Underplayed Gems

Vehicle Simulator (2015)

Vehicle Simulator cover
Developer
Ilan Papini
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.4 of 5, 282 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

An open-ended, technical simulation where you freely pilot and customize planes and boats across a detailed world, focusing on realistic physics and exploration rather than structured goals.

open worldexploratoryfreeformtechnicalcustomizableimmersivemoderate pacing

What players say

Players praise the mods, especially ocean liners and accurate real-world maps, but warn that controls are hard to learn and the game is CPU-heavy. Some report persistent audio bugs that require reinstalling, and longtime players note the developer's passing in 2024 ended support, followed by a steep price increase.

Screenshots

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