2,169 games · 3,291 editions · 6,251 copies · updated Nov 5, 8:47 PM (run 113)
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Simulation video games with a Metascore of 75+ to borrow free at public libraries in southeast Wisconsin

20 games · 33 editions
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The Stanley parable: ultra deluxe (Switch) cover
The Stanley parable: Ultra deluxe 2024
SwitchNext due Nov 18Amazon ★4.7 (116)MC 90
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SimulationAction & adventureNSBranching choicesDrug ReferenceMild BloodMild LanguageMild Suggestive ThemesMild Violence+4
Stardew valley (Switch) cover
Stardew Valley 2016
Juvenile
SwitchNext due Nov 2 (late)Amazon ★4.8 (878)MC 87PS4On a shelf at HartfordAmazon ★4.5 (2.2k)MC 86Xbox OneOn a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★4.5 (2.2k)MC 89
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E10+
RPGSimulationAction & adventureNSPS4XB1MultiplayerCo-opLife simFarmingCustomizationRomanceSkill trees & upgradesFantasy ViolenceMild BloodMild LanguageSimulated GamblingUse of Alcohol and Tobacco+13
Wanderstop (Switch 2) cover
Wanderstop 2025
Switch 2Next due Dec 1Amazon ★3.8 (4)MC 80PS5On a shelf at SheboyganMC 80
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SimulationAction & adventureNS2PS5Life simCity & managementCozyStory-richCustomizationFantasy ViolenceMild BloodMild Language+7
PGA Tour 2K25 (Switch 2) cover
PGA Tour 2K25 2025
Series PGA Tour 2K
Switch 2Next due Nov 14Amazon ★3.9 (64)MC 80PS5On a shelf at West BendAmazon ★4.4 (548)MC 80
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SportsNS2PS5MultiplayerOnline multiplayerGolfSkill trees & upgradesCustomizationAlcohol ReferenceMild LanguageIn-Game Purchases+6
Jurassic World. Evolution 3 (PS5) cover
Jurassic World: Evolution 3 2025
Series Jurassic World Evolution
PS5On a shelf at West BendAmazon ★4.8 (375)MC 81
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Action & adventureSimulationPS5City & managementStory-richCustomizationMild BloodMild LanguageMild ViolenceIn-Game PurchasesUsers Interact+6
The Oregon Trail (PS5) cover
The Oregon Trail 2024
Juvenile
Series The Oregon Trail
PS5On a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★4.4 (379)MC 76Xbox Series XXbox OneOn a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★4.3 (38)MC 76SwitchOn a shelf at 4 librariesAmazon ★4.5 (1.1k)MC 76
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SimulationAction & adventurePS5XSXXB1NSEducationalHistoricalChallengingBranching choicesAlcohol ReferenceCrude HumorMild LanguageMild ViolenceTobacco Reference+10
Dredge (Switch) cover
Dredge 2023
Series Dredge
SwitchOn a shelf at Beaver DamAmazon ★4.7 (693)MC 80
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E
RPGSimulationAction & adventureNSHunting & fishingStory-richCustomizationDay/night cycleSkill trees & upgradesAnimated BloodFantasy ViolenceMild LanguageUse of Tobacco+8
Dragon quest builders 2 (Switch) cover
Dragon quest builders 2 2019
Juvenile
Series Dragon Quest Builders
SwitchOn a shelf at HartfordAmazon ★4.5 (1.2k)MC 86PS4On a shelf at HartfordAmazon ★4.5 (1.2k)MC 86
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E10+
RPGSimulationAction & adventureNSPS4MultiplayerCo-opUp to 4 playersAction RPGSandboxBuildingFantasyCustomizationCookingAlcohol ReferenceComic MischiefFantasy ViolenceMild BloodMild LanguageSuggestive Themes+15
F1 23 (PS4) cover
F1 23 2023
Series F1
PS4On a shelf at MayvilleAmazon ★4.6 (173)MC 82
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E
RacingSimulationPS4MultiplayerSplit screen9+ playersSim racingStory-richMild LanguageIn-Game PurchasesUsers Interact+6
Civilization VII (PS5) cover
Civilization VII 2025
Juvenile
