I picked up Phoenix Point because I was feeling that XCOM itch and knew if it wasn't this I would start a Long War game of XCOM2 which would probably take 2 years to finish if I did at all.
Far Cry 5 is $6 and though I'm not particularly tempted I've heard good things.
Mad Max is $2 and if you haven't played it I would say it most certainly a bargain at that price. It is fairly boilerplate open world where you take towers and bases to gather resources for upgrades and eventually unlock tougher and tougher zones. The vehicle combat is really the standout and your car is the star of the show. Just tearing around the desert is fun in itself. Taking caravans is particularly cinematic and satisfying to eventually bag one that you just weren't quite able to before your latest upgrade. Unfortunately the base assault and dismounted fighting is pretty forgettable with batman arkham-style auto-target with quicktime blocking that doesn't change very much as you unlock new abilities. My 2nd favorite open world game after shadow of mordor/war.
I'm considering Selaco and/or Fallen Aces. Splattercat has good reviews on both and I've been eying them for a while. By the way, who can tell me what the heck is an "immersive sim"? Is it what the kids are calling gameplay that's not entirely on on rails?
Immersive simulation, where simulation refers to the world, and usually AI, responding to player actions. Emphasis on player agency and interactivity; Levels are less linear and challenges have a lot more potential solutions owing to the number of exploitable systems.
Think Thief, System Shock, Prey, Dishonoured,