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Squirrel's Pick Squirrel's PickThe best game on this page. If you only try one, try this.
TransportationTrainsCity Builder
Strong Mods Strong ModsA deep, active modding scene extends it past its base content.
$39.99 ~87.7 hr median no co-op complexity: moderate 90.3% of 32k
The Squirrel's verdictTransport Fever 2 released in 2019 and holds a Very Positive Steam rating from a large review base, making it a finished alternative for players frustrated by uncertain development timelines. It shares Voxel Tycoon's transport-network and logistics loop. The current friction point reviewers cite is publisher involvement affecting DLC direction, not slow feature delivery. Median playtime sits around 88 hours.
Not for you if publisher influence over DLC and post-launch content decisions is a dealbreaker for you.
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FlightCity BuilderDriving
Strong Mods Strong ModsA deep, active modding scene extends it past its base content.
$29.99 ~73.5 hr median no co-op complexity: moderate 83.3% of 11k
The Squirrel's verdictTransport Fever suits players who want a finished, stable transport-network builder. It shares Voxel Tycoon's rail-and-road loop but runs on a fixed, static map — no new factories appear, resources never deplete, and you cannot commission new construction sites. Released in 2016 with an active mod scene, performance holds steady under large networks. Reviewers note a steep learning curve and minimal hand-holding.
Not for you if you want the world to evolve dynamically with new factories, resource depletion, or a guided tutorial.
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Closest Match Closest MatchThe most similar game to the anchor, by what players say.
TrainsEconomyTransportation
Jank Tolerant Jank TolerantRough edges and bugs — rewarding if you don't mind them. Strong Mods Strong ModsA deep, active modding scene extends it past its base content.
$24.99 ~58.4 hr median co-op complexity: moderate 84.9% of 3k
The Squirrel's verdictBoth are transport-network builders with route planning, resource chains, and expanding logistics that bog down as your empire grows. Mashinky uses a grid-based tile system with a token/resource-tier progression instead of Voxel Tycoon's free-form voxel roads, and adds co-op. No campaign or scenario mode exists, just open sandbox progression.
Not for you if you want a story mode or scenarios rather than open-ended sandbox play, or need frequent content updates.
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Budget Pick Budget PickThe best game here for the least money.
TransportationEconomyCapitalism
$19.99 ~20.6 hr median co-op complexity: moderate 79.3% of 545
The Squirrel's verdictWorldwide Rush is a co-op-supported transport-network builder focused on passenger and route optimization across a growing map. Released in 2025 on PC with a Mostly Positive rating, and reviewers note a first major update addressed several quality-of-life issues. Passenger demand logic is the main complaint — reviewers describe routing decisions breaking down and becoming nonsensical over extended sessions.
Not for you if reliable passenger demand logic matters to you — reviews report routing behavior degrades noticeably in longer play sessions.
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Railroad Corporation 2
PC
TrainsEconomyHistorical
$39.99 ~32 hr median co-op complexity: moderate 71.6% of 384
The Squirrel's verdictRailroad Corporation 2 distinguishes itself with signals and train priority systems that reviewers say are a meaningful improvement over its predecessor, plus co-op support. It runs on a corporate-campaign structure rather than open sandbox play, and reviewers describe an incomplete long campaign and unresolved pathing issues. Released in early access, with the full campaign not yet finished.
Not for you if you want a complete sandbox experience or a fully finished campaign rather than an early access corporate structure.
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