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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsA relaxing island life sim about crafting, decorating, and community.
SimAnt
SimAntLead an ant colony and dominate the backyard in this classic simulation strategy game
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.

SimAnt puts you in charge of a black ant colony as you battle red rivals, spiders, ant lions, and even human hazards. Choose Quick Games for fast skirmishes, Full Games for an expansive conquest of the entire backyard, or Experimental Games to experiment with ant behavior and environmental controls. The game blends strategic resource management with educational insights into ant societies, offering a unique sandbox for players who love biology, strategy, and quirky challenges. Developed and published by Maxis, SimAnt runs on PC and Mac and is rated E for everyone.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)

Around $59.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Life & Farming Sim
City Builders & Management
Best for
Players who enjoy cozy, relaxing life sims
Strategy enthusiasts and biology students
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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Maxis
publisher
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Maxis
age rating
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ESRB E
multiplayer
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Single player
General
release date
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1991-12-31
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deeply relaxing and charming
  • Huge customization
  • Great for all ages
  • Real-time seasonal charm
  • Deep strategic depth despite simple controls
  • Educational value about ant societies
  • Varied gameplay modes keep it fresh
  • Humorous and engaging hazards
Cons
  • Switch-only
  • Slow, repetitive loop for some
  • Limited without online play
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited replay variety after mastering modes
  • No multiplayer or co‑op options
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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