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Simulation games. These titles put emphasis on simulating authentic (or fictional) actions in the most realistic manner possible. They allow the player e.g. to control civil (digger, crane, bus) or military vehicles (plane, tank, warship). Life simulation games (especially The Sims series) are very specific example of titles in this category, because they can simulate almost infinite number of aspects of human lives.

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The Sims 3
The Sims 3

Simulation 02 June 2009

The third major installment in a life simulation game series, The Sims. The title was developed by The Sims Studio in cooperation with Maxis and Electronic Arts. As per usual, The Sims 3 lets you take control of a life of a virtual character from the cradle to the grave. Your job is to provide for the needs of your family of Sims when it comes to their social interactions, family matters, and career.

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EVE Online
EVE Online

Simulation 06 May 2003

Set in science fiction realities, an MMO simulator developed by Crowd Control Productions from Iceland. The action of EVE Online takes place in a universe called New Eden, which consists of over 5,000 star systems. On the beginning of the adventure you create your own hero by choosing his/her e.g. face, past, and origin. At first you get just a small spaceship and some credits. Your mission is to explore remote places of the universe in order to complete various story missions given by NPCs.

PC

Trainz Simulator 12
Trainz Simulator 12

Simulation 17 March 2011

The jubilee installment of one of the most popular series of railway simulators, developed continuously since 2001 by Australian studio Auran. The aim of the game is invariably to develop railway tracks together with the surrounding infrastructure, and then to travel along the routes created in this way in a realistically executed simulation mode.

PC

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

Simulation 2024 (early access since 24 October 2022)

Sim tactical game, in which we design spaceships ourselves and clash with other ships in interstellar space. Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander lets you play solo or in multiplayer.

PC

Heavy Cargo: The Truck Simulator
Heavy Cargo: The Truck Simulator

Simulation 2024

A simulation game in which we play the role of an employee of a transport company. In Heavy Cargo: The Truck Simulator we are responsible not only for transporting heavy goods, but also for loading them, planning and preparing routes and navigating other drivers.

PC

Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator

Simulation 18 August 2020

A realistic civil aircraft simulator. Microsoft Flight Simulator faithfully recreates a rich set of licensed machines and an area of the entire globe, using satellite data, artificial intelligence processing power and the Azure data cloud.

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Farming Simulator 2013
Farming Simulator 2013

Simulation 25 October 2012

Another installment in a popular simulation game series, developed by Switzerland studio Giants Software. The game puts you in the boots of a professional farmer, who needs to properly manage and develop his farm. This requires you to cultivate land and breed stock, spending the money you earn on new, more efficient machines. The new edition traditionally brings about a score of innovations and improvements.

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Survival: Fountain of Youth
Survival: Fountain of Youth

Simulation 21 May 2024

Survival: Fountain of Youth is an action adventure game with survival elements, its story revolving around the titular Fountain of Youth. The game is set in the 16-th century. We play as a stowaway, trying to survive on fifteen different islands.

PC

Brick Rigs
Brick Rigs

Simulation 14 July 2023

A simulator, in which the players assume the role of constructors of various vehicles like cars, trains, helicopters, planes, and space shuttles. In Brick Rigs the constructions can be tested in multiplayer battles with other players. The designs can be also shared with other users.

PC

Flyout
Flyout

Simulation 2026 (early access since November 2024)

A cross between a simulation game and a plane builder. Flyout lets us design our own aircraft, deciding upon their parameters and appearance, as well as take part in test flights over the Earth-sized procedurally generated world.

PC

Euro Truck Simulator 2: Scandinavian Expansion
Euro Truck Simulator 2: Scandinavian Expansion

Simulation 07 May 2015

The second large expansion to a popular economic game simulating truck driving, created by Czech studio SCS Software. As the title suggests, the add-on expands the game’s map by three Scandinavian countries: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, and their respective road networks. During your career as a virtual driver you can visit such cities as Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen, Malmo, and Karlskrona. The locations were recreated based on authentic maps and photos.

