Time for a new list, friends. This time I decided to go with a weird theme, just to see what we can do with it. You see a lot of games these days with the word “Simulator” in their titles. Some of them are realistic simulators. Some of them are crazy to say the least. I’ve chosen to grab my ten favorite Nintendo Switch games with that word in the title and list them all for you. These are just my personal choices and the games are not in any particular order. If you have any suggestions, please leave a comment below. Let’s go!

Goat Simulator: The GOOTY ($29.99)

No list of games with ‘Simulator’ in the title would be complete without Goat Simulator, arguably one of the games that popularized the idea of ​​stupid simulators. Be a goat! Do a lot of nasty things! Check things off lists! Explore a fairly large amount of content thanks to all the included expansions! Is this an accurate representation of a goat’s life? Probably not. Real goats aren’t like that… sustainable like these guys. But it’s an absurdly good time that parodies reality and video games in equal measure, and a very hard game not to love.

Cooking Simulator ($19.99)

A little more realistic than Goat Simulator, but there are certainly a lot of opportunities here to make stupid things happen. Look, we all know how to cook, even if it’s just a little bit for some of us. But given some clunky arms and a bit of clumsy movement, even making toast and eggs can lead to disaster in this game. While it doesn’t lend itself well to marathon sessions, this is an entertaining game to boot every now and then. It’s also hilarious for other people to watch you play, so that’s what it’s about.

Farming Simulator: Nintendo Switch Edition ($19.99)

While the subject matter won’t be for everyone, this is a very well made farming simulator that offers a lot of depth and realism while still being a lot of fun to play. It feels a lot like a real sim game, and this list could definitely use some of that. Explore a large area of ​​land, drive tons of authentic farming vehicles, grow crops, care for your livestock and do what you can to keep your farming business running smoothly. While there is a newer version of the game on the eShop, I feel like the price of this one makes it an easier entry point for newbies.

Cultist Simulator: Initiate Edition ($19.99)

There’s no doubt about it: this is a game that takes a little investment to warm up. It’s a card game with a rich story and a Lovecraftian edge, and it seems to believe that the best way to learn is a hard lesson. The patient player will eventually solve the rules of this opaque game little by little, and as they do, they will find richer rewards. Be warned it isn’t afraid to get into its horror elements.

DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Daily Deer Game ($19.99)

You know it takes a lot to be the weirdest game on a list of Goat Simulatorbut here we are. DEEEER Simulator opts for stupid at every possible turn, and the end result is something you either come to hate or find oddly charming. Whether you just want to chill out or go all out with destructive deer kaiju in town, rest assured that things will unfold in a totally unexpected way. I’m not even sure what this one simulates. Maybe a bad trip?

Thief Simulator ($19.99)

This burglary simulation game is really very rough around the edges. I’d say the interface is practically a nightmare, and nothing works quite the way you’d ideally like it to. While playing you will encounter numerous bugs. And yet there is something convincing here. The premise is strong, where you cover houses and take different approaches to hiding with the loot in each of them. You unlock a ton of useful gadgets that keep the theft fresh as you play through the story. If you want your games polished, this one won’t make you happy. But if you appreciate a good idea clumsily executed, you might like this.

Hundred Days – Winemaking Simulator ($29.99)

I really dig this stuff. It’s strange, because I was never really into drinking, even in my younger years and I’ve had maybe three drinks in the last twelve years. But I’m fascinated by games about making alcohol and running a business around it, and Hundred days is a terribly a good one. Like, full stop, this is arguably the best game on this list in a pure sense. It’s satisfyingly deep but not too hard to pick up, and even if you’re not interested in the subject, you’ll still be engrossed. It feels like one of those eShop’s well-kept secrets, and it deserves more than that.

Bus Driver Simulator ($29.99)

All the kids love the bus driving simulators so I would be remiss not to include one here. This one seems to be most people’s favorite of the selection on Switch. What is the appeal of this particular kind of simulator? I think learning how to manage your schedule can be very relaxing, and there’s something calming about bus traffic. This game gives you lots of buses, lots of areas to drive around in, a variety of upgrades, different weather conditions and changes in time of day, and lots of interesting bits that add texture to the overall experience.

Ciel Fledge: A Daughter Raising Simulator ($9.99)

This is far from the best child-rearing simulation game on the Switch, but it’s the only one with “Simulator” in the title. We’re handcuffed here, folks. This is a very mundane game in many ways, but the loop is satisfying enough and the rare rewards are interesting enough to probably find enough to keep you playing until the end of the game. Be prepared for the fact that the daughter-raising parts of the game are the weakest, dullest sections to some extent.

Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator ($19.99)

Let’s go out in a weird way, shall we? This is just your average simple simulator about buying, selling and trading organs on the awesome black market. It has a lot of the flavor of those trading simulation games that were so popular in the early days of BBSs and their kin. There’s a story here too, and it’s worth experiencing if you’re not too squeamish about the basic theme of it all. It handles it all with a dark sense of humor, but ultimately you are involved in the organ trade. Probably not the game to play with the little ones.

And that’s the list! Remember, if you have any suggestions or just want to talk about your favorite games with “Simulator” in the title, I encourage you to comment below. This was a fun one for me to write because I had to sort through games that a lot of people probably wouldn’t consider very much… you know, good. But there is fun to be had in unusual corners of the eShop, and this is definitely one of them. But seriously, check out Hundred days. Thank you for reading!