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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. more

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Barotrauma
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.

Digital Combat Simulator: AH-64D
Digital Combat Simulator: AH-64D

Simulation 17 March 2022

Another module for the advanced flight simulator Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS: World). This time you will have the opportunity to take control of the iconic AH-64D Apache helicopter.

Supermarket Simulator
Supermarket Simulator

Simulation 2025 (early access since 20 February 2024)

A simulation game played from the first person perspective, in which we are the owner of the store. Supermarket Simulator has us design our own store, order goods, place them on shelves and then tend to the customers showing up to purchase things.

The Sims 3
The Sims 3

Simulation 02 June 2009

The third major installment in a life simulation game series, The Sims. The title was developed by The Sims Studio in cooperation with Maxis and Electronic Arts. As per usual, The Sims 3 lets you take control of a life of a virtual character from the cradle to the grave. Your job is to provide for the needs of your family of Sims when it comes to their social interactions, family matters, and career.

Green Hell
Green Hell

Simulation 05 September 2019

A survival game, in which you find yourself stranded in the Amazon Jungle. To survive, you have not only to gather food and water, but also learn to light bonfires, hunt, craft useful equipment, and build shelters.

Hydroneer
Hydroneer

Simulation 08 May 2020

Hydroneer is a sandbox FPP game, awarded second place at the 2020 Indie of the Year Awards. Find the right location, create a unique base, and manage the mining of precious metals and gems in one of 2020's most acclaimed indie games.

Brick Rigs
Brick Rigs

Simulation 14 July 2023

A simulator, in which the players assume the role of constructors of various vehicles like cars, trains, helicopters, planes, and space shuttles. In Brick Rigs the constructions can be tested in multiplayer battles with other players. The designs can be also shared with other users.

Raft
Raft

Simulation 20 June 2022

A survival game, in which you're drifting at sea on the eponymous raft. Your task is mostly gathering resources and food, improving your raft, and crafting useful tools, which is often made more difficult by marine predators.

Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator

Simulation 18 August 2020

A realistic civil aircraft simulator. Microsoft Flight Simulator faithfully recreates a rich set of licensed machines and an area of the entire globe, using satellite data, artificial intelligence processing power and the Azure data cloud.

inZOI
inZOI

Simulation TBA

A life sim by KRAFTON and a competitor to such games as The Sims and Paralives. inZOI has us creating a character and having them live their everyday life. The game features graphics of extremely high quality.

Mon Bazou
Mon Bazou

Simulation September 2024 (early access since 16 December 2021)

FPP sim with racing game elements. In Mon Bazou you race in illegal night races, and earn money by toiling in a variety of activities - from cutting down trees to producing and selling maple syrup.

Internet Cafe Simulator 2
Internet Cafe Simulator 2

Simulation 07 January 2022

Simulation game in which we take on the role of an Internet cafe owner. In Internet Cafe Simulator 2 we not only deal with the development of our own business, but we also face various challenges - from random accidents to dealings with gangsters.

Rusty's Retirement
Rusty's Retirement

Simulation 26 April 2024

A simplified agrocultural simulator with economic strategy elements, in which we develop a farm run by robots. Rusty’s Retirement can be launched as a side task or in the background, with many operations being fully automated and done without having to monitor them ourselves.

Flyout
Flyout

Simulation 2026 (early access since 2024)

A cross between a simulation game and a plane builder. Flyout lets us design our own aircraft, deciding upon their parameters and appearance, as well as take part in test flights over the Earth-sized procedurally generated world.

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.

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.

Euro Truck Simulator 2: Scandinavian Expansion
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.

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.

Spore
Spore

Simulation 05 September 2008

An unusual simulator, in which your objective is to bring to life a perfectly functioning species of organisms, starting from the lowest step on the evolution ladder. The game is developed by the legendary studio Maxis, led by Will Wright – the man responsible for such cult series as SimCity and The Sims. Mechanics combine elements of many game genres and each stage of your organism’s evolution offers a bit different quests and altered gameplay.

Freelancer
Freelancer

Simulation 04 March 2003

Continuation of adventures in the universe known from Stanlancer, where this time the player plays the role of a civilian crossing the space in search of fame and money. Unlike its predecessor, Freelancer offers an open structure of the world and a free choice of ways of earning money.

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
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.

Euro Truck Simulator 2: Going East!
Euro Truck Simulator 2: Going East!

Simulation 19 September 2013

The first big expansion to the highly-popular simulation game, Euro Truck Simulator 2. The add-on has been prepared by Bohemian studio SCS Software in answer to community’s request. Euro Truck Simulator 2: Going East! adds new locations to the basic game, the Middle Europe countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia.

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.

Trainz Simulator 12
Trainz Simulator 12

Simulation 17 March 2011

The jubilee installment of one of the most popular series of railway simulators, developed continuously since 2001 by Australian studio Auran. The aim of the game is invariably to develop railway tracks together with the surrounding infrastructure, and then to travel along the routes created in this way in a realistically executed simulation mode.