simulation video game
A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism
By Artdink, released 1 Jan 2021
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism is a railroad and town-planning simulation from Artdink. Players take the role of a railroad company president, design stations and lay rail lines, then shape how towns develop around them. The choices include building a broader train network or improving existing lines, as well as setting up subsidiaries and advertising the company. Tourism is central to the planning: towns feature attractions such as hot spring districts and castles, and transport access affects how many visitors they draw. Railways, buses and ferries can all form part of a network that connects those destinations. The game is single-player and includes an editor for creating levels. Steam features also include achievements, controller support, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It was developed by Artdink and published by KOMODO, and is available for Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Plan stations and lay rail lines.
- Town growth centers on stations.
- Connect attractions by rail, bus or ferry.
- Includes a level editor.
- Full controller support and Steam Cloud.
- Single-player only.
- Windows is the only listed platform.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in railway network design and the way transport can influence town growth. The tourism focus may appeal to players who want to connect attractions as part of their planning.
A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism puts rail planning and tourism-driven urban development together. Its range of transport options and included level editor support a planning-focused play experience.
