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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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My Summer Car
My Summer Car

Simulation TBA (early access since 24 October 2016)

A simulation game developed by independent Finnish developer who uses nickname Royal John Love. The title enables the player to repair old and wrecked cars as a fan of 90s cars, who one beautiful summer decides to fix his old sports car. When the game starts, the player has only a tractor and a van useful when transporting larger parts. The pieces ordered by mail must be installed while focusing on details like selection of proper tools and correct combination of all engine parts.

The Planet Crafter
The Planet Crafter

Simulation 10 April 2024

The Planet Crafter is an action adventure game focusing on the survival aspect. The player takes on the role of an astronaut whose task is to conduct terraforming processes on an alien planet.

The Sims 4
The Sims 4

Simulation 02 September 2014

The fourth installment in the best-selling life simulation series – The Sims. The Sims 4 was developed by Maxis Studios, also known for SimCity and Spore. The player, once again, controls the lifes of a virtual family. Character editor lets you set not only alter the physical appearance of each Sim, but also define their personality, character, and goals.

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.

Icarus
Icarus

Simulation 03 December 2021

A sci-fi survival game by RocketWerkz (founded by Dean Hall, the creator of DayZ). Players must scavenge for exotic material in the violent world of Icarus, humanity's greatest mistake.

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.

Way of the Hunter
Way of the Hunter

Simulation 16 August 2022

FPP simulation game in which we take the role of a hunter. Way of the Hunter gives us two vast maps and allows us to play solo or in co-op mode.

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.

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.

TerraTech Worlds
TerraTech Worlds

Simulation 22 March 2024

A sandbox game which expands the formula of the first TerraTech from 2018. TerraTech Worlds has us explore semi-alien planets using the machines we created ourselves. We can play alone or in online coop, gathering resources, creating bases, and defending against bandits.

Ranch Simulator
Ranch Simulator

Simulation 03 November 2023

Ranch Simulator is a farm simulator from Toxic Dog studio. The game offers players the opportunity to run their own animal farm alone or with three friends. In addition, the game leaves a lot of freedom in the expansion of farm buildings.

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.

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.

Satisfactory
Satisfactory

Simulation 2024 (early access since 19 March 2019)

Shooter enriched with elements of simulation game and economic strategy, in which our task is to create a powerful factory complex on one of the distant planets. To do this, we travel the map in search of useful raw materials, construct buildings, construct various equipment and production lines, as well as face aggressive predators living in the wilderness.

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.

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.

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.

Techtonica
Techtonica

Simulation 2024 (early access since 18 July 2023)

An FPP simulation-strategy game, in which we construct futuristic factoties. Techtonica is set on the titular planet, tasking us with extracting its resources, building complex industrial systems and discovering its secrets.

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.

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.

Occupy Mars: The Game
Occupy Mars: The Game

Simulation July 2024 (early access since 10 May 2023)

Occupy Mars: The Game is a survival game in which the player takes on the role of an astronaut building a colony on Mars. His duties include not only finding the right place to build the base and expand the infrastructure, but also taking care of the necessary raw materials and supplies of oxygen, food and water, and if necessary - repairing the damaged elements before his life hangs on the Italian.

Outpath
Outpath

Simulation 16 October 2023

A first-person sandbox game inspired by Minecraft, Forager and Satisfactory. Outpath tasks the player with exploring colorful islands, gathering resources, crafting useful equipment and constructing buildings.

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers

Simulation 10 November 2022

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is a simulator that lets players take on the role of police officers. Their tasks include patrolling districts, chasing reckless drivers and intervention on reports.

Survival: Fountain of Youth
Survival: Fountain of Youth

Simulation June 2024 (early access since 19 April 2023)

Survival: Fountain of Youth is an action adventure game with survival elements, its story revolving around the titular Fountain of Youth. The game is set in the 16-th century. We play as a stowaway, trying to survive on fifteen different islands.