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Games like Golden Rails: The heart of the state

If Golden Rails: The heart of the state is your kind of game, the closest matches are Golden Rails: Harvest of Riddles, Rescue Team: Clouded Mind and Viking Heroes 5 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its colorful industrial setting, challenging and contemplative. 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.

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About Golden Rails: The heart of the state: Jack and Jill find themselves in a state overwhelmed by neglect and disrepair! When scrap metal clogs the streets and polluted springs threaten wildlife, a bold gubernatorial candidate named Sophia volunteers to attempt to transform despair into hope!

2025StrategyAdventureCasual6.99 USDWindowsby Alawar Casual
Golden Rails: The heart of the state — Steam game cover
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Colorful industrial settingEfficiency focused gameplay rewards quick decisionsEfficient task prioritization under time pressureChallengingContemplativeCozy

Players who liked Golden Rails: The heart of the state also play

Steam players who put hours into Golden Rails: The heart of the state also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Golden Rails: Harvest of Riddles

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Golden Rails: The heart of the state fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    A new adventure awaits in Golden Rails: Harvest of Riddles. Join the dynamic duo, Jack and Jill, as they answer the call of a mayor that is seeking help to organize a grand fair in the midst of a web of deceit, corruption and darkness.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Rescue Team: Clouded Mind

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Golden Rails: The heart of the state fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    The world faces a brand-new threat as a dangerous cult spreads its influence. People begin to betray their free will and follow the cults orders, as reports flood in from various locations worldwide, it’s down to the Rescue Team to save humanity once again!

    2024StrategyAdventureCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Viking Heroes 5

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Golden Rails: The heart of the state fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Embark on a festive journey as the vikings prepare for Yule! Amidst enchanting festivities, the Viking siblings discover Odin has lost control over the threads of fate, prompting a mysterious journey throughout the famous realms of the nine worlds.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Rescue Team: Mineral of Miracles

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Golden Rails: The heart of the state fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    The extraordinary discovery of a mineral named "Immortalite" has sent shockwaves across the globe. Now you are tasked with uncovering the secrets of this powerful mineral and ensuring it doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Viking Heroes 4

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Golden Rails: The heart of the state fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Join the Viking heroes in a race against time to save the world from eternal darkness. As the sun and moon falter and Fenrir threatens to consume them, the Vikings must travel across realms to forge a magical chain that can capture him.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. New Yankee: Through the History Mirror

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Golden Rails: The heart of the state fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Guide John and Mary and their friends on two thrilling parallel escapades filled with excitement, perils, and regular errands! Explore mysterious lands and times, navigate mystical phenomena as you join them in traversing space and time.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Brave Village

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Golden Rails: The heart of the state fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    This is a casual adventure simulation game where you'll manage a small village and explore dark mines. Upgrade villagers and buildings, craft equipment and food, defeat evil goblins, and reclaim lost lands.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Railway Empire

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and a challenging mood with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Ranked #8 for Golden Rails: The heart of the state fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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.

    2018StrategySimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Golden Rails: The heart of the state at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Golden Rails: The heart of the state on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Golden Rails: The heart of the state on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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 ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Golden Rails: The heart of the state on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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 ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Golden Rails: The heart of the state on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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 ↗
  5. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Golden Rails: The heart of the state on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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 ↗
  6. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Golden Rails: The heart of the state on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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 ↗
  7. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Golden Rails: The heart of the state on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Golden Rails: The heart of the state on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

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

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

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 hidden object search and a whimsical mood with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: The heart of the state. Shares Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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: The heart of the state. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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: The heart of the state.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: The heart of the state. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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: The heart of the state.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: The heart of the state. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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: The heart of the state.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: The heart of the state. Shares Strategy and Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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

    Shares hidden object search, mini games and a lighthearted mood with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: The heart of the state. Shares Adventure and Casual with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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 lighthearted mood with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    Another title from Alawar Casual, the studio behind Golden Rails: The heart of the state. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

    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: The heart of the state. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

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

    2016StrategyAdventureCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Golden Rails: The heart of the state

How much does Golden Rails: The heart of the state cost?
Golden Rails: The heart of the state is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Golden Rails: The heart of the state?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Golden Rails: The heart of the state are Golden Rails: Harvest of Riddles, Rescue Team: Clouded Mind, Viking Heroes 5.
Who developed Golden Rails: The heart of the state?
Golden Rails: The heart of the state was developed by Alawar Casual.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Golden Rails: The heart of the state.

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