Transporter

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Transporter is a modern transport simulation game that combines classic grid-based gameplay with new features and options. Create and manage transport routes on rail, road, and water, delivering raw materials, cargo, and passengers while driving industry and city growth. Utilize advanced technology like maglev trains, hydrogen-powered locomotives, and autonomous vehicles while exploring features such as vehicle switching, cargo refrigeration, and bulk-loading.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

37%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has a charming art style and promising mechanics that make it appealing, especially for newcomers to transport sims.
There are many interesting features, such as specialized vehicles and an upgrade tree for stations, which add depth to the gameplay.
The developer is actively working on improvements and updates, showing commitment to enhancing the game experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and pathfinding issues that can make it frustrating and unplayable at times.
Many core mechanics, such as track building and vehicle routing, are poorly implemented and can lead to significant gameplay challenges.
The game feels too early in development for an Early Access title, lacking polish and stability, which may deter potential players.

graphics
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their attractive and quirky art style, contributing to its appeal, especially for newcomers to transport simulations. While the graphics quality has improved since the original transport tycoon, the minimalistic design and attention to detail, such as the differentiation of goods, enhance the overall experience.
- “I'm planning on introducing my kid to transport sims with this one just because of how attractive the art style is.”
- “I bought the game and I like the quirky graphics and the gameplay ideas.”
- “The graphics are fantastic, the flexible rail system (even if rather clunky to build), and all the little details like differentiating refrigerated goods.”
- “Very little has changed other than graphics quality and the amount of vehicles you can run without lag since the original Transport Tycoon, which is why OpenTTD is still so popular.”
stability
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its significant stability issues, with multiple bugs affecting gameplay, such as a malfunctioning reverse train button that causes glitches. While reviewers acknowledge its potential, they emphasize that the current state is too unstable to provide an enjoyable experience.
- “The reverse train button is broken; click it multiple times, and the train glitches out.”
- “Looks like it has very good potential but is currently too buggy to be fun to play.”
- “This game has lots of potential but is still very buggy.”
gameplay
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its accessibility, with easy-to-understand mechanics and a well-integrated research tree that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the unique combination of specialized vehicles and stations, along with the game's quirky graphics, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- “Overall, I like this game since it's pretty easy to understand the mechanics. The specialized vehicles and stations, in combination with the research tree, is a very nice concept in my opinion.”
- “I bought the game, and I like the quirky graphics and the gameplay ideas.”