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A Realistic Subway Simulation Game

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What is Subway Builder?

Subway Builder is a hyperrealistic transit simulation game. Build a
new subway system from the ground up while dealing with real-world
constraints and costs.

Features

Real-world passenger simulation

Millions of commuters are generated from Census and Redistricter data
and simulated using the same pathfinding algorithms you use. Your job
is to design a route network that gets the most people to their
destination as fast as possible. Juggle station placement, transfer
dynamics, and train frequency to maximize ridership.

Realistic construction challenges

Build your system under realistic constraints and costs. Tunnels,
viaducts, cut-and-cover, all have trade offs. Negotiate with
real-world buildings foundations, geography and road layouts as you
expand your network

In-depth analysis

Explore how individual commuters weight use various variables like
wait times, transfers, income distribution, delays, and more, to pick
their commute. Understand which routes, stations, and trains your
commuters take and use that information to optimize your network.

Delays and disruptions

Find the right balance between cost and time. Too many trains on a
line or an overcrowded station will cause delays.

Screenshots

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Frequently Asked Questions

  * Which cities will be included?
    You can view the full list of cities here.
  * How does the commute simulation work?
    The simulation is detailed here.
  * How much will it cost?
    $30 on subwaybuilder.com and $40 on Steam (page is coming soon).
    The Steam launch won't happen for a few months after the launch
    on subwaybuilder.com.
  * What operating systems are supported?
    Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  * Can my computer run Subway Builder
    Probably. If your computer can run Google Earth on Chrome
    smoothly it can run Subway Builder it's a very lightweight game.
    It does require an internet connection to load the map tiles for
    the game though.

By Colin Miller