Underplayed Gems

Simutrans (2016)

Simutrans cover
Developer
The Simutrans Team
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Free To Play, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 666 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Building and managing your own transportation network from scratch, watching the economy and logistics unfold in detailed 2D pixel art.

free to playopen-endedstrategicdetailedmethodicalmanagementsimulationcomplex

What players say

Players praise its satisfying depth for designing transport networks and the challenge of meeting passenger destination demands, but the interface and artstyle are common criticisms, especially when compared to OpenTTD.

Screenshots

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