Taxi Simulator is a paid simulator from Woodland Games, known for developing unique sim games like Spintires and Autopsy Simulator. In this offering, you get to live the life of a taxi driver in the city: taking on passengers, receiving tips, and being presented with weird requests from your patrons.

This game lets you experience taxi driving as a profession in its casual, first-person approach. Not only does it let you drive a car around town, but you also see suspicious people, drunks, and everyday people going about their daily lives.

More than going from point A to point B

The basic requirement for Taxi Simulator is for you to take rides in order to earn money and gain reputation. You can always choose to accept or reject ride bookings and roadside requests, but remember that it will affect your progress and resources later on in the game. Seemingly inconsequential decisions can come back to haunt you later, which partially makes this game addictive.

As a simulator, its highlight is in capturing all aspects of driving taxis–including its eccentricities. From drunk passengers throwing up in your car and passing out on the sidewalk to the opportunity to actually drink while on the job, you’re free to try them and experience their consequences. This adds wit and humor to the game on top of the realism and variety.

The game also lets you customize your ride and tune it up, keeping it running well while making it look sharp. Unfortunately, there’s a limit to its customization options and you basically keep on driving the same taxi over and over again. Lastly, note that the game contains mature topics that add roughness and realism, although these elements are not suitable for younger players.

Choose your rides

Taxi Simulator sets the bar on a whole new level for simulation games. Although it isn’t the first taxi driving simulator or the one with the best graphics, its combination of various gameplay elements makes it an incredibly addictive experience. Not only does it let you experience the hardships of life on the road, but it also allows you to try the less impressive parts of the job.