May 30, 2001
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Railway simulator that allows you to drive trains on accurately mapped, both modern and historical railway routes such as Flying Scottish or Orient Express.
Users
October 17, 2006
Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport.
Sid Meier's Railroads! is an economic game prepared by Firaxis Games studio, which can be considered a natural heir to the legendary Railroad Tycoon series, launched in 1990 (also by Sid Meier). In terms of concept, this program does not differ from the rest of the cycle - our task will be to create a transport company, in which the first violin plays railways.
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Users
January 26, 2018
Strategy, Economic, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport.
An economic strategy game created by an experienced studio, Gaming Minds, in which the player becomes an owner of a railroad company. Their task is to take control of the entire market and turn their company into an empire. Since the game takes place in XIX and XX century, the technology of the entire society is constantly changing. The key to success is to not only build new railroads and invest in new trains and train stations but also to use innovative technologies (divided into five historical periods), build factories, buildings in which you can repair your vehicles and provide tourists with attractions. Our competition, controlled by AI, is always on our heels – the fight for keeping our position on the market requires us to hire spies and saboteurs. Railway Empire offers a campaign mode and single missions, in which players must complete very specific goals. In addition to the aforementioned modes the players can also select a free mode that allows them to develop their virtual business without any goals imposed on them.
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Steam
Users
November 7, 2025
Action, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Trains, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Survival, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.
Voidtrain from Nearg's studio is a survival game in which we play the mechanic of an inter-dimensional train. Our task is to travel into the unknown and expand our vehicle.
Steam
May 25, 2023
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport.
Railway Empire 2 is the sequel to a warmly received economic strategy from 2018. The player's tasked with developing a train company. The game was created by Gaming Minds Studios and Kalypso Media.
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Steam
Users
May 16, 2017
Strategy, Economic, Trains, Singleplayer, Western.
Bounty Train is an economic strategy developed by a small Canadian studio Corbie Games. The game takes place in USA during the second part of the 19th century. We play as a soon-to-be railroad magnate and our job is to accomplish the tasks we are given that focus on transporting cargo. We begin by piecing our train together and hiring employees: from train drivers controlling our engine to gunmen who will guard our precious cargo from robbers. Hiring the right people for the job is crucial because each and every one of them has different, more or less useful skills. As our business grows, we will invest the money we made in better train engines, more modern carriages, other equipment, and coal - our train's fuel. The game also features a nonlinear plot that focuses on finding the lost family and trying to save a group of native Americans from relocation.
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Users
March 17, 2011
Simulation, Internet, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer.
The jubilee installment of one of the most popular series of railway simulators, developed continuously since 2001 by Australian studio Auran. The aim of the game is invariably to develop railway tracks together with the surrounding infrastructure, and then to travel along the routes created in this way in a realistically executed simulation mode. In keeping with tradition, the authors have reproduced an impressive number of locomotives in terms of appearance and parameters, ranging from old steam machines, through diesel, to electric ones.
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Users
November 23, 2009
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Trainz Simulator 2010: Engineers Edition is the next installment of the realistic train driving simulation cycle developed by Australian studio Auran. The creators of the game faithfully reproduced a number of authentic routes by which players can travel in the cockpit of several dozen historical and modern locomotives. The advantage of the game is an extensive editor that allows you to set new paths and share them with other railway enthusiasts.
Users
2026
Simulation, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Trains, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A simulation game about placing railroad tracks and controlling a locomotive, either alone or in co-op mode. The gameplay in Train Goes Right involves gathering resources like wood, stone, and coal, as well as building the railway line for your train.
October 27, 2003
Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer.
The third part of the strategy game Railroad Tycoon, which originally debuted in 1990. This title again enables users to lead the development of a transport consortium specialising in rail transport.
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Users
November 27, 2008
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Trainz Simulator 2009 is an extensive railway simulation, prepared by the development studio of Australian company Auran. The player has the opportunity to play the role of a driver and test his skills in driving multi-tone rail vehicles on a variety of routes. The creators took care of a functional editor, thanks to which you can also set your own paths.
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October 6, 2017, Early Access
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport.
An open-world economic tycoon game that focuses on managing a railroad company. The credit for developing this title goes to a Czech gamemaker - Jan Zeleny, who worked on the game for many years. Inspired by such classics as Transport Tycoon or Railroad Tycoon II, Mashinky gives us an opportunity to lay tracks, build and upgrade stations, work on new models of engines, and even to view the game world through the eyes of a train driver in charge of keeping the machine on the route set by the player. Apart from an FPP view and an aerial view, which is typical for strategies, Mashinky brings a special, schematic-isometric perspective that displays the map in the form of a legible engineering grid. This view mode is used to create new intersections of tracks and to mark spots for new structures. The game's economic system is definitely its distinctive feature, as it is not based on virtual money, but rather, on tokens inspired by board games. Those can be obtained through completing various assignments, and can be spent, for instance, on upgrading one's rolling stock - the electric tokens obtained through delivering fuel to a power plant allow the player to make progress towards electric trains. Because the game world is generated procedurally, each playthrough is a unique adventure.