PC

Euro Truck Simulator 2: Going East!
Euro Truck Simulator 2: Going East!

Simulation 19 September 2013

The first big expansion to the highly-popular simulation game, Euro Truck Simulator 2. The add-on has been prepared by Bohemian studio SCS Software in answer to community’s request. Euro Truck Simulator 2: Going East! adds new locations to the basic game, the Middle Europe countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia.

PC

Freelancer
Freelancer

Simulation 04 March 2003

Continuation of adventures in the universe known from Stanlancer, where this time the player plays the role of a civilian crossing the space in search of fame and money. Unlike its predecessor, Freelancer offers an open structure of the world and a free choice of ways of earning money.

PC

Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Simulation 20 March 2020

Animal Crossing is the next installment of the hit simulation series from Nintendo, which allows the player to try life in a fairytale village inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.

Switch

Mon Bazou
Mon Bazou

Simulation September 2024 (early access since 16 December 2021)

FPP sim with racing game elements. In Mon Bazou you race in illegal night races, and earn money by toiling in a variety of activities - from cutting down trees to producing and selling maple syrup.

PC

Barotrauma
Barotrauma

Simulation 13 March 2023

A simulation game in which we control the crew of a submarine crossing the depths of the ocean in Europe - the Jupiter moon. In Barotrauma, we perform a variety of tasks and discover the secrets of the mysterious world, managing boat systems and responding to random events.

PC

House Flipper
House Flipper

Simulation 17 May 2018

A unique investing and building construction simulation game by Empyrean. You play as a businessman, who buys housings in need of renovation. As such property often features many nasty surprises, you have to refurbish, clean and furnish the flat, so that you can sell it for profit. This involves tearing down unnecessary walls, getting rid of any pests or fixing damaged wiring. In House Flipper you use various tools, including an irreplaceable hammer.

PCXONEPS4SwitchANDiOS

Raft
Raft

Simulation 20 June 2022

A survival game, in which you're drifting at sea on the eponymous raft. Your task is mostly gathering resources and food, improving your raft, and crafting useful tools, which is often made more difficult by marine predators.

PC

Cooking Simulator
Cooking Simulator

Simulation 06 June 2019

A humorous cooking simulator developed by a Polish studio called Wastelands Interactive. In Cooking Simulator, a player assumes the role of a chef working at a restaurant, who has to carry out all the duties resulting from his job. Their responsibilities include preparation of various meals - one can stick to the recipes or experiment a bit. The latter option involves combining ingredients as one sees fit, choosing from vegetables, meat, and fish.

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Way of the Hunter
Way of the Hunter

Simulation 16 August 2022

FPP simulation game in which we take the role of a hunter. Way of the Hunter gives us two vast maps and allows us to play solo or in co-op mode.

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Ranch Simulator
Ranch Simulator

Simulation 03 November 2023

Ranch Simulator is a farm simulator from Toxic Dog studio. The game offers players the opportunity to run their own animal farm alone or with three friends. In addition, the game leaves a lot of freedom in the expansion of farm buildings.

PC

Internet Cafe Simulator 2
Internet Cafe Simulator 2

Simulation 07 January 2022

Simulation game in which we take on the role of an Internet cafe owner. In Internet Cafe Simulator 2 we not only deal with the development of our own business, but we also face various challenges - from random accidents to dealings with gangsters.

PC

Hydroneer
Hydroneer

Simulation 08 May 2020

Hydroneer is a sandbox FPP game, awarded second place at the 2020 Indie of the Year Awards. Find the right location, create a unique base, and manage the mining of precious metals and gems in one of 2020's most acclaimed indie games.

PC

Supermarket Simulator
Supermarket Simulator

Simulation 2025 (early access since 20 February 2024)

A simulation game played from the first person perspective, in which we are the owner of the store. Supermarket Simulator has us design our own store, order goods, place them on shelves and then tend to the customers showing up to purchase things.

PC