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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Strategy, Sandbox, Management, Simulation.

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Optimise and grow your railways in this challenging train management game. Instead of waiting for money to arrive, earn resource tokens by refining your network until your towns are thriving. Avoid queues, jams, or angry passengers to be recognised as the unsung train hero you know you are.

Reviews: Positive — 84% — of 49 reviews
Released: 2025-01-20
Developer: Cowleyfornia Studios
Publisher: Hawthorn Games
Genres: Simulation, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    94% matchVery Positive90% of 31,979 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 66.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Windows

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    88% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Flag Hippo Games
    Windows

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    74% matchMixed70% of 1,079 reviews2020
    Dev: DIGIFOXPub: Games Operators
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    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows

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