# Make Route

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122355942](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122355942)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/make-route

## Summary
Make Route is a 2018 video game classified as both a casual game and a strategy video game. It was released for Microsoft Windows and macOS as a digital-only, single-player title distributed exclusively through the Steam platform.

## Key Facts
*   **Title:** Make Route
*   **Publication Date:** October 5, 2018.
*   **Genre:** Casual game and strategy video game.
*   **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows and macOS.
*   **Game Mode:** Single-player.
*   **Distribution Format:** Digital distribution.
*   **Distributor/Platform:** Steam.
*   **Steam Application ID:** 845460.
*   **Supported Languages:** English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, Japanese.
*   **Instance Of:** Video game.
*   **Wikidata Description:** 2018 video game.
*   **Database Identifiers:**
    *   Rawg Game ID: make-route
    *   SteamGridDB ID: 27503
    *   PCGamingWiki ID: Make_Route (with qualifier 113336)
    *   Gamespot Game ID: make-route
    *   Isthereanydeal ID: make-route
    *   VGlist Video Game ID: 67738
    *   Gamerprofiles Game ID: 229PK
    *   Internet Game Database Game ID: make-route (with qualifier 109658)

## FAQs
**What type of game is Make Route?**
Make Route is classified as both a casual game and a strategy video game, indicating a gameplay focus that is accessible yet involves planning and decision-making.

**On which platforms can I play Make Route?**
The game is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS, but only through digital purchase and download via the Steam platform.

**In what languages is Make Route available?**
The game supports a wide range of languages, including all major European languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish), both major Chinese scripts (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Russian, and Japanese.

**How can I obtain Make Route?**
Make Route is a digital-only title distributed exclusively through Steam, where it can be purchased and downloaded directly to a compatible Windows or macOS computer.

## Why It Matters
Make Route represents a specific niche in the digital distribution landscape of 2018: a multi-platform (Windows/macOS), multi-language casual/strategy title released solely on Steam. Its significance lies in its targeted accessibility, offering a strategy experience to a global audience by overcoming language barriers through its extensive localization. As a digital-only product, it exemplifies the shift away from physical retail for certain game genres and scales, relying entirely on the Steam storefront and ecosystem for discovery, purchase, and distribution.

## Notable For
*   **Multi-Language Localization:** Its support for 10 distinct languages, including both Chinese scripts and Japanese/Korean, was a notable feature for a smaller-scale digital release, aiming for broad international reach.
*   **Cross-Platform Digital Release:** Simultaneous availability on both Microsoft Windows and macOS via a single digital storefront (Steam) was a key distribution trait.
*   **Dual Genre Classification:** Its formal categorization as both a "casual game" and a "strategy video game" highlights a design intent to blend accessibility with strategic depth.
*   **Steam Exclusivity:** Its status as a Steam-exclusive digital title ties its entire lifecycle and player community to that specific platform's ecosystem.

## Body

### Platforms and Distribution
Make Route is a digital video game with no physical release. Its distribution is handled entirely by the Steam platform. The game is officially supported on two operating systems: Microsoft Windows and macOS. This cross-platform support is managed under a single Steam Application ID (845460), meaning a single purchase grants access to both versions where applicable. The distribution format is strictly digital distribution, meaning users must download the game files directly from Steam after purchase.

### Language and Localization
A defining characteristic of Make Route is its extensive language support. The game's text and interface are localized into ten languages, as documented by its Steam store page references. These languages are: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Japanese. This comprehensive localization effort was a major component of its release strategy, targeting a wide global audience through the international Steam platform.

### Database and Cataloging Identifiers
Make Route is cataloged across numerous video game databases and wikis, each assigning a unique identifier. These include:
*   **Rawg:** `make-route`
*   **SteamGridDB:** `27503` (for grid artwork)
*   **PCGamingWiki:** `Make_Route` (with an internal qualifier `113336`)
*   **Gamespot:** `make-route`
*   **Isthereanydeal:** `make-route` (for price tracking)
*   **VGlist:** `67738`
*   **Gamerprofiles:** `229PK`
*   **Internet Game Database (IGDB):** `make-route` (with an internal qualifier `109658`)
These identifiers facilitate data aggregation, price comparison, and community-driven documentation across the gaming web.

### Publication and Classification
The game's official publication date is **October 5, 2018**. Its core classifications are consistently recorded as an **instance of a video game**, with primary genres listed as **casual game** and **strategy video game**. The game mode is definitively **single-player**. The Wikidata description succinctly summarizes it as a "2018 video game," which aligns with its release year and core identity. All these structured properties are referenced to the Steam store page as the primary source.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839