Terminal One

About

Terminal One is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Terminal Reality and was released on June 2, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Terminal One is an airport tycoon game where you design and manage every aspect of a bustling airport, from cargo and passenger services to amenities like cafes and shops. Optimize operations such as immigration checks, baggage handling, and fuel deliveries while balancing costs with sustainable development goals. Build infrastructure and upgrades to ensure efficient, on-time flights and passenger satisfaction.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

Single-Player

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and animations, providing a visually appealing experience.
It offers a unique blend of airport management and financial strategy, making it engaging for players who enjoy simulation games.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates to improve the game.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with aircraft getting stuck, which can disrupt gameplay.
Gameplay can become monotonous quickly, with limited activities and a lack of depth in airport customization and management features.
The economic balance is problematic, often leading to financial struggles that frustrate players and hinder progress.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the detailed visuals and animations, particularly in comparison to similar titles like Airport CEO and SimAirport, others criticize them as subpar. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but not exceptional, with some players noting a lack of realism compared to higher-rated games in the genre.
- “The graphics and the mechanics of Airport CEO far exceed this game and I don't see a path where this game can ever reach that level.”
- “I work at an airport in real life, and all I can say is this game is amazing; it has very detailed graphics, as you can see: water trucks, airplane cleaners, flight attendants waiting for the plane, etc.”
- “Great graphics and animations.”
- “The graphics and the mechanics of Airport CEO far exceed this game, and I don't see a path where this game can ever reach that level.”
- “Graphics are pretty bad, truth be told.”
- “The game is good overall, but the graphics look good, not great.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay experience is mixed, with players noting significant bugs, such as aircraft halting movement and issues with customer pathing in terminals. While the mechanics are praised for their potential and fun factor once understood, the game is criticized for its limited content and high price, leading to frustration during extended waiting periods. Overall, there is a clear need for improvements and updates to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “I hope this can help some of you to enjoy the game a little better as it is very fun when you understand the mechanics a bit better and can make some money.”
- “I can see that there is room for improvement and updates, customer pathing in the terminal could be improved, decorations in the terminal could be improved but the game mechanics are awesome.”
- “Now about the gameplay, yes there are some bugs.”
- “During gameplay, I encountered a situation where aircraft stopped moving, and there were no new arrivals or departures despite advancing the simulation by two in-game days.”
- “The graphics and mechanics of Airport CEO far exceed this game, and I don't see a path where this game can ever reach that level.”
- “It's a bit pricey for what it offers; a maximum of 5 hours of gameplay, and out of those, half is just waiting for money, which is frustrating.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the ability to experiment with airport layouts without extensive grinding, though some find the economic aspects tedious and suggest improvements to streamline gameplay. The glow feature helps in managing tasks, but the overall experience can feel repetitive.
- “Sometimes, I just like to go crazy and see what kind of airport layouts I can make without having to spend a lot of time grinding to get there.”
- “The economy needs some improvement; it's a bit tedious to pass the days.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, particularly with glitches related to baggage services when multiple passenger gates are in use. While it features some interesting concepts, the overall experience is hampered by these bugs.
- “Very buggy.”
- “I am having an issue where once I have multiple passenger gates, the baggage service glitches and the game is over.”
- “An airport management sim with some neat ideas, but it's kind of buggy.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game's blend of financial struggles and operational challenges, leading to both tense and amusing situations as they navigate their growing debt.
- “Watching my debt pile up while trying to keep operations running smoothly made for some hilarious and tense moments.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the entire game.”
- “The game's quirky characters and their ridiculous antics added a delightful layer of humor that kept me engaged.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting that performance is fairly smooth throughout gameplay.
- “The performance is fairly smooth.”