Genre · 2009

Best Simulation Games of 2009

30 games

Simulation games released on Steam in 2009, most popular first.

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Best Simulation Games of 2009

Simulation

Crash Time 2

Meridian4Win · 2009For:Police-action fans who want racing combined with patrol duties and suspect pursuitsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear campaign may find the free-roaming structure less focused
Simulation

Combat Wings: Battle of Britain

CI GamesWin · 2009For:Players interested in Battle of Britain air combat who want named historical aircraftSkip if:Players seeking a strictly realistic flight simulator may not want an arcade control mode
Simulation

STAR WARS™ Starfighter™

LucasArtsWin · 2009For:Star Wars fans who want mission-based starfighter combatSkip if:Players seeking a large open-world space simulation rather than a campaign of defined missions
Simulation

The Graveyard

Tale of TalesWin · Mac · Linux · 2009For:Players seeking brief, contemplative experiences rather than conventional gamesSkip if:Players seeking extended gameplay, complex objectives, or substantial progression
Simulation

Diner Dash:® Hometown Hero™

UnknownWin · Mac · 2009For:Players who want structured restaurant-management levels with a defined story campaignSkip if:Players seeking a restaurant game centered on construction rather than customer service may not find the focus suitable
Simulation

Hunting Unlimited 2010

ZigguratWin · 2009For:Hunting-game fans who want varied big-game targetsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven adventure rather than repeated hunting sessions
Simulation

Comanche 4

NovaLogicWin · 2009For:Players seeking fast-paced helicopter combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow, methodical flight simulation may find the action-focused pace unsuitable
Simulation

Chocolatier®: Decadence by Design™

PlayFirstWin · Mac · 2009For:Players who enjoy economic simulations focused on food productionSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration challenges, or character-focused action rather than business simulation
Simulation

World of Zoo

THQ Nordic MobileWin · 2009For:Players who want a zoo game centered on direct animal interactionSkip if:Players seeking detailed zoo management or operational strategy
Simulation

18 Wheels of Steel: Extreme Trucker

Cosmi ValusoftWin · 2009For:Fans of truck simulations who want hazardous terrain and difficult cargo jobsSkip if:Players looking for relaxed trucking routes without severe terrain or dangerous cargo
Simulation

Tachyon: The Fringe

NovaLogicWin · 2009For:Space-combat fans who want piloting and tactical battlesSkip if:Players seeking a non-combat space experience may find the focus on piloting and battles too narrow
Simulation

Project Freedom

CI GamesWin · 2009For:Players who want a structured space-combat campaignSkip if:Players who prefer a campaign longer than 21 missions
Simulation

F-22 Lightning 3

NovaLogicWin · 2009For:Flight-simulation fans who want weather to affect aircraft performanceSkip if:Players seeking relaxed flying may hit a wall when weather and extreme temperatures affect aircraft performance.
Simulation

F-16 Multirole Fighter

NovaLogicWin · 2009For:Flight-simulation fans who want mission-based F-16 combatSkip if:Players seeking a broad military campaign beyond F-16-focused air-combat missions
Simulation

Cooking Dash®

PlayFirstWin · Mac · 2009For:Players seeking a level-based restaurant game with more than 50 stagesSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended cooking sandbox rather than a level-based structure
Simulation

Cricket Revolution

UnknownWin · 2009For:Cricket fans who want to play both batting and bowling rolesSkip if:Players looking for a broad range of sports beyond cricket
Simulation

MiG-29 Fulcrum

NovaLogicWin · 2009For:Flight simulation fans who want to pilot a MiG-29Skip if:Players seeking a broad aircraft roster rather than a simulation centered on the MiG-29
Simulation

Wedding Dash® 2: Rings Around the World

UnknownWin · Mac · 2009For:Simulation players who enjoy coordinating wedding eventsSkip if:Players seeking deep character development or a role-playing system may find the focus on event management narrow.
Simulation

Armored Fist 3

NovaLogicWin · 2009For:Players who want tank-focused combat across structured campaignsSkip if:Players seeking broad vehicle variety beyond the M1A2 Abrams and its associated weapons
Simulation

Virtual Families

UnknownWin · 2009For:Fans of family simulations who want to raise a household across generationsSkip if:Players looking for fast-paced gameplay rather than a real-time family simulation
Simulation

Build-A-Lot

Next GameWin · 2009For:Players who enjoy real-estate games centered on buying, selling, and rental incomeSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or an action-focused gameplay loop
Simulation

Build-A-Lot 4: Power Source

Next GameWin · 2009For:Town-building fans who want energy production to be part of developmentSkip if:Players who want unrestricted expansion without overloads or blackouts
Simulation

Build-A-Lot 2: Town of the Year

Next GameWin · 2009For:Simulation players who want a house-buying and resale loopSkip if:Players seeking combat, character progression, or story-driven adventure will find the focus stays on property and neighborhood management.
Simulation

DinerTown Tycoon

UnknownWin · Mac · 2009For:Simulation players who want restaurant management rather than action-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking direct action or combat instead of restaurant management