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The most interesting simulation games released in 1996

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Silent Thunder: A-10 Tank Killer II
Silent Thunder: A-10 Tank Killer II

Simulation 15 February 1996

The second part of the well-known A-10 Warthdog simulator, often called Tank Killer, which in the 1970s took an active part in fighting in Afghanistan, for example.

PC

Silent Hunter: Commander's Edition
Silent Hunter: Commander's Edition

Simulation 25 March 1996

Silent Hunter: Commander's Edition is a special edition of a submarine simulation produced by Aeon Electronic Entertainment and Strategic Simulations. The player takes on the role of commander of one of the American submarines operating in the Pacific during World War II. In addition to the base game, the Commander edition also includes two official extensions, additional areas of activity and 15 historical scenarios to be played.

PC

Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom

Simulation 21 May 1996

Take on the role of Lieutenant Blair and immerse yourself in a great epic story, fight the enemy race Kilrathi and do everything to save our civilization.

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Jane's AH-64D Longbow
Jane's AH-64D Longbow

Simulation 21 June 1996

Become a pilot of America's best helicopter, the AH-64D Longbow, and use all of its strengths in dangerous combat missions during famous historic campaigns.

PC

Flying Corps
Flying Corps

Simulation 01 September 1996

Created by the British studio Rowan Software flight simulator, set in the realities of the First World War. In the game we can take part in four campaigns taking place between 1917-18 in France and check out the most famous machines from that period. Wide configuration options allow you to adjust the level of realism to the requirements of both simulation enthusiasts and novice players.

PC

HIND: The Russian Combat Helicopter Simulation
HIND: The Russian Combat Helicopter Simulation

Simulation 12 September 1996

HIND: The Russian Combat Helicopter Simulation is a simulator of the Russian combat helicopter Mi-24 Hind, still considered to be the best assault machine of the Russian armed forces. We can test its true potential by participating in many dangerous missions in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan and Korea, among others.

PC

Battlecruiser 3000AD
Battlecruiser 3000AD

Simulation 30 September 1996

Advanced space simulator, which production lasted more than 10 years. In the game we take control over the cruiser of a galactic alliance established to end the great interplanetary war. We have at our disposal a campaign and Free Flight and Xtreme Carnage Combat Simulator modes, in which we can freely explore the galaxy or take part in epic battles with hostile civilizations.

PC

X-Plane 2
X-Plane 2

Simulation 30 October 1996

Version 2.0 of the popular series of very realistic flight simulators. We sit at the helm of various flying machines, among which there were avionets, passenger planes and even helicopters.

PC

A-10 Cuba!
A-10 Cuba!

Simulation 30 October 1996

Advanced air simulator, in which we sit at the helm of the A-10 Thunderbolt II plane popularly known as Guziec and perform a number of missions in the Guantánamo Bay area of Cuba, aimed at defeating local partisan forces. Tasks include destroying tanks and bases or escorting allied units.

PC

JetFighter III
JetFighter III

Simulation 31 October 1996

The third installment of the air simulator characterized by relatively affordable control. As a United Nations pilot, we are involved in the clashes taking place as part of Argentina's invasion of Chile and the attempt to thwart Cuban drug smuggling plans. Two planes were made available to the players: F-22N Lightning IIs and F/A-18 Hornet.

PC

SimCopter
SimCopter

Simulation 31 October 1996

SimCopter puts us as a pilot of a helicopter, allowing you to freely explore the cities imported from SimCity 2000 game, or a classic game in the career mode, which consists in performing a number of rescue missions.

PC

Tom Clancy SSN
Tom Clancy SSN

Simulation 12 November 1996

A 688 class nuclear submarine simulator, named after the famous political fiction writer Tom Clancy. In the game we take part in a fictitious conflict over Spratly Islands taking place in the South China Sea. Unlike other advanced simulators, SSN offers a simplified gameplay model, which is designed for less experienced players.

PC

F-22 Lightning 2
F-22 Lightning 2

Simulation 10 December 1996

The F-22 Lighting 2 is the second part of the Novalogic series, dedicated to one of the best war planes in the United States - the F-22. As a pilot of this fighter, we will experience exciting adventures and unforgettable moments during the struggle with computer rivals.

PC

TFX
TFX

Simulation 31 December 1996

TFX is a flight simulator made by Digital Image Design developer studio with a supersonic fighter. The player takes on the role of pilot of a fictitious United Nations Air Force military unit and, by sitting in the cockpit of machines such as Eurofighter, F-22 or F-117, takes part in military operations in Colombia, Somalia, Libya, the Balkans and the Falkland Islands.

PC

EF2000: TACTCOM
EF2000: TACTCOM

Simulation 31 December 1996

Official addition to the EF2000 simulator from Digital Image Design. The extension requires a basic DOS version of the game, introducing a number of technical improvements and moving the game to a Windows 95 environment.

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