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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Zoo Tycoon
Windows XP/98/952001 business simulation
Ever dreamed of running your own zoo without needing a shovel for elephant poop? Zoo Tycoon lets you do exactly that. Build the ultimate animal empire - until the lions escape, the penguins riot, and your guests storm out because ...
Railroad Tycoon 2
Windows XP/98/95LinuxMac OS1998 business simulation
Railroad Tycoon 2 is an abandoned train simulation game designed by Phil Steinmeyer, developed by Pop Software and released by Gathering of Developers for Windows, Linux and Mac in 1998. As the title suggests, Railroad Tycoon 2 is...
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 tak...
Theme Hospital
DOSWindows XP/98/951997protecteddemo business simulation
Zeus: Master of Olympus
Windows XP/98/952000protected sandbox strategy, city building
Move over, Caesar — Zeus: Master of Olympus is here to show you that ancient city-building is better with gods throwing tantrums. In this mythological city sim, you don’t just deal with taxes and unemployment; you&rsqu...
Princess Maker 2
DOS1993 life simulation, JRPG
Princess Maker 2 is a life simulation anime-style game developed by Gainax in 1993. In Princess Maker 2, the player is the father of a young princess and must tutor and raise her to the age of 18 by scheduling jobs, school classes...
SimCity 2000
DOSWindows 3.xWindows XP/98/951993protected 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: i...
Life & Death 2: The Brain
DOS1990
Life & Death 2: The Brain is a medical simulation video game developed and published by The Software Toolworks. It was released in 1990 for MS-DOS computers. In Life & Death 2: The Brain, players assume the role of a ...
Lula: The Sexy Empire
Windows XP/98/951997protectedNSFW business simulation
Entrepreneur
Windows XP/98/951997 business simulation
Transport Tycoon Deluxe
DOSWindows XP/98/951995 sandbox strategy, business simulation
Transport Tycoon Deluxe is a business simulation game where players take control of a transport company, competing against rivals. Players can build stations, airports, and railroads to transport passengers, mail, and various good...
Lego Loco
Windows XP/98/951998 city building
Dope Wars
Windows XP/98/951998 business simulation
Dope Wars is a text-based simulation game that originated as a DOS program in the early 1980s, but gained popularity in its Windows version released in 1998. The game puts players in the role of a drug dealer navigating the underg...
Uncharted Waters 2: New Horizons
DOS1995
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 s...
Capitalism 2
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS2001protected business simulation
If spreadsheets are your love language, Capitalism 2 is pure romance. This brutally detailed simulation lets you create your own corporate empire from scratch—manufacturing, retail, real estate, stock markets... even farming...
The Oregon Trail
DOS1990 life simulation
Caesar 3
Windows XP/98/95Mac OS1998protected city building, sandbox strategy
Polished to a shine worthy of a senator’s sandals, Caesar 3 finally gets it right. Gorgeous 2D visuals, elegant gameplay, and voiceovers that say “No more workers!” like they’re scolding your ancestors. You...
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 cre...
Biing!
DOS1995NSFW business simulation
Hospital management has never been so weirdly German. In Biing!, you hire nurses based on looks, run a completely dysfunctional clinic, and try not to get arrested. It's part strategy, part business sim, and part fever dream. Some...
SimTower
Windows 3.x1994 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 ...
Yoot Tower
Windows XP/98/951999 sandbox strategy, business simulation
The spiritual sequel to SimTower, Yoot Tower asks the important question: what if you were god, but only over elevators, sushi bars, and the occasional alien invasion? It’s a sandbox of capitalism, letting you build the vert...
Caesar
DOS1992 sandbox strategy, city building
Ever dreamt of running ancient Rome without the toga chafing? Caesar hands you the reins of a budding province and expects you to not burn it to the ground—ideally. This city-builder mixes SimCity with Latin homework. Sure, ...
SimCity
DOSWindows 3.xWindows XP/98/951989protected sandbox strategy, city building
SimCity (or SimCity Classic) is a popular city building simulation in which you, the mayor of a city, have to build a metropolis from the ground up. You can build police and fire departments, assign industrial, residential or comm...
SimFarm
DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1993 business simulation
SimFarm is a simulation video game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts in 1993. In SimFarm, players take on the role of a farmer and manage various aspects of running a farm, including planting crops, raising lives...
Railroad Tycoon
DOSMac OS1990freeware business simulation
Theme Park
DOS1994protected business simulation
Dime City
DOS1995NSFW business simulation
Caesar 2
DOS1995 sandbox strategy, city building
Bigger, bolder, and with more statues of yourself than ever, Caesar 2 builds on its predecessor like Rome after a good tax season. Now you get to manage both cities and provinces, making sure barbarians don’t redecorate your...
Pharaoh
Windows XP/98/951999protected sandbox strategy, city building
Pharaoh is a city-building strategy game released in 1999 by Impressions Games and published by Sierra Studios. It is set in ancient Egypt and is heavily inspired by Caesar III, another game by the same developer. Pharaoh focuses ...
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...