Simulation

Description

Simulation games are created with the goal of putting the player in control of a certain activity while attempting to make it as realistic as possible.

In the strictest sense of the word, all electronic games are simulations, since they cannot exist without simulating aspects of real life. However, simulation genre only includes games that focus (entirely or mostly) on imitating real-life activities. That does not mean that simulation games must be completely realistic; for example, space combat simulation games simulate an activity that is (yet) unknown to human beings. The distinguishing feature of simulation games is their emphasis on realism and detail comparable to those encountered in real life.

Most simulation games are not story-driven, since they concentrate on describing general activities, not concrete situations. Among notable exceptions are Wing Commander games, which combine space combat simulation with a continuous narrative.

Simulation themes vary greatly; theoretically, they are limited only by the amount of activities known to human beings. Simulation themes include, for example, traffic networks, medical care, romance, music, and many others.

Simulation games can be roughly divided into five main groups:

Managerial simulations put the player in a position of a manager or a similar role.
Construction simulations primarily involve building, for example cities.
Life simulations may deal with human life or life in general.
Professional / Social simulations are dedicated to specific social activities and professions.
Vehicle simulations allow the player direct control of a vehicle with a certain sense of realism, for example plane, space ship, tank, etc.

Simulation can also be used as a modifier for other genres, for example Strategy (realistic re-creation of historical battles), Racing / Driving (particularly realistic vehicle-handling, tuning, repair, etc.), or Sports (team management, training, trading, etc.).

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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Nintendo DS (2007) Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? is based off the Fox TV game show of the same name and...
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Windows (2007) Step into the hit FOX TV show and match your wits against 5th grade school children. Answer questions taken from...
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?: Game Time Xbox 360 (2009) and Wii (2009) Game Time is the follow-up to Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?: Make the Grade and it is based...
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?: Make the Grade Windows (2008) and PlayStation 2 (2008) Similar to the earlier game, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, Make the Grade is a simulation of the...
ArmA: Armed Assault (Gold Edition) Windows (2007) This Gold Edition contains: ArmA: Combat Operations (base game) ArmA: Queen's Gambit (expansion pack)
ArmA: Combat Operations Windows (2006) ArmA: Combat Operations is a direct descendant of Operation Flashpoint, but the name is no longer used as Codemasters holds...
Armada DOS (1989), Amiga (1989) and Atari ST (1989) The game is another entry in a row of historic wargames by Dr. Peter Turcan. This time it is focusing...
ArmA II Windows (2009) ArmA II is, as its predecessor ArmA: Combat Operations a military shooter with a high focus on realism. The game...
ArmA II: Combined Operations Windows (2010) A compilation of the games: ArmA II ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead
ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead Windows (2010) ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead is the first add-on to ArmA II. It either runs stand-alone or can be integrated into...
ArmA: Queen's Gambit Windows (2007) ArmA: Queen's Gambit is an expansion pack to ArmA: Combat Operations. It requires the original game to play and adds...
Armies of Armageddon: WDK-2K Windows (2000) In this Post-apocalyptic war setting, you must guide your forces through hordes of well-armed enemies using many different weapons of...
Armored Fist DOS (1994) Armored Fist offers realistic armored warfare in numerous tactical theaters. The player can choose from an extensive line-up of modern-day...
Armored Fist 2 DOS (1997) Based on the same engine as Comanche 3, Novalogic once again delivered a tank simulator using their VoxelSpace technology. Armored...
Armored Patrol TRS-80 (1981) Essentially the first home computer version of the Atari coin-op game Battlezone, Armored Patrol is a 3-D tank battle simulation....
Armour-Geddon DOS (1992), Amiga (1991) and Atari ST (1991) In Armour-Geddon, a power crazed entity is developing a devastating energy beam to wipe out all unprotected life on Earth....
Armour-Geddon 2: Codename Hellfire Amiga (1994) Sequel to the previous 3D combat/strategy game from Psygnosis, in Armour-Geddon 2 your challenge is to defend the survivors of...