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business simulation game
Sid Meier's Railroads!
By Firaxis Games, released 1 Jan 2006
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
What it is
Sid Meier's Railroads! is a business simulation and strategy game from Firaxis Games, released in 2006. You build a rail empire by managing trains, cargo and finances, while competing against rival tycoons, entrepreneurs and robber barons. The game presents its railroad building in a 3D world with a streamlined interface, aiming to be approachable while still challenging to master. It supports single-player and multiplayer, but multiplayer is limited to LAN mode. Steam also lists Family Sharing. The game is available for Windows and macOS, with Feral Interactive publishing the Mac version alongside 2K. Its Steam release is dated May 4, 2007. The focus is on building and managing a railroad business, with corporate competition alongside the operational decisions around trains and cargo.
What players like, and what they don't
- Manage trains, cargo and your bottom line.
- Build a rail empire in a 3D world.
- Includes single-player and LAN multiplayer.
- Available for Windows and macOS.
- Multiplayer is LAN mode only.
- No online multiplayer is listed.
Who it suits
Suited to players who enjoy business simulation and strategy built around rail networks, cargo and competition. It may also suit groups who can play together over a LAN connection.
Sid Meier's Railroads! centers on running a railroad business and challenging rival operators. Check the LAN-only multiplayer limit if playing with others is part of your plan.
