Underplayed Gems

Golden Rails: The heart of the state (2025)

Golden Rails: The heart of the state cover
Developer
Alawar Casual
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A peaceful, easygoing management game where you casually rebuild a neglected state by solving puzzles and building with colorful, friendly visuals.

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What players say

Players like the familiar time-management formula with resource gathering and railway building, but some find the game too repetitive compared to earlier entries. There are bugs like levels not ending or owl collection not registering, and the new fishing mechanic pulls players away from planning. The difficulty is higher than previous games, requiring repeat attempts for three stars.

Screenshots

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