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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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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.

The Escapists 2
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.

Crime Scene Cleaner
Crime Scene Cleaner

Simulation June 2024

Skies above the Great War
Skies above the Great War

Simulation 2024 (early access since 11 January 2024)

A cross between a grand strategy game and a plane shooter. Skies above the Great War is set on the Western Front of World War I, tasking us with commanding air forces or directly participating in missions and battles.

Table Manners
Table Manners

Simulation 14 February 2020

Table Manners is a similar to Cooking Simulator, a humorous arcade game that is also a dating simulator. Echo Chamber Games is responsible for the creation of the title.

Bakery Simulator
Bakery Simulator

Simulation 03 May 2022

Simulation game, in which we run our own bakery. We deal with the implementation of more and more sophisticated orders and delivery of baked goods to customers, and the money we earn we invest in the development of our business.

Mountain Climbing Simulator
Mountain Climbing Simulator

Simulation canceled

An arcade/simulation mix dedicated to mountain climbing. The player is given an extensive map full of climbable mountains. The developers introduced two game modes – free-roam and challenge. The game is characteristic for its high quality graphics.

Sea of Craft
Sea of Craft

Simulation 10 March 2023

Sea of Craft is an action adventure game in which we sail on the great ocean using a self-designed ship. The game was created and released by the independent Wizard Games team.

Cook Serve Forever
Cook Serve Forever

Simulation 2024 (early access since 15 May 2023)

An arcade-sim game in which we run a street food business. Cook Serve Forever allows you to play solo or multiplayer in local co-op mode.

HERO: Flood Rescue
HERO: Flood Rescue

Simulation canceled

HERO: The Flood Rescue is an arcade simulator in which we direct a rescue unit to help flood victims. During the game, the player can control a variety of character classes and uses a wide range of specialized equipment, including a helicopter and fire truck.

Vector Thrust
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.

Rock Simulator 2014
Rock Simulator 2014

Simulation canceled

Unique, free-to-play production of the independent studio Strange Panther Games, which is - next to the popular Goat Simulator - a kind of pastiche of the simulator genre exploited in every possible way. The game combines aesthetic values with unsophisticated, arcade gameplay and an original sense of humor of the authors.

The Escapists
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.

Taxi!
Taxi!

Simulation 22 August 2014

Taxi! is a production created by Excalibur Publishing Limited studio, which is a mixture of arcade, economic and simulator games. The title allows you to develop your taxi company on many different levels in such a way that over time it can become a leader in its industry.

Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China
Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China

Simulation 29 May 2017

An arcade flight simulator set in Southeastern Asia during the Second World War. It was developed by Ace Maddox - a Swedish game-making studio. The plot is based on historical events and the game tells a story of a secret combat squad of volunteers standing up for China against Japan's aggression. The game is characterized by arcade flight physics, focusing on spectacular aerial acrobatics and shooting in the TrazerTime mode which slows down the passage of time.

Castaway Paradise
Castaway Paradise

Simulation 19 May 2015

An uncomplicated sandbox simulation game inspired by titles such as Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. We play the role of a survivor on a small island who decides to start his life from scratch, building a new house and helping the local people to rebuild the village.

Air Missions: HIND
Air Missions: HIND

Simulation 14 June 2017

An arcade simulator in which the player gets to pilot a Russian Mi-24 Hind gunship. Developed by a Slovakian studio 3Division, Air Missions: HIND allows players to carry out diverse missions taking place in four different corners of the Earth – thick forests of Eastern Europe, deserts of Central Asia, the exotic South-East Asia, and the airspace over the Arctic Ocean. Among the mission objectives, one can find i.e.

Vacation Simulator
Vacation Simulator

Simulation 09 April 2019

Another pseudosimulator designed for virtual reality sets. The production takes players to the universe of the Job Simulator game - after the main character of the game has found out what work is, he can now experience a rest in a tropical resort, playing carefree with robots and preparing delicious meals.

STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator
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.

Warplanes: WW1 Fighters
Warplanes: WW1 Fighters

Simulation 15 January 2021

The third game under the Warplanes brand, which is an arcade aviation simulation. Warplanes: WW1 Fighters was developed for VR sets. The game allows us to take control of a variety of aircraft and participate in the most important battles of the First World War.

Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces
Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces

Simulation 23 September 2019

The second part of a series of arcade flight simulators under the title Warplanes, developed by the Polish team Home Net Games. In Warplanes: WW1 Sky Aces we take on the role of a pilot taking part in the biggest battles in the sky during the First World War. The production is distributed in a free-to-play model.