Games that try to simulate real-world activities (like driving vehicles or living the life of someone else) with as much realism as possible. Simulators generally require more study and orientation than arcade games, and the best simulators are also educational.
Games where you discover new locations by traveling around in the game's environment
Pretty sure everything is indie on itch.io but just in case you want something extra indie.
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