The most interesting simulation games released in 2015
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat
Simulation 13 January 2015
The first paid DLC for the 2014 game The Sims 4 by Maxis. The so-called “game pack” is located half-way between accessory packs, known from the previous installments, and the classic “big” expansions. The most important aspect of Outdoor Retreat is the new mountainous location called Granite Falls. It's an clean place, where the tired Sims can find respite from the problems of their daily lives.
Digital Combat Simulator: C-101 Aviojet
Simulation 21 January 2015
Another module created for Digital Combat Simulator World, an advanced flight simulator. This time, aviation fans can use the CASA C-101 – a Spanish jet that was first put into service in 1975. The jet is available in two versions: traditional trainer and the more advanced ground attack variant. This machine wasn't very popular and currently is only used by the Spanish Air Force's national acrobatic team.
Island Flight Simulator
Simulation 06 February 2015
Island Flight Simulator combines elements of a simple flight and economy simulation games. It was developed by Caipirinha Games. The game takes us to a tropical area, where we assume the role of a small transport plane pilot. The gameplay boils down to transporting various goods, including those commonly considered illegal, between twelve exotic islands. The campaign consists of over a hundred challenges which involve very simple and quick jobs as well as high-risk missions.
The Escapists
Simulation 13 February 2015
A prisoner simulator that combines features of many genres. It was developed by Mouldy Toof in cooperation with Team 17 Software. The player assumes the role of a prisoner who leads a “normal” life in one of several available penitentiary facilities. The main objective of the game is to plan a way of escaping from the prison.
European Ship Simulator
Simulation 20 February 2015
A new simulation from Excalibur Publishing, the authors of the popular Euro Truck Simulator. European Ship Simulator is a maritime simulator in which the player assumes the role of a captain given numerous assignments taking place all over Europe. The career mode offers the ability to control a number of diversified vessels, from small trawlers and tugboats, up to powerful liners. Each ship has been faithfully recreated, including all characteristic details such as size or specs.
Digital Combat Simulator: Mig-15bis
Simulation 13 March 2015
Digital Combat Simulator: Mig-15bis is another installment in the advanced flight simulator series Digital Combat Simulator developed by the Belarussian studio Belsimtek and the Russian studio Eagle Dynamics. The "protagonist" of this game is the legendary single-engine jet fighter plane Mig-15bis, which entered service in 1949. This model gained its glory and legendary status during the Korean war, being the equivalent and rival of the American F-86 Sabre.
The Sims 4: Get to Work
Simulation 31 March 2015
The Sims 4: Get to Work is the first big expansion to the fourth game in The Sims series owned and developed by EA Maxis since 2000. Just like the add-ons to the previous games from the series, Get to Work introduces new features to the base game, focusing on the work aspect of our Sims' life. There are three possible career paths available: police officer, scientist, and a doctor. Like in real life, we begin as a regular employee and climb the career ladder until we get what we want.
Grass Simulator
Simulation 01 April 2015
Another unusual simulation game, inspired by such productions as Goat Simulator or Rock Simulator 2014 and developed by indie studio RezineGames. The grass has been faithfully recreated in different landscapes and weather conditions. The gameplay is shown from a first-person perspective and is set in a fully open world, which you freely roam among the landscapes, trees, other plants, and animals. Like in Rock Simulator 2014, Grass Simulator features arcade elements.
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.
I Am Bread
Simulation 09 April 2015
Yet another joke simulation game, a genre which, contrary to any logical reasoning, keeps gaining crowds of fans. The hero of this game, developed by an independent team at Bossa Studios, is a slice of bread, and the player’s job is to take it all the way to a toaster. Gameplay mechanics in I Am Bread are pretty complex, the biggest difficulty being controlling all four corners of the toast separately. With these mechanics the “hero” can perform simple moves on any flat surface.
