Simulation Games

These games are abandon ware. This means that the companies that wrote them no longer support them and don't care if they are distributed on the internet. All have been tested and work (or at least start) under Windows XP. Some are run in a DOS window (Sim Ant, for example). The graphics are often not what you've become used to, but the game play and logic are still very good. Some have huge learning curves. When available, I have included the manual. Use Windows Explorer to start many of the games. In most cases you don't have to run the install program (in fact, that might confuse your computer).

PC Programs

• Sim Ant (For DOS or download For Windows and get the Manual). Unzip the program to a folder. Just double-click SIMANT.EXE (495 KB) from Windows Explorer.  For the windows version, unpack to a temporary directory and double click SETUP.EXE
• Darwin Pond (Program). The manual is in the zip file. Unzip the program to a folder. Double-click DARWIN.EXE from Windows Explorer to run.
• Global Effect (Program Manual). Unzip and double-click on GLOBV.EXE.
• Lab of Life (Program). Unzip and double-click on LaboLife.exe. It runs in a cute little window.
• Sim Farm (Program). Unzip and double-click on SIMFARM.EXE.
• Unnatural Selection (Program and Manual.PDF). Unzip and double-click on UNS.EXE.
• The Game of Life (Program). Unzip, double-click LIFE.EXE.

MAC Programs (OS9)

• Darwin's Dilemma (Program). Unzip File to get PDF manual, then Unzip remaining file, then install the SIT file.
• Sim Ant (Program Manual). Install the SIT file.
• Sim Earth (Program). Install the SIT file