RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！ (2026)

Developer: Novatetsu Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 1,534 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, methodical train-driving experience where you focus on safe, punctual station-to-station travel across scenic rail routes.

relaxingatmospherictrain simulationmethodicalcasualeasy to learnchallenging mastery

What players say

Players praise this Japanese-focused train sim as a refreshing alternative to expensive franchises, noting it already looks and runs great despite being early access. The scoring system and lifebar add urgency, and the difficulty can be dialed from casual to exacting. Some mention the interface is partly untranslated, and stations lack passengers.

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