The best 50 free simulation PC games according to FGU users

The Free Games Utopia Top 50 lists the highest-rated free-to-play, full free-version, and liberated video games on the site, based on user ratings. The list spans the history of video gaming, from classic DOS titles to modern games for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, and other platforms.

The concept of a “free” game isn’t always clear-cut. All games listed on Free Games Utopia are available to play without an upfront purchase, although some may optionally offer paid features such as subscriptions, upgrades, or microtransactions, as is common with MMOs and free-to-play games.

The Top 50 covers a wide range of platforms, from popular systems such as Windows, macOS, and Linux to less common ones including Solaris, FreeBSD, and BeOS. To qualify for the Top 50, a game must have received at least three user 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.	OpenTTD Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Free BSD, Solaris	simulation / business simulation	open source	4.21 / 5
02.	Ascii Sector Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / space exploration	free, optional donation	4.12 / 5
03.	Dwarf Fortress Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / roguelike	free, optional donation	4.10 / 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	4.00 / 5
06.	EVE Online Windows, Mac OSX	simulation / MMORPG	free-to-play, with optional subscription	3.93 / 5
07.	Oolite Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, Free BSD	simulation / space exploration	full free version	3.83 / 5
08.	TrackMania Nations Forever Windows	simulation / racing	free, commercial version available	3.80 / 5
09.	Dark Horizons Lore: Invasion Linux, Windows, Mac OSX	simulation / first-person shooter	abandonware	3.80 / 5
10.	TORCS Windows, Solaris, Linux, Free BSD, Mac OSX	simulation / racing	open source	3.78 / 5
11.	Orbiter Windows	simulation / flight simulator	free, optional donation	3.75 / 5
12.	Star Wraith III: Shadows of Orion Windows	simulation / space combat	liberated	3.75 / 5
13.	Railroad Tycoon DOS, Mac OSX	simulation / business simulation	abandonware	3.75 / 5
14.	Second Life Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	simulation	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.67 / 5
15.	Hattrick browser	simulation / business simulation	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.67 / 5
16.	Simutrans Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, BeOS	simulation / business simulation	open source	3.64 / 5
17.	Trascendence Windows, Linux	simulation / space exploration	full free version	3.64 / 5
18.	Royals Windows, Mac OSX	simulation	free, optional donation	3.63 / 5
19.	OpenRCT2 Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / business simulation	open source	3.63 / 5
20.	Strange Adventures in Infinite Space Windows, Mac OSX	simulation / rogue-lite	open source	3.60 / 5
21.	The Powder Toy Windows, browser	simulation	full free version	3.50 / 5
22.	Vega Strike Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Free BSD	simulation / space combat	free, optional donation	3.50 / 5
23.	Pioneer Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / space exploration	open source	3.50 / 5
24.	Noctis DOS, Windows	simulation / space exploration	full free version	3.50 / 5
25.	TV Sports: Baseball DOS	simulation	abandonware	3.50 / 5
26.	Fallout Shelter Windows, iOS, Android	simulation / business simulation	full free version	3.44 / 5
27.	Liberal Crime Squad Linux, Windows	simulation	open source	3.43 / 5
28.	Endgame: Singularity Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation	full free version	3.40 / 5
29.	Popmundo browser	simulation / business simulation	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.38 / 5
30.	Racer Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / racing	full free version	3.38 / 5
31.	Work! Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, browser	simulation / typing	full free version	3.38 / 5
32.	Shores of Hazeron Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	simulation / space exploration	free, optional donation	3.33 / 5
33.	Universal Combat Windows	simulation / space combat	full free version	3.33 / 5
34.	Goblin Camp Windows	simulation / city building	open source	3.33 / 5
35.	The Clue! DOS	simulation / point & click	liberated	3.33 / 5
36.	Mad TV DOS	simulation / business simulation	liberated	3.33 / 5
37.	Stellar Trader Windows	simulation / space exploration	full free version	3.33 / 5
38.	MDDClone Windows, Linux, Mac OSX	simulation / flight simulator	full free version	3.33 / 5
39.	Loading Screen Simulator Windows, Android	simulation / idle clicker	full free version	3.33 / 5
40.	Diaspora Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	simulation / space combat	full free version	3.29 / 5
41.	The Sandbox of God Windows	simulation	free, commercial version available	3.29 / 5
42.	VRChat Windows	simulation / dating sim	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.29 / 5
43.	Star Wraith II Windows	simulation / space combat	liberated	3.25 / 5
44.	Baseball Mogul 2006 Windows	simulation / business simulation	liberated	3.25 / 5
45.	Begin: a Tactical Starship Simulation Windows, DOS	simulation / space combat	full free version	3.25 / 5
46.	Rail Nation browser	simulation / business simulation	free-to-play, with microtransactions	3.18 / 5
47.	Lincity NG Windows, Mac OSX, Linux	simulation / city building	open source	3.17 / 5
48.	Space Engine Windows	simulation / space exploration	free, optional donation	3.17 / 5
49.	Microsoft Allegiance Windows	simulation / space combat	liberated	3.14 / 5
50.	FlightGear Windows, Mac OSX	simulation / flight simulator	open source	3.14 / 5

More free games to discover

The Top 50 is only a small part of what you can find on Free Games Utopia. The site covers thousands of free games, from forgotten DOS classics and old-school RPGs to modern indie games, free-to-play titles, browser games and open-source projects. Some are freeware, some are liberated, and some are simply games that you can download and play for free.

You can browse the database by genre, platform, year or keyword, or take a look at games similar to some of the classics you already know. There are plenty of oddities and hidden gems too, because not every good free game has made it into the Top 50.

The ranking is based on votes from Free Games Utopia users. A game needs at least three votes to appear, and the list can change as more people rate the games. If you find something you enjoy, give it a vote — your choice could help it climb the list.