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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.

Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander

Simulation 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.

Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition
Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition

Simulation 23 November 2009

Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition is the next installment of the realistic train driving simulation cycle developed by Australian studio Auran. The creators of the game faithfully reproduced a number of authentic routes by which players can travel in the cockpit of several dozen historical and modern locomotives. The advantage of the game is an extensive editor that allows you to set new paths and share them with other railway enthusiasts.

Thief Simulator 2
Thief Simulator 2

Simulation 04 October 2023

Thief Simulator 2 is a sequel to a well-received game revolving around heists. It was developed by a Polish studio MrCiastku and published by Ultimate Games.

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.

House Flipper
House Flipper

Simulation 17 May 2018

A unique investing and building construction simulation game by Empyrean. You play as a businessman, who buys housings in need of renovation. As such property often features many nasty surprises, you have to refurbish, clean and furnish the flat, so that you can sell it for profit. This involves tearing down unnecessary walls, getting rid of any pests or fixing damaged wiring. In House Flipper you use various tools, including an irreplaceable hammer.

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.

Cooking Simulator
Cooking Simulator

Simulation 06 June 2019

A humorous cooking simulator developed by a Polish studio called Wastelands Interactive. In Cooking Simulator, a player assumes the role of a chef working at a restaurant, who has to carry out all the duties resulting from his job. Their responsibilities include preparation of various meals - one can stick to the recipes or experiment a bit. The latter option involves combining ingredients as one sees fit, choosing from vegetables, meat, and fish.

Desperate Housewives: The Game
Desperate Housewives: The Game

Simulation 06 October 2006

Desperate Housewives: The Game from Buena Vista Games is a title based on a very popular, award-winning TV series whose Polish title is Ready for Everything. The game is a little bit of a simulator of everyday life (a model known from The Sims), and a little adventure.

Train Simulator 2022
Train Simulator 2022

Simulation 30 September 2021

Train Simulator 2022 is the next part of the popular series of train driving simulators. It was developed and published by Dovetail Games.

Stranded Deep
Stranded Deep

Simulation 11 August 2022

A realistic survival game created by a debuting Australian studio Beam Team Games. The player assumes the role of a plane crash survivor who struggles to remain alive on one of the uninhabited islands of the Pacific. Unlike most games of this genre, this production is focused not only on the exploration of the island itself, but it also encompasses the ocean floor around it. Both areas are randomly generated before each game.

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.

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.

Bus Simulator 18
Bus Simulator 18

Simulation 13 June 2018

Another PC game belonging to a series of bus simulators published over the years by astragon Entertainment. Developed by StillAlive, the game includes vehicles from such brands as MAN or Daimler Buses, and gives us an opportunity to explore one of the German towns. Apart from driving as such, the player also has to interact with passengers (selling tickets for instance) and cope with various random occurrences.

Spintires: MudRunner
Spintires: MudRunner

Simulation 31 October 2017

An advanced off-road truck simulator – Spintires: MadRunner is an enhanced version of Spintires. The game has been published by Focus Home Interactive and allows the player to drive various vehicles designed for extreme road conditions. Throughout the game, one can modify the available machines (the MadRunner edition features 13 new vehicles) and install new parts. The game delivers several large open maps located across Siberia, waiting for the player to explore.

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.

PC Building Simulator 2
PC Building Simulator 2

Simulation 12 October 2022

Second part of the series of sim games in which we build computers. PC Building Simulator 2 contains a career mode, where we run our own company, and a Free Build module, in which we freely construct new machines.

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

Simulation 05 March 2024

The fourth installment in a popular car simulator series. Expeditions: A MudRunner Game has us participating in research expeditions, requiring exploring difficult terrain in various vehicles.

30 Days on Ship
30 Days on Ship

Simulation March 2025

An FPP survival game, in which we are trying to stay alive on board of a wrecked ship on the Pacific. 30 Days on Ship has us play as the lone survivor trying to last a month - we must gather resources, find shelter and defend ourselves against hostile fauna.

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together
Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together

Simulation 2025

The second installment in a series of first-person cooking sims by PlayWay. Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together supports singleplayer and co-op, and features an advanced physics engine which lets players bake, boil, burn, grate and slice various ingredients.

Oxygen Not Included
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.

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.

Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic
Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic

Simulation 02 March 2010

The fifth installment in one of the most popular WWII submarine simulation game series. In Silent Hunter 5 you are sent to the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, where, as the commander of a German U-boat VII, you hunt down the ships of the Allies. There is a dynamic campaign to complete, and your actions, victories and losses affect its outcome. It's worth noting that the campaign also includes historical naval battles.

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.