Chris Sawyer's Locomotion
Also known as Locomotion
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion is a 2004 business simulation developed by Chris Sawyer, the designer behind Transport Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon. It was conceived as a spiritual successor to Transport Tycoon, challenging players to build and run a profitable transport empire from the dawn of the railways onward.
The game let players construct networks of railways, roads, ships, and aircraft to move passengers, mail, and goods across detailed landscapes, all rendered in the crisp isometric style Sawyer was known for from his earlier titles. Players had to manage station placement, signalling, and scheduling to keep cargo flowing profitably while competing with rival companies, and vehicles gradually became available as technology advanced through the decades.
While it lived somewhat in the shadow of the beloved Transport Tycoon Deluxe, Locomotion remains a solid entry for logistics enthusiasts. It is still available on digital storefronts for those seeking classic transport simulation.
Where can you play Chris Sawyer's Locomotion today?
Device by device, which of the 3 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- OpenTTD (Free), Transport Fever 2 (€ 34,99) and OpenLoco (Free).
- Mac
- OpenTTD (Free) and Transport Fever 2 (€ 34,99).
- Linux
- OpenTTD (Free) and Transport Fever 2 (€ 34,99).
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to Chris Sawyer's Locomotion runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to Chris Sawyer's Locomotion runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to Chris Sawyer's Locomotion runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to Chris Sawyer's Locomotion runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- None of the alternatives to Chris Sawyer's Locomotion runs on PlayStation.
- Xbox
- None of the alternatives to Chris Sawyer's Locomotion runs on Xbox.
- Switch
- None of the alternatives to Chris Sawyer's Locomotion runs on Switch.
- Steam Deck
- Transport Fever 2 (€ 34,99).
Games like Chris Sawyer's Locomotion
Modern alternatives to Chris Sawyer's Locomotion, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
OpenTTD Indie
FreeThe free, open-source successor to the transport tycoon classic.
OpenTTD is also an alternative to 1 other classic
OpenTTD runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
Transport Fever 2
€ 34,99A modern multi-modal transport sim with a living economy.
Transport Fever 2 is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Transport Fever 2 runs on PC, Mac, Linux. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
OpenLoco Indie
FreeA free, open-source reimplementation that modernizes the original.
OpenLoco runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
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