Helicopter: Natural Disasters
Simulation 16 April 2015
An unusual rescue helicopter simulator developed by PlayWay. We are left without any form of storyline or a plot, instead taking part in a number of unconnected rescue operations. The game takes place on an expansive world spanning 100 km2 that contains various settlements, locations, and other elements which are a background to thirty varied assignments that see us fight against numerous natural disasters including great fires or earthquakes.
Construction Machines 2016
Simulation 16 April 2015
Another simulator created by Gamecask and published by PlayWay. In the game, the player assumes the role of a construction company president with a goal to achieve financial success. Construction Machines 2016 is based on two main aspects, the first one being the strategy – in this case, one gets to manage an entire enterprise, sign new contracts, and invest the money one has earned in order to unlock more profitable undertakings and some new locations.
Truck Mechanic 2015
Simulation 16 April 2015
A simulation game in which the players work as a car mechanic that is specialized in repairing the titular vehicles. The game, created by PlayWay, has no story mode – instead of that we take jobs. A conversation with a client that happens before the repairs allows us to learn what needs to be done. There are eight cars in the game – each of them was designed with a lot of details and because of that the cars consist of hundreds of parts.
Kerbal Space Program
Simulation 27 April 2015
This is the debut from the independent developer Squad. The game is an unusual simulator requiring the player to develop their own space program from scratch. Kerbal Space Program combines features of many genres, but the most important part here is an extensive ship editor, which allows the player to design and build their own, unique spacecraft. The ship is then supposed to fly and land safely on a moon of the Kerbin planet.
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.
Airport Firefighters: The Simulation
Simulation 13 May 2015
Airport Firefighters: The Simulation is the third game in the Airport Firefighters series developed by the German studio Visual Imagination Software GbR. We play as a member of the elite firefighting unit that fights with fires on an airport. We observe the game from the first-person perspective. As we play, we control one character who has to get to the fire location by, for example, driving a fire truck. Then, we get the necessary tools and do our job.
Trainz Simulator: A New Era
Simulation 15 May 2015
Trainz Simulator: A New Era is another game from the popular simulator series, Trainz that, as its title suggests, opens a new era in the history of the series. The game was developed by N3V Games, a studio created by the series' original developers from Auran. A New Era uses a brand new engine. Thanks to that, gameplay is more realistic and the visuals are of the highest quality.
Rescue 2: Everyday Heroes
Simulation 03 June 2015
The second installment of the Rescue series, developed by Fragment Production, a Finnish studio responsible for the previous installment, as well as Roadside Assistance Simulator. When it comes to mechanics, Rescue 2: Everyday Heroes is a strategy game that attempts to simulate typical assignments of firefighters. Our job is to coordinate the units, choose the equipment, employ new firefighters, or exchange vehicles between individual departments.
Farm Expert 2016
Simulation 19 June 2015
A production of the popular agricultural simulation genre. The game was developed by PlayWay, a studio known for such titles as Professional Farmer and Farm Machines Championship. After splitting from the former publisher, the developer decided to continue the series under a completely new brand – Farm Expert.
Train Driver 2
Simulation 26 June 2015
Free driver or train dispatcher simulator. Train Driver 2 was developed by a team of Polish developers and faithfully reproduces the domestic railway routes and various depots and locomotives used in Poland.
Vector Thrust
Simulation 02 July 2015
An arcade flight simulator, inspired by popular console series such as Ace Combat. The game offers several story campaigns which are focused around dynamic aerial rivalry. The developers decided to recreate 200 authentic aircraft, including serial models, as well as prototypes. The flight model is definitely arcade, but the game boasts an advanced AI module, which gives the AI pilots the ability to adapt to our playstyle and cooperate with each other.
Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?!
Simulation 13 July 2015
Simple simulation game with elements of economic strategy, in which the player's task is to manage the title gun shop. In the course of the game, he hires employees and improves their skills, acquires new equipment for the workshop and obtains designs of other types of weapons, which are then sent to the heroses that he supplies.
