Top view Sims, also known as overhead view Sims, are a type of video game where the player has a bird’s-eye view of the game world. This perspective is often used in strategy games to give the player a better sense of the overall battlefield or in simulation games to give the player a more realistic view of the environment. While isometric perspective games are often mistaken for top view Sims, they differ in the fact that the camera is placed further away from the ground. Top view games often incorporate traditional 2D sprites rotated to depict depth, providing a distinct look.
Top view Sims have been around for decades, with some of the earliest examples being released in the 1980s. One of the most popular top view Sims is The Sims, which was released in 2000 and has since sold over 200 million copies worldwide. Other popular top view Sims include SimCity, RollerCoaster Tycoon, and Cities: Skylines.
