Reimagining Professional Experience: These Simulators Offer Insights Into Extraordinary Professions | Part 1

In some video games, you can take a closer look at various professional fields. Read the first part of our 3-part series on career simulators now!

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Jobs for your leisure time. | © OpenAI/EarlyGame

Over the years, video games have undergone an incredible evolution, offering a wide range of genres and experiences. A particularly fascinating category of games allows you to try out various professions and activities in virtual worlds without leaving your home. In this article, we take a look at three such games where you can explore the world of farming, the freedom of flying, and life on the road.

1. Farming Simulator

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Who has never wanted to drive one of these? | © Giants Software

The Farming Simulator is an impressive game that puts you in the shoes of a modern farmer. The game allows you to control tractors, cultivate fields, care for animals and manage your own farm. The realism of the game is astonishing, and the attention to detail is really impressive. You can work your way through various aspects of farming and learn how to grow, harvest, and sell your own crops. There's even the opportunity to operate a variety of agricultural machinery, from harvesters to forestry machines. The Farming Simulator allows you to experience the hard work and challenges of farming firsthand, although physically less taxing.

2. Microsoft Flight Simulator

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The Flight Simulator takes you to new heights! What does this button do again? | © Xbox Game Studios

The Microsoft Flight Simulator is a masterpiece among flight simulations, allowing you to explore the world from the perspective of a pilot. This game offers unparalleled realism and brings the freedom of flying to life, while also showcasing the difficulties of navigating a plane. You can choose from a variety of aircraft and take control of the cockpit. From small single-engine planes to large passenger jets, you can master the challenges of flying in different weather conditions and different parts of the world.

3. Euro Truck Simulator

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The trucker's life can look quite romantic. | © SCS Software

With Euro Truck Simulator, you get a shot at being a long-haul truck driver and experience life on the road firsthand. In this game, you can explore various European cities, deliver cargo, and build your own trucking business. The level of detail in the game world is impressive, and you must obey traffic rules and ensure that your cargo reaches its destination safely and on time.

Overall, these simulation games offer a unique opportunity to explore the world of several professions without leaving the comfort of your own home. They not only provide a deep understanding of the tasks and challenges of these professions, but are also highly entertaining. Whether you're interested in farming, flying, or life on the road, there's a simulation game for you. Dive into these virtual worlds and experience the fascination of professions in a completely new way and without the commitment it would normally take to do these jobs.

In the next part of this series, we'll explore careers with an extra kick, so stay tuned!

Marie-Lena Höftmann

After a childhood full of videogames, Miffy devoted herself to her greatest passion within her academic studies. Aside from science, she has spent too many hours in Dead by Daylight, loves to shred through Souls-likes or chills in Animal Crossing....