Iron Roads

Iron Roads is a top-down 2D train management game about building an efficient rail network. You lay tracks, buy trains and assign routes to carry passengers and cargo between towns and factories, aiming to keep passengers happy and on time. Its board game-inspired systems include resource tokens, space constraints shaped by geography and track-order mechanics, with a focus on planning and optimisation.

Game modes

• Endless mode: Begin with a couple of randomly generated towns that need connecting. Serving them well earns R&D tokens, which you can exchange for map expansions that add towns and systems. Start with a small network and expand it into a more complex one.
• Scenarios: Play hand-crafted experiences with distinct narratives and gameplay features.
• Monthly challenges: Take on time-limited challenges and compete for a place on the high-score board.

Build and manage

Earn resource tokens by growing towns or completing contracts, then use them to expand your network. Research unlocks new trains, technologies and things to transport, while interconnected production chains let you move goods between locations. You can build large, complex networks or keep your network small to medium-sized.

The minimalistic interface is designed to support sprawling networks while remaining approachable for new players. Performance graphs let you analyse data about your finances and passengers. Music combines notes generated by trains and passengers with authored melodies, so the sound varies with the layouts you build.