Tiny Train Tycoon
Build a toy railway from limited pieces, transport cargo, create supply chains, and help cities grow.
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20 itemsAbout the Game
This is a game about a toy railway where engineering thinking meets economic challenges.
Your task is to build an efficient rail network with a limited set of pieces, launch trains, and deliver cargo where it’s needed.
In the economic mode, you’ll face resource shortages and tough strategic decisions: which cargo to deliver first, which route to take, whether to build new branches or rely on your existing lines.
In the sandbox, you can experiment freely: mix different track types, design routes, and decorate your railway world.
Levels introduce new conditions and challenges, encouraging you to find different ways to use the same set of parts. This feature is currently in development.
The command-sign system lets you create complex routes and junction logic, bringing your constructions to life.
Game features:
pixel-art visuals with a cozy toy-like charm;
over 10 types of track pieces: from straights and curves to switches and crossings;
dynamic train physics: weight-dependent movement, collisions, and derailments;
dozens of trains and wagons to collect and combine;
a flexible multi-window interface for observing events across the map;
diverse levels with unique objectives (WIP);
an economic mode with cargo transportation and city growth;
dozens of industries and cargo types forming an interconnected world economy
a sandbox mode for unrestricted building and playful collisions;
a command-sign system for train control;
automated movement through signs and custom routes for each train;
hidden secrets for the most curious players.
This is a game that encourages creativity while challenging your ingenuity.
Tiny Train Tycoon is in active development. More content, features, and improvements are planned throughout Early Access.
