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.
 Game Title |
Browser (2006) The player controls a heterosexual male visitor to some future planet inhabited by nubile catgirls. Over the course of his... |
 Windows (2006) Catz is an offering in the long running series of Petz games. It is the PC equivalent of the 2006... |
Game Boy Color (1999) Catz is a virtual pet and basically the same game as Dogz. The player adopts a cat and has to... |
 Nintendo DS (2006) Following the tradition of the Petz series for PC, the series starts now in Nintendo's handheld.Catz, along with Dogz, is... |
Windows (1998) Catz 3 is a virtual pet program wherein the player raises a kitten to adulthood. The player can have as... |
Windows (1999) Catz 4 has the gameplay of Catz 3 with the following new functions: going on holiday with your cat, letting... |
 Windows (2002) Catz 5 takes the concept of the previous games in the Virtual Petz series and adds new features such as... |
 Windows (1997) Catz 2 is the second game in which you are given catz to play with on your computer. In this... |
Windows (1996) Everything was fine in the fantasy country Dwarfia - until two magicians were bored and competed their magic abilities. Unfortunately... |
TurboGrafx CD (1994) Kyūma Yon Shimai is a pachinko slot machine gambling game. The player controls a nameless protagonist who finds himself in... |
TurboGrafx CD (1994) CD Pachisuro Bishōjo Gambler is a slot machine simulation. The player can choose between a few dozens of slot machines,... |
ExEn (2003) Celebrity Chic is a game with the goal of helping two girls to become celebrities. They will face dangerous situations... |
Windows (2002) This game is an amusing extension of the Game of Life: fidgety swarms of tiny critters wage a war against... |
 Amiga (1992) Centerbase is a business simulation with many similarities to reLINE's earlier Oil Imperium. Four landlords compete for the money of... |
 DOS (1995) Dwight Owen Barnes (played by James Coburn), the longtime Chief Executive Officer of the “A-IV Group”, a multinational corporation with... |
 Windows (2002) Chain Reaction is a 3D variation of The Incredible Machine. You solve puzzles by arranging an assortment of levers, belts,... |
PC-98 (1993) Chakra consists of four mini-games:Chakra de Chuck Norris: a timed quiz. The player can choose a theme (anime, magazines, or... |
Browser (2009) Rhythm-matching games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band urge players to respond to the appearance of coloured indicators on... |
 Windows (2005), Palm OS (2005) and Windows Mobile (2005) A compilation of the games: Kasparov Chessmate The Emperor's Mahjong Reel Deal Casino Quest! Pop's Pipes Slurp All games except... |
 Windows (2007) Championship Fishing is a fishing simulation based on the waters around the UK.The player gets the choice of twelve locations,... |
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 PSP (2005) This first portable edition of the most famous brand of football management simulation Championship Manager arrives on PSP. It's based... |
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J2ME (2006) The mobile version of Championship Manager 2006 features similar game play as its PC and Console counterparts. Players select a... |
MobyRank
Top games by as rated by the press:
- 97 Alter Ego
- 95 Gran Turismo
- 93 Wing Commander
- 93 Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon
- 93 Real Racing
- 92 World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International
- 92 Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger
- 92 Slam Tilt
- 92 Rock Band
- 92 Real Racing 2
Games must have at least a MobyRank of 80 to be considered.
MobyScore
Top games by as rated by our users:
- 5.00 1942: The Pacific Air War Scenario (1995)
- 4.72 Aces: The Complete Collector's Edition (1995)
- 4.61 Air Warrior (1990)
- 4.61 Air Warrior (1992)
- 5.00 A-Train (1995)
- 3.71 A-Train (1990)
- 5.00 Barbie Magical Fashion (2014)
- 5.00 Barbie Magical Fashion (2014)
- 5.00 Bassin's Black Bass (1994)
- 5.00 Best Before (2010)
Games must have at least 1 votes and a MobyScore of 4.0 to be considered.
Basic Genres
Simulation is part of Basic Genres. This group of genres contain:
