Software:List of simulation video games

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This is a list of notable simulation games for all video game platforms.

Battle simulators

Biological simulation

Social simulation

Construction and management simulation

Business simulation

Airport management

City-building

God games

Government simulation

Sports management

Baseball

Cricket

  • International Cricket Captain series[29]
  • Don Bradman Cricket[30]

Football (American)

Football (Association)

Gaelic Games

  • Irish Sport Manager

Hockey

Horse racing

Racing

Miscellaneous

Vehicle simulation

Bus simulation

Car simulation

Racing simulation

Miscellaneous

Farming Simulation

Flight simulation

Motorcycle simulation

Submarine simulation

Ship simulation

Tank simulation

Train simulations

Truck simulation

Miscellaneous

Other simulations

Programming games

Trade simulation

Photo simulation

Medical simulation

Motion simulators with screens

See also

References

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