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The most popular submarine simulation games

A submarine simulation is a type of video game that simulates the experience of operating a submarine. These games aim to provide players with a realistic or semi-realistic portrayal of submarine operations, including navigation, combat, and various mission objectives. Submarine simulations often emphasize strategic thinking, navigation skills, and an understanding of underwater warfare tactics.
Submarine simulation games may be set in historical periods, allowing players to experience the challenges faced by submarines in different eras. Alternatively, some games may take place in fictional settings or future scenarios.
Popular examples of submarine simulation games include titles like the Silent Service series, Das Boot, Aces of the Deep.
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Aces of the deep

DOS1994 Dynamix
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 — torpedoes, sonar, periscopes, and lots of tense wait...
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Aquanox

Windows XP/98/952001protected Massive Development
Dive into Aquanox (2001), where post-apocalyptic submarines battle it out beneath the ocean in a world that’s half Waterworld, half neon rave. With moody lighting and dialogue that screams “we’re trying to be dee...
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Wolfpack

DOS1990 NovaLogic
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Red Storm Rising

DOS1989 MicroProse Software
Red Storm Rising is a submarine simulation video game developed and published by MicroProse in 1988, based on the novel of the same name by Tom Clancy and Larry Bond. The game is set during a hypothetical World War III scenario, f...
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688 Attack Sub

DOS1989 Electronic Arts
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 “Microsoft Excel of naval warfare,” only...
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Sub Command

Windows XP/98/952001protected Sonalysts
Sub Command is a naval warfare simulation game developed by Sonalysts Inc. and released in 2001. In Sub Command, you assume the role of a captain commanding one of three advanced nuclear-powered submarines. The game focuses o...
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Das Boot: German U-Boat Simulation

DOS1990protected Artech Studios
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Archimedean Dynasty

DOS1996protected Massive Development
In Archimedean Dynasty, humanity did the logical thing after wrecking the surface world: moved underwater and started shooting each other in submarines. It's part tactical sim, part gritty sci-fi novella, and entirely German in it...
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SSN-21 Seawolf

DOS1994 Electronic Arts
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Silent Service

DOSMac OS1985protecteddemo MicroProse Software
Silent Service is a submarine simulation game developed and published by MicroProse. The first game in the series, Silent Service, was released in 1985. It was designed by Sid Meier and inspired by his interest in naval histo...
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Project Neptune

DOS1989 Infogrames
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Up Periscope!

DOS1988 Actionsoft
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Silent Service 2

DOSMac OS1990protected MicroProse Software
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GATO

DOS1984 Spectrum HoloByte
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Bravo Romeo Delta

DOS1993
If you ever wanted to simulate being a helicopter pilot without leaving your MS-DOS comfort zone, Bravo Romeo Delta has you covered. This 1993 sim throws acronyms, radar screens, and very pixelated aircraft at you with military gu...
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Subwar 2050

DOS1993 Particle Systems
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Search and Destroy

DOS1988 Broderbund
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Subhunt

DOS1997
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