Do you want to start a business without the risk and hard work? If so, play a business simulation game. These apps can help you strengthen your skills without all the drama that comes with operating a real business. You can manage an amusement park, head a gaming development company or start a farm — all from the comfort of your home.
Here’s a look at how business simulation games can help burgeoning entrepreneurs and existing business owners, along with an overview of the best business simulation games on the market.
The 16 best business simulation games
Ready to improve your business skills without making real-life mistakes that have actual consequences? Get started with the 16 business simulation games below.
1. Youtubers Life
While there was a time when operating a YouTube channel might not have been considered running a business, it’s hard to argue that now. Youtubers Life puts you in the humble shoes of a YouTuber trying to start a channel with some basic equipment.
Like real-life YouTubers, you are motivated by subscribers and views, building your arsenal of equipment to make better videos, expanding your following and growing your channel. In addition to developing a social media presence in this fictional setting, you must also manage a social life, education and eventually employees.
Youtubers Life is a single-player video game available on Steam and compatible with Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
You can also play Youtubers Life 2. This sequel has features like in-game real-life YouTubers, different types of content to cover and a city you can explore to inspire your content. You can find Youtubers Life 2 on Steam and access it via Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
2. Virtonomics
Used for entertainment,