Best Hobby Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 34 Hobby Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Hobby Sim game rankings were last updated on 6/26/2025.
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1. Dealer's Life
Live the ultimate pawn shop experience in this funny retro style tycoon game!
Dealer's Life holds the #1 spot for "best Hobby Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,191 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dealer's Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2019 |
| Franchise | Dealer's Life |
| Developer | Abyte Entertainment |
| Publisher | Abyte Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 982270 |
2. Fish Game
Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” freshwater aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day!
Fish Game has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 504 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/26/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | A Shell in the Pit Games |
| Steam App Id | 1372150 |
3. City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend – it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!
City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,409 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Binogure Studio |
| Developer | Binogure Studio |
| Publisher | Binogure Studio |
| Steam App Id | 726840 |
4. Supercar Collection Simulator
Start your own diecast store! Unbox surprise car packs, expand your collection, oin exciting races with customers on the tracks, and play online trading games. A world full of speed and excitement is waiting for you in your store!
Supercar Collection Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 765 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Supercar Collection Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 4/14/2025 |
| Franchise | KikiGames |
| Developer | KIKI GAMES |
| Publisher | KIKI GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3453600 |
5. Dealer's Life 2
Your favorite pawn shop experience is finally getting a sequel! Haggle like your life depends on it in this funny tycoon game. You never know WHAT is gonna stumble through that door!
Dealer's Life 2 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,334 positive reviews and 574 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 2/15/2022 |
| Franchise | Dealer's Life |
| Developer | Abyte Entertainment |
| Publisher | Abyte Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1343670 |
6. KitHack Model Club
Developed by the creator of the original Kerbal Space Program, KitHack Model Club is a physics-based model building sandbox that offers limitless freedom for you and your friends. Design, build, battle, fly (and crash!) your very own RC vehicles, or experiment with over 2,400 ready-made vehicles!
KitHack Model Club has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 592 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2024 |
| Franchise | Curve Games |
| Developer | Floating Origin Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2107090 |
7. Ship, Inc.
Run a wholesome shipping business! Ship, Inc. is a cozy job simulator where you are a packaging employee in a parcel shipment company. Follow the shipment orders, choose the package size, and prepare parcels. Upgrade your office, deliver orders safely and quickly!
Ship, Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 408 positive reviews and 68 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ship, Inc. on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Rogue Duck Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3496000 |
8. Ai Vpet
The new generation of table pets in the AI era provides users with a comprehensive AI customized platform for creating table pets, including image, voice, character design, and even interactive methods, through AI technologies such as deep learning and language processing.
Ai Vpet has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 329 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.19 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. HAELE 3D - Hand Poses Lite - Drawing References
HAELE 3D - Hand Poser Lite is an easy to use 3D hand anatomy reference tool for the artist, with custom and preset hand poses, editable lights, colors and environment. It is a must have software for drawing, painting, sculpting or modeling. Comes with the essential functions of the Pro version.
HAELE 3D - Hand Poses Lite - Drawing References has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HAELE 3D - Hand Poses Lite - Drawing References on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Supercar Collection Simulator: Prologue
Start your own toy car store! Open surprise boxes, expand your collection and start selling. A world of speed awaits you in your shop!
Supercar Collection Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Hobby Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/24/2025 |
| Franchise | KikiGames |
| Developer | KIKI GAMES |
| Publisher | KIKI GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3453570 |
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| 5 | 1/31/2019 | 88 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 10/26/2023 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 8/24/2021 | 87 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 141 | 4/14/2025 | 85 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 2/15/2022 | 82 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 8/1/2024 | 80 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 437 | 6/23/2025 | 80 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 8/1/2024 | 80 | $1.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 6/3/2024 | 79 | $14.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 3/24/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 1/15/2025 | 77 | $15.29 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/26/2024 | 77 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/25/2024 | 73 | $11.69 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/2/2021 | 69 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/23/2023 | 68 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 10/19/2023 | 68 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/12/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/21/2022 | 62 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/23/2024 | 62 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Dealer's Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Fish Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Supercar Collection Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Dealer's Life 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). KitHack Model Club on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Ship, Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Ai Vpet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). HAELE 3D - Hand Poses Lite - Drawing References on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Supercar Collection Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.