Transarctica
1993 games Atari ST gamesAmiga gamesPC games
economy gamesadventure gamesstrategy games
Strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic reality full of cold winds and even colder hearts.
The game was based on the series of novels La Compagnie des glaces (Ice Company) by the French writer Georges-Jean Arnaud, set in the post-apocalyptic science fiction reality, where the ice age came back to turn the Earth into an ice-covered wasteland. A handful of cities survived the climate change, but between them there are vast, empty spaces, covered in snow, where no one can survive. The only way to travel between those cities is on the railway tracks, but to do that you have to deal with a heartless Viking Union corporation that has a monopoly, or be a rogue locomotive driver. And yes, you guessed it, you are that rogue locomotive driver, who tries to challenge the corporation.
Transarctica was a surprisingly complex game that mixed the elements of strategy, economy, survival and tactical decisions. You navigate through what is left of the railway network and try to survive, while making some trade, fighting the corporation, improving your train and dealing with the nature. The coal, of course, is the currency that you will either exchange for what you need or burn while travelling through the icy wasteland. There are options to mine the coal, meet some dangers on the way and attack other trains, which makes the gameplay quite challenging.
The most important part of this game was the diversity of challenges and the solid story behind it. Graphic side was building the atmosphere of a very cold and unforgiving place to be, while the difficulty made it a real challenge.
★★★★★
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★★
User rating: 5 based on 1 votes
☆☆☆☆☆
★★★★★
add commentDiscover more
If you enjoy trains, take a look at our our website dedicated to where you can find everything train-related, from photos and videos to stories and movies Read more
Transarctica videos
Transarctica screenshots
Games like Transarctica
Pirates!
1990
In the world of no rules all you have to do is survive. And build your own career among the pirates of the Caribbean.
Zeppelin Giants of the Sky
1995
Economy simulation set in the golden age of airships, the 1920s, where you are put in charge of the company building and operating them.
Imperium
1990
Improved version of classic space exploration games from 8-bit computers - as leader of galactic empire you set out to take over the Universe... for no particular reason.
Murder
1990
Classic murder-mystery game with surprisingly elaborate interface to help you with your investigation in the Ghastly Manor.
