simutrans
An open-source transportation simulator where players build and manage a transport company across rail, road, ship, and air networks.
Overview
Simutrans is a free and open-source transportation simulation game where players establish and grow a transport company. The goal is to create interconnected networks that transport passengers, mail, and goods between districts, cities, industries, and attractions using various modes of transport.
Key Features
- Multi-Modal Transport — Manage rail, road, ship, and air networks to move passengers, mail, and goods.
- Network Building — Connect cities, public buildings, industries, and tourist attractions with custom transport infrastructure.
- Cross-Platform Availability — Available on Windows, Linux, and Mac via official downloads, Steam, and package managers.
- Extensible Content — Supports custom paksets (graphics and data packs) and addons to enhance gameplay.
- Multiplayer Support — Includes server backends for network gameplay with version synchronization.
Philosophy
Simutrans emphasizes deep, strategic transportation management with a focus on player creativity and long-term network planning, supported by an active community contributing to its continuous development.
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