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Transport Tycoon: Game Guide, Developer and Facts

Transport Tycoon — video game guide with key facts, developer and background.

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Transport Tycoon is a business simulation game designed and programmed by Chris Sawyer for MS-DOS. It was published by MicroProse in November 1994. Using an isometric view with 2D with graphics by Simon Foster, the player acts as a transport company owner, who competes against rival companies to make as much profit as possible by transporting passengers and various goods by road, rail, sea, and air. Transport Tycoon Deluxe is an expanded and improved version of the original game, released in 1995. A version for Android and iOS was released on 3 October 2013 based on the sequel, Chris Sawyer's Locomotion. Two fan-made game engine recreations, OpenTTD and Simutrans, are also available. In November 2024, Atari SA acquired the intellectual property rights from Chris Sawyer and re-released the Deluxe edition on digital distribution platforms Steam and GOG.com in 2026.

Quick facts about Transport Tycoon

  • Title: Transport Tycoon
  • Released: 1994
  • Type: Video game
  • Wikidata ID: Q651591

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Frequently asked questions

What is Transport Tycoon?

Transport Tycoon is a business simulation game designed and programmed by Chris Sawyer for MS-DOS.

What kind of video game is Transport Tycoon?

Transport Tycoon is a business simulation game designed and programmed by Chris Sawyer for MS-DOS.

When was Transport Tycoon released?

Transport Tycoon was released in 1994.

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