Released by MicroProse Software in 1994, Transport Tycoon is Chris Sawyer’s genre-defining business strategy game for DOS. You start in 1930 with a modest loan and a mandate to build a transportation empire. By constructing complex road, rail, sea, and air networks, you connect industries and growing towns to create lucrative supply chains while competing against rival companies for dominance.
How to play
Your objective is to maximize profit and company rating over a 100-year span by efficiently moving cargo and passengers. You must survey the map, build infrastructure like stations and depots, and assign vehicles to profitable routes. As time advances, new technologies unlock faster and more capable transport options. The game is played entirely with the mouse, exactly like the original DOS release, with Right Alt + Enter used to toggle fullscreen.
Tips
- Target high-paying industries first: Transporting coal to a nearby power station is one of the most reliable ways to secure early, steady income.
- Modernise your fleet: Vehicles become unreliable and expensive to maintain as they age. Replace older trains and buses to prevent breakdowns from crippling your routes.
- Master railway signaling: To run multiple trains on the same line efficiently, use one-way signals and passing loops to avoid devastating crashes and gridlock.
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