Underplayed Gems

Train Life: A Railway Simulator (2022)

Train Life: A Railway Simulator cover
Developer
Simteract
Publisher
Nacon
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation
Rating
3.2 of 5, 1,677 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You manage and drive trains across Europe at a measured, realistic pace, balancing gentle exploration with light business strategy.

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What players say

Players enjoy the relaxing loop of running a railway company and driving trains across Europe, but nearly all warn the developers abandoned the game shortly after launch in 2022. Complaints focus on a poorly implemented traction system that causes wheelslip on throttle and brake, trains that roll backwards on even mild grades, and a dispatching system that spawns trains right in front of you.

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