2DPC Simulation Video Games
Video Games Encyclopedia by Gamepressure.com
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. more
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Escapists 2
Simulation 22 August 2017
A sequel to the 2015 game by Mouldy Toof which was a unique arcade 2D platformer with elements of logic and RPG productions. In The Escapist 2, the players assume the role of inmates locked up in heavily-guarded prisons, and their task is to work out the security system and to escape. To do so, we have to look for allies and items that can be crafted into useful tools while pretending that we tend to our usual prison routines.
Under The Yoke
Simulation 28 March 2024
A life simulator set in medieval England, with graphics inspired by paintings from that period. Under the Yoke has us control the life of several generations of a peasant family. We lead them to prosperity, deal with feudal obligations and satisfy their needs.
Starsector
Simulation 29 April 2011
Starsector is a powerful space simulator developed by Fractal Softworks. During the adventure, the player sits at the helm of his own ship; the game does not impose specific objectives, opting for free exploration and character development.
The Survivalists
Simulation 09 October 2020
Two-dimensional action adventure game, in which we can also find strategic and survival elements. The player takes on the role of a survivor who tries to live on a desert island. The well-known studio Team17 is responsible for the development of this production.
Amazing Cultivation Simulator
Simulation 25 November 2020
A simulation game about creating your own sect, which mixes elements of survival, RPG and strategy. Amazing Cultivation Simulator has gained great popularity in China, and its creators were inspired by such games as Dwarf Fortress and Rimworld.
Change: A Homeless Survival Experience
Simulation 01 May 2020
Change: A Homeless Survival Experience is a mix of survival and RPG. During the game, the player takes on the role of homeless man and his task is to survive in the urban jungle. In order to do so, it is necessary to satisfy the needs of the character and build his reputation.
Learning Factory
Simulation September 2024 (early access since 18 February 2021)
Learning Factory is an indie strategy game with learning automation processes by running a factory on Mars to understand cats. The game was developed by Luden.io studio.
STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator
Simulation September 2024 (early access since 17 July 2023)
Economic strategy and life simulator game. In STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator we play as a Japanese businessman from the 1980s and 1990s. During the game we play on the stock market and invest the funds we have accumulated, gradually multiplying our wealth.
Bitburner
Simulation 11 December 2021
An unusual idle game, Bitburner lets you play as a hacker and discover the secrets of the cyberpunk world using a real programming language. The game is available completely for free.
Qvadriga
Simulation 04 March 2014
Two-dimensional chariot racing simulator. The production is characterized by a unique expansion, typical of Slitherine studio. The player's tasks include training the riders and increasing their abilities, improving chariots, taking care of finances, as well as indirect participation in races held in historic arenas.
Shepherd's Crossing
Simulation 27 April 2023
Shepherd's Crossing is a farming simulator. The player must plant crops, raise animals and trade with villager. The game is laid-back, easy to relax with and features comic book-like visuals.
Wolfpack (1990)
Simulation 11 September 1990
Developed in 1990 by Broderbound's Wolfpack simulator, you'll be able to take control of both the title "Wolfpack flocks" of Nazi U-Boots and Allied convoys trying to transport supplies to endangered ports.
The Political Machine 2004
Simulation 10 August 2004
Another, after the excellent star strategy of Galactic Civilizations, ambitious production of Stardock Systems Inc. Ambitious, because the authors decided to present the players with an interesting and difficult topic of the American presidential election, of course, in a very realistic way, focusing on the content and not on spectacular audiovisual waterworks.
The Westport Independent
Simulation 21 January 2016
Developed by Double Zero One Zero studio, The Westport Independent is a censorship simulation video game in which we assume the role of the executive director, who runs a newspaper in a fictional, authoritarian country. Our mission is to influence the public and its attitude towards the government.
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.
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
Simulation 20 July 2017
A hilarious dating simulator, which is the debut project of Game Grumps - a studio founded by YouTubers from a popular channel devoted to video gaming. Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator tells the story of a lonely father, who along with his daughter, moves to a sleepy town Maple Bay. Soon after their arrival, it turns out that all the males in the neighborhood have lived lives similar to that of the protagonist - he decides to arrange a date with one of them.
NITE Team 4
Simulation 27 February 2019
An original game that can be treated as a hacking simulator created by a Canadian studio called Alice & Smith. We play as a recruit of Network Intelligence & Technical Evaluation company's (the titular NITE) secret branch that is engaged in a cyber war and supports military units. Our task is to operate STINGER system that allows us to hack into opponent's network, coordinate attacks etc. We can do this by selecting various modules and typing special commands.
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.
Princess Maker Refine
Simulation 17 February 2017
A unique management game and a remastered and extended edition of a PlayStation 2 title. Princess Maker Refine was created by Japanese studio Gainax, supervised by one of its co-founders, Takami Akai. You play as a hero, who already defeated the dark lord and saved the citizens of the kingdom invaded by the villain. The protagonist decided to settle down and adopt an orphaned girl, so that he can not only help with rebuilding the country, but also take care of her future.