VGChartz’s Craig S: “2023’s nominees for Best Simulation Game of the Year demonstrate both the continuing growth of the life simulation sub-genre and the everlasting appeal of the ability to create, manage, and expand your own life-like city. Harvest Moon and its rival sister series Story of Seasons continue to prove popular, as evidenced by their newest entries making the final four; Disney Dreamlight Valley took a page out of the Animal Crossing book while leveraging the many Disney & Pixar licences to great effect; and finally the hugely successful Cities: Skylines received a sequel within months of its surprise announcement.”
Source: N4G PC Best Simulation Game of 2023