Underplayed Gems

Railroader (2023)

Railroader cover
Developer
Giraffe Lab LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.8 of 5, 3,449 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 37 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A calm, deliberate simulation of managing vintage locomotives and freight operations through a beautifully depicted Appalachian landscape.

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What players say

Players praise the deep logistics and freedom to run a railroad how they want, with mod support and multiplayer adding replay value. Some find performance rough in Unity and note the world feels empty, while others call it relaxing. Long-time players are watching for updates, as the game has been in early access since 2023.

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Screenshots

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