The best 50 free simulation PC games of all time

The Free Games Utopia top 50 lists the best free-to-play, free full version and liberated video games of all time according to users ratings. The games on this list span the entire history of video gaming - from classics for DOS, Sega Genesis, and Commodore 64, to modern titles for Android, iOS, Linux, and, of course, Windows.

The concept of a “free” game isn’t always clear-cut. All the games on Free Games Utopia can be played right away without any upfront cost, though some may optionally offer paid features such as subscriptions, upgrades, or microtransactions (as is common with MMOs).

This Top 50 showcases titles from a wide range of platforms:

Every PC platform since the dawn of desktop computing — from popular systems like Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux, to lesser-known ones like Solaris, FreeBSD, and BeOS.
Classic microcomputers such as the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum.
Mobile platforms, primarily Android and iOS.
Popular consoles, both modern and retro, including Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation.

To qualify for the Top 50, a game must have received at least three votes. Use the button bar to filter the list by genre.

SIMULATION - Simulation games can belong to a variety of subgenres, but in general, they aim to realistically replicate aspects of real life — or sometimes a fictional reality. Vehicle simulations let the player pilot cars, aircraft, submarines, and more. Management simulations focus on running a business, managing a city, or overseeing other complex systems. In space simulations, players explore the universe, pilot spaceships, trade commodities, and engage in combat with enemies. More simulation games on Free Games Utopia.

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#	title	genre	status	rating
01.	Dwarf Fortress Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / roguelike	free, optional donation	4.22 / 5
02.	OpenTTD Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Free BSD, Solaris	simulation / management	open source	4.14 / 5
03.	Ascii Sector Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / space exploration	free, optional donation	4.12 / 5
04.	Unknown Horizons Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / city building	open source	4.06 / 5
05.	Prospector Windows, Linux	simulation / space exploration	free, optional donation	3.86 / 5
06.	EVE Online Windows, Mac OSX	simulation / MMORPG	free-to-play, with optional subscription	3.85 / 5
07.	Oolite Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, Free BSD	simulation / space exploration	full free version	3.82 / 5
08.	Dark Horizons Lore: Invasion Linux, Windows, Mac OSX	simulation / first-person shooter	abandonware	3.80 / 5
09.	TrackMania Nations Forever Windows	simulation / racing	free, commercial version available	3.80 / 5
10.	TORCS Windows, Solaris, Linux, Free BSD, Mac OSX	simulation / racing	open source	3.78 / 5
11.	Railroad Tycoon DOS, Mac OSX, Amiga, Atari ST	simulation / management	abandonware	3.75 / 5
12.	Orbiter Windows	simulation / flight simulator	free, optional donation	3.75 / 5
13.	Hattrick browser	simulation / management	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.67 / 5
14.	Star Wraith III: Shadows of Orion Windows	simulation / space combat	liberated	3.67 / 5
15.	Simutrans Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, BeOS, Amiga	simulation / management	open source	3.64 / 5
16.	OpenRCT2 Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / management	open source	3.63 / 5
17.	Trascendence Windows, Linux	simulation / space exploration	full free version	3.60 / 5
18.	Second Life Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	simulation	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.57 / 5
19.	Royals Windows, Mac OSX	simulation	free, optional donation	3.57 / 5
20.	Noctis DOS, Windows	simulation / space exploration	full free version	3.50 / 5
21.	TV Sports: Baseball Amiga, DOS	simulation	abandonware	3.50 / 5
22.	Strange Adventures in Infinite Space Windows, Mac OSX	simulation / rogue-lite	open source	3.50 / 5
23.	The Powder Toy Windows	simulation	full free version	3.44 / 5
24.	Fallout Shelter Windows, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch	simulation / management	full free version	3.44 / 5
25.	Vega Strike Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Free BSD	simulation / space combat	free, optional donation	3.43 / 5
26.	Liberal Crime Squad Linux, Windows	simulation	open source	3.43 / 5
27.	Pioneer Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / space exploration	open source	3.42 / 5
28.	Shores of Hazeron Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	simulation / space exploration	free, optional donation	3.40 / 5
29.	Endgame: Singularity Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation	full free version	3.40 / 5
30.	Work! Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, browser	simulation / typing	full free version	3.38 / 5
31.	Racer Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / racing	full free version	3.38 / 5
32.	Space Engine Windows	simulation / space exploration	free, optional donation	3.36 / 5
33.	Popmundo browser	simulation / management	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.35 / 5
34.	Mad TV DOS, Amiga	simulation	liberated	3.33 / 5
35.	Diaspora Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	simulation / space combat	full free version	3.33 / 5
36.	Goblin Camp Windows	simulation / city building	open source	3.33 / 5
37.	The Clue! DOS	simulation / point & click	liberated	3.33 / 5
38.	Star Wraith II Windows	simulation / space combat	liberated	3.33 / 5
39.	Loading Screen Simulator Windows, Android	simulation / idle clicker	full free version	3.33 / 5
40.	The Sandbox of God Windows	simulation	free, commercial version available	3.29 / 5
41.	VRChat Windows	simulation / dating sim	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.29 / 5
42.	Universal Combat Windows	simulation / space combat	full free version	3.25 / 5
43.	Baseball Mogul 2006 Windows	simulation / management	liberated	3.25 / 5
44.	Begin: a Tactical Starship Simulation Windows, DOS	simulation / space combat	full free version	3.25 / 5
45.	MDDClone Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / flight simulator	full free version	3.25 / 5
46.	Rail Nation browser	simulation / management	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.20 / 5
47.	FlightGear Windows, Mac OSX	simulation / flight simulator	open source	3.14 / 5
48.	Microsoft Allegiance Windows	simulation / space combat	liberated	3.14 / 5
49.	Blush Blush Windows, Linux, Mac OSXNSFW	simulation / dating sim	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.07 / 5
50.	Scoreville WindowsNSFW	simulation	full free version	3.07 / 5