SimCity 1989
Why it still holds upAn open ended toy with no end state, where the city responds to zoning, taxes and infrastructure, still leaves you to set your own goals today.
DOS simulation games that still hold up
First released on DOS
Games
SimCity 1989
Why it still holds upAn open ended toy with no end state, where the city responds to zoning, taxes and infrastructure, still leaves you to set your own goals today.
On sale
Transport Tycoon 1994
Why it still holds upRoutes that chain vehicles and cargo that behaves differently keep each map an economy to solve today.
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom 1996
Why it still holds upWingmen chosen for how they fly, and armor that does not heal, keep every sortie a trade between risk and supply today.
Grand Prix 2 1996
Why it still holds upDriving aids you can strip away one by one let a race weekend grow as hard as you like today.
Theme Hospital 1997
Why it still holds upEvery room that has to be placed, staffed and researched makes each hospital a plan to carry out today.
The Settlers II: Veni, Vidi, Vici 1996
Why it still holds upEven now, tending a growing settlement is a patient pleasure that holds up.
Mad TV 1991
Why it still holds upA balance between culture and ratings is the game's puzzle.
Wing Commander 1990
Why it still holds upA story that bends with your missions and wingmen who can die still make every sortie matter.
Strike Commander 1993
Why it still holds upThe contracts are still a flight game run as a business, where the mission you take pays for the missile you fire next.
Star Wars: X-Wing 1993
Why it still holds upEven now, flying a Rebel fighter with the cockpit in view is a way to take part in the story.
Indianapolis 500: The Simulation 1989
Why it still holds upSince setup changes how the car handles, each lap still tests what you changed.
On sale
Starflight 1986
Why it still holds upYou still pick your own route through the galaxy, so every captain's journey differs.
On sale
NightHawk F-117A Stealth Fighter 2.0 1991
Why it still holds upThe radar still scores a flight on where you were not noticed.
SimCity 2000 1993
Why it still holds upA city that grows both up and down through layers still has plenty to build today.
Populous 1989
Why it still holds upEach level is still a matter of changing the land, with powers that reshape the world and no units to order.