Simulation (1374 programs)

Pros: 30 exciting levels. Realistic visual effects. Multiple weather conditions. Smooth gameplay.

Cons: Vehicles cannot be flipped over manually. Doesn’t support mouse inputs. Pixelated text. Needs a 64-bit computer.

Pros: Easy to play. More than 100 levels. Fashion lovers would love this game. No Internet connection needed.

Cons: Can be a bit too long. Graphics are a bit cartoony. Not for fast-paced game lovers. Annoying pop-ups.

Pros: No restrictions on building planes. Realistic simulation. More than 250,000 airplanes. Tutorial available.

Cons: Controls can be a bit too sensitive. Only two landing areas. Not much flying space. Fuel indicator could be annoying.

Pros: Sophisticated simulation of thermals and wind. Highly detailed aircraft. Very real flight physics. High-resolution aerial pictures of Switzerland.

Cons: Planes are quite expensive. May not work well on older computers. Stuttering video. Updates not regular enough.

Pros: Nice range of puzzles and challenges. Includes an in-game tutorial. Utilizes a realistic physics engine. Total of 27 levels to play through.

Cons: Graphics are fairly simplistic. Camera angles can be frustrating. Keyboard controls can be awkward. Has a fairly steep learning curve.

Pros: Supports touch controls on applicable devices. 76 different achievements to unlock. Multiple language support. Multiple game modes.

Cons: Last updated November 2011. Gameplay never expands beyond basic concept. Graphics are bland with no personality. No definable end; game simply continues forever.

Pros: Features 569 real-life airports accurately recreated to smallest detail. Possible to navigate across the entire world - if you have enough fuel!. Unlock new, powerful weapons for your aircraft. Wide range of realistic aircraft models to pilot.

Cons: Lacks keyboard support for those who choose to play this way. In-game training can be overly difficult for the average player. Little customer support available. A need to frequently refuel can take the fun out of leisure flying.

Pros: Journey through history, revisiting steam engines of the early 1800s. Requires strategy as you aim to amass a fortune from the business. Simple yet very charming visuals. Good price for a potentially time consuming experience.

Cons: Essentially just a re-imagining of another popular title: Railroad Tycoon. Requires a decent amount of hard drive space. Prone to in-game performance issues. Numerous graphics cards aren't supported with the game.

Pros: Buy old cars and renovate them to sell on for profit. Great level of detail - over 200 interactive parts on each car. Develop your own play style by selling cars or becoming a vintage collector. Good management required, with jobs being time restricted.

Cons: Numerous graphics cards aren't supported. Quite high system requirements to function optimally. High price tag for a relatively simple experience. Requires over 1GB of free space for downloading.

Pros: Variety of animals to choose from. Simple, addictive gameplay. Includes 95 levels to play. Includes a huge variety of products, buildings, upgrades and achievements to unlock.

Cons: Users report consistent crashes. Game does not support widescreen. Long loading times reported. Little variation in core gameplay despite progression.

Pros: Attractive graphics. Gameplay easy to learn. Inventive comic-style narrative scenes. Appropriate for all ages.

Cons: Only demo is free; full game requires payment. Fewer features than higher-end management sims. Slow-paced gameplay. Some may find story element distracting.

Pros: Easy to pick up and play casually. Small download size and simple device specifications. Addictive gameplay lasting for 10+ hours. 18 different missions to enjoy at your leisure.

Cons: Very basic visuals; there are better looking train simulators out there. Unhelpful tutorial doesn't provide much assistance. User interface could be improved - town names can block design elements. Campaign is short; you'll be left wanting more.

Pros: Large variety of buildings to choose from. Excellent tutorial introduces core mechanics. Includes resource management and sandbox elements. Progress can be carried into the premium version.

Cons: Free version is essentially just a tutorial. Simplistic graphics, which are somewhat dated. Garbage route mechanics are overly complicated. Less polished than SimCity or Cities: Skylines.

Pros: A board game experience. Offers a variety of modes and DLCs. Offers online matchmaking.

Cons: Doesn’t offer real-time chat communication during gameplay.

Pros: Solid, bright graphics. Easy to pick up and play. Trucks can take damage. Good for kids.

Cons: Few levels. Somewhat awkward controls. Physics can be inconsistent. Very little for adults.

Pros: Bright, colourful graphics. Lots of little details. 100 levels to enjoy. Easy to pick up and play.

Cons: Occasional show-stopper quests. Very low contrast. Small text. Somewhat crowded interface.

Pros: Has three different game modes. Good for casual play. Appropriate for a range of age groups. Different trucks add variety.

Cons: Graphics are unpolished. Unrealistic numbers of obstacles. Breaking and acceleration mechanics are fiddly. Environments lack variety.

Pros: More than a dozen military aircraft can be selected. Three-dimensional cockpits are offered. Highly engaging video and audio effects. Six training missions are available.

Cons: 271.9 megabytes is a significant file size. The game may freeze when the perspective of the player is changed. When a freeze occurs, all data is lost. Flight plans cannot be saved.

Pros: Excellent graphics. Plenty of action. Accurate geography in battle theatres. Easy to learn basic gameplay.

Cons: Cockpits all the same. Some missions seem too difficult too early. Some unrealism. Throttle control is fiddly.