Simulation

Game genre theme

Informal group for finding simulation sub-genres.

34
games
9
platforms

Games by year

MECC, Raytheon BBN and Milwaukee Coin Industries published most of these games.

This is a container group; its children are:

Business simulationBusiness simulation games, also known as economic simulation games or tycoon games, are games that focus on the management of economic processes, usually in the form of a business.1977 / 2021234 games
Dating simulationDating sims are a sub-genre of simulation games, usually Japanese, with romantic elements. The most common objective is to achieve a romantic relationship.1984 / 2021191 games
Flight Simulator (too short)2010 / 2011container group
Fortress simulationA simulation sub-genre similar to city building, but focuses in building fortifications in addition to troop maneuvering and sieging.1991 / 201421 games
Government simulationSimulation sub-genre dealing with governmental and/or political simulation of a nation or part of one.1980 / 2020149 games
Life simulationSimulation individuals, groups of people, relationships, and often their things and surroundings. (too short)1975 / 2019252 games
Mech simulator (too short)1994 / 201322 games
Medical simulation (too short)1982 / 201033 games
Melee combat simulationThis is a placeholder for the nameless genre about melee combat simulation. (too short)1998 / 201733 games
Survival simulation (too short)1977 / 202142 games
Tank simulator (too short)1989 / 201613 games
Train simulatorSub-genre of simulation. Covers both simulating actual driving of a train as well as business management (strategy) simulation of railroad industry.1983 / 2011148 games
Vehicle simulationSimulation sub-genre focusing on vehicle operation and physics. (too short)container group