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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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Flight Sim World
Flight Sim World

Simulation 18 January 2018

A flight simulation game from the developers of such titles as Euro Fishing and Train Simulator 2017. Like in other games from Dovetail Games studio, Flight Sim World tries to simulate real life as closely as possible. In addition to advanced physics the developers took care of details that make each vehicle different in how they are handled; another thing that influences it are changing weather conditions.

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Interkosmos
Interkosmos

Simulation 25 April 2017

Interkosmos is a VR simulation game and the first game developed by Ovid Works, a studio made of developers who previously worked for Flying Wild Hog, CD Projekt RED, and CreativeForge Games. The game takes place in 1970's, during the Cold War and Space Race times. We play as an astronaut who travels back to Earth in a experimental Zevzda pod. Our job is to get back home safely with the help from NASA and Roscosmos operators.

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Everything
Everything

Simulation 21 March 2017

Developed by an indie developer David O’Reilly, Everything generates worlds, which you can watch from any perspective you like. Each universe can be observed in both micro and macro scale. You start playing in a particular place of a procedurally generated world, but the rest is completely up to you – you are free to take control of a single atom, animal, or object, and focus on its immediate whereabouts, or control an entire planet, star or even galaxy.

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Task Force 1942: Surface Naval Action in the South Pacific
Task Force 1942: Surface Naval Action in the South Pacific

Simulation 01 January 1992

Hybrid strategy game and warship simulator, developed by Microprose. The player takes part in the events that took place in the Pacific in the title year 1942 - the task awaiting execution is to take control of Guadalcanal.

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MaSzyna: Symulator Pojazdów Szynowych
MaSzyna: Symulator Pojazdów Szynowych

Simulation 15 November 2003

Simulator of rail vehicles running on Polish tracks. More than forty models of locomotives, as well as several hundred passenger and freight wagons are available in the game.

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Stationeers
Stationeers

Simulation 2024 (early access since 12 December 2017)

Stationeers is a simulator set on a space station with certain elements typical for survival games. The game has been developed by a small team called RocketWerkz, comprising sixteen people led by Dean Hall - the creator of the original DayZ. In the game, the player assumes the role of a space station manager tasked with constructing and attaching new modules to the station, as well as overseeing the life support systems (e.g. food production and producing a breathable atmosphere).

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Firefighters: The Simulation
Firefighters: The Simulation

Simulation 18 September 2012

A simulation game in which the player plays the role of a firefighter taking part in various rescue operations. Events are observed from the perspective of the first person, and during the game we have the opportunity to extinguish fires, remove toxic substances or even secure the transport of dangerous goods. All this takes place in an open world.

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Hacknet
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.

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Ships 2017
Ships 2017

Simulation 19 October 2016

Another simulation published by PlayWay and developed by an independent studio FragOut. The production gives you a chance to take control over three ships – a container ship, a deepwater construction vessel, and a semi-submarine transport vessel. The action takes place on waters of Baltic Sea where you will carry out rescue missions, retrieve objects sunken in the depths of the sea, mount installations, and take transport cruises.

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Children of a Dead Earth
Children of a Dead Earth

Simulation 23 September 2016

A very ambitious independent game developed by Q Switched Productions. The title combines traits of a space simulator with a strategy game. In Children of a Dead Earth the player assumes the role of an admiral who commands a space fleet. During the series of missions he can see as the Solar System plunges into a civil war. The gameplay is based on two main pillars: constructing space ships and participating in planetary conquests.

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Eisenbahn.exe Professional 12
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.

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Eisenbahn.exe Professional 13
Eisenbahn.exe Professional 13

Simulation 26 October 2016

The 13th full-fledged installment of a series of popular railway simulators developed by a German studio Trend Verlaag. Eisenbahn.exe Professional 13 allows us to assume the role of a train driver, traveling through various areas using a chosen train. We can choose from over 4500 models – from classic steam-powered engines, up to modern diesel or electric engines, each containing a faithfully-recreated, three-dimensional cockpit.

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Silent Service
Silent Service

Simulation 31 December 1985

World War II submarine simulator by Sid Meier. The player's task is to patrol the waters of the Pacific Ocean in search of the Japanese fleet, and not only an extensive arsenal, but also a set of realistic combat tactics and specialized equipment, enabling constant monitoring of the area.

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GunFleet
GunFleet

Simulation canceled

A free-to-play MMO game following the convention set by such titles as World of Tanks and World of Warships. Russian studio Areo Gaming decided to translate this arcade-simulation gameplay model into the world of battles fought by small marine units – fast patrol boats, torpedo boats, and small submarines. The players can unlock over 40 models of ships, armed with a diverse arsenal – starting from machine guns and cannons all the way to rocket launchers and depth charges.

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Howrse
Howrse

Simulation 20 August 2005

A simulation game in which we play the role of a beginner horse breeder. Our task is to take care of animals, train them, take part in competitions and breed. All in order to make our kennel the best.

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The Sims 4: Vampires
The Sims 4: Vampires

Simulation 24 January 2017

The seventh expansion for The Sims 4, developed by Electronic Arts. This time the player can turn their Sims into vampires – after the transformation your protégés gain supernatural powers, such as the ability to assume the form of a bat or become a cloud of mist. Sims can also control the minds of others and feed on their life energy – another way to regenerate their strength is to rest inside a coffin.

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Train Sim World
Train Sim World

Simulation 16 March 2017

An advanced railway simulator developed by Dovetail Games, a developer known from the popular Train Simulator series. Train Sim World: CSX Heavy Haul follows in the same vein, yet is treated as a separate project based on new technology. Unfortunately, this means that the title is not compatible with numerous add-ons released for the Train Simulator series. As always, the gameplay involves controlling various railway engines and traversing numerous railways found all around the world.

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The Sims 4: City Living
The Sims 4: City Living

Simulation 03 November 2016

Another large expansion for the 2014 game The Sims 4 by EA Maxis. City Living adds a new area of the city of San Myshuno, where you can find e.g. noisy neighbors, administrators, who want their rent money badly, exotic restaurants, and many more interesting places and events. Your Sims can now live in apartments and luxury suites, and can choose from three new career options, each connected with the city life: politician, art critic, and social media expert.

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IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Kuban
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Kuban

Simulation 14 March 2018

Another installment in the popular series of flight simulators set during the World War II period, developed by 1C Company in collaboration with 777 Studios. Il-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Kuban takes the players to the Eastern Front of the World War II, giving them a chance to participate in the eponymous Battle of Kuban. The game is played over an area of 300 by 400 kilometers. During aerial battles you can pilot such machines as Bf-109 G-4, Yak-7b, IL-2 mod.43 UBT or Spitfire Mk.VB.

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Giant Machines 2017
Giant Machines 2017

Simulation 29 September 2016

A heavy machinery simulator created by an independent studio Code Horizon. Giant Machines 2017 stands out from the other simulators with the presence of a Story Mode, the final objective of which is to send a shuttle to the International Space Station. The players can take the reins of machines such as a crane, a bulldozer, a dump truck, a gigantic mining excavator, or a platform transporting space shuttles.

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Birthdays the Beginning
Birthdays the Beginning

Simulation 09 May 2017

An original open-world game combining elements typical for titles such as Spore or Minecraft. The game was created by Arc System Works, and the TOYBOX Inc. studio led by Yasuhiro Wada - the father of the Harvest Moon series. Birthdays the Beginning casts the player in the role of a creator of worlds, whose goal is to create a planet, along with a breathing ecosystem rich in life.

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Stable Orbit
Stable Orbit

Simulation 27 September 2017

A game that belongs to the popular genre of simulators, entrusting the players with a demanding task of building and managing a space station. Stable Orbit is a debut project of the one-man studio Codalyn that was founded by Jim Offerman. The developer previously worked as the main designer of PC versions of such hits like Tomb Raider and Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

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EVEREST VR
EVEREST VR

Simulation 02 August 2016

A simulation game designed for virtual reality sets, taking us to Himalayas where we conquer the summit of the highest mountain in the world. Production was developed by Icelandic Sólfar Studios collaborating with RVX team, responsible for special effects in the Baltasar Kormáruk movie, Everest. Project was supported financially by many Scandinavian institutions.

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Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You

Simulation 27 October 2016

A strategy-simulation game developed by German studio Osmotic Studios. The title references the Orwellian theme of Big Brother and the internet surveillance of the modern society in face of global terrorism. The titular Orwell is the name of a computer system that tracks the citizens and finds people suspected of criminal activity.

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