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Simulation games. These titles put emphasis on simulating authentic (or fictional) actions in the most realistic manner possible. They allow the player e.g. to control civil (digger, crane, bus) or military vehicles (plane, tank, warship). Life simulation games (especially The Sims series) are very specific example of titles in this category, because they can simulate almost infinite number of aspects of human lives. more

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Farming Simulator 22
Farming Simulator 22

Simulation 22 November 2021

The ninth main installment in the most popular farming simulator series. Farming Simulator 21 was developed by GIANTS Software and published by Focus Home Interactive, whose games have been available for purchase since 2012.

Farming Simulator 19
Farming Simulator 19

Simulation 20 November 2018

Farming Simulator 19 is a new installment of the popular series of farming simulators. This time, the authors decided to make a big step forward by introducing a completely new graphic engine, as well as three large open world locations.

The Sims 4
The Sims 4

Simulation 17 November 2017

The fourth installment in the best-selling life simulation series – The Sims. The Sims 4 was developed by Maxis Studios, also known for SimCity and Spore. The player, once again, controls the lifes of a virtual family. Character editor lets you set not only alter the physical appearance of each Sim, but also define their personality, character, and goals.

SnowRunner
SnowRunner

Simulation 28 April 2020

Continuation of an advanced simulator of heavy off-road vehicles from Saber Interactive studio. MudRunner 2 develops the ideas of its predecessor, again focusing on working with heavy equipment in extreme conditions.

Green Hell
Green Hell

Simulation 09 June 2021

A survival game, in which you find yourself stranded in the Amazon Jungle. To survive, you have not only to gather food and water, but also learn to light bonfires, hunt, craft useful equipment, and build shelters.

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator

Simulation November 2023

Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator is an indie simulator with RPG and management elements, in which we have the opportunity to learn the secrets of an alchemist's work, create potions using various ingredients and sell them to customers.

Train Sim World 3
Train Sim World 3

Simulation 06 September 2022

The third full-fledged part of the train simulator series, launched in 2017. In Train Sim World 3 we sit behind the controls of a variety of locomotives and speed through routes located in Europe and the United States.

House Flipper
House Flipper

Simulation 25 February 2020

A unique investing and building construction simulation game by Empyrean. You play as a businessman, who buys housings in need of renovation. As such property often features many nasty surprises, you have to refurbish, clean and furnish the flat, so that you can sell it for profit. This involves tearing down unnecessary walls, getting rid of any pests or fixing damaged wiring. In House Flipper you use various tools, including an irreplaceable hammer.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Simulation 12 August 2021

Another part of the well-known series, in which we play the role of a car repairer. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 brings a number of improvements and new mechanics to the proven formula. The game was developed by the Polish company Red Dot Games.

Birthdays the Beginning
Birthdays the Beginning

Simulation 09 May 2017

An original open-world game combining elements typical for titles such as Spore or Minecraft. The game was created by Arc System Works, and the TOYBOX Inc. studio led by Yasuhiro Wada - the father of the Harvest Moon series. Birthdays the Beginning casts the player in the role of a creator of worlds, whose goal is to create a planet, along with a breathing ecosystem rich in life.

War Thunder
War Thunder

Simulation 29 November 2013

A free-to-play MMO flight simulator. It was developed by Gajin Entertainment, a Russian studio which previously created such titles as Wings of Prey, Birds of Steel, and Apache: Air Assault. The players assume the role of fighter pilots and can pilot hundreds of carefully recreated World War II aircrafts. The developers made sure that battlefield reality is faithfully reflected not only in the air, but also on the land (artillery, infantry) and at sea (navy).

Alaskan Road Truckers
Alaskan Road Truckers

Simulation December 2023

An unusual production, combining a truck driving simulator with a survival game. Alaskan Truck Simulator has the official Discovery Channel license. The game was developed by the Polish studio Movie Games, and PlayWay is responsible for its release.

