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Distributrains

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72%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

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Distributrains is a single player and multiplayer survival management game with a economy theme. It was developed by Oddwarg and was released on March 30, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A railroad simulation game with roguelike elements. Use resources wisely to expand your infrastructure and satisfy industries, contracts, citizens, and engines. Respond quickly to ever-changing circumstances, and don't get kicked out of your office.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • A focused and well-implemented game inspired by Transport Tycoon Deluxe and OpenTTD, with lots of love and dedication from the developer.
  • Offers a unique, goal-oriented and fast-paced logistics/transport tycoon experience with roguelike elements and real-time challenge modes that keep gameplay engaging.
  • Supports cooperative multiplayer with a shared management approach, and the developer actively improves quality of life and bug fixes based on player feedback.
  • The UI can be unintuitive and sometimes cramped, with small buttons and a learning curve that may overwhelm new players.
  • Map variety is limited, with mostly similar randomly generated maps lacking diverse biomes or terrain types.
  • The roguelike card system and some RNG aspects can feel superficial or frustrating, occasionally leading to unfavorable starting conditions forcing restarts.

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a fresh yet familiar experience for fans of transport tycoon-style games, combining well-tuned mechanics with novel, challenge-driven elements. It provides a fast-paced, engaging simulation with goal-oriented, roguelike features that deliver both fair challenge and varied playstyles. Overall, it balances classic fundamentals with innovative design for an enjoyable management and real-time gameplay experience.

    • “A fantastic OpenTTD-like game: I've been looking for an alternative to OpenTTD forever and this balances novel mechanics with good fundamentals.”
    • “It's a little like a challenge generator for OpenTTD, but with mechanics more precisely tuned towards that goal rather than having to fit it into an existing structure.”
    • “Fast paced and fun, with goal-oriented, roguelike-esque mechanics and many different ways to play.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are charmingly low-poly 3D with clear, intuitive visuals that suit the game's detailed transport simulation style. While some find the UI small and sparse, the overall aesthetic is well-crafted, distinctive, and effectively supports gameplay depth.

    • “It's clear a lot of work and love was put into this game from its design to its aesthetic.”
    • “Really solid game, with nice graphics for this type of game.”
    • “The graphics are 3D, low poly but charmingly textured. I think they work really well for it and carve out enough of their own style to be easy to read in a hurry but also have their own identity.”
    • “One of the chief difficulties for me lies in that the graphics are really sparse, and the UI is tiny and rather unintuitive.”
    • “The graphics are 3D, low poly but charmingly textured. I think they work really well for it and carve out enough of its own style to be easy to read in a hurry (important), but also have its own identity.”
    • “If you're satisfied with simpler visuals, but you want to get really into the weeds of a transport game (and you thought TV2 was awfully basic) then you might just consider this.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is notably better than what is showcased in the store's video, featuring unique, mod-inspired tracks created by passionate but non-professional musicians. This results in a distinctive, somewhat unconventional soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere.

    • “The music in the store's video doesn't fully reflect the music the game has.”
    • “Mod vibe; made by inspired individuals with little musical training, it's kind of strange.”
    • “Many of the songs in-game are way, way better.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability through its variety of industries, multiple win conditions, and achievement challenges, providing a more dynamic and goal-driven experience compared to similar titles like OpenTTD.

    • “Replayable because of the variety of industries; if you like OpenTTD, this is a higher-paced and more motivated type of game with better objectives than just linking all the industries or making more money.”
    • “Good replayability, especially if you challenge yourself to achieve the achievements.”
    • “Different win conditions and various achievements give the game solid replayability.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate that Distributrains offers a fully polished and complete experience at a reasonable price, standing out positively from many games that feel unfinished or rely on AI-generated low-effort content for quick profit.

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding is essential for early progression, with players advised to focus on export contracts to efficiently farm reputation needed for expansion.

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Distributrains is a survival management game with economy theme.

Distributrains is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Distributrains was released on March 30, 2026.

Distributrains was developed by Oddwarg.

Distributrains has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Distributrains for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Distributrains is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Sweet Transit, Transport Fever 2, Voxel Tycoon Pre-Alpha, Rise of Industry, Slipways and others.