Steam
September 21, 2018
Adventure, 2D, Alternative History, Trains, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Transport, Visual Novel.
A classic visual novel adventure game in which we try to help a small Japanese town rebuild its economy by using a closed railway line, among other things. The title offers a relaxing story full of friendly characters, as well as a lot of technical curiosities and information related to steam railways and industry.
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October 15, 1998
Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer.
Railroad Tycon II is a continuation of the excellent economic strategy of 1991. The player takes on the role of an entrepreneur who wants to build a railway empire. Its basic tasks include, among others, laying out railway routes, obtaining funds for investments and fighting against competition. Developers from PopTop Software studio took care of a large number of scenarios for solo games and a fully functional multiplayer game mode.
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Users
September 23, 2005
Simulation, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer.
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006 is an advanced railway simulation developed by Auran's development team. The player has the opportunity to build extensive networks of railway connections from scratch and manage the trains moving on them manually. Compared to previous releases of the series, developers have made significant changes in the way they model their driving physics, improved the quality of graphics and animation, and increased the functionality of the user interface. The Auran Download Station, which provides additional train paths and models for download, is also one of the advantages of the game.
October 21, 2003
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2004 is an extensive railway simulation, created by Auran, a development studio specializing in this type of productions. The player has the opportunity not only to drive more than 50 models of trains (from steam locomotives to electric locomotives), but also to design entire rail networks with their infrastructure and surroundings. The creators took care of the high realism of the simulation, which uses an advanced physical engine and is recommended by railway engineers.
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August 2, 2001
Simulation, Indie Games, Trains, Polish, Singleplayer, Free-to-play.
Simulator of rail vehicles running on Polish tracks. More than forty models of locomotives, as well as several hundred passenger and freight wagons are available in the game.
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Users
September 2026, Early Access
Adventure, Crafting, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Trains, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
A first-person survival game, featuring an open world filled with train tracks. Our center of attention in Railborn is our train, which we construct and gradually upgrade during the course of the game. We visit various locations and our ultimate goal is to find the train tracks leading into space.
December 5, 2024
Simulation, Economic, Strategic Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Trains, Online, Singleplayer, Transport.
A simulation game with economic strategy elements, focused on the topic of trains. Railroads Online allows us to build a vast railroad network to expand our company. We are also allowed to control locomotives, either playing alone or in coop for up to 16 players.
Steam
September 30, 2021
Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport.
Train Simulator 2022 is the next part of the popular series of train driving simulators. It was developed and published by Dovetail Games.
Users
December 21, 2018
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019 is the next installment of the series of railway simulators existing since 2001. Australian studio N3V Games is responsible for the production of the game. The game allows you not only to create your own railway network and control traffic but also to steer your own locomotive.
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January 25, 2019, Early Access
Simulation, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Trains, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Transport, VR.
A simulation game in which we sit at the helm of a locomotive and undertake various orders involving the transport of varied loads. Derail Valley was created with virtual reality sets in mind, but does not require them to work.
Users
June 9, 2004
Strategy, 2D, Economic, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport, Isometric View.
An economic strategy game developed by JoWooD Entertainment AG. The action starts in 1850 during the great economic boom. The player assumes the role of a newly-established transport company that deals in transporting various kinds of goods and raw materials as well as factory workers. Our task is to dynamically expand our company and forge it into a true transport empire throughout centuries. Transport Giant offers over a dozen varied campaigns set in Europe and in the United States. As we play, we set routes for our vehicles (over 130 means of transportation, such as trucks, trains, ships, and airplanes), build bridges, overpasses, and tunnels, erect new buildings (over five hundred types), and expand the trade of our company. What’s interesting, the said production was released on PC in 2004, and 13 years later UIG Entertainment developed an enhanced edition which was released on PlayStation 4, as well.
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Users
May 29, 2025
Simulation, Indie Games, Trains, Cozy Game, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A relaxing title, inspired by games such as Townscaper or Dorfromantik. Islands & Trains allows us to construct beautiful dioramas with moving trains. We can place the train tracks ourselves and create various connections, as well as modify the terrain. There are no objectives or time limits in the game.
Steam
cancelled
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Microsoft Train Simulator 2 is an unfinished continuation of the railway simulator issued in 2001. The project was developed twice in 2003-2004 and 2007-2009. After Microsoft's decision to liquidate the ACES development studio, work on the game was halted.
