Railroad Tycoon 3
Developed by PopTop · Published by 2K
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by PopTop, published by 2K — single-player, multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Railroad Tycoon 3 features 25 scenarios challenging players to recreate magnificent feats of railroading history from around the world. Players can lay track (including tunnels and overpasses), pick from over 40 locomotives from early steams to modern bullets, choose to haul over 35 types of cargo in a dynamic economy, and participate in...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Railroad Tycoon 3.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Windows 2000/XP (only), 400 mhz, 128 MB RAM, 1.2 GB Free Disk Space, 16 MB 3D Video Card, mouse, and keyboard, DirectX compatible sound card with speakers/headphones recommended.
Supported languages (5)
Railroad Tycoon 3 FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Railroad Tycoon 3?
Steam classifies Railroad Tycoon 3 as a Strategy game, developed by PopTop. Railroad Tycoon 3 features 25 scenarios challenging players to recreate magnificent feats of railroading history from around the world. Players can lay track (including tunnels and overpasses), pick from over 40 locomotives from early steams to modern bullets, choose to haul over 35 types of cargo in a dynamic economy, and participate in...
How much does Railroad Tycoon 3 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Railroad Tycoon 3 at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Railroad Tycoon 3 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Railroad Tycoon 3: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Railroad Tycoon 3 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Railroad Tycoon 3 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Railroad Tycoon 3 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 4, 2007.
What platforms is Railroad Tycoon 3 on?
Railroad Tycoon 3 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Railroad Tycoon 3 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Railroad Tycoon 3 cost?
Steam lists it at $2.49.
What is Railroad Tycoon 3's Metacritic score?
Railroad Tycoon 3 has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Railroad Tycoon 3?
Railroad Tycoon 3 is developed by PopTop and published by 2K.
Where to get Railroad Tycoon 3
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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