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Shadow President
DOS19934.1/5 political simulation
Shadow President is a geopolitical simulation video game developed by DC True in 1993 for MS-DOS. In Shadow President, players take on the role of the President of the United States, tasked with managing both domestic and international affairs. The game provides a realistic simulation of the challenges faced by a world leader during the Cold War er...
SimCity 2000
DOSWindows 3.xWindows XP/98/951993protected4.2/5 sandbox strategy, city building
SimCity 2000 is a classic city building simulation, part of the popular SimCity series, developed by Maxis and designed by Will Wright. SimCity 2000 is a huge step up from the 2D predecessor SimCity and boasts improvements like: isometric view, underground, water pipes, subways, new buildings like prisons, schools, libraries, museums, etc.
SimFarm
DOS19934.1/5 business simulation
Subtrade: Return to Irata
DOS19933.9/5 business simulation
Subtrade: Return to Irata is an abandoned science fiction business simulation game developed by Century Interactive and published by Boeder Software in 1993 for Amiga and later ported to DOS. Subtrade is an updated multiplayer clone of the classic M.U.L.E., set underwater on an oceanic world.
The Amazon Trail
DOS19933.6/5 point and click adventure, life simulation
Airlines
DOS19943/5 business simulation, traffic and transportation
Big Sea: The Better One Will Win
DOS19944.1/5 business simulation
Detroit
DOS19944/5 business simulation
Iron Seed
DOS1994freeware3.7/5 space simulation, 4x, space exploration
Lords of the Realm
DOSWindows XP/98/951994protected4/5 kingdom simulation
Lords of the Realm is top-down kingdom simulation game set in medieval Europe (England and Germany), designed by Christopher J. Foster and David Lester, developed by Impressions Games and released 1994 for DOS, Windows and Amiga.
Motor City
DOS19944/5 business simulation
Outpost
Windows 3.x19943.9/5 city building
Pizza Tycoon
Windows XP/98/95DOSLinuxMac OS1994protected4/5 business simulation
Reelect JFK
Windows 3.x19943.4/5 political simulation
SimHealth
DOS19943.7/5 business simulation
SimTower
Windows 3.x19944.1/5 sandbox strategy, business simulation
SimTower is an old Windows 3.x (1994) building and business simulation game where the player is tasked with the management of a skyscraper nonetheless. Raise floors, build apartments, shops, offices and try to avoid bankruptcy if you can. SimTower spawned some similar games for mobile devices, most notably the wonderful Tiny Tower, It's surprisingl...
Space Federation
DOS19944.2/5 shoot 'em up, business simulation
The Clue!
DOS1994freeware3.9/5 point and click adventure
Theme Park
DOS1994protected3.9/5 business simulation
Transport Tycoon
DOS19944.2/5 sandbox strategy, traffic and transportation, business simulation
Transport Tycoon is a business simulation game that puts the player at the head of a transport company to compete against rival companies. The player can build stations, airports, railroads to transport passengers, mail and various goods using trucks, trains and planes. The game became a cult and a few talented fans created some of the best remakes...
Caesar 2
DOS19954.2/5 sandbox strategy, city building
Dime City
DOS1995NSFW3.9/5 business simulation
High Seas Trader
DOS19953.9/5 business simulation
Machiavelli the Prince
DOS1995protected4.2/5 kingdom simulation, business simulation
Ocean Trader
DOS19954/5 business simulation
SimTown
Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.xMac OS19954/5 city building, business simulation
SimTown is a city-building simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It was released in 1995 as a spin-off of the immensely popular SimCity series. Unlike SimCity, which focuses on managing an entire city, SimTown allows players to build and manage a smaller town or neighborhood.In SimTown, players start with a blank canv...
Transport Tycoon Deluxe
DOS19954.3/5 sandbox strategy, traffic and transportation, business simulation
Transport Tycoon Deluxe is a business simulation game that puts the player at the head of a transport company to compete against rival companies. The player can build stations, airports, railroads to transport passengers, mail and various goods using trucks, trains and planes. The game became a cult and a few talented fans created some of the best ...
Uncharted Waters 2: New Horizons
DOS19954.2/5
Uncharted Waters 2: New Horizons is an abandoned simulation game, sequel of Uncharted Waters, developed and released by KOEI in 1995. The Uncharted Waters series is set in the Age of Discovery and gives the player the freedom to set sail with their ship and go wherever you want exploring, fighting, trading, privateering, etc.
Zeppelin: Giants of the Sky
DOS19953.9/5 business simulation
Afterlife
DOSWindows XP/98/95LinuxMac OS1996protected3.7/5 god game, city building
Afterlife is a simulation strategy game developed and published by LucasArts. It was released in 1996 for Microsoft Windows and later made available on other platforms. The game was designed by Michael Stemmle and was known for its unique take on the simulation genre.Afterlife puts players in the role of a semi-divine being responsible for developi...