Railway Empire (2018)

Developer: Gaming Minds Studios
Publisher: Kalypso Media
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 9,683 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical and satisfying game about building and managing a railroad empire, where careful planning and resource management feel rewarding.

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What players say

Players praise the visuals and say it captures the feel of classic Railroad Tycoon, but many find the track and signal system broken, with trains piling up at red signals and AI blocking routes. New players say the campaign introduces things gradually, while others struggle with interface quirks and high difficulty against competitors.

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