RollerCoaster Tycoon (Series) AlternativesSimulation Games and other similar apps like RollerCoaster Tycoon (Series)

RollerCoaster Tycoon is described as 'Design and manage your amusement park, from constructing thrilling roller coasters to maintaining cleanliness and entertaining guests with diverse attractions' and is a simulation games in the games category. There are six games similar to RollerCoaster Tycoon for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Steam, Linux and Xbox apps. The best RollerCoaster Tycoon alternative is OpenRCT2, which is both free and Open Source. Other RollerCoaster Tycoon like games are Zoo Tycoon, Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evolution and Parkitect.

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    OpenRCT2

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    OpenRCT2 is an open-source game engine recreation of the simulation game RollerCoaster Tycoon created by Chris Sawyer in 2002. OpenRCT2 uses a similar development process to .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    FOSS, good mod support, active development, new features, bug fixes, changing currency in the game is implemented properly (in the original game, it just changes the currency symbol), native widescreen support, play RCT 1 and RCT 2 scenarios in the same game (if you have both installed), easy updates through launcher. As of typing, the 1.0 still hasn't been released yet. But it's well beyond playable, and many people prefer it over the original games.

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    • OpenRCT2 is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to RollerCoaster Tycoon.

    • OpenRCT2 is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to RollerCoaster Tycoon.

    • OpenRCT2 is Free and Open SourceRollerCoaster Tycoon is Paid and Proprietary

  2. Zoo Tycoon

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    Let your imagination run wild with Zoo Tycoon on Xbox One! Build your dream zoo alone or with up to four of your friends on Xbox LIVE, choosing from over 100 visually stunning animals and the largest, most detailed selection of environments ever.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Xbox
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    • Zoo Tycoon is the most popular commercial alternative to RollerCoaster Tycoon.

    • Zoo Tycoon is Paid and ProprietaryRollerCoaster Tycoon is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Planet Coaster

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    Planet Coaster is the future of coaster park simulation games. Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Comments about Planet Coaster as an Alternative to RollerCoaster Tycoon
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    It actually features simulation, rather than just the managing aspects in the park.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Planet Coaster is Paid and ProprietaryRollerCoaster Tycoon is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Jurassic World Evolution

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    Take charge of operations on the legendary islands of the Muertes archipelago and bring the wonder, majesty and danger of dinosaurs to life. Build for Science, Entertainment or Security interests in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.

    6 Jurassic World Evolution alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Parkitect

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    Build the theme park of your dreams, and keep it running! Meticulously design that newest roller coaster, place the rides where you want them to be, and construct scenic structures and objects to make the park beautiful.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • GOG Galaxy
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  7. NoLimits Roller Coaster Simulator icon

    NoLimits Roller Coaster Simulator

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    Hold on, NoLimits is the ultimate roller coaster simulation for Windows PC and Apple Mac and beats everything that is comparable. All you need is a fast processor and a fast 3D graphics gard, and you will experience the thrill of a roller coaster ride in front of your screen in...

    6 NoLimits Roller Coaster Simulator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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