Rank 01Why this
Also Trains and Automobile Sim, like Railroads Online.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Games like Railroads Online
- 19 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Railroads Online also play
The closest matches to Railroads Online: Railroader, Derail Valley, Railway Empire 2, Transport Fever, and Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Trains and Driving, like Railroads Online.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Also Trains and Economy, like Railroads Online.
- $49.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Railroads Online
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Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Railroads Online.
- 94% of 5,065 reviews
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Shares multiplayer co op with Railroads Online.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Stefan Kelnberger
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 76% of 4,317 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Build sprawling historical rail networks
- Co op multiplayer with friends
- Design layouts with realistic constraints
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Also Trains and Economy, like Railroads Online.
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About Railroads Online
The closest matches to Railroads Online: Railroader, Derail Valley, Railway Empire 2, Transport Fever, and Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Railroads Online is your kind of game, the closest matches are Railroader, Derail Valley and Railway Empire 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its industry management and locomotive operation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Railroads Online is an indie simulation released in 2024 by Stefan Kelnberger, published by astragon Entertainment. Set in an expansive open world, the game centers on building rail networks and operating locomotives across a living industrial landscape. Core systems include track layout design with realistic engineering constraints, locomotive operation, and industry management where players transport goods to earn money and gain experience. Players can tackle the massive sandbox solo or join online co-op sessions with friends. Players describe the setting as atmospheric, and reviewers note the experience feels contemplative and nostalgic. Currently holding a 76% positive rating from over 4,300 Steam reviews, the game runs in playable state on Steam Deck and is priced at $29.99.
About Railroads Online: 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!
Is Railroads Online worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 76% of 4,317 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 88 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 198 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Build sprawling historical rail networks
- Design layouts with realistic constraints
- Operate authentic early american locomotives
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The bugs were tolerable in early access and the game had great potential. Now that the game is fully released, the bugs are unacceptable. Multiplayer has been broken for over a year and there has been no communication from the devs. This…”
“I want to like this game, but it is, at best, disappointing and unfinished, driving the trains feels unengaging most of the time, griding the same industry for hours at a time becomes a massive chore, and to top it all off, half the…”
People who play it also play: Railroader, Derail Valley, Railway Empire 2
Frequently asked about Railroads Online
Can I run it?
Does Railroads Online run on Steam Deck?
Railroads Online is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Railroads Online cost?
Railroads Online is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Railroads Online have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Railroads Online supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Railroads Online?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Railroads Online are Railroader, Derail Valley, Railway Empire 2.
Who developed Railroads Online?
Railroads Online was developed by Stefan Kelnberger and published by astragon Entertainment.