Elite: Dangerous
Elite: Dangerous

Simulation 27 June 2017

The fourth installment in the Elite series. The game is a space simulator created again by David Braben and the Frontier studio. Elite: Dangerous is set in the far future; after humanity had colonized countless star systems, the Universe is dominated by three superpowers: the Empire, the Federation, and the Alliance. Brave pilots seek easy money working beyond the territories controlled by these entities.

Truck Driver
Truck Driver

Simulation 19 September 2019

A driving game with simulation elements, in which the players get to drive trucks and deliver all sorts of goods. In return for the money we earn by driving, it’s possible to buy new trucks, as well as upgrade the ones purchased before.

Farming Simulator 15
Farming Simulator 15

Simulation 19 May 2015

The sixth major installment in the popular farming simulation game series. The franchise makes a comeback to key gaming platforms after a year off, when only smartphone and portable editions were released. The developer, GIANTS Software, prepared another portion of innovations to enhance gameplay. The game lets you play in a new environment (Scandinavian), characterized by different landscape, weather conditions, and vast forests.

Construction Simulator
Construction Simulator

Simulation 20 September 2022

Game which is a relaunch of the series about controlling machines on construction sites. Construction Simulator focuses on a faithful reproduction of the appearance of vehicles and conditions during the construction of buildings.

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers

Simulation 10 November 2022

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is a simulator that lets players take on the role of police officers. Their tasks include patrolling districts, chasing reckless drivers and intervention on reports.

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries

Simulation 23 September 2021

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is a mech simulator set in the Battletech universe and available exclusively on PC Windows. The game features only a single player mode, in which one assumes the role of a mercenary, who chooses missions to complete. Apart from victories, the player needs to make profits from the assignments.

World of Diving
World of Diving

Simulation TBA

A diving simulator designed primarily with the view of multiplayer gameplay, developed by Danish studio Vertigo Games. World of Diving lets you start a virtual career of a professional diver, who participates in all sorts of sports competitions, takes various exploration missions, or hunts wild animals, including the infamous great white shark. In most part, in-game world is generated procedurally, which results in a huge area to explore.

Wild Side
Wild Side

Simulation 2024

Wild Side is a realistic survival from the debuting Polish VeCube studio. Game throws the hero right into the middle of the Bieszczady Mountains, forcing him to fight for survival in the forests of Podkarpacie. Unlike many survivors, Wild Side offers a storyline layer.

On the Road
On the Road

Simulation 11 February 2021

On The Road is a truck driving simulator developed by the German studio Toxtronyx. The game allows the players to travel across more than 1400 kilometers of highways and around 300 kilometers of trunk roads. Players can also visit a dozen or so cities, like Berlin, Hamburg, Dortmund, or Munich. What is interesting, the terrain is based on satellite data. The day/night cycle and variable weather conditions make the game more diverse.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Simulation 25 June 2019

The third installment of a unique simulation series that begun in 2014, developed by Polish studio PlayWay. The player assumes the role of a car mechanic who attempts to promote themselves with a number of high-profile jobs. Our task is simple – find the issue, remove the individual parts to get access to the faulty part and finally replace it with a brand new element. The title is characteristic for its detailed, simulation-like gameplay.

Pure Farming 2018
Pure Farming 2018

Simulation 13 March 2018

An advanced farming simulator developed by Techland in cooperation with the independent studio Ice Flames. Similarly as in other games in the genre, in Pure Farming 18 the player assumes the role of a farmer who must maintain his farm. The task requires him to perform various field activities like planting and watering seeds, gathering crops and selling them. Funds obtained in that way can be used for improving the farm and buying new vehicles and farming machines.

Bus Simulator 21
Bus Simulator 21

Simulation 07 September 2021

Bus Simulator 21 is another installment of the well-known series of city bus simulators, which has been developed by astragon Entertainment company for years. The game offers a number of improvements and novelties compared to the previous part.