Series Civilization
PS5On a shelf at 4 librariesAmazon ★4.3 (103)MC 79Xbox Series XXbox OneOn a shelf at 4 librariesAmazon ★4.2 (62)MC 79SwitchOn a shelf at 4 librariesAmazon ★4.2 (93)MC 79
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E10+
StrategyAction & adventureSimulationPS5XSXXB1NSMultiplayerReal-time strategyCity & managementHistoricalStory-richAlcohol ReferenceAlcohol and Tobacco ReferenceDrug ReferenceMild LanguageMild ViolenceSuggestive ThemesTobacco Reference+14
Roadcraft (PS5) cover
Roadcraft 2025
Juvenile
PS5On a shelf at Sheboygan FallsAmazon ★4.5 (275)MC 78
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SimulationAction & adventurePS5MultiplayerCo-opUp to 4 playersCity & managementBuildingMild Language+4
Monster hunter stories 2 : wings of ruin (Switch) cover
Monster hunter stories 2: Wings of ruin 2021
Juvenile
Series Monster Hunter
SwitchOn a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★4.7 (2.4k)MC 81
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RPGAction & adventureNSMultiplayerCo-opJRPGCreature collectingStory-richCrude HumorFantasy ViolenceMild Language+6
F1 2021 (PS5) cover
F1 2021 2021
Series F1
PS5On a shelf at Beaver DamAmazon ★4.2 (489)MC 84
Also on Xbox Series XXbox OnePS4
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RacingSimulationPS5MultiplayerCo-opSplit screenSim racingStory-richMild LanguageIn-Game PurchasesUsers Interact+6
My time at Sandrock (PS5) cover
My time at Sandrock 2023
Series My Time
PS5On a shelf at SheboyganAmazon ★4.4 (30)MC 80Xbox Series XOn a shelf at SheboyganAmazon ★4.2 (11)MC 80SwitchOn a shelf at MequonAmazon ★4.1 (59)MC 80
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RPGSimulationOpen worldPS5XSXNSMultiplayerCo-opAction RPGLife simFarmingCity & managementBuildingPost-apocalypticStory-richCustomizationRomanceAlcohol ReferenceComic MischiefFantasy ViolenceMild LanguageMild Suggestive Themes+17
Star Wars. Outlaws (Switch 2) cover
Star Wars: Outlaws 2024
Switch 2On a shelf at MequonAmazon ★4.6 (645)MC 75
Also on PS5Xbox Series X
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SimulationOpen worldAction & adventureNS2Sci-fiStory-richMild LanguageSimulated GamblingViolence+4
NBA2K16 (Xbox One) cover
NBA2K16 2015
Series NBA 2K
Xbox OneOn a shelf at BrownsvilleAmazon ★4.6 (821)MC 87
Also on Xbox 360
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SportsXB1MultiplayerCo-opBasketballStory-richCustomizationAlcohol ReferenceMild LanguageMild Suggestive ThemesViolent References+6
NBA 2K18 (PS4) cover
NBA 2K18 2017
Juvenile
Series NBA 2K
PS4On a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★4.4 (2.2k)MC 80Xbox OneOn a shelf at HartfordAmazon ★3.6 (172)MC 80
Also on PS3
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SportsPS4XB1MultiplayerCo-opBasketballSkill trees & upgradesCrude HumorMild Language+4
Tropico 6 (PS4) cover
Tropico 6 2019
Series Tropico
PS4On a shelf at SheboyganAmazon ★4.2 (463)MC 78Xbox OneOn a shelf at SheboyganAmazon ★3.9 (449)MC 78
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SimulationStrategyPS4XB1MultiplayerReal-time strategyCity & managementCustomizationDrug ReferenceMild LanguageViolence+6
Rune factory. Frontier (Wii) cover
Rune factory: Frontier 2009
Series Rune Factory
WiiOn a shelf at Iron RidgeAmazon ★4.2 (384)MC 79
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E10+
SimulationWIIMotion controlsLife simFarmingFantasy ViolenceMild LanguageSuggestive ThemesUse of Alcohol+4
Dirt (Xbox 360) cover
Dirt 2006
Series Colin McRae Rally and Dirt
Xbox 360On a shelf at GermantownAmazon ★4.0 (145)MC 83
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RacingSimulationX360MultiplayerOnline multiplayerSim racingAlcohol ReferenceMild LanguageMild Violence+4