Reimagining Professional Experience: In These Games, You'll Experience Fast-Paced Jobs Up Close | Part 2

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

It's getting more exciting. | © OpenAI/EarlyGame

Over the years, video games have undergone an astonishing development, offering a wide range of genres and experiences today. A particularly fascinating category of games allows you to try out various professions and activities in virtual worlds without leaving your home. Last time, we discussed relatively relaxing games. In the second part of our series, we take a look at three games that offer slightly more exciting professions for you.

1. theHunter: Call of the Wild

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In theHunter, you'll use realistic hunting rifles. | © Expansive Worlds

theHunter: Call of the Wild is an atmospheric game that puts you in the role of an experienced hunter. You'll explore beautiful landscapes and discover a wide range of biomes, each with unique flora and fauna. Explore the complex interplay of meticulously simulated animal behavior, dynamic weather events, complete day-night cycles, realistic ballistics, and high-fidelity acoustics. You have access to a variety of weapons and equipment to enhance your hunting experience.

If you want to experience the most realistic thrill of the hunt without leaving your apartment or actually have to kill animals, this game is perfect for you!

2. Police Simulator: Patrol Officers

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The city never sleeps. Neither does crime. | © astragon Entertainment

In Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, you take on the role of a police officer, as you might have guessed. You assume your shift in Brighton, a fictional U.S. city, and experience the excitement of police duty without the annoying paperwork. You can control your patrol car, conduct traffic stops, investigate crimes, and much more. From chasing suspects to maintaining public order, you can master the challenges of the police profession in a constantly changing city.

3. Kerbal Space Program

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A lot can go wrong during a rocket launch. | © Private Division

In Kerbal Space Program, you can make your dreams of space exploration come true. You step into the role of a space engineer and build your own rockets to explore outer space. The game's attention to detail is impressive, and you must apply scientific principles to successfully complete your missions. From constructing your rockets to planning missions to the moon and beyond, you can experience the challenges of space exploration up close, all without the risk of blowing anything up.

Overall, these simulation games offer a unique opportunity to try out specific professions without the commitment and negative aspects. They not only provide a deep understanding of the activities and challenges of these professions, but are also highly entertaining. Whether you're interested in hunting, police work, or space exploration, there's at least one simulation game for you. Dive into these virtual worlds and experience the fascination of these professions in a completely new way.

In the third and final part of this series, we'll explore professions that you might have imagined quite differently...

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....