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Nominees for Best Simulation and Strategy Game Game Awards 2023: what is the list of games for the Best Sim/Strategy Game category?

 The Game Awards 2023 are fast approaching! The nominees have been revealed. Discover the six games competing for the title of Best Simulation and Strategy Game.

Nominees for Best Simulation and Strategy Game Game Awards 2023: what is the list of games for the Best Sim/Strategy Game category?


Each year, The Game Awards celebrate creative and technical excellence in the global video game industry. Founded in 2014 by Geoff Keighley, a media entrepreneur well known for his involvement in the world of video games, the Game Awards have become an essential event for gamers and industry professionals.


This year again, the show promises to reward the games that marked the year. With more than 30 categories including the most prestigious Game of The Year (GOTY), this ceremony will highlight the work of this industry. We find in particular in the hotly contested category of Best Simulation and Strategy Game or Best Sim/Strategy Game. The nominees were announced on the evening of November 13, 2023. We give you the official list!


The Game Awards 2023: The list of games nominated for Best Simulation and Strategy Game

The Game Awards 2023 promise to be exciting with a tight competition for the title of “ Best Simulation and Strategy Game ”. Geoff Keighley, the producer of the event, emphasizes the importance of this award which celebrates games that highlight planning, tactics, strategic decision-making, and resource management. Games nominated in this category are those that offer deep intellectual challenges, encouraging players to think critically and develop complex strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve specific goals.


Nominees were chosen by an international jury comprised of more than 100 media and influencers, selected for their critical expertise in video game review. This approach ensures extensive critical evaluation, reflecting the collective opinion of an entire editorial staff. The results of the votes, combining those of the jury and those of the fans, will be revealed during the ceremony.


This year, fans are eagerly waiting to see which games will be featured. Highly anticipated titles and surprises are to be expected. Developers and studios from around the world are competing for this prestigious award, which recognizes not only the entertainment offered by gaming but also its innovation and contribution to the industry.


Here is the list of games in the Best Simulation and Strategy Game category for The Game Awards 2023 :


  • Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp (WayForward/Nintendo)
  • Cities: Skylines II (Colossal Order/Paradox Interactive)
  • Company of Heroes 3 (Relic Entertainment/Sega)
  • Fire Emblem Engage (Intelligent Systems/Nintendo)
  • Pikmin 4 (Nintendo EPD/Nintendo)

It is now up to the jury, but also to the public, to vote for the game that deserves to win the distinction in this category.


The Game Awards 2023 promises to be a memorable spectacle, not only for the awards, but also for world premieres, musical performances, and more. The Best Simulation and Strategy Game category is a highlight of the event, highlighting games that not only entertain but also stimulate the mind, providing a rich and satisfying strategic and simulation gaming experience. For information, we had the honor of participating as a member of the selection jury for The Game Awards 2023.

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