The Context
Subway Builder is Colin Rothfels' indie transit sim—think Mini Metro meets real-world transit planning. I've been helping with modding tools and building mods that push what the game can do.
What I Built
A collection of mods that add realism, data viz, and NYC flavor:
Day/Night Theme Cycle Interface automatically shifts between light (6am-6pm) and dark themes based on in-game time. Small touch, surprisingly immersive.
Bushwick Express NYC-themed career mission with geographic passenger tracking. Build your network connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan, hit ridership milestones, unlock achievements. Local flavor in a global game.
Commute Sankey Real-time data visualization of passenger flows through your network. See mode-share percentages, route ridership breakdowns. Turns your transit network into a legible data story.
KML/KMZ Export Export your metro designs to Google Earth. Your fantasy subway system, rendered as real geography. Useful for presentations, screenshots, or just seeing how your network would look IRL.
Also Built
- metro-savefile-doctor: TUI tool for editing save files
- subwaybuilder-mod template: Starter template for mod developers