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Simulation Games

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407 accepted games Taxonomy v3 Source scores weighted by evidence

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407 games in Simulation Games

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Resource Management 104 Gameplay facet Exploration 86 Gameplay facet Relationships 70 Gameplay facet Crafting 69 Gameplay facet Community Building 67 Gameplay facet RPG 65 Root Sandbox 64 Framework Farming 55 Gameplay facet

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2 matching entries Pokémon

A research-verified chronology of Pokémon, spanning 1996–2026.

 2 matching entries Animal Crossing

A research-verified chronology of Animal Crossing, spanning 2005–2020.

 1 matching entry Minecraft

A research-verified chronology of Minecraft, spanning 2011–2023.

 1 matching entry The Sims

A research-verified chronology of The Sims, spanning 2000–2014.

 1 matching entry Star Wars

A research-verified chronology of Star Wars, spanning 1982–2025.