Abandonware simulation games sorted by release date
Simulation games are designed to convey realism in every aspect, from gameplay to visuals. Simulation games have a number of sub-genres according to their main goals, for example building cities, managing business companies, leading a social life, or campaigning for president.
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SimSafari
Windows XP/98/951998 business simulation
Pharaoh
Windows XP/98/951999protected sandbox strategy, city building
Roller Coaster Tycoon
Windows XP/98/951999protected sandbox strategy, business simulation
SimCity 3000
Windows XP/98/951999protected sandbox strategy, city building
SimCity 3000 is a city-building simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It was released in 1999 as the third major installment in the SimCity series, following SimCity 2000.In SimCity 3000, players take on the role of mayor and are tasked with building and managing a city from the ground up. The game offers more detaile...
Yoot Tower
Windows XP/98/951999 sandbox strategy, business simulation
Patrician 2: Quest for Power
Windows XP/98/952000protected business simulation
The Sims
Windows XP/98/952000 life simulation
The Sims, released in 2000, marked the beginning of the iconic life simulation series. Developed by Maxis and designed by Will Wright, the game quickly became a cultural phenomenon and a best-selling title.In The Sims, players create and control virtual characters known as Sims. They can customize their Sims' appearance, personality traits, and asp...
Zeus: Master of Olympus
Windows XP/98/952000protected sandbox strategy, city building
Capitalism 2
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS2001protected business simulation
Capitalism 2 is simulation game designed by Trevor Chan, developed by Ensemble Studios and released by UBI Soft in 2001 for Windows and Macintosh. Capitalism 2 is the quintessential capitalistic simulation and involves stock exchange, business management, marketing, etc.
Uplink: Hacker Elite
Windows XP/98/95LinuxMac OS2001protected
Uplink is a computer hacking simulation game released in 2001 by Introversion Software. The game allows players to take on the role of a hacker for hire and engage in various hacking activities.In Uplink, players perform tasks such as hacking into systems, stealing data, and covering their tracks. The game features a realistic representation of hac...
Zoo Tycoon
Windows XP/98/952001 business simulation
Industry Giant 2
Windows XP/98/952002protected business simulation
Lemonade Tycoon
Windows XP/98/95Windows 10/112002remakedemo business simulation
Lemonade Tycoon is a business simulation game that allows players to run their own virtual lemonade stand and try to turn it into a successful and profitable business. The game typically involves setting prices, managing inventory, adjusting recipes, and dealing with factors like weather and customer satisfaction.The objective of Lemonade Tycoon is...
Port Royale
Windows XP/98/952002protected business simulation
Roller Coaster Tycoon 2
Windows XP/98/952002protected sandbox strategy, business simulation
Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 is a simulation game developed by Chris Sawyer Productions and published by Infogrames. It was released in 2002 as the sequel to the original classic Roller Coaster Tycoon. In Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 players take on the role of an amusement park manager and are tasked with designing, building, and managing their own th...
Taipan for Windows
Windows XP/98/952002freeware business simulation
Ghost Master
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS2003protected
Ghost Master is a strategy and simulation game developed by Sick Puppies and published by Empire Interactive. It was originally released for Microsoft Windows in 2003 and later ported to other platforms. In Ghost Master, you take on the role of a supernatural entity tasked with haunting various locations to scare humans and accomplish specific...
Lords of the Realm 3
Windows XP/98/952004protected kingdom simulation, real-time strategy
Lincity NG
Windows 10/11LinuxMac OS2005freeware city building, sandbox strategy
Lincity-NG is an open-source city simulation game and a continuation of the original Lincity game. The "NG" stands for "New Generation." The game is designed to be a city-building and management simulation where players take on the role of a city manager and must balance various factors such as population growth, resource management, environmental ...
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
Windows XP/98/95LinuxMac OS2005protected space exploration, real-time tactics, roguelike
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space is a science fiction roguelike game developed by Digital Eel. Originally released in 2005, it is the sequel to Strange Adventures in Infinite Space. The game puts you in command of a starship exploring the randomly generated reaches of the fictional Purple Void. Your mission is to explore, trade, battle, ...
Ascii Sector
Windows 10/11LinuxDOS2007freeware space exploration, space simulation