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Coldchain: Depot Management
Run a temperature-controlled food service depot in this detailed management simulator. Plan delivery routes, manage warehouse operations, hire staff, maintain your fleet and balance the books as everyday challenges put your decisions to the test.

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Features
Single-player
Family Sharing
Profile Features Limited 
Languages:
Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔

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?

“Coldchain is a game with a lot of interconnected systems, and I've reached a point where feedback from other players would be valuable.

I've spent a lot of time developing and testing the game, but there's only so much I can discover on my own. Players will approach things differently, make decisions I hadn't considered and hopefully uncover areas that canbe improved.

Early Access gives me the opportunity to continue building on what's already there, improve the balance between different systems and work through issues that I haven't found myself.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I'm currently expecting Early Access to last anywhere around 3 to 6 months, although this is only an estimate - the game is in it's intended end state gameplay wise. Any additions will be additional to my original vision and will arrive as free updates.

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

“The plan is to build on the existing game rather than make major changes to what Coldchain is about, I want to focus on existing mechanics and balancing.

Some areas will naturally change as development continues, particularly where feedback highlights something that could work better. I have plenty of ideas I'd like to explore, but I don't want to promise features outside of the current game.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Coldchain already has its core gameplay in place. Players can manage the depot, purchase and maintain vehicles, recruit staff, plan delivery routes, oversee warehouse operations, manage stock and deal with the everyday challenges of running the depot.

The various systems are designed to work together, so decisions in one area can have consequences elsewhere. The game also includes financial management, customer contracts and a range of operational problems that players will need to deal with - or not deal with.

There's still work to do, particularly around balancing, performance, and presentation. As with any game in active development, players should expect occasional bugs and changes to existing systems throughout Early Access.”

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

“The price may increase as the game develops and more content is added, but I haven't made a final decision on this yet.
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How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Any feedback I receive, I will take it in from whatever source.

I'm particularly interested in seeing how people approach running their depots. Some might prefer a large mixed fleet, while others might try running an entire operation with smaller vehicles. Seeing how the game handles these different approaches should be useful for identifying things I've missed during my own testing.

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About This Game

Coldchain: Depot Management

Coldchain: Depot Management is a detailed business and logistics management simulator that puts you in control of a temperature-controlled distribution depot.

Manage your workforce, purchase and maintain vehicles, control warehouse operations, plan deliveries and build a profitable business. Every department plays a part, and decisions made in one area can have consequences across the entire operation.

Plan Your Deliveries

Take control of a fleet ranging from small delivery vans to heavy rigid lorries and trailers.

Plan routes around vehicle capacity, delivery windows, driver availability and the demands of transporting chilled, frozen and ambient goods. Balance efficient vehicle utilisation against driver workloads, operating costs and customer service.

Keep the Warehouse Moving

Manage stock purchasing, warehouse capacity, picking operations, loading bays and more. Coordinate the work required to get orders picked, loaded and dispatched on time.

Delays in the warehouse can affect the entire delivery operation, while poor stock management can leave customers without the products they've ordered.

Manage Your People

Recruit drivers, warehouse employees and management staff to keep the depot running.

Consider driver morale, working hours, absences, qualifications and workloads. Bring in temporary cover when necessary, or delegate responsibilities to managers as your business develops.

Build a Sustainable Business

Win customer contracts, manage your finances, invest in equipment and decide how to develop your operation.

Every vehicle, employee and facility comes with a cost. Expanding too quickly can leave your business struggling financially, while insufficient investment can limit your ability to meet demand.

Balance growth against reliability, efficiency and customer satisfaction.

When Things Go Wrong

Vehicle breakdowns, staff shortages, stock discrepancies, equipment failures and delayed deliveries can force you to reconsider your plans.

Decide how to recover, whether to spend money on additional resources, and which problems need your immediate attention. The consequences can extend beyond a single delivery day.

Run the Depot Your Way

There's no single way to operate a successful distribution business. Small rural customers? Large distribution customers? Schools, prisons? Build your own customer base to your liking.

Build a conventional mixed fleet, experiment with smaller vehicles, invest heavily in staff and equipment, or run a lean operation where every expense matters.

Coldchain is built around interconnected systems that respond to your decisions, creating different operational challenges as your business develops.

[h1]Future Planned Content [/h1][h4](Planned for after ea)[/h4]

  • European starting locations and legality

  • Multi depot operations

  • Start from nothing gamestart

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Generative AI tools have been used to assist with the creation of fictional customer locations and visual artwork.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 / AMD Radeon Vega 8
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Any
    • VR Support: None
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630 / AMD Radeon Vega 11
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Any
    • VR Support: None