Build your transport empire with Transport Tycoon Deluxe (OpenTTD)
Transport Tycoon Deluxe—today known as Open Transport Tycoon Deluxe (OpenTTD)—is a free, open-source masterpiece that brings the iconic 1994 classic into the modern era. Step into the role of a transport tycoon and build and optimize a global network—with trains, trucks, ships, and aircraft—competing against rival companies from 1930 to 2030.
Top 5 tips for Transport Tycoon Deluxe (OpenTTD)
Start your first route between towns—not industries
Begin by connecting two or more towns with a bus or rail line. Passengers and mail generate quick income and don’t require complex industry logistics, making them ideal for getting started.
Use signals effectively
Railway signals are the key to avoiding congestion and collisions. Use path signals (PBS) for modern, flexible solutions—especially at stations and on complex track layouts.
Automate your routes
Use vehicle orders and waypoints to ensure your trains and buses follow optimal paths. Enable automatic orders like “full load” and “go to depot when needed” for efficient operations without constant micromanagement.
Use online content to improve the graphics
Open the Online Content menu in-game to download graphical upgrades, HD vehicles, and realistic buildings. It makes the experience more modern and visually satisfying without changing core gameplay.
Experiment with economy settings
In Advanced Settings you can tweak economic parameters like maintenance, passenger demand, and taxes. Make it easier (or harder) depending on whether you want a relaxed experience or a hardcore challenge.
Classic gameplay with modern freedom
OpenTTD faithfully follows the original’s business and transport strategy, but adds major improvements: larger maps, smarter AI, online multiplayer, and the ability to customize graphics and gameplay via community content. You decide how your world is generated—from map size and sea level to terrain types and landscapes.
You can freely choose between four different landscape types: classic temperate, snow (arctic), desert, or the humorous Toyland—and every world feels unique and fresh each time you play.
Total control over your transport world
You start with modest capital and must build routes, buy vehicles, and optimize logistics to maximize profit. As time passes, new technologies emerge and your company grows into a powerful empire. You can acquire competitors, automate routes, and adjust game speed—or pause if disaster strikes.
OpenTTD also lets you fine-tune the game’s rules, economy, and difficulty, making it suitable for both beginners and hardcore tycoons.
Danish language and online add-ons
OpenTTD supports the Danish language, Danish town names, and multiple currencies—making the game more accessible if you prefer local flavor. You can also download graphics mods, sound packs, and scenarios directly in-game—for free. Want more realistic trains from DSB? Or do you prefer sci-fi future transport? It’s all available as downloadable content.
Multiplayer and community
OpenTTD offers stable online multiplayer where up to 255 players can build transport empires on the same map—cooperatively or competitively. Combined with the active modding scene, this keeps the game alive in 2025 and far beyond.
