Top 26 Simulations in Japan
This curated ranking covers the 26 largest simulations in Japan, ordered by estimated audience size from Rascasse's anonymized search-behavior signals. The Sims (video game), The Sims and Top Eleven Football Manager lead the list with a combined estimated audience of 1,252,960 people. Across all 26 entries the average audience size is 52,698, and the largest, The Sims (video game), reaches around 1,134,920 people in Japan. Audience size is the estimated number of unique people in Japan who actively engage with each simulation, derived from search demand signals. Rankings reflect search-behavior signals collected across Japan and are refreshed weekly.
Ranking
| Rank | Name | Audience size | Country share | Subtype | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Sims (video game) |
1,134,920 | 13.8% | Simulation | Games |
| 2 |  The Sims |
82,616 | 0.5% | Simulation | Games |
| 3 |  Top Eleven Football Manager |
35,424 | 2.9% | Simulation | Games |
| 4 |  The Sims 3 |
18,668 | 6.2% | Simulation | Games |
| 5 |  The Sims Resource |
16,221 | 0.8% | Simulation | Games |
| 6 |  The Sims FreePlay |
14,721 | 1.7% | Simulation | Games |
| 7 |  The Sims 2 |
14,048 | 1.0% | Simulation | Games |
| 8 |  The Sims 4: Get to Work |
11,703 | 1.4% | Simulation | Games |
| 9 | The Sims 2: Nightlife |
6,535 | 16.3% | Simulation | Games |
| 10 | The Sims 2: Open for Business |
5,984 | 18.9% | Simulation | Games |
| 11 | The Sims 2: University |
5,358 | 3.1% | Simulation | Games |
| 12 | The Sims Life Stories |
4,367 | 15.9% | Simulation | Games |
| 13 |  The Sims Online |
3,751 | 0.5% | Simulation | Games |
| 14 | The Sims 2: Seasons |
3,156 | 13.8% | Simulation | Games |
| 15 |  The Sims Medieval |
3,015 | 1.8% | Simulation | Games |
| 16 | The Sims 3: Late Night |
2,193 | 28.0% | Simulation | Games |
| 17 |  The Sims 2: Castaway |
2,143 | 1.8% | Simulation | Games |
| 18 | The Sims 3: Ambitions |
2,030 | 17.9% | Simulation | Games |
| 19 |  The Sims Social |
884 | 0.4% | Simulation | Games |
| 20 | The Sims 3: Showtime |
744 | 9.8% | Simulation | Games |
| 21 | The Sims 2: Pets |
410 | 0.2% | Simulation | Games |
| 22 | The Sims 2: Apartment Life |
376 | 0.7% | Simulation | Games |
| 23 | The Sims: Hot Date |
307 | 0.4% | Simulation | Games |
| 24 | The Sims Pet Stories |
225 | 1.2% | Simulation | Games |
| 25 | The Sims 2: FreeTime |
184 | 0.7% | Simulation | Games |
| 26 | The Sims 2: Bon Voyage |
177 | 1.2% | Simulation | Games |
Frequently asked questions
How is this Top 26 list compiled?
Rascasse aggregates anonymized search-behavior signals across Japan and ranks each simulation by its estimated audience size. Only entries with at least 5 measured entities are listed.
How often is the list updated?
The ranking is refreshed weekly from the latest search-behavior data and re-published as a static page.
What is the largest simulation in Japan?
The Sims (video game) currently leads with an estimated audience of 1,134,920 people in Japan.
Methodology
Audience sizes are estimated from anonymized search-behavior signals across Japan. Lists below 5 entries are not published. See methodology for full details.