Paper Train Traffic (2016)

Developer: isTom Games Kft.
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 116 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deceptively calm, hand-drawn puzzle game that ramps up the pressure as you frantically route trains to avoid collisions.

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What players say

Players praise the hand-drawn art style and find the simple track-switching mechanics easy to learn, but many say later levels become frustrating due to random train spawns that can make some attempts unwinnable. Some feel the game is too shallow for Steam, calling it a mobile port with repetitive music and stressful rather than relaxing gameplay.

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