Underplayed Gems

Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 (2017)

Train Mechanic Simulator 2017 cover
Developer
Si7 Studio
Publisher
Atomic Jelly, PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.4 of 5, 828 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You methodically inspect and repair locomotives across a vast open world, with a calm, educational tone.

relaxingcasualeducationalmethodicalatmosphericimmersivefamily friendlymoddable

What players say

Players who love trains enjoy repairing locomotives in a large open world, but the work quickly becomes repetitive and grindy. The travel across the map feels arcadey, controls are dated, and there are no achievements. Late in its life, development on this game stopped entirely, which frustrates some buyers.

Screenshots

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