Line Clear is a mechanical signal box simulation set in 1990s British Rail. Pull levers, exchange bell codes and read the instruments to route trains through your junction, keeping every service running safely and on schedule.

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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Line Clear was originally started as a small passion project. We want to include the community in shaping the direction and scope of the game. We feel Early Access will allow us to receive crucial feedback to refining existing systems and introducing brand new features.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We estimate at least one year however it is possible it will be extended depending on how the scope changes through Early Access.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will have new features developed with feedback from community. We will be expanding on as much content as we can for the full release.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Currently the Absolute Block system is fully functional and it possible to operate a box with this working method.

There are three different boxes you can work at.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We are not sure at this stage, depending on how much the scope of the game expands over Early Access it may result in a small price increase for the full release. ”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We will primarily use our dedicated discord server to communicate with the community, this will involve polls and active discussions through our forums.”
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About This Game

Line Clear puts you inside a British mechanical signal box in the 1990s, working junctions the traditional way.

Work the box the way it was really done

  • Absolute Block working

  • Mechanical Interlocking

  • Plungers & Repeaters

  • Track Circuits

Learn a craft, not a minigame

Features

  • Authentic 1990s British Rail era signaling: semaphore signals, mechanical lever frame, block telegraph instruments

  • Prototypical interlocking - the frame physically prevents conflicting routes

  • Full bell code communication with neighboring boxes

  • Track circuit indications on a period signal box diagram

  • Timetabled traffic with junction routing decisions

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon RX 460
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 266 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 (64bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 266 MB available space
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