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Wing Commander
DOS1990freeware space combat, space simulation
Wing Commander is one of the games that helped establish the space-combat simulator as a proper cinematic experience rather than merely a collection of dots shooting at other dots....
B-17 Flying Fortress
DOS1992 flight simulation
B-17 Flying Fortress (1992) is the kind of game where you don't just fly the plane—you are the plane. One moment you're the pilot, the next you're the nose gunner swatting Lu...
Comanche: Maximum overkill
DOS1992 helicopter simulation, flight simulation
If you ever wanted to fly a helicopter that looks like it belongs in a Michael Bay fever dream, Comanche: Maximum Overkill (1992, DOS) is for you. This voxel-powered beast puts you...
Elite Plus
DOS1991 space exploration, space combat, space simulation
Elite Plus takes everything intimidating about Elite and polishes it just enough to feel slightly less hostile. The visuals are improved, the interface smoother, but the soul remai...
EF 2000
DOS1995 flight simulation
For flight simulation enthusiasts, EF 2000 was nothing short of a revelation. It offers a deep, realistic portrayal of modern air combat, complete with complex avionics and demandi...
Shuttle: The Space Flight Simulator
DOS1992 realistic space simulation, space simulation
Shuttle: The Space Flight Simulator is a 1992 DOS simulation that attempts to recreate the complicated business of flying the Space Shuttle. Players must deal with procedures, cont...
Extreme Assault
DOS1997 flight simulation, first-person shooter
Released in 1997, Extreme Assault is a bold and ambitious hybrid that blends flight simulation with ground combat in a futuristic setting. You pilot advanced military hardware acro...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0
DOSMac OS1989 civilian flight simulation, flight simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0 expands the already impressive flight simulation experience with improved graphics, more detailed environments, and a greater sense of realism. Playe...
Frontier: Elite 2
DOS1993 space exploration, space combat, space simulation
Few games capture the feeling of “the galaxy is huge and you are spectacularly insignificant” quite like Frontier: Elite 2. Released in 1993, this ambitious sequel thro...
Elite
DOS1987freeware space exploration, space combat, space simulation
Elite isn’t just a game; it’s a lifestyle choice. This 1987 DOS version throws you into a vast, uncaring galaxy and says, “Good luck.” There’s trading...
Gunship 2000
DOS1991 helicopter simulation, flight simulation
Gunship 2000 takes the foundation of its predecessor and adds polish, options, and a broader strategic scope. You’re not just flying missions; you’re shaping campaigns,...
Aces of the Pacific
DOS1992 flight simulation
Aces of the Pacific (1992, DOS) takes to the skies over WWII’s Pacific Theater, where you can dogfight in legendary aircraft and prove your piloting prowess — or spin i...
SimCopter
Windows XP/98/951996 civilian flight simulation, helicopter simulation, flight simulation
SimCopter is a 1996 simulation that combines helicopter flying with the familiar city-building world of SimCity. Players pilot a helicopter through cities, responding to emergencie...
688 Attack Sub
DOS1989 submarine simulation
Dive, dive! This 1989 DOS simulator puts you in control of a nuclear submarine, though most of the action involves pushing buttons and waiting very patiently. Think of it as the &l...
Silent Service
DOSMac OS1985protecteddemo submarine simulation
Silent Service is a 1985 submarine simulation that puts players in command of an American submarine during World War II. The game combines navigation, sonar, targeting, torpedo att...
Transarctica
DOS1993
Transarctica presents a wonderfully bleak vision of the future in which Earth has frozen over and surviving civilization depends on enormous trains crossing the icy wilderness. The...
Their Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain
DOS1989 flight simulation
Their Finest Hour: The Battle of Britain recreates the aerial combat of the Battle of Britain, giving players the chance to fly famous aircraft and participate in one of World War ...
F-14 Tomcat
DOS1990 flight simulation
F-14 Tomcat is the kind of flight simulator that makes you feel like you should be wearing aviator sunglasses and chewing gum while sitting at your desk. Released at the height of ...
Frontier: First Encounters
DOS1995 space exploration, space combat, space simulation
If Frontier: Elite 2 opened the door to a vast universe, Frontier: First Encounters in 1995 basically kicked it wide open and invited you to wander in. This sequel expands the form...
Wolfpack
DOS1990 submarine simulation
Wolfpack is a naval combat simulation centered on submarine warfare, where patience, observation, and careful positioning matter far more than quick reflexes. Players command subma...
Star Wars: X-Wing
DOS1993protected space simulation, space combat
Star Wars: X-Wing is a 1993 space combat simulator that finally allowed PC players to experience the Star Wars universe from the cockpit of its famous starfighters. Players begin a...
F-19 Stealth Fighter
DOS1988protected flight simulation
F-19 Stealth Fighter is all about sneaking in, doing your job, and getting out before anyone realizes what just happened. Instead of brute-force dogfighting, this game focuses on s...
Psi 5 Trading Company
DOS1986protected space exploration, space simulation
Imagine being the captain of a space freighter crewed entirely by neurotic aliens, each with a personality straight out of a sitcom. That’s Psi 5 Trading Company in a nutshel...
Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe
DOS1991 flight simulation
Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe is a 1991 DOS flight combat simulation from Lucasfilm Games that combines arcade-style flying with strategic management during an alternate-history ...
Jetset
DOS1982 civilian flight simulation, flight simulation
_Jetset_, released in 1982, belongs to the pioneering era of computer gaming when developers worked wonders with limited technology. The game combines arcade-style action with fast...
Aces of the deep
DOS1994 naval simulation, submarine simulation
Ever wanted to experience the grim, claustrophobic life of a WWII submarine captain without leaving your desk? Aces of the Deep (1994, DOS) delivers that dream in spades — to...
F-22 Lightning 2
DOS1996 flight simulation
F-22 Lightning II brings the flight sim genre into the late ’90s with faster action, flashier visuals, and a jet that feels like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie. The F...
Tornado
DOS1993protected flight simulation
Tornado is a detailed combat flight simulator that asks considerably more from the player than simply pointing an aircraft at the nearest target. Based around the Panavia Tornado, ...
GATO
DOS1984 submarine simulation
If you’ve ever dreamed of commanding a submarine in the middle of the Cold War but didn’t want to deal with actual torpedoes, GATO is your safe harbor. Released in 1984...
Microsoft Flight Simulator 3.0
DOS1988 civilian flight simulation, flight simulation
Microsoft Flight Simulator 3.0 continues the ambitious tradition of allowing ordinary computer users to experience the joys and responsibilities of piloting an aircraft. Players ca...