, tags, platforms and price Score Rating
8.23
94% 13,251 votes
8.21
95% 7,135 votes
8.20
94% 6,934 votes
8.18
94% 6,429 votes
8.14
96% 1,301 votes
8.12
94% 3,570 votes
7.97
98% 244 votes
7.90
94% 738 votes
7.88
91% 3,152 votes
7.85
94% 623 votes

Correlated tags

Correlation is how often another tag appears together with this tag. If one in every five games tagged with Immersive Sim is also tagged with a correlated tag, the correlated tag has 20% correlation. 100% correlation means the pair of tags always appear together.

Tags most frequently applied to the same games as Immersive Sim, with at least 15% correlation.

  1. Simulation 72%
  2. 3D 49%
  3. Singleplayer 48%
  4. Casual 47%
  5. First-Person 38%
  6. Realistic 32%
  7. Adventure 31%
  8. Exploration 30%
  9. Atmospheric 29%
  10. Indie 28%
  11. Relaxing 24%
  12. Action 23%
  13. Life Sim 22%
  14. Sandbox 21%
  15. Colorful 19%
  16. Strategy 18%
  17. VR 18%
  18. 2D 18%
  19. Early Access 18%
  20. Management 17%
  21. Story Rich 17%
  22. Cute 17%
  23. RPG 17%
  24. Open World 16%

The Immersive Sim tag is used to describe a specific genre of video games that prioritize player immersion and offer highly interactive and immersive gameplay experiences. Immersive Sims are known for their detailed and realistic game worlds, complex simulations, and player-driven narratives.

In an Immersive Sim game, players are given a high degree of freedom and agency to explore the game world and interact with its systems in various ways. These games often provide multiple paths or solutions to objectives, allowing players to tackle challenges using different playstyles or strategies.

Key features of Immersive Sim games include:

  • Realistic Simulation Immersive Sims strive to create believable virtual worlds with intricate systems that simulate real-world mechanics. These can include physics-based interactions, environmental effects, dynamic AI behaviors, and more. Games like Deus Ex, Dishonored, and BioShock exemplify this level of simulation.
  • Player Choice & Consequence Players in Immersive Sims often face moral dilemmas or make critical decisions that shape the story or the game world. The choices made by the player can have far-reaching consequences on both the narrative progression and gameplay outcomes.
  • An Open-ended Approach Immersive Sims typically offer open-ended gameplay experiences where players have freedom in how they approach objectives or navigate through levels. They encourage creativity in problem-solving by giving players access to multiple tools or abilities that can be combined creatively for unique solutions.
  • Narrative Depth & Environmental Storytelling Immersive Sims often feature rich storytelling through environmental details, lore collectibles, character interactions, dialogue choices, audio diaries/logs found throughout the game world. These elements contribute to a deeper narrative experience that unfolds as players explore.

Examples of well-known Immersive Sim games include:

  • Deus Ex series The Deus Ex franchise, particularly with titles like Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, embodies the immersive sim genre with its blend of first-person action, player choice, cyberpunk settings, and complex branching narratives.
  • Dishonored series Developed by Arkane Studios, the Dishonored series emphasizes stealth gameplay and encourages players to approach missions with creative problem-solving. It features an intricate world filled with vibrant characters and a compelling storyline.
  • BioShock series With its atmospheric underwater city setting and thought-provoking themes, the BioShock series offers players a deep narrative experience combined with immersive gameplay mechanics.

In summary, Immersive Sim games prioritize player immersion through realistic simulations, player agency in decision-making, open-ended gameplay, and rich narratives. They provide players with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in intricately designed virtual worlds where their choices matter.

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