Users
May 15, 2026
Strategy, 2D, City Builder, Economic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Trains, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Steampunk.
September 23, 2011
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport.
Another entry in the complex simulation game series, in which players take on the role of a train driver. Once again, the game was developed by Dovetail Games studio, who has also given us a tutorial that introduces us to basics of gameplay. There is also a career mode, in which we must complete dozens of varied missions. Quite obviously, we drive many different trains: from modern inventions to machines from the age of steam. The rich selection of tracks contains both real-life and fictional routes. Additionally, the editor returns in RailWorks 3: Train Simulator 2012, allowing for creation of custom routes – not only with various length and shape, but also through different types of terrain and with various surrounding objects. Finally, we can design trains and even whole scenarios, all of which can be shared with the game’s community.
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January 27, 2025, Early Access
Simulation, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, FPP, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Trains, Singleplayer.
A first-person simulation game with additional adventure and exploration mechanics. In Back in Service: A Metro Driver we go back to the 1970s and control a train travelling between stations of the Prague metro system. Aside from driving the train, the game also allows us to explore the metro tunnels, earn money and talk to NPCs.
Steam
April 22, 2024
Strategy, City Builder, Economic, Indie Games, Trains, Singleplayer.
Sweet Transit is an isometric economic strategy in which we construct a railroad network and develop towns.
Steam
May 31, 2022
Simulation, Internet, Co-op, Machines and Equipment, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer.
An extended railroad sim for railroad enthusiasts. In Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022 we can not only sit behind the controls of various locomotives, but also play the role of a dispatcher or create our own routes. The title allows to play solo or in multiplayer.
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October 3, 2023
Puzzle, Indie Games, Trains, Cozy Game, Singleplayer.
Station to Station is a puzzle game, in which players create railway connections and construct accompanying buildings. The visuals are voxel-based, while the gameplay does its best to be relaxing.
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December 7, 2001
Simulation, Internet, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer.
Virtual simulator of railway models, allowing you to collect and expand your collection. Accurately reproduced models of railroads move on ready-made or created with the editor three-dimensional railroads.
Users
March 21, 2008
Strategy, Economic, Trains, Singleplayer.
The next installment of an interesting and complex strategy, in which we can build our own city and lead the railway company. The title offers a very reliable approach to the subject of creating public transport infrastructure.
Steam
Users
September 19, 2001
Strategy, Economic, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Trains, Singleplayer.
Rails Across America is an economic strategy addressed to railway enthusiasts, allowing the player to take on the role of railway company manager. His responsibilities include, among other things, design and construction of new connections, financing of research work and concern for the financial condition of the company. Developers from the Flying Lab Software studio have taken care of the complexity of social and economic dependency mechanisms in the game.
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September 20, 2012
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Another installment of a popular series of railway simulators from Dovetail Games. This time, the developers introduced a number of major changes in many aspects of the gameplay. The amateur railwaymen can now expect streamlined controls (the authors introduced gamepad support), and various difficulty levels. Additionally, the Quick Drive mode has received certain improvements, introducing the ability to set the hour and the time of the day, while the embedded editor that enables us to create our own railway tracks, locomotives, and scenarios, was integrated with the Steam Workshop platform. The mainstay of the game is still the campaign, consisting of fifty scenarios, while the gameplay still focuses on steering trains, powered by modern, electric engines, as well as steam, or diesel propulsion. The graphic engine powering RailWorks: Train Simulator 2013 also received certain improvements, which resulted in more detailed textures and introduction of dynamic lighting.
September 26, 2023
Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Trains, Singleplayer.
The fourth main installment in a series of train simulators. Train Sim World 4 introduces many new routes and trains.
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February 25, 2026
Strategy, Economic, Internet, Multiplayer, Trains, Early 20th Century, Singleplayer.
Railway Corporation 2 is an economic strategy in which we manage a railway company in the 20th century. We have to lay tracks, buy and improve trains, as well as establish and develop towns whose nature will harmonize with the main transport business.
Steam
September 6, 2022
Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Trains, Singleplayer.
The third full-fledged part of the train simulator series, launched in 2017. In Train Sim World 3 we sit behind the controls of a variety of locomotives and speed through routes located in Europe and the United States.
Steam
Users
December 13, 2024
Simulation, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Machines and Equipment, Multiplayer, Trains, Polish, Singleplayer.
Railway simulator developed by the Polish SimRail studio and released by the Polish company PlayWay. In SimRail 2021 we can both play the role of train drivers and try our hand at being signaller. The game allows you to play alone or in cooperation mode.
Steam
August 25, 2022
Simulation, Economic, Strategic Elements, Trains, Polish, Singleplayer.
Train Life: A Railway Simulator is an economic strategy and simulator game. During the adventure, the player assumes the role of both driver and supervisor of his own company specialising in railway transport.
