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The most popular business simulation games

Business simulations (also called tycoon simulations or management simulations) are video games that focus on the economic and the management side of running a business. In tycoon games the player can be in charge of any kind of business: a company, a sports team, an hospital, an amusement park, even a drug cartel.
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Sid Meier's SimGolf

Windows XP/98/952002 Firaxis Games
Sid Meier's SimGolf is a golf simulation video game developed by Firaxis Games and published by Electronic Arts under the design direction of Sid Meier. It was released in 2002 for Microsoft Windows.In Sid Meier's SimGolf, players take on the role of a golf course designer and manager. The game combines elements of city-building and simulation with...
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Zoo Tycoon

Windows XP/98/952001 Blue Fang Games
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Railroad Tycoon 2

Windows XP/98/95LinuxMac OS1998 Pop Software
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 the sequel of the acclaimed train management simulation Railroad Tycoon designed by Sid Meier in 1990.
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SimHealth

DOS1994 Thinking Tools Inc.
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Taipan for Windows

Windows XP/98/952002freeware
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Dope Wars

Windows XP/98/951998 Beermat Software
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 underground economy of buying, selling, and transporting various illegal substances.In the Windows version of the game, player...
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Lula: The Sexy Empire

Windows XP/98/951997protectedNSFW Interactive Strip
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Entrepreneur

Windows XP/98/951997 Stardock Entertainment
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Yoot Tower

Windows XP/98/951999 OPeNBooK Co.
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Bundesliga Manager Professional

DOS1991 Kron Simulation Software
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SimSafari

Windows XP/98/951998 Maxis
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Biing!

DOS1995NSFW reLINE Software
Biing! is a simulation and management game developed by German studio reLINE Software. In "Biing!", players take on the role of managing a hospital. The objective is to build, manage, and expand the hospital while dealing with patients and various humorous and sometimes risqué situations. The game has a sequel, "Biing! 2: Sonne, St...
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Theme Hospital

DOSWindows XP/98/951997protecteddemo Bullfrog
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Business Simulator

DOS1987 Reality Development
Business Simulator is an abandoned business simulation game developed and released by Reality Development in 1987 for DOS only. Business Simulator is a text-based management simulation designed by an university professor.
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Baseball Mogul

Windows XP/98/951997 Infinite Monkey Systems
Baseball Mogul (1997) was the original release that kicked off the whole franchise. Developed by Clay Dreslough and published by Infinite Monkey Systems, this was a pioneer in the world of sports management sims. It was released for Windows 95. ou played as the General Manager of a Major League Baseball team, starting in a recent season (the d...
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Eishockey Manager

DOS1993 Kron Simulation Software
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Ultimate Soccer Manager

DOS1995 Impressions Games
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Ports of Call

DOS1989 International Software Development
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SimTower

Windows 3.x1994 OPeNBooK Co.
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 you can. SimTower spawned some similar games for mobile devices, most notably the wonderful Tiny Tower, It's surprisingl...
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Championship Manager

DOS1992 Domark Software
Championship Manager is the first chapter in one of the most successful football manager games series. The first Championship Manager was a text-based British football/soccer simulation and included teams from four English divisions, European cups and domestic cups as well. Championship Manager was designed by Paul and Oliver Collyer and ...
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Championship Manager: Season 97/98

DOS1997 Sports Interactive Limited
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Roller Coaster Tycoon 2

Windows XP/98/952002protected Chris Sawyer Productions
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...
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The Manager

DOS1991 Kron Simulation Software
The Manager is a soccer simulation game that puts you in charge of a football team and allows you to manage every aspect. You can train your players, choose tactics for every match, expand your stadium and sign contracts with new players.
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Dime City

DOS1995NSFW Cyberdyne Systems
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Capitalism 2

Windows XP/98/95Mac OS2001protected Ensemble Studios
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.
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Transport Tycoon Deluxe

DOSWindows XP/98/951995 Chris Sawyer Productions
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 goods using trucks, trains, and planes. The game gained a cult following, inspiring talented fans to create impressive remak...
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SimTown

Windows XP/98/95Windows 3.xMac OS1995 Maxis
SimTown is a city-building simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It was released in 1995 as a spin-off of the immensely popular SimCity series. Unlike SimCity, which focuses on managing an entire city, SimTown allows players to build and manage a smaller town or neighborhood.In SimTown, players start with a blank canv...
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Mad TV

DOS1991freeware Rainbow Arts
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SimFarm

DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1993 Maxis
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 livestock, and dealing with natural disasters.Players start with a basic farm and a limited amount of resources, and they mus...
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Premier Manager

DOS1992 Gremlin Graphics / Gremlin Interactive
Premier Manager was released in 1992 by Gremlin Interactive for the Commodore Amiga and MS-DOS platforms. It was one of the earliest football management simulation games and allowed players to take on the role of a football club manager in the English football league system.In Premier Manager, players were responsible for managing all aspects of th...