
Build your dream railroad across a huge open world! You can build tracks and stations, drive detailed locomotives, and transport goods to earn money and experience. Play exciting Online Multiplayer sessions with your friends or create your very own sandbox!
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Prices
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Prices
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Every market we collect.
Discounts
Every price cut of more than 20% we have observed, in each market that quoted one, with this game's chart position on either side of it. These are episodes, not a model: a sale is one event, and one event cannot tell you what the next one will do.
Reviews, worldwide (the counter carries no country): 0.43/day in the week to Aug 27 → 1/day in the week after.
About
Set in a huge open world reminiscent of the Americas during the golden age of steam trains, Railroads Online puts you in the role of a pioneer helping to shape the future of America. Build tracks, traverse vast landscapes in various steam locomotives, transport goods to earn money, and customize and buy new locomotives and equipment as you grow to become a railroad tycoon. Play alone or with up to 15 friends in the online cooperative multiplayer mode on 4 different large maps including Lake Valley, Aurora Falls, Pine Valley and Mesa Plains.
Tracks, trains & more
Design your dream rail network from the ground up. Explore the world, scout the best route and lay down embankments, switches, turntables and more. Select and build tracks, bridges and other infrastructure buildings afterwards. Then cross the vast, open landscape in finely detailed locomotives and wagons. Interact with regulators, valves, brakes, couplers, and many more features in first-person view as you drive your vehicles. But you won't simply be driving around aimlessly! Your mission is to build up your company by transporting goods across the country, including timber, ore, coal, cattle, gold and other various freight items for a broad variety of industries. Earn money for every successful shipment and invest in new vehicles or upgrade and customize your existing locomotives. Plus: build stations, yards, and other infrastructure along your routes to service your trains with fuel, water, and sand. You can also build up a wide variety of iconic buildings and objects to create a beautiful surrounding for your railroad network.
Experience the Railroad Sandbox with up to 16 players
Enjoy a realistic railroad experience with the advanced Unreal Engine physics system for deep railroad simulation. All collisions and forces are rendered dynamically in real time, making the train driving experience much more immersive. So, be careful about derailing your train! And to top it all off, you can play Railroads Online with up to 15 players on a server and enjoy the ultimate train simulation in multiplayer sessions with your friends. Lay tracks together and cooperate to move trains seamlessly or share the work while you play independently. It’s also possible to save and load your progress, so you can enjoy the best tracks or most creative layouts again and again.
If you like trains, start your journey today!

Open World Sandbox for you to explore
Online multiplayer sessions with up to 16 players
Manage your own company
4 different maps
Extremely detailed locomotives and other equipment
Drive your customized steam engines
Interact with regulators, valves, brakes, and appliances
Build stations, yards, and other infrastructure to service your trains
Build tracks, switches, and railroad facilities
Transport goods and earn money
Unreal 5 Engine for great visual quality
Enjoy a realistic railroad physics system
Sums Steam only; PlayStation publishes no volume signal, so the true total is higher by an unknown amount.
| Store | Price | Audience | Score | Chart | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SteamYou are here | $29.99 | 6Kreviews | 75% | — | $7.3M |
| $29.99 | 419ratings | 70% | — | not modelled |
Matched by title — a reused name can pair the wrong games. * is a critic aggregate. Prices and positions are each store's United States storefront; Epic charts worldwide. Audience and Score too, except Steam's, which is worldwide.
Updates
Build ids and update times come straight from Steam's PICS — the same source SteamDB reads. Patch history grows as we record new builds.
Engagement
Reviews
Themes across 831 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
Reviews
very good game takes a while to get good locomotives and making railways if you dont use the premade rails but otherwise great physics and very fun and realistic
I do really enjoy game. I'm playing it as a model railroad, enjoying working out track routes through the map and laying the track. But it does come with frustrations. There have been a lot improvements over the last year, though there are still QOL issues and is buggy (on the plus side I've not have any crashes). If that is something that will frustrate you then this perhaps not the game for you, if ok with working around the issues then there is a lot of fun to be had.
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Reviews, worldwide (the counter carries no country): 1.38/day in the week to Jul 21 → 1.8/day in the week after.
For scale, across Steam · Top Sellers · Brazil over the last 30 days: the 23 chart moves that followed a price cut of more than 20% went a median of 14 places towards #1, and the 2,515 moves with no price cut behind them went 2 away. One store, one chart, one country — it is the only place we have enough observations to say even that.
Prices outside the United States have been collected since 6 August 2026 and chart positions since 19 July 2026, so a cut older than that has no market to compare and a market that joined later has no history yet. Nothing here is converted between currencies.
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All-time low is the lowest price we've recorded for this game since we started tracking it.
Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America
Hours played at review time, across 834 reviews with recorded playtime.
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Some people love steam train and some people don't like steam train. But people sometimes do not like to take their time. But hear this people who play this game may like to look at the steam train. So people may like to use unlimited money for get all the steam train.
I didnt know tiny plants could cause a multi tonne locomotive to fly off the tracks
They're lied about system requirements. I bought this game thinking it will run on my pc, but it was a total ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ lie. Real system requirements is much higher
extremely detailed and realistic, and can be as easy or difficult as desired with all the numerous and various options .
easy to use endless fun
Das Gelände kann nicht bearbeitet werden und ausserdem wird es auch nicht weiter entwickelt. Obwohl es nur eine bessere BETA ist
This game is so simple but SO MUCH FUN!
RAILROADS Online is a unique blend of train simulation and online multiplayer strategy that invites players to dive into the expansive and often overlooked world of railroad management and transportation logistics. Developed with a focus on realism and community interaction, this game offers a distinctive experience where players not only build and operate their own rail networks but also engage in a dynamic economic environment influenced by other human players. For enthusiasts of simulation and strategy alike, RAILROADS Online provides a deep and rewarding playground that goes far beyond simple train driving. From the very beginning, RAILROADS Online impresses with its attention to detail and authentic depiction of railroad operations. The game offers a wide range of locomotives and rolling stock, each modeled with care to reflect their real-world counterparts in terms of design, sound, and performance. The environments are vast and varied, encompassing sprawling industrial zones, rural landscapes, and bustling cities connected by miles of track. This creates a living, breathing world where players must adapt their strategies to different terrains, traffic demands, and logistical challenges. The graphics may not be cutting-edge, but they effectively support the simulation’s immersive atmosphere, emphasizing functionality and clarity over flashy visuals. Gameplay is at the heart of RAILROADS Online, combining elements of train driving simulation with complex network management and economic strategy. Players take on the dual role of engineer and entrepreneur, responsible not only for piloting trains but also for planning routes, scheduling deliveries, and expanding their rail empire. The simulation aspect is detailed, requiring careful control of speed, braking, and signaling to maintain safe and efficient operations. Meanwhile, the strategic layer involves negotiating contracts, optimizing cargo flows, and managing finances to stay competitive in a player-driven market. This dual focus challenges players to master both technical skills and business acumen. What sets RAILROADS Online apart from many train sims is its online multiplayer environment, which injects unpredictability and social interaction into the gameplay. Players share a persistent world where their actions directly impact the economy and infrastructure. Collaborations, rivalries, and alliances form naturally as players compete to dominate trade routes or cooperate to build efficient logistics chains. This social dimension adds depth and replayability, turning what could be a solitary simulation into a vibrant community experience. The game also supports user-created content, expanding possibilities with custom scenarios, trains, and maps that keep the gameplay fresh and varied. The game’s progression system rewards long-term planning and strategic thinking. Unlocking advanced locomotives, upgrading rail infrastructure, and expanding into new regions requires investment and patience, creating a satisfying sense of growth and achievement. The economic model is complex but transparent enough for players to understand the cause-and-effect relationships in their network, encouraging experimentation and optimization. For train enthusiasts and simulation fans, this complexity offers a rich sandbox for creative problem-solving and mastery. While RAILROADS Online excels in depth and multiplayer innovation, it is not without its flaws. The user interface can be daunting at first, especially for newcomers unfamiliar with train operations or economic management games. Some menus and controls feel clunky, and the learning curve is steep, requiring time and effort to fully grasp the game’s systems. Additionally, the multiplayer aspect depends heavily on active community participation; during quieter periods, the world can feel less lively, and matchmaking may be slow. Technical issues such as occasional connection drops or minor bugs have been reported but are generally addressed through regular updates. Sound design is functional and atmospheric, with realistic train noises, whistles, and ambient environmental sounds that enhance immersion without becoming repetitive. The soundtrack is subtle, focusing on background themes that suit the industrial and expansive setting rather than drawing attention away from gameplay. This audio approach fits well with the game’s emphasis on realism and detail. In summary, RAILROADS Online is a comprehensive and ambitious train simulation that successfully combines detailed operational mechanics with an engaging multiplayer economy. Its focus on both the technical challenges of train driving and the strategic complexities of managing a rail network creates a layered and rewarding experience. Though the interface and learning curve may pose initial hurdles, the game’s depth, community interaction, and sense of progression make it a standout title for fans of simulation and strategy. For players eager to immerse themselves in the world of railroads and logistics while engaging with a dynamic online player base, RAILROADS Online offers a unique and fulfilling journey down the tracks. Rating: 7/10
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