Station Manager

Kairosoft

Rank: #2 / 9
Released: 2016
Studio: Kairosoft
Genre: simulation video game

At a glance

Station Manager is a station-building simulation from Kairosoft. You design a multi-story station for trains, choosing facilities such as vending machines, benches and information boards to make travel more comfortable. You can also add attractions including arcades, VIP lounges and taco stands, then watch commuters, students and other travelers use the station. The game lets you link different carriages to create trains for business, tourism and other purposes, and expand into the surrounding area to draw more passengers. Its Steam genres include casual, indie, simulation and strategy. Station Manager is listed for Windows on Steam and for Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S in its platform information. It is a single-player game with full controller support, achievements, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. The central activity is building up a station and shaping the services and trains around the travelers it attracts.

Who it is for

It suits players who enjoy single-player station-building and simulation, with facilities to place, trains to assemble and nearby areas to expand. Full controller support is listed for those who prefer a controller.

What is good

Build a multi-story train station
Add facilities and passenger attractions
Link carriages into different trains
Expand nearby areas to attract passengers

What to know first

Single-player only
No macOS or Linux platforms listed

Verdict

Station Manager focuses on constructing a station and expanding its services and reach. It may suit players who want a transport-themed simulation centered on facilities, trains and passenger growth.