Locomancer (2017)

Developer: Eric Lipschutz
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 113 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Playing Locomancer feels like quietly assembling and riding a model train set, with a gentle, nostalgic calm.

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What players say

Players enjoy building model train layouts with extra track types like marble runs and slot cars, but the game is plagued with crashes, tutorial softlocks, and disappearing tracks. PC players report more bugs, while VR users find it works well. A few reviews mention political content in the intro.

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