The most popular abandonware simulation games
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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Sid Meier's Covert Action
DOS1990protected political simulation
Drug wars: a game based on the New York drug market
DOS1984 business simulation
Port Royale
Windows XP/98/952002protected business simulation
Sid Meier's Pirates!
DOS1987protected
Uncharted Waters
DOS1990
High Seas Trader
DOS1995 business simulation
Infiltrator 2
DOS1988 flight simulation, third-person shooter
Designasaurus
DOS1988
The Amazon Trail
DOS1993 point and click adventure, life simulation
Search and Destroy
DOS1988 submarine simulation
Global Effect
DOS1992 city building
Constructor
DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OSLinux1997protected business simulation
Constructor is a simulation and strategy video game developed by System 3 and first released in 1997. In the game, players take on the role of a property developer with the goal of building and managing a city while dealing with various adversities like tenants, rival developers, and even local criminal elements. In 2017, a remastered version ...
Hidden Agenda
DOS1989 political 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...
Balance of the Planet
DOSMac OS1990 political simulation
Balance of the Planet is an environmental simulation game designed by Chris Crawford and self published under the Incredible technologies label in 1990. Its almost unique (for the time) and serious theme contributed to the game to stand out. Balance of the Planet is part of the Balance of Power series.
Crisis in the Kremlin
DOS1991protected political simulation
Capitalism Plus
DOSWindows XP/98/951997protected business simulation
Ascii Sector
Windows 10/11LinuxDOS2007freeware space exploration, space simulation
Ocean Trader
DOS1995 business simulation
1869
DOS1992 business simulation
Merchant Prince
DOS1993 business simulation, kingdom simulation
Lords of the Realm 2
DOSWindows XP/98/95Windows 10/11Mac OS1996protected kingdom simulation
Lords of the Realm II is a medieval-themed real-time strategy (RTS) and turn-based strategy game developed by Impressions Games and published by Sierra On-Line. Released in 1996, it is the second game in the "Lords of the Realm" series. Players manage their kingdom by balancing resources such as food, weapons, and gold, engaging in diplomacy w...
Outpost
Windows 3.x1994 city building
President Elect: 1988 Edition
DOS1987protected political simulation
President Elect: 1988 Edition is a political simulation game developed by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) and released in the mid-1980s. The game simulates U.S. presidential elections and allows players to take on the role of campaign managers in an effort to help their candidate win the election. Players can simulate U.S. presidential elect...
Railroad Tycoon Deluxe
DOS1993 business simulation
Patrician 2: Quest for Power
Windows XP/98/952000protected business simulation
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...
Sleuth: A Murder Mystery
DOS1983freeware
Big Sea: The Better One Will Win
DOS1994 business simulation
Bravo Romeo Delta
DOS1993 submarine simulation, political simulation