Abandonware simulation games sorted by year, newest first
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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Ascii Sector
Windows 10/11LinuxDOS2007freeware space exploration, space simulation
Ascii Sector is what happens when someone takes Privateer, removes the graphics, and replaces them with pure ASCII and sheer willpower. It’s open-world space sim meets roguelike: you trade, fight, explore, get stabbed in sha...
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 th...
Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
Windows 10/11LinuxMac 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 sta...
Lords of the Realm 3
Windows XP/98/952004protected kingdom simulation, real-time strategy
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Taipan for Windows
Windows XP/98/952002freeware business simulation
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...
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 suc...
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 ...
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 cre...
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...
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 ...
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 tak...
Yoot Tower
Windows XP/98/951999 sandbox strategy, business 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...
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...
Lego Loco
Windows XP/98/951998 city building
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...
SimSafari
Windows XP/98/951998 business simulation
Capitalism Plus
DOSWindows XP/98/951997protected business simulation
Before there was Capitalism 2, there was Capitalism Plus, which basically took the original and added a few bells, whistles, and ways to fail spectacularly. It’s like being handed a multi-billion dollar toy box and told &ldq...
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 v...
Entrepreneur
Windows XP/98/951997 business simulation
Lula: The Sexy Empire
Windows XP/98/951997protectedNSFW business simulation
Quandaries
DOS1997 life simulation