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Mashinky is a strategy game about trains. It has been developed over 8 years by Czech developer Jan Zeleny.
The goal is to create your own transport empire on a procedurally generated map.
The game is a unique blend of realistic graphics combined with an isometric construction mode and boardgame-like rules.
A challenging business simulation game requiring the player to consider everything needed to deliver cargo.
Players start the game in control of a transport company. They must lay tracks on difficult terrain, invent and buy new vehicles, manage routes and compete against economic rules to make as much profit as possible by transporting passengers and various cargos.
Player can switch to a unique 2D construction mode inspired by old strategy jewels. This is an isometric grid based map where every change of traffic layout is a rewarding puzzle. You can either build simple tracks connecting just two stations, or sophisticated signal driven junctions to maximize the value of your high speed tracks.
As the game progresses, you’ll need to extend and customize your transport empire. You can customize or upgrade industry buildings, stations and depots by various extensions, and even trains using special wagons. Each upgrade gives you a unique bonus; greater capacity, new processing rules or even new cargo types. The player can choose their own strategy based on the world they’re playing in.
With the innovative viewing modes, you can ride one of your trains or watch the operation of the network you have built. You can switch back from construction mode to the fully 3D realistic world with details down to the . You can see your track network from a different perspective, or even jump into one of your train and enjoy the ride.
In Mashinky, you’ll progress from the Age of Steam through the modern era and into the future. You’ll see new industries and vehicles appearing in each era. Villages will grow to become cities, new infrastructure and upgrades will become available. It is up to you how you use these new features to build your network further. From humble beginnings, you’ll build a vast transport network using everything from steam power to maglev technology, moving cargo from coal and wood to electronics and superconductors.
"Coming soon" to Early Access and ETA for the full release is 2019.
Apparently the developer is senior programmer at Bohemia Interactive.