Urban Games
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- 2013
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About Urban Games
Urban Games is an independent Swiss video game development studio based in Schaffhausen. It specializes in transport simulation and tycoon games, combining transport networks, logistics, management systems and simulated urban growth. Its work spans desktop and console platforms, with proprietary simulation technology supporting its games.
The studio develops its own titles through the full production cycle. Its capabilities include game design, engine programming, computer graphics research, 3D asset creation and architectural modeling. Procedural city generation and dynamic simulation are central technical interests, alongside map editing, community modding tools and continued post-launch development.
From railways to multimodal transport
Urban Games released its debut game, Train Fever, in September 2014 for Windows, macOS and Linux. The game established the foundation for the studio’s subsequent transport management titles. Transport Fever, released in November 2016, expanded the simulation to include maritime and aviation logistics, broadening the range of transport systems players could manage.
Transport Fever 2 followed in December 2019. The studio subsequently expanded into console development, releasing Transport Fever 2: Console Edition in March 2023 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. This extended its transport simulation work beyond its original desktop platforms.
Continuing the series
In May 2026, Urban Games announced a global publishing partnership with Paradox Interactive for Transport Fever 3, while retaining studio independence and ownership of its intellectual property. The game launched on September 29, 2026, across Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The third installment introduced expanded climate zones, deeper dynamic economies and cross-platform modding support. Across its releases, the studio combines proprietary game development with ongoing maintenance, content updates and tools that support player-created maps and modifications.
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Founders and leadership
Brothers Basil Michael Weber and Urban Walter Weber co-founded the studio. The report identifies Basil as managing partner and CEO, and Urban as managing partner and CTO.
Research foundations
Basil studied computer science and computer graphics at ETH Zurich. His master’s thesis on procedural city generation and dynamic urban simulation formed the algorithmic foundation of the studio’s engines. Urban contributed advanced mathematics and programming during the development of the brothers’ early game concepts.
Early financing and growth
Initial funding combined crowd-investing with Swiss economic development support, helping the founders retain operational and creative autonomy. The report states that the debut game recouped its production costs within weeks and sold more than 250,000 copies, providing capital to double the team. By early 2021, its 2019 successor had exceeded 500,000 sales and generated more than CHF 14 million.
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Where Urban Games is based
- Durachweg 13, 8200 Schaffhausen, SwitzerlandSchaffhausen, Switzerland
Schaffhausen office
HeadquartersThe studio’s centralized operating office and overall headquarters.
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