The Sims 4: Spa Day
Simulation 14 July 2015
The second game pack for the fourth installment of the wildly popular game series, The Sims. The expansion adds four new buildings, in which your Sims may relax a bit. The include the Aham Ashram Yoga Studio, where your Sims may learn yoga, the Center of Center Massage, offering various massaging services, the Perfect Balance Spa, featuring a sauna and a meditation spot, and a gym, where your Sims may work out their tension. You can also create your own relaxation center.
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Simulation 30 July 2015
A spin-off of the popular Animal Crossing series by Nintendo. Unlike the other titles in the franchise, Happy Home Designer is not a life simulation game, but a software for designing interiors of the virtual characters' houses. In the game you find a range of options and items allowing you to customize the house according to the character's desires. On the floor you can place carpets, while the rooms can be furnished with bookshelves, benches, tables, wardrobes, or other objects.
Cosmonautica
Simulation 31 July 2015
A space sandbox from a group of developers known for the arcade racing game called Pressure. Cosmonautica allows us to become a captain of a spaceship, his objective being to build a small trading company. The player can explore the galaxy, comprised of randomly generated star systems, and search for various goods that are capable of bringing a profit. During our visits in spaceports, we can take up tasks that may end up in a fight.
Japanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto
Simulation 05 August 2015
A sim game in which we sit behind the helm of a Japanese railroad and travel along two scenic routes in Kyoto. Game Japanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto was made in FMV technique - a model of a railroad and an interface were superimposed on recorded video material.
Farming Simulator 16
Simulation 06 August 2015
Another installment of the farming simulation game series from GIANTS software. Contrary to most of the major entries in the franchise, Farming Simulator 16 was created solely with the PS Vita handheld console and mobile devices in mind. In the game, we traditionally assume the role of farm owner, and our task is to turn his possessions into a true agricultural empire.
Battlevoid: Harbinger
Simulation 12 August 2015
A turn-based exploration game with rougelike elements, created by Bugbyte, an independent Finnish studio. The player is cast into the role of a commander of a space fleet. His task is to enter an uncharted enemy star systems to investigate the situation. As the galaxy is randomly generated during each playthrough, each game offers a different experience.
Hacknet
Simulation 13 August 2015
A hacking simulation game, in which you delve into lines of code to discover the truth behind the death of Bit, one of the world's best computer protection experts. The gameplay features dialogue boxes and you use real UNIX commands. If you're less familiar with programming, you can use the integrated hint system, which will help you learn the basic rules of the digital world.
Clouds & Sheep 2
Simulation 27 August 2015
In Clouds & Sheep 2 the player gets a flock of sheep under his care and his task is to provide them with a peaceful and pleasant life. Production is a continuation of Clouds & Sheep from 2011. Its creation is the responsibility of HandyGames studio, and the release was taken care of by Headup Games.
Train Simulator 2016
Simulation 17 September 2015
Another annual edition of one of the most popular train simulators. For many years the series was developed Rail Simulation Developments. The foundations of the new installment remain unchanged and the game still focuses mostly on controlling various train types on tracks located in different corners of the world. The player can select from many faithfully recreated rail tracks and realistic models of actual trains.
Coast Guard
Simulation 21 October 2015
A game recreating the various situations encountered by coast guard officers, developed by Reality Twist - the team responsible for Ship Simulator: Maritime Search and Rescue. The main hero of Coast Guard, Finn Asdair, and his teammates – an engineer, Fatima Morgane, main investigator, Colman Bauers, and a forensic specialist, Larry La Bouche have to face a number of dangerous tasks, such as saving people from burning vessels, fishing out survivors, or investigating shipwrecks.
Farming Simulator 15: Silver
Simulation 29 October 2015
An official expansion to the farming simulator published in 2014 by Giants Software. Farming Simulator 15: Silver is an expansion designed for the seventh generation of consoles, namely PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and, in contrast to the next-gen consoles edition called Farming Simulator 15: Gold, its contents are a bit reduced. This add-on does not introduce any changes to mechanics.
