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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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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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Bus Simulator 18
Bus Simulator 18

Simulation 13 June 2018

Another PC game belonging to a series of bus simulators published over the years by astragon Entertainment. Developed by StillAlive, the game includes vehicles from such brands as MAN or Daimler Buses, and gives us an opportunity to explore one of the German towns. Apart from driving as such, the player also has to interact with passengers (selling tickets for instance) and cope with various random occurrences.

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Techtonica
Techtonica

Simulation October 2024 (early access since 18 July 2023)

An FPP simulation-strategy game, in which we construct futuristic factoties. Techtonica is set on the titular planet, tasking us with extracting its resources, building complex industrial systems and discovering its secrets.

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Stranded Deep
Stranded Deep

Simulation 21 April 2020

A realistic survival game created by a debuting Australian studio Beam Team Games. The player assumes the role of a plane crash survivor who struggles to remain alive on one of the uninhabited islands of the Pacific. Unlike most games of this genre, this production is focused not only on the exploration of the island itself, but it also encompasses the ocean floor around it. Both areas are randomly generated before each game.

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The Bus
The Bus

Simulation October 2024 (early access since 25 March 2021)

A complex simulation game in which we take on the role of a city bus driver or company boss, buying and maintaining vehicles and hiring employees. The Bus puts the whole city of Berlin at our disposal, transferred to the game in 1:1 scale.

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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.

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Thief Simulator
Thief Simulator

Simulation 09 November 2018

Thief Simulator combines elements of stealth-action titles, adventure games and simulators. The player takes on the role of a thief, and their "job" is to steal valuables from various places. Money obtained after selling the stolen goods on the black market can be spent on special gadgets. One is also capable of constructing their own household and installing various security systems. The place can be afterwards put to a test, by leaving it for other players to rob.

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The Sims 2
The Sims 2

Simulation 17 September 2004

A sequel to the bestselling human life simulation game – The Sims (2000). The Sims 2 was developed by Maxis Studio (SimCity, EA Land, and others) in cooperation with the Electronic Arts company. Players again take care of virtual characters leading them through their entire lives – from early childhood till elderly age. The main goal is to achieve as high Life Score as possible, which stands for how well a sim leads his/her life.

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

Simulation 02 April 2015

A sequel to the unique simulation game developed by Polish studio Red Dot Games, whose first edition, released for PC and mobile devices, proved to be a big commercial success. Once again, we assume the role of an owner of car workshop, and our task is to build a good reputation by repairing customers’ machines. Unlike the previous installment, this game offers randomly generated missions, and limits the amount of time we are given to complete them.

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Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included

Simulation 30 July 2019

A 2D science-fiction simulation game by Canadian studio Klei Entertainment, in which your task is to develop a colony on an unspecified planet. In Oxygen Not Included you're responsible for all the ways in which the base functions, from expanding it to managing every individual colonist and assigning their duties. A colonist can e.g.

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Deep Diving Adventures
Deep Diving Adventures

Simulation 27 May 2019

A simulation game in which we play the role of a diver who studies the secrets of the seabed full of wrecks and sunken relics. Exploration of the underwater depths is hampered not only by marine predators but also by the need to pay attention to oxygen and compression ratios. Deep Diving Simulator is developed by the Polish studio Jujubee, known from such productions as Kursk or Realpolitiks.

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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.

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Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition
Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition

Simulation 23 November 2009

Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition is the next installment of the realistic train driving simulation cycle developed by Australian studio Auran. The creators of the game faithfully reproduced a number of authentic routes by which players can travel in the cockpit of several dozen historical and modern locomotives. The advantage of the game is an extensive editor that allows you to set new paths and share them with other railway enthusiasts.

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Euro Coach Simulator
Euro Coach Simulator

Simulation TBA

A coach simulator developed by experts at producing truck simulation games – Czech studio SCS Software, also known for 18 Wheels of Steel and Truck Simulator. In the game you become a coach driver, who begins a typical career – starting from a regular employee of a corporation, to finally become the owner of a prosperous transport company. The game takes you onto European roads, where you carry passengers from one place to another, thus earning money and unlocking new vehicles.

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Satisfactory
Satisfactory

Simulation 2024 (early access since 19 March 2019)

Shooter enriched with elements of simulation game and economic strategy, in which our task is to create a powerful factory complex on one of the distant planets. To do this, we travel the map in search of useful raw materials, construct buildings, construct various equipment and production lines, as well as face aggressive predators living in the wilderness.

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Digital Combat Simulator World
Digital Combat Simulator World

Simulation 30 April 2012

A free gaming platform that integrates all installments of the popular Digital Combat Simulator simulation series into a single interface. It was developed by Eagle Dynamics, a Russian developer studio. Thanks to this solution, each game of the franchise is compatible with the rest and lets their users play on the same servers. The product works as a kind of an operating system for Digital Combat Simulator titles.

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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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PC Building Simulator 2
PC Building Simulator 2

Simulation 12 October 2022

Second part of the series of sim games in which we build computers. PC Building Simulator 2 contains a career mode, where we run our own company, and a Free Build module, in which we freely construct new machines.

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Survival: Fountain of Youth
Survival: Fountain of Youth

Simulation 21 May 2024 (early access since 19 April 2023)

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.

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Expeditions: A MudRunner Game
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

Simulation 05 March 2024

The fourth installment in a popular car simulator series. Expeditions: A MudRunner Game has us participating in research expeditions, requiring exploring difficult terrain in various vehicles.

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Farming Simulator 18
Farming Simulator 18

Simulation 06 June 2017

Another installment in the annually released farming simulator series developed by GIANTS Software. This time, however, the creators decided to develop a game exclusively for handheld devices like PS Vita or Nintendo 3DS. In terms of mechanics, Farming Simulator 18 highly resembles the previous installments, especially the handheld version of Farming Simulator 16. The game sees the players running their farms in an attempt to make a profitable business out of it.

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Pure Farming 2018
Pure Farming 2018

Simulation 13 March 2018

An advanced farming simulator developed by Techland in cooperation with the independent studio Ice Flames. Similarly as in other games in the genre, in Pure Farming 18 the player assumes the role of a farmer who must maintain his farm. The task requires him to perform various field activities like planting and watering seeds, gathering crops and selling them. Funds obtained in that way can be used for improving the farm and buying new vehicles and farming machines.

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Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

Simulation 13 December 2022

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator is an indie simulator with RPG and management elements, in which we have the opportunity to learn the secrets of an alchemist's work, create potions using various ingredients and sell them to customers.

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Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic
Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic

Simulation 02 March 2010

The fifth installment in one of the most popular WWII submarine simulation game series. In Silent Hunter 5 you are sent to the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, where, as the commander of a German U-boat VII, you hunt down the ships of the Allies. There is a dynamic campaign to complete, and your actions, victories and losses affect its outcome. It's worth noting that the campaign also includes historical naval battles.

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