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Games like Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West

Below are 24 hand-picked alternatives to Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West for fans of indie, adventure, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks, more from Alawar Casual. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

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About Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West: Tame the Wild West as you build a railroad from coast to coast! All you have to do to earn your stars is think ahead and beat the clock! Download Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West for free and make history as the king of the tracks!

2019IndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDWindowsby Alawar Casual
Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West — Steam game cover
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Achievements provide satisfying goals without excessive grindGraphics and music create a relaxing atmosphereHidden owl hunts add replay valueChallengingCozyRelaxing

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Epic Battle Fantasy 3

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3 is a silly turn-based JRPG, full of useless NPCs, rabid cats, childish humor, unreasonably large weapons, anime boobs, and other nonsense. And it's totally free!

    2016IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Sprout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Embark on a casual, botanical-puzzle-adventure. Make friends, learn new skills, solve puzzles, and become the mighty oak that you were always meant to be.

    2018StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Clicker Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.

    2015StrategyIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bloons TD Battles

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Go head to head with other players in a Bloon-popping battle for victory. From the creators of best-selling Bloons TD 5, this all new Battles game is specially designed for multiplayer combat, featuring the ability to control bloons directly and send them charging past your opponent's defenses.

    2016ActionStrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Blackwake

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Darwin Project

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show.

    2020ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Kingdom: Classic

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.

    2015StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Transformice

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!

    2015IndieMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Alawar Casual

Other recommendable Steam games by Alawar Casual, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Hidden Object Bundle 4 in 1

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West. Shares Casual with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Four Hidden Object games from Alawar full of mystery, plot twists, and amazing stories!

    2015Casual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Sacra Terra: Angelic Night

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Use your cunning to defeat the demons of the Seven Deadly Sins and rescue humanity from destruction!

    2015AdventureCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Hidden Object 6-in-1 bundle

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West. Shares Indie and Adventure with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Play six incredible hidden-object games full of mystery and unpredictable twists!

    2016IndieAdventureCasual11.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Hidden Object Bundle 5 in 1

    WHY THIS

    Shares a cozy mood with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    This is the best offer ever - 5 Hidden Object titles at one small price! Enjoy hidden object madness for 20 hours and don't forget to present this bundle to your friends who love Hidden Object Games!

    2015AdventureCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Heroes of Hellas 3: Athens

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West. Shares Casual with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Rebuild Athens from the ashes of its destruction and secure the help of the Heroes of Olympus as you battle an evil god!

    2015StrategyCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. House of Snark 6-in-1 Bundle

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    This is a huge collection of games that includes 3 Collector's Editions and 3 steampunk games!

    2016AdventureCasual11.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Goblin Defenders: Steel‘n’ Wood

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    Battle hordes of monsters in Goblin Defenders: Steel 'n' Wood!

    2015StrategyAdventureCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Weather Lord: Following the Princess Collector's Edition

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West.

    The power of the elements is in your hands! Use it to reclaim your kingdom!

    2016StrategyAdventureCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West

How much does Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West cost?
Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Who developed Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West?
Golden Rails: Tales of the Wild West was developed by Alawar Casual.

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