Railroad Tycoon Deluxe

Railroad Tycoon Deluxe feels like someone took the original game, showered it with confetti, tuned the engine, and handed it back with a wink. Better colors, refined scenarios, and a handful of quality-of-life features make it the definitive edition for fans who want just a bit more polish without losing that early-’90s vibe. It’s still the same charming mix of logistics, route-planning, and accidental financial collapse—but now it looks more stylish doing it. If the base game was a sturdy steam locomotive, Deluxe is the same locomotive after a fresh coat of paint and a conductor who finally learned to smile.