Simulate 5 Real-life Jobs in the Following Games
Sim games are a way to get a slice of life that is as close to reality as possible – minus real-life repercussions. Multiply the fun factor while getting at least the basics on how some professions work today.
Sometimes, we dream of being in a cool job. On other occasions, there are jobs that while they may not be that great in real life, make excellent video game materials. Games have the uncanny ability to turn even mundane tasks into something interesting by injecting them with zany visuals and engaging mechanics.
Here are a few jobs that get an interesting twist when merged with the best games that represent them.
Mayor/Urban Planner
Odd combo, right? On one hand, is the administrator who makes sure everything in a city works to the tee. The other covers all the inner workings and administrator roles. This is what Cities: Skylines 2 is all about. You’ll get hands-on in sorting out the needs of a bustling community – plus that sweet, sweet freedom to build the best-looking city nothing in your reality can replicate. Build your city from the unseen elements that make for comfortable living to the aesthetic side that people won’t get enough of.
Construction Contractor
Looking at a construction site in action is amazing. It’s wonderful to see how a pile of materials can become a towering structure in any span of time. If at any time you wondered how the entire process of erecting buildings and other structures works, then Construction Simulator is a good place to start. Put on your hard hat, start thinking of background processes like planning and logistics, and aim to do the smoothest projects around.
Bed and Breakfast/Hotel Owner
Are you trying to imagine yourself in a hospitality profession while having fun? Are you simply big into sim and management games? Add a little twist to fitting the role with this: a bear, one of those dangerous creatures who will literally try to shake you out of food to the last morsel, is in charge of running a B&B. In Bear and Breakfast, you will try to get the most out of your business by creating the most comfortable, livable room for prospecting clients. You also get to manage guests and explore the woods beyond for hidden quests and discover goodies you can use for the business. It’s a fun game you can sit back and play without the pressure of typical modern gaming.
F1 Manager
Managerial roles have a few standard traits regardless of the field you’re in. Of course, managing an F1 team is one tough cookie to bite through, particularly due to the nature of the races. Get a good headstart on how to handle a racing team minus the intricacies of the corporate world with F1 Manager 2023. This game lets you dig deep into the industry starting from hiring your team of drivers, engineers, and other staff. You also get to plan your moves in winning races, experience weather conditions that change the looks and performance of your racer, and manage finances to make sure your team stays on track longer.
Truck Driver
We like to imagine the truck driver's life: long hours on the road, traveling over great distances and being entrusted with an assortment of cargo to be delivered on time and all the time. You get to experience all that through Nathan’s perspective in Truck Driver: The American Dream. Drive through real-life locations and experience weather conditions that affect vehicle handling. You also get the chance to operate your own truck fleet, upgrade parts for better performance, and take on contracts with varying degrees of difficulty.
So, if you're looking for a game that will let you try out real-life day jobs, then these titles are worth considering. Give them a shot and, who knows, you could find yourself working in their respective industries!