# PC Game similar to Rollercoaster Tycoon 2
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214
**Category:** Cafe Society
**Created:** [March 14, 2004, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214 "2004-03-14T08:06:07Z")
**Posts on this page:** 14
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### Author:  [@Adoptamom\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Adoptamom_II)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/1 "2004-03-14T08:06:07Z")
Any recommendations?
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### Author:  [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/2 "2004-03-14T08:33:15Z")
Um… much as I hate to say it… _Rollercoaster Tycoon 1_?
_Theme Park_ and its offspring are pretty good.
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### Author:  [@Agape](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agape)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/3 "2004-03-14T11:00:21Z")
> [@Really Not All That Bright](#):
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> Um… much as I hate to say it… _Rollercoaster Tycoon 1_?
That might not be such a bad suggestion. Rollercoaster Tycoon 1 and 2 are so similar in nature that if you enjoyed either one, you’ll probably enjoy the other. Give it a try. Each also has a few expasion packs:
RT 1: Loopy Landscapes
RT 1: Corkscrew Follies
RT 2: Wacky Worlds
RT 2: Time Twister
Happy (non-violent) gaming!
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### Author:  [@Adoptamom\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Adoptamom_II)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/4 "2004-03-14T12:07:03Z")
We’ve completed (and loved!) RC1 and 2, which is why we’re looking for something similar.
🆒
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### Author:  [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/5 "2004-03-14T13:33:29Z")
The only other “tycoon” game I’ve heard good things about is Railroad Tycoon. Are you looking for a management-type game or was it more the theme-park and ride-design that you liked?
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### Author:  [@furlibusea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furlibusea)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/6 "2004-03-14T13:37:47Z")
My adhd daughter can spend hour upon hour playing “zoo tycoon” I like it too. We also bought the expansions. The water expansion is cool, I am not so keen on the dinasaur expansion, but she likes it.
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### Author:  [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/7 "2004-03-14T16:51:45Z")
If it’s ride design you’re after, look into Disney’s Coaster. Best Buy or somewhere might still have a few for around $15.
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### Author:  [@Jman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jman)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/8 "2004-03-14T17:10:21Z")
Just wait a few months…RCT 3 is coming out soon, and it will have the ability to ride your creations and view the park in 3D. If you are into just designing really realistic rollercoasters, try [No Limits](http://www.nolimitscoaster.de) which is probably the most realistic rollercoaster simulation on the planet. It takes forever to get really realistic rides, but they’re amazing. Plus, good coaster trading sites like [CoasterSims](http://www.coastersims.com) allow you to download others creations if you don’t feel like designing your own.
Jman
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### Author:  [@BabaBooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BabaBooey)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/9 "2004-03-14T17:20:09Z")
Recently released [Vega$ Tycoon](http://pc.ign.com/articles/494/494609p1.html?fromint=1) ?
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### Author:  [@Thirty-Nine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thirty-Nine)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/10 "2004-03-14T22:08:40Z")
I’m afraid that if you want something similar to Roller Coaster Tycoon 2, you’re going to be disappointed. There is plenty out there, but other ‘tycoon’ style games are generally rather mediocre, either creativity crushing, disturbingly complicated, or both. They also have a tendency to be riddled with bugs, and made by obscure European companies that mysteriously vanish and take their support with them. Furthermore, 3D graphics were not made for intricate strategy titles, but this doesn’t stop companies from trying. As pointed out, some of the best tycoon games are far too outdated. I’ll back up the recommendation for Vegas Tycoon, thought that’s based purely on reviews I’ve read. Some excellent, but non-tycoon, creative strategy games can be found in the Sims, Sim City and Civilization series (though the last one will eat your life for breakfast).
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### Author:  [@Lobelia\_Overhill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobelia_Overhill)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/11 "2004-03-14T22:55:50Z")
I’ll vote for ZooTycoon as well!
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### Author:  [@Adoptamom\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Adoptamom_II)
#### Post date: [March 14, 2004, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/12 "2004-03-14T23:15:18Z")
Thanks for all of your suggestions.
We looked at both Vegas and Zoo Tycoon last night at Wallyworld but weren’t sure if they would measure up to RCT2. I’d better get my checkbook out 🆒
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### Author:  [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)
#### Post date: [March 15, 2004, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/13 "2004-03-15T06:05:06Z")
Moving this to Cafe Society.
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### Author:  [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)
#### Post date: [March 16, 2004, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pc-game-similar-to-rollercoaster-tycoon-2/234214/14 "2004-03-16T21:39:21Z")
> [@Jman](#):
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> Just wait a few months…RCT 3 is coming out soon,
If you consider November “soon”.
> [@](#):
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> _and it will have the ability to ride your creations and view the park in 3D._
[screenshot](http://www.screamscape.com/html/rct3_0.html)