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1990

You found a railway company in one of four historical regions, laying track, building stations and scheduling your trains. Its blend of economic planning and network building is what makes this classic special.

  • Historical setting
  • Economy and management
  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Building and crafting
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Railroad Tycoon II

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1998PCPlayStation89 % positive4.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon: a historical setting, economy and management as well as complex systems to tinker with.

Build a railway empire across the 19th and 20th centuries by laying track, running trains, delivering goods and outmaneuvering rivals on the stock market. A classic business sim with plenty of planning depth.

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Ostriv

Historical setting

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Caesar III

Historical setting

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Zeus: Master of Olympus

Economy and management

A classic city builder set in ancient Greece where you balance housing, economy and sanctuaries while courting the gods and mythological heroes and monsters.

SimCity 3000

Sandbox with your own goals

A classic city-building sim where you plan zoning, traffic, power, finances and services for a growing metropolis. Trading with neighboring cities and famous landmarks like the Empire State Building or Big Ben add flavor.

Railway Empire

Historical setting

A railroad tycoon sim set in 19th-century America where you lay track, optimize cargo and passenger routes, and outmaneuver rival companies. Detailed locomotives, a large tech tree and history-themed campaigns give it lasting depth.

Industry Giant II

Deep systems to master

An economic simulation where you build an industrial empire starting in 1900, planning production chains, raw materials, transport routes and markets while weathering crises and stock market crashes.

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