OpenRCT2 is a construction and management simulation video game that simulates amusement park management. It is a free and open-source re-implementation and expansion of the 2002 video game RollerCoaster Tycoon 2. In order to create an accurate clone of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, the game was incrementally written in the platform-independent C++ programming language. In addition to various gameplay changes, the developers fixed a number of bugs and issues that were in the original game.
As a re-implementation, OpenRCT2 requires a copy of the original game or the "Classic" re-release to already be installed on the computer. The gameplay of OpenRCT2 is, by nature of the project, very similar to the original RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 game upon which it is based. However, the re-implementation features a number of changes:
Development of the game was started on April 2, 2014, by Ted "IntelOrca" John, and was continued by 250 other contributors.
What is OpenRCT2?
OpenRCT2 by OpenRCT2 is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. It ranks 14th by popularity among pc games in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for cross-platform and Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.5.6, released on October 10, 2026. The version history goes back to April 17, 2020: 43 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 6,770 times. The source code on GitHub (OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2) has 16,484 stars. Wikipedia has an article about it in 3 of our languages. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “An open source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 🎢”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.6 a year)
- Also runs on cross-platform and Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: OpenRCT2 is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- User Interface theming.
- Fast-forwarding gameplay.
- Multiplayer support.
- Multilingual. Improved translations.
- OpenGL hardware rendering.
- Various fixes and improvements for bugs in the original game.
- Native support for Linux and macOS.
- Added hacks and cheats.
- Auto-saving and giant screenshots.
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Is OpenRCT2 safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
B7C56919F82E0D8EDDE5437FA0E344B9E2B47A17E94A5B79739C17F308F22F3E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 43 versions ›43 versions over 6 years · about 6.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.6Latest | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.5 | September 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.4 | August 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.3 | July 5, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.2 | June 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.1 | May 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.5.0 | April 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.4.32 | March 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenRCT2.OpenRCT2 -echoco install openrct2 -yOpenRCT2-v0.5.6-windows-installer-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.openrct2.OpenRCT2Information
- Publisher
- OpenRCT2
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OpenRCT2/OpenRCT2
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- 13+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- cross-platform, Linux
- Version
- 0.5.6
- Released
- October 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 15, 2021
- Versions listed
- 43
- Updates / year
- 6.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 6,770
- GitHub stars
- 16,484
- GitHub forks
- 1,956
- Website
- openrct2.io
- winget ID
- OpenRCT2.OpenRCT2
- Chocolatey package
- openrct2
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenRCT2 free?
Yes. OpenRCT2 is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is OpenRCT2 safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install OpenRCT2 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can OpenRCT2 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does OpenRCT2 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of OpenRCT2?
The versions page lists all 43 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 17, 2020.
What are alternatives to OpenRCT2?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, Celestia and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
