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OpenBVE

openbve-project.netSimulation & sports

No liveness check has reached it yet; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 9 Oct 2026. How this is checked

OpenBVE is a free, open-source train driving simulator with detailed per-car physics, including braking, friction, air resistance, and toppling. It supports 3D cabs, positional sound, routes, trains, signals, and community-developed addons for desktop players.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebmacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
OpenBVE preview
Visit openbve-project.net
378stars
71forks
8features
2015since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Providing a realistic train-driving simulation experience on a desktop computer.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: train simulation enthusiasts and desktop gamers

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, macos, windows, linux, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: openbve-project.net · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Simulation & sports space, OpenBVE takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on providing a realistic train-driving simulation experience on a desktop computer. Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenBVE is an open-source project aimed at train simulation enthusiasts and desktop gamers. Basis unknown · not verified: OpenBVE is open source under the Open Source license. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by OpenBVE Project, and it first shipped in 2015. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 378 stars and 302 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are train driving simulation, per-car physics, and 3D cabs.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Train driving simulation
  • Per-car physics
  • 3D cabs
  • Positional sound
  • Route support
  • Train addons

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
train-simulatorrailway-simulation3d-cab-simulationopen-source-game

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Hosting
Cloudflare
Runs on
BrowsermacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
Detected from
Cloudflare
cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 378Active maintenance

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 21:23 UTC
    Openbve seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about OpenBVE

What is OpenBVE?
Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenBVE focuses on providing a realistic train-driving simulation experience on a desktop computer. It is catalogued under Simulation & sports on PulseGate.
Who is OpenBVE for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: OpenBVE is an open-source project built for train simulation enthusiasts and desktop gamers.
Is OpenBVE free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — OpenBVE is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does OpenBVE run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: OpenBVE runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is OpenBVE still active?
The GitHub repository shows 302 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to OpenBVE?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Privacy Policy, Ittoryu, and Baller.Privacy PolicyIttoryuBaller
Who develops OpenBVE?
OpenBVE is developed by OpenBVE Project.
When did OpenBVE launch?
OpenBVE first shipped in 2015.

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