The OpenLoco project started in early 2018 by the same group of people behind OpenRCT2. We are making a modern, open source version of the classic transport simulation game Chris Sawyer’s Locomotion by reimplementing the game fully in C++. As of September 2025, the reimplementation efforts are fully completed. This means the game can now be compiled for different architectures (e.g. 64-bit Intel or ARM) as well as different platforms (e.g. Windows, Linux, macOS).
To retain the look and feel of the original game, we use the original game data for graphics and audio. This means it is required for players to have installed their own copy of Locomotion for OpenLoco to work. It can be bought on e.g. Steam or GOG.com.
Curious to see what’s been changed compared to the original game? Please refer to our wiki for a list of changes from Locomotion.