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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
European Ship Simulator
European Ship SimulatorNavigate Europe's busiest ports in a realistic ship simulation.
Overview
Description

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a laid-back life simulation where you develop a deserted island into a personalized community, crafting, decorating, and interacting with charming animal villagers in real time.

European Ship Simulator lets you captain a wide variety of vessels across six of Europe’s busiest ports, including Calais, Dover, Rostock, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Gibraltar. Sail passenger ferries, tugboats, bulk carriers, fishing boats, ocean cruisers, LNG tankers, cargo containers, or speed boats on diverse missions with a realistic ocean and highly detailed harbors. The game offers a single‑player experience with plans for future expansions and downloadable content, bringing new ships, ports, and missions to keep the sailing experience fresh and immersive.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
Strategy & Simulation Games
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Fans of realistic maritime simulation
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
Nintendo Switch
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deployment
Game
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open source
No
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api available
No
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developer
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Excalibur Games
publisher
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Excalibur Games
multiplayer
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Single player
General
release date
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2016-11-04
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Extensive variety of ships and missions
  • Highly detailed port environments
  • Realistic ocean and weather simulation
  • Cross‑platform availability
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • No built‑in multiplayer or co‑op
  • Graphics may feel dated on modern hardware
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
8
0
User rating
4.7 (3)
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What reviewers say

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Reviews

4.7 (3)
Verified User

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Picked up Animal Crossing: New Horizons recently. Huge customization. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. One gripe: switch-only. Would recommend.

Verified User

So much fun

Been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons with friends. Deeply relaxing and charming. No real complaints. Would recommend.

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