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Horse Racing Simulator

Atari ST/STE • 1990

Should you play it?

Atari ST horse racing management/simulator game made by Budgie UK aka (Budgie Quality Software) and released back in 1990. Up to 5 players manage a stable full of horses, putting them into races and trying to figure out where they run best. Prize money is awarded for the top three horses, with a horse's form also contributing to their value. The game is a precursor to Mark Loveday's Starters Orders series.

What works

  • Deep and engaging training and breeding systems
  • Competitive multiplayer and leaderboards
  • Accessible controls with strategic depth
  • Frequent updates and events
  • Strong progression and customization options

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Repetitive gameplay elements over time
  • Limited social cooperation features
  • Some ui complexity and lack of tutorials
  • Primarily sedentary gameplay

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Horse Racing Simulator: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival.

Last update: 02/09/2026