仿真软件，借由编程语言依照仿真学的方法论所创建出来的软件，称之为仿真软件，此类的工具包含了各种应用领域，通常用来作为系统的分析，预测，推导，展示等应用。而其方法论包含了系统动态分析仿真，离散事件仿真以及代理人仿真。另外CAD(电脑辅助制图/设计)也算是一种仿真工具，借由图学算法来产生三维的对象，再用来展示想法及施工之问题发掘等应用。

Simulation software is based on the process of modeling a real phenomenon with a set of mathematical formulas. It is, essentially, a program that allows the user to observe an operation through simulation without actually performing that operation. Simulation software is used widely to design equipment so that the final product will be as close to design specs as possible without expensive in process modification. Simulation software with real-time response is often used in gaming, but it also has important industrial applications. When the penalty for improper operation is costly, such as airplane pilots, nuclear power plant operators, or chemical plant operators, a mock up of the actual control panel is connected to a real-time simulation of the physical response, giving valuable training experience without fear of a disastrous outcome.