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Become a railroad pioneer in Train World - a railway simulator that spans centuries as you design, manage, and operate your own train network. Start at the dawn of railroad technology and evolve into a complex, modern railway company.

2023StrategySimulation17.49 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Turn Point Games
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Frequently asked about Train World

Does Train World run on Steam Deck?
Train World 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 Train World cost?
Train World is listed on Steam at 17.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Train World?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Train World are Railway Empire, Transport Fever 2, Cities in Motion 2.
Who developed Train World?
Train World was developed by Turn Point Games.

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