A-Train9 TRAIN CONSTRUCTION (2024)

Developer: ARTDINK
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A peaceful, hands-on sandbox where you meticulously design your ideal train from the ground up, then watch it roll.

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What players say

Players praise the freedom to design detailed custom trains for A-Train 9, but warn it is a niche tool, not a standalone game. The interface is built for controllers, making mouse and keyboard awkward, and there is no way to simply repaint existing trains, you must build from scratch. Many note poor explanations for importing into A-Train 9, some performance issues, and a tiny SVG file size limit.

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