The Best Trains Games

Update, : Loco Motive added at rank #34.
1

Railbound (2022)

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Mac OS PC Windows Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

Embark on a charming journey with two adorable dogs in Railbound, a clever puzzle game that will challenge and reward you. Connect railways, guide carriages, and avoid crashes in over 240 levels. Enjoy the soothing visuals and music as you solve puzzles and unravel a heartwarming story.


Pros:
  • Perfect difficulty curve
  • Over 240 challenging levels
  • Wholesome and adorable presentation
  • Free updates with additional levels
  • Smooth and satisfying puzzle mechanics
Cons:
  • Limited options in certain levels
  • Over-reliance on trial and error
  • Puzzles can get overly convoluted towards the end

  • wholesome
  • puzzle
  • trains
  • track-bending
  • transportation
  • relaxing
  • resource-management
  • comic
  • logic
  • building
  • narration
  • management
  • isometric
  • colourful
  • cartoony

2

Mini Metro (2015)

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Android Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?


  • trains
  • minimalist
  • simulation
  • strategy
  • puzzle
  • platform

3

Transport Fever 2: Console Edition (2023)

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PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 4 Linux Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!

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  • trains
  • simulation
  • horse-drawn
  • economy
  • truck
  • city-building
  • management
  • vehicle
  • sims
  • transportation

4

Railway Empire 2 (2023)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors. Choose from 60 detailed, historic locomotives that you can customize with your preferred colors and company initials. Huge and detailed game world covering the whole of the USA and Europe in one single map each. More detailed regional maps with more than 300 towns spread all over the US and Europe.

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  • trains
  • simulation
  • economy
  • transportation
  • america
  • historical
  • empire
  • tutorial
  • building
  • city-building
  • resource-management
  • construction
  • western
  • immersive
  • strategy

5

Train Sim World 3 (2022)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Train Sim World 3 lets you master the machines of the railways, from high-speed German trains to workhorses of the American industry. Experience extreme weather, create your own journey with Scenario Planner and Livery Designer. Enjoy the stunning views and learn how to use real trains. Start your journey now!


Pros:
  • Realistic train operation with high fidelity
  • Exciting journey and breathtaking views along the way
  • Ability to play as a passenger
  • Training facility provided for those who know nothing about trains
  • Possibility to learn how to use real trains
Cons:
  • Bugs and errors not being fixed, lack of gameplay improvements
  • Varying build quality
  • Some scenarios poorly designed
  • Expensive DLCs and rushed releases

  • trains
  • simulation
  • driving
  • realistic

6

Train Station Renovation (2020)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One

Welcome to an old, ruined train station. A place that will give you a lot of fun! In Train Station Renovation you play as a renovation company specialized in restoring old and damaged railway stations.


  • trains
  • simulation
  • relaxing
  • building
  • casual
  • family-friendly
  • economy
  • first-person
  • destruction
  • illustration
  • design
  • physics
  • realistic
  • management

7

Railway Empire (2018)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Linux

In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.


  • trains
  • management
  • economy
  • simulation
  • america
  • transportation
  • building
  • rail
  • empire
  • strategy
  • western
  • historical
  • city-building
  • trading
  • sandbox

8

Station Manager (2021)

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Android Playstation 4 l Xbox Series X IOS iPhone Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Build your own spectacular, multi-story station for your favorite trains!


  • trains
  • auto
  • simulation
  • city-building
  • 2.5d
  • 2d

9

Tracks - The Train Set Game (2019)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows

Jump into the ultimate toy sandbox and build the train set of your dreams! Create colourful railway systems, decorate beautiful towns, transport commuting passengers, and even ride your train in first-person.


  • trains
  • building
  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • city-building
  • open-world
  • family-friendly
  • crafting
  • third-person
  • racing

10

Metro Simulator 2020 (2019)

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PC Windows

Don't loose your unique chance to take a look at the subway system in a new way - now you can become a train driver!


  • trains
  • moddable
  • simulation
  • experimental
  • pve
  • realistic
  • stylized
  • education
  • atmospheric
  • relaxing
  • first-person
  • physics
  • colourful
  • simulation-wise
  • open-world

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