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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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World War II
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.

Silent Hunter III
Silent Hunter III

Simulation 15 March 2005

Silent Hunter III is the third installment in the World War II submarine simulator series. In comparison with the previous game, Ubisoft implemented many changes and improvement in Silent Hunter III, with modern 3D visuals that render the game in a rather realistic way. The game offers us four types of U-boots in ten different development versions. All interiors and onboard devices (we can use all of them) are rendered in 3D with highest attention to detail.

UBOAT
UBOAT

Simulation June 2024 (early access since 30 April 2019)

An open world submarine simulator created in Poland by Deep Water Studio. The game takes place during World War II and the player assumes the role of a captain of a German submarine who completes various missions inspired by historical events. Mechanics of UBOOT combine the features of Silent Hunter and Fallout Shelter and the main task of the player is to take care of the crew. One must consider physical and emotional limitations of his subordinates, assign functions to them etc.

B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th
B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th

Simulation 2025

The third installment in an iconic series of flight simulators originating from 1992. B-17 Flying Fortress: The Bloody 100th tasks us with operating the titular bomber during World War II, taking out targets and treating injured crew members.

Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific
Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific

Simulation 20 March 2007

Silent Hunter IV: Wolves of the Pacific studio Ubisoft is another part of a series of marine simulators, collecting very high ratings, both among players and critics. This time, sea wolves, fans of underwater hunting for armored animals, move to the Pacific Ocean.

Plane Mechanic Simulator
Plane Mechanic Simulator

Simulation 14 February 2024

A polish simulation game, in which we play as the titular plane mechanic. Plane Mechanic Simulator takes us to England in 1940. There are three British planes in the game, which we have to take care of in order to ensure the safety of their pilots, who are taking part in the clashes against the forces of the German Luftwaffe.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover

Simulation 24 March 2011

Maddox Games air simulator set in the realities of World War II. The game focuses on the famous Battle of England. Available machines include Hurricane and Spitfire as well as German Messerschmitt and Junker. In addition to the campaign, there is also an extensive multiplayer mode available.

European Air War
European Air War

Simulation 31 October 1998

World War II air simulator. We sit at the helm of one of twenty machines representing the RAF, Luftwaffe and USAAF forces and participate in a series of missions based on historical events. As a result of our actions, we change their course and gain further officer ranks allowing us to take command over the entire squadron of planes.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Tank Crew - Clash at Prokhorovka
IL-2 Sturmovik: Tank Crew - Clash at Prokhorovka

Simulation 20 November 2020

Il-2 Sturmovik: Tank Crew - Clash at Prokhorovka is an advanced simulator, set in the realities of World War II, that focuses on operating a tank. The game is a spin-off of the well-known series of aircraft simulators. 777 Studios and 1C are responsible for its creation.

IL-2 Sturmovik
IL-2 Sturmovik

Simulation 21 November 2001

Contemporary airplanes are mainly electronics, in machines dating back to the Second World War, man was the most important. Il-2 Sturmovik gives the player the opportunity to play as a pilot of planes from this period and to fight great heavenly battles.

Wings of Prey
Wings of Prey

Simulation 25 December 2009

Wings of Prey is an air simulator set in the realities of World War II, produced by Gaijin Entertainment, a company specializing in this genre of games. Players can sit at the helm of the most famous fighters and bombers of that period. The creators took care to reproduce the details of individual machines, but also to present a realistic representation of air battles.

Tank Mechanic Simulator
Tank Mechanic Simulator

Simulation 20 February 2020

Another mechanic simulator published by PlayWay – a studio known for publishing such games as Car Mechanic Simulator, Train Mechanic Simulator, and Space Mechanic Simulator. The game has been developed by Degenerals and allows the player to assume the role of an owner of the museum exhibiting tanks from the period of World War II. The gameplay is divided into several stages.

B-17 Flying Fortress II: The Mighty 8th
B-17 Flying Fortress II: The Mighty 8th

Simulation 24 November 2000

Microprose returns with a simulator of the most famous WWII bomber, allowing us to carry out carpet raids on fascist Germany again. The authors focused on realism by creating an advanced system controlling the physics of flight. The game also has light RPG elements in the form of aircraft crew management.

IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946

Simulation 15 December 2006

IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 is another item in the popular series of aircraft simulators, treating the Second World War. This time, developers from Maddox Games, in cooperation with Ubisoft Entertainment corporation, integrated in one product the content from all previous editions of Szturmovik, enriched with new elements.

Air Conflicts
Air Conflicts

Simulation 27 April 2006

Air Conflicts is an arcade simulation of World War II air operations, prepared by employees of the Slovak development studio 3Division Entertainment.

WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger
WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger

Simulation 16 November 2007

WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger is another, after T-72 Balkans on Fire, tank simulation, which was created by programmers and designers from IDDK studio. This time the action takes us back to the times of World War II, when the Soviets after the victorious battle of Kursk set off for Berlin, following the retreating German troops.

Silent Hunter II: WWII U-Boat Combat Simulator
Silent Hunter II: WWII U-Boat Combat Simulator

Simulation 07 November 2001

Silent Hunter II: WWII U-Boat Combat Simulator is a continuation of the 1996 submarine simulation. The production of the game was taken care of by the Ultimation studio team. Players have the opportunity to take on the role of captain u-bot and take part in the famous battle for the Atlantic from the period of World War II. The creators took care of realistic impressions of commanding a submarine, in which consultations with Admiral Eric Topp were helpful.

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter

Simulation 06 December 2023

A second-war thriller representing simulation and adventure genres. In Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter we play the role of a commander of a squadron of American destroyers, whose task is to hunt for German U-Boats in the Atlantic Ocean.

World of Warplanes
World of Warplanes

Simulation 12 November 2013

A flight combat MMO game by Russian studio Wargaming.net (known from e.g. World of Tanks), utilizing a free-to-play model with microtransactions. In World of Warplanes, you can play as a pilot of a fighter or bomber plane and participate in spectacular aerial battles with dozens of other planes. The game features many military plane models to choose from, representing the so-called golden age of aviation — from pre-WW2 airframes to jets from the Korean War era.

The Mighty Eighth VR
The Mighty Eighth VR

Simulation 2025

The Mighty Eighth is a first-person simulator of a bomber crew member, in which together with other players we have to achieve our mission goals, take care of the plane's condition and not get killed.

Wolfpack
Wolfpack

Simulation 2024 (early access since 15 March 2019)

Wolfpack is a cooperative submarine simulator. A group of five players plays the crew of a German submarine during World War II. Each of them has different duties, which he performs manually by manipulating the on-board instruments.

B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redux
B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redux

Simulation 2025 (early access since 26 January 2024)

A remake of a 2000 flight sim. B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redux lets us directly take part in piloting the titular bomber or command it.

Silent Depth 2: Pacific
Silent Depth 2: Pacific

Simulation 2025

A simulation game, in which we command a Gato-type submarine. Silent Depth 2: Pacific is set in the Pacific Ocean, during World War II, tasking the player with patrolling the area and eliminating enemy units.

Battle of Europe: Royal Air Forces
Battle of Europe: Royal Air Forces

Simulation 11 August 2005

Battle of Europe is a three-dimensional arcade and simulation game released by Strategy First, where we are given the opportunity to play as a RAF pilot.