The simulation genre is meant to act as a, well, simulation of something that you could be doing in something other than a video game. Some of the sub-genres of simulation itself are farming sim, dating sim, hunting sim, etc.
Basically whatever you could do in reality that you’re doing in a video game would be simulation.
KOTAMON, which has way too long of a name, is all about cleaning out a dump in order to find collector’s cards.
Crime Scene Cleaner is a game where you’re tasked with cleaning up scenes where people have double-crossed Big Jim and paid the price.
Cosmic Coop is a farming sim where you decorate your farm in order to invite critters to live with you, and help feed Critteria’s leader.
Cast n Chill is a fishing simulator game where you try to catch legendary fish and travel through different areas catching different fish.
A Game About Digging A Hole is just as the title states, but don’t worry, there’s treasure to be had! And maybe an unfortunate end.
Sani Yang’s Laboratory, where you’re helping to research relics from the human world as a way to pay off your exponential hospital debt.
Night in Delirium puts you in the shoes of a bar owner who must help in the investigation of a serial killer.
Beholder is a game where you work for the government and must spy on your tenants while keeping everyone you love alive.
Squeakross: Home Squeak Home is a game where you complete puzzles in a catalogue to obtain decorations for your home.
Time in Place is an immersive sim where you’ve got tasks to complete and…one heck of a messy home, I must say.