is a free, open-source re-implementation of the RCT2 engine. It does not contain any original code from Chris Sawyer but instead acts as a launcher that requires the original game files.
| Platform | Version | DRM / CD Required? | Price (approx) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | RCT Classic + RCT2 | No DRM, no CD. | $5.99 | | Steam | RCT Classic (Touch) | Steam DRM (no CD) | $19.99 | | Epic Games | RCT Classic | Epic Launcher (no CD) | $19.99 |
Ironically, the only way to play your legally purchased physical copy on a modern PC today is to apply a No-CD patch to the game files after installing from the disc. This has turned a grey-area tool into a preservation necessity for many. Warning: Always scan downloaded executable files with an antivirus. Download only from reputable, long-standing community sites (like GameBurnWorld or the Internet Archive’s software section).