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A-Train
A-TrainBuild railroads, grow cities, and create a thriving transport empire.
Train Fever
Train FeverBuild railways, manage transport, and watch cities grow in a modern Tycoon simulation
Overview
Description

In A-Train you become the head of a railroad company, designing tracks, scheduling passenger trains, and transporting resources to fuel city growth. Your decisions shape the development of towns into bustling metropolises with stadiums, offices, and ski resorts. The game blends realistic transport logistics with business strategy, rewarding players who balance short‑term profit from commuters with long‑term infrastructure that expands the population and unlocks new revenue streams.

Train Fever puts you in charge of a transport company in 1850, letting you design rail networks, construct stations, and purchase vehicles to meet the needs of expanding cities. The game features a dynamic city simulation where towns evolve based on your logistics decisions, creating a living world that reacts to supply and demand.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
City Builders & Management
City Builders & Management
Best for
Fans of transport and city‑building strategy games
Fans of transport and city‑building sims
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Artdink
Urban Games
publisher
Artdink, Maxis
Good Shepherd Entertainment, Astragon
age rating
CERO A
PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
60/100
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General
release date
1990-12-31
2014-09-04
msrp
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$29.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep strategic depth with both passenger and cargo systems
  • Highly detailed city development tied to transport
  • Flexible map layouts and customizable scenarios
  • Replayability through varied business strategies
  • Deep city simulation
  • Extensive railway customization
  • Cross‑platform support
  • Rich economic management
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited multiplayer or community features
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Limited visual polish compared to newer titles
  • No multiplayer mode
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