Underplayed Gems

Railways: Train Simulator (2023)

Railways: Train Simulator cover
Developer
Nerd Monkeys, Infinity Games
Publisher
Nerd Monkeys
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A calm, methodical puzzle experience where you shift trains through minimalist landscapes, rewarding patience and careful timing over speed.

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What players say

Players describe a simple color-matching puzzle where you route trains without crashing, but many find it surprisingly hard and say controls were clearly designed for a phone. The game is short, around 5-8 hours, and some feel it lacks content once finished.

Screenshots

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