- Purists might wince at the use of the word "game" matched with "simulator," but aren't they both supposed to be a fun distraction away from the rigors of reality? Whether you want to imagine yourself as a racecardriver, an airline pilot, a bus operator, a train conductor, or a ship captain, there's a simulator out there to suit your particular fancy. Here are five simulator games that Scotsman John McKinlay digs (and thinks that you might dig, too).