This update adds music into Iron Roads just before 2023 ends. We're taking a slightly unconventional approach to music and other than the menu screen music, nothing is authored. It is generated by the game, based on a ruleset that responds to your actions and those of your train network. As always, we intend to iterate this concept, and we'd love to hear your thoughts! This update also reduces the challenge time from 7 in-game days to 5, and fixes a crash that could occasionally happen when booting. We'll be pushing a few more bugfixes early in the new year in preparation for an event, so do let us know if you notice anything that doesn't seem quite right. We wanted to use this space to thank you all for your support, and we hope you all have a great 2024!

[ 2023-12-31 13:26:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

Build train networks to connect people to the towns and places they need to go to. Turn remote wilderness into a thriving metropolis brimming with colour and life as you set up routes to link tourists to resorts, grapes to wineries, and aspiring sleuths to detectiving conventions, among others. See the fruits of your efforts reflected in your burgeoning bank balance while making sure your reputation stays intact.

Iron Roads is a game where you set up train networks connecting your towns and industries. Build infrastructure, buy trains, and fine-tune their routes and timetables to optimise your network. But don't get complacent! As you progress, further towns, industries, events, opportunities, and natural disasters may come your way and threaten to upheave the little train utopia you've just built.

A whimsical top down 2D indie offering for players looking for a streamlined interface and a touch of offbeat humour.