Captain of Industry for Windows

Build your way to the industrial revolution

Captain of Industry is a pay-to-play simulation game that takes players on a journey from an abandoned island to becoming an industrial superpower, and even venturing into space. With a small crew of loyal workers, players must mine raw materials, grow food, build factories, manufacture products, construct vehicles, research technologies, explore the surroundings, and trade with other islands to survive and thrive.

The gameplay revolves around manufacturing products, starting with basics and progressing to more advanced goods. Captain of Industry offers over 150 unique products to explore, players have a wide range of possibilities to expand their industrial empire.

What it takes to build a civilization

Like Satisfactory and Factorio, where efficient logistics and transportation are crucial, Captain of Industry offers the ability to build vehicles, configure logistics systems, and use conveyor belts and pipes to route products. Balancers and sorters help organize assembly lines to ensure smooth operations and maximize efficiency. The game's fully dynamic terrain system also allows players to mine resources and create access to various levels of elevation. 

That means players can extract valuable ores, dump excess rocks to create new land, and use excavators to conquer any terrain — adding depth and strategic opportunities to the gameplay. They can also produce fertilizers and utilize greenhouses to meet the increasing demands of their growing population through farming. Through research, players can unlock over 140 technologies and make factories more efficient to continuously improve and advance their industrial capabilities.

Moreover, importing and exporting resources through shipping is vital to overcome resource limitations. Establishing trade relationships with other islands and engaging in periodic exchanges of goods enriches the gameplay experience. Exploration is also graciously rewarded as players can discover allies, trade with settlements, uncover new resources, and engage in naval battles with pirates. The game's comprehensive language support makes it easy to navigate, though this feature is limited to the interface only.

Massive upgrade

The second major update to the fan-favorite management game Captain of Industry brings a fresh package of content, new tools, and a host of quality-of-life improvements. With the much-anticipated map editor, you can now envision the rise of your industrial empire on virgin tropical islands. It enables you to craft suitable factory layouts using procedural generation tools and a realistic erosion simulation, opening up a world of creative possibilities.

Moreover, you can still revisit all previous maps, now regenerated with fresh starting locations, and a new colossal addition aptly called Armageddon, featuring challenging terrain, demonstrates the power of the new map editor. Going green is attainable to an extent thanks to hydrogen-powered vehicles, but trucks and cargo ships remain diesel-dependent. Stackable balancers and conveyor lifts, on the other hand, boost efficiency and production output within a smaller footprint. 

Quality-of-life improvements abound. A wider variety of trees adds a touch of nature to your industrial landscape. Pipes, tank trucks, and fluid storage now include clearer labeling for better organization, and ore sorting helps streamline resource management. Plus, granular difficulty settings allow you to fine-tune the challenge to your liking. If you encounter financial hurdles, you can even take out loans to keep you afloat until you reap your investments.

Explore, create, and make way for progress

Captain of Industry offers a compelling and immersive experience, combining resource management, logistics, research, exploration, and strategic decision-making. The vast array of features and the ability to progress from a humble island to a space-faring civilization make this game a must-play. Its extensive language support makes it all the more enjoyable, though players must keep in mind that this feature is only available for the game's interface.