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September 16, 2015
Strategy, Economic, Indie Games, Trains, Singleplayer.
An independent economy simulation strategy game in which we develop and manage a railway network. The title was created by a three-person Lithuanian-Russian studio called Flazm headed by Aleksey Davidov, the author of 2008’s browser production entitled Railway Valley. Train Valley lets us develop our railway business in one of four different locations, each of them set in a different era (from 1830 to near future). The gameplay involves building a well-functioning railway network with railroad tracks, tunnels, bridges, and the like. Our task is difficult because of the limited budget which forces us to carefully think over our decisions. While playing, we also have to react to accidents that happen, monitor current situation, build track switches, sidings, branches, and so on. In total, there are over 15 models of locomotives and 18 types of cars of different purposes at players’ disposal. The game features a friendly and slightly cartoonish visual style.
Steam
Users
September 18, 2014
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Another installment in the popular series of train simulators that was started in 2007 under the title Rail Simulator (and was later renamed to RailWorks). The series is developed by the team from RailSimulator.com, under the trademark Dovetail Games. The 2015 edition continues the traditions of the series by allowing the fans of railroads to control various train models on tracks located in different regions of the world. The game contains some tracks and trains that are completely new – including ones that aren’t mass produced yet. The game also has an advanced editor that allows the players to create their own tracks, locomotives and missions. The greatest novelty introduced in this installment is the TS Academy, a tutorial that helps all the novice players in learning the basic controls. The new entry in the series uses the same graphics engine as its predecessor and is fully compatible with all previously released expansion packs. The owners of the 2014 edition received the new version as a free update.
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September 26, 2013
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
A new entry in the most popular series of railway simulators, continuously created by Dovetail Games studio. In line with the tradition, the developers introduced a number changes and updates, including a rebuilt career system. The players can once again steer various railway engines – from steam engines through diesel ones and up to modern electric systems. This time, our progress in the game is illustrated by a number of gathered points, which are a currency for different medals and achievements. Additionally, the user interface received a complete overhaul – a more transparent HUD allows for better orientation in the current situation not only for skilled players, but also for complete amateurs. Train Simulator 2014 also introduces a number of new visual effects, as well as high-quality textures. The game is compatible with all previously released add-ons, while the owners of the previous editions receive a free upgrade to the 2014 version.
October 12, 2007
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Rail Simulator is a realistic railway simulator made by the same team of people who served us Microsoft Train Simulator in 2001. This time, however, the publisher is not a giant from Redmond, but Electronic Arts.
Users
October 28, 2005
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer.
Railway simulator prepared by Railwaves team in cooperation with Just Trains, a company known for releasing numerous Microsoft Train Simulator add-ons.
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May 30, 2024, Early Access
Simulation, FPP, Machines and Equipment, Trains, Polish, Singleplayer, Survival.
A simulation game enriched with elements taken from adventure action games and survival productions. While playing in the Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator, we sit at the helm of the Trans-Siberian Railway, facing various complications along the way. This includes the removal of obstacles lying on the track, as well as the defence against wild animals or aggressive people.
November 17, 2017
Simulation, Trains, Singleplayer, Transport.
The ninth installment in a series of realistic train simulators developed by Dovetail Games. Similarly to its successors, Train Simulator 2018 features more trains and a set of new tracks in i.a. Wales, Germany, and the USA.
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October 26, 2016
Simulation, Machines and Equipment, Trains, Singleplayer.
The 13th full-fledged installment of a series of popular railway simulators developed by a German studio Trend Verlaag. Eisenbahn.exe Professional 13 allows us to assume the role of a train driver, traveling through various areas using a chosen train. We can choose from over 4500 models – from classic steam-powered engines, up to modern diesel or electric engines, each containing a faithfully-recreated, three-dimensional cockpit. The game is characterized by its realistic approach: we need to watch out for railway signs and the current conditions around the track. The world is alive, with vehicular, air, and marine transport taking place all around the player, while local fauna can be seen near the tracks. We can also experience a dynamic day-and-night cycle, and changing weather conditions. The extensive editor is definitely one of the highlights of the game, allowing us to build our own trains, as well as whole locations and tracks.
December 12, 2024, Early Access
Action, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Trains, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.
A first person survival game, taking place in a frozen world. In Heat Death: Survival Train we control the titular train, using it for shelter, exploration and a defense from enemy drones. We traverse the icy world, gathering supplies and expanding our mobile base.
Steam
September 17, 2024
Simulation, Trains, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The fifth installment of the train simulation series from Dovetail Games. Train Sim World 5 features new routes in USA, Germany and England, as well as new locomotives. Aside from driving the train we can also play as a conductor and deal with the passengers.
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