Railroad Pioneer (2014)

Developer: Kritzelkratz 3000, JoWooD
Publisher: HandyGames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 261 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You methodically build and manage railroad lines across a historical American landscape, learning about the pioneering era at a calm, deliberate pace.

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What players say

Players praise the campaign and core gameplay but are frustrated by constant crashes and save file corruption, especially after mission 4. Reviews split between those who love the old-school challenge and those who find it unplayable due to technical issues.

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