Farming Simulator 15: Official Expansion
Simulation 29 October 2015
An official expansion to Farming Simulator 15, a game published in 2014 by GIANTS Software. The expansion introduces large agricultural areas in Eastern Europe, together with their characteristic climatic conditions. Apart from that, there are 20 new, licensed agricultural machines by such producers as Zetor, Tatra, Rostselmash, and Farmtech. The game also offers new machines for logging and wood processing - novelties introduced in the previous edition of the game.
Farming Simulator 15: Gold
Simulation 29 October 2015
A complete edition of 2014's Farming Simulator 15, featuring the Official Expansion DLC and developed by GIANTS Software. As usual, the player's main tasks here are to sow fields, breed animals and buy gradually better equipment for money earned from selling crops and other goods.
Euro Fishing
Simulation 02 November 2015
An advanced fishing simulator developed by Dovetail Games. The title takes place by five European lakes located, among other places, in France, Spain and England. Each lake has more than a dozen of fishing positions. This allows the player to use various fishing techniques. The game is very realistic thanks to the implementation of Total Cast Control, a system that realistically recreates the behavior of the customizable fishing rod.
Steel Ocean
Simulation 12 November 2015
A MMO war game created by ICE Entertainment. The core of the gameplay are the naval battles for up to 32 players. The individual battles play out in real time, on more than 30 varied maps that are inspired by historical battles which took place during WWII. As a reward for victories, the players receive money that can be spent not only on upgrading the ships they own, but also to buy completely new vessels.
TruckSimulation 16
Simulation 25 November 2015
Developed by experts at the truck simulation genre, British studio Astragon Software, TruckSim is a truck simulator that bears heavy resemblance to such PC hit series as Euro Truck Simulator or 18 Wheels of Steel. TruckSim lets you become a truck driver and own a transit company, whose job is to accept contracts and transport merchandise using company's trucks. The game is set in the Western and Central Europe.
Eisenbahn.exe Professional 12
Simulation 26 November 2015
Twelfth edition of the cycle of advanced railway simulators. The player takes on the role of a driver to travel in different locations at the controls of trains from all over the world.
Cityconomy
Simulation 02 December 2015
An economic simulator developed by a Polish studio, Nano Games. In the game we assume the role of an owner of a cleaning company that maintains cleanliness in a city. The action of Cityconomy takes place in a large metropolis where we have to perform a myriad of various activities, such as garbage disposal, removing litter, trimming lawns and even towing damaged vehicles. We carry out our responsibilities using 15 specialized trucks, all of which are officially licensed by the MAN company.
The Sims 4: Get Together
Simulation 08 December 2015
The next big expansion pack for The Sims 4, a game released by EA company in September 2014. Just like the previously released Get to Work pack, Get Together does not change the gameplay itself, but introduces new activities, this time focusing on social features. Players and their sims visit a place called Windenburg, heavily inspired by the European style of architecture, where many attractions await them, including hedge mazes, old ruins, and beautiful ponds.
Elite: Dangerous - Horizons
Simulation 15 December 2015
A set of official expansions to the space simulator released back in 2014 by the Frontier Developments studio. The package has been collectively named Elite: Dangerous – Horizons, and comprises of several consecutively developed add-ons, which will enhance the game by adding additional content. The first expansion is called Planetary Landings and allows the players to land on the surfaces of specific planets, which have been designed in an extremely credible manner and scale.
Katy Perry Pop
Simulation 15 December 2015
Celebrity life simulator developed by the Glu Mobile company. We play the part of a young person who wants to become a pop star, and although the road to this goal is anything but nice and simple, during the game we can count on the support of Katy Perry herself. One of the most important features of gameplay is taking care of our character's appearance, dressing him or her up in costumes acquired in the course of the game.
Flight Unlimited 2K16
Simulation 21 December 2015
An air simulator that is the successor to the popular series from the late 90's. Players have the opportunity to sit at the helm of various aircraft, both civil and military, and explore the meticulously mapped areas of Las Vegas, San Francisco and the Swiss Alps from height. In the title there are two single game modes - free flights and fictionalised missions.