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RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic

A Simulator game by Origin8, released in 2016

86/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOS

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is a new RCT experience, combining the best features from two of the most successful and beloved RCT games in the series’ history – RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2. Create and run amazing parks complete with the most outrageous rides imaginable. RCT Classic includes a mixture of authentic playability, depth of gameplay and unique graphical style of Chris Sawyer’s original best-selling RollerCoaster Tycoon PC Games, now enhanced for handheld devices. Packed with content, players can enjoy designing and building roller coasters and rides, landscaping parks and managing the staff and finances to keep their guests happy and the money flowing in. Can you become the next RollerCoaster Tycoon?

Single player

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RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Download Size

The official download size for RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is 4 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.24 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

4GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.24USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

5 mins

Is RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
111Players Online

There are currently 111 people playing RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 133.2
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\RollerCoasterTycoonClassic\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/RollerCoasterTycoonClassic/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/RollerCoasterTycoonClassic/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 15 user configs ↗

Can I Run RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic smoothly, your PC needs at least 4 GB RAM RAM and a OpenGL 2+ or equivalent GPU. Plan for 4 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel 2.16Ghz or AMD equivalent
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUOpenGL 2
  • 💾
    Storage360 MB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 10
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel 2.4Ghz+ or AMD equivalent
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUOpenGL 2+
  • 💾
    Storage512 MB available space
Download Size
4 GBSmall

Is RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

86
Rated 86 out of 100
Generally Favorable1 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 1 critic reviews, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 86, it stands out as a strong entry in the simulator category, though it may have minor flaws.

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