# Games like Railway Empire 2

> The closest matches to Railway Empire 2: Railway Empire, Railroad Corporation 2, Transport Fever 2, RAILGRADE, and Sweet Transit. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Railway Empire](https://imho.run/games/503940/railway-empire) — Shares resource management with Railway Empire 2. 3,732 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/503940/)
2. [Railroad Corporation 2](https://imho.run/games/1677970/railroad-corporation-2) — Also Trains and Western, like Railway Empire 2. 212 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677970/)
3. [Transport Fever 2](https://imho.run/games/1066780/transport-fever-2) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Railway Empire 2. 10,269 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066780/)
4. [RAILGRADE](https://imho.run/games/1355090/railgrade) — A frequent pick in Railway Empire 2 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 710 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1355090/)
5. [Sweet Transit](https://imho.run/games/1612770/sweet-transit) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Railway Empire 2. 744 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1612770/)
6. [Sid Meier's Railroads!](https://imho.run/games/7600/sid-meier-s-railroads) — Also Trains and Historical, like Railway Empire 2. 1,787 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/7600/)
7. [Railroader](https://imho.run/games/1683150/railroader) — Also Trains and America, like Railway Empire 2. 2,747 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1683150/)
8. [Rail Route](https://imho.run/games/1124180/rail-route) — Also Trains and City Builder, like Railway Empire 2. 1,057 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1124180/)
9. [Super Loco World - Cozy Train Automation](https://imho.run/games/3109280/super-loco-world-cozy-train-automation) — Shares train automation and resource management with Railway Empire 2. 180 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3109280/)
10. [Train World](https://imho.run/games/2132350/train-world) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Railway Empire 2. 51 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132350/)
11. [Anno 117: Pax Romana](https://imho.run/games/3274580/anno-117-pax-romana) — Also City Builder and Historical, like Railway Empire 2. 4,901 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3274580/)
12. [Factory Town](https://imho.run/games/860890/factory-town) — Shares resource management with Railway Empire 2. 2,390 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/860890/)
13. [Voxel Tycoon](https://imho.run/games/732050/voxel-tycoon) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Railway Empire 2. 836 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/732050/)
14. [Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™](https://imho.run/games/356430/chris-sawyer-s-locomotion) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Railway Empire 2. 379 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/356430/)
15. [Railroads Online](https://imho.run/games/1696810/railroads-online) — Also Trains and Economy, like Railway Empire 2. 4,317 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1696810/)
16. [Dawn of Discovery™](https://imho.run/games/33210/dawn-of-discovery) — Also Trading and City Builder, like Railway Empire 2. 418 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/33210/)
17. [Transports](https://imho.run/games/659920/transports) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Railway Empire 2. 51 Steam reviews, 59% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/659920/)
18. [STATIONflow](https://imho.run/games/1122120/stationflow) — Also Trains and City Builder, like Railway Empire 2. 241 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122120/)
19. [Train Valley World](https://imho.run/games/2244470/train-valley-world) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Railway Empire 2. 153 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2244470/)
20. [Cities in Motion 2](https://imho.run/games/225420/cities-in-motion-2) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Railway Empire 2. 577 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/225420/)
21. [Mashinky](https://imho.run/games/598960/mashinky) — Also Trains and Transportation, like Railway Empire 2. 932 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598960/)
22. [Let Them Trade](https://imho.run/games/1313290/let-them-trade) — Also Trading and City Builder, like Railway Empire 2. 477 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1313290/)
23. [Mini Motorways](https://imho.run/games/1127500/mini-motorways) — Also Transportation and City Builder, like Railway Empire 2. 15,615 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1127500/)
24. [NIMBY Rails](https://imho.run/games/1134710/nimby-rails) — A frequent pick in Railway Empire 2 players' libraries, and another Simulation. 1,215 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1134710/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1644320&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1644320
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1644320
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Railway Empire 2

Railway Empire 2 is a strategy and simulation game released in 2023, priced at $49.99. Players take on the role of a railway entrepreneur in the early 1800s, building and managing railway networks across continental landscapes. The game features track construction, station placement, and resource management alongside scenario missions that provide structured progression. Reviewers note that difficulty can be tailored to player preference, and players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, and relaxing. The core appeal lies in building visually satisfying railway networks while train automation reduces micromanagement, allowing players to observe their systems in motion. Steam Deck Verified status ensures portability for the solo experience, which reviewers find offers substantial length and replayability through its scenario structure. The title holds a Metacritic score of 75 with 74% positive Steam reviews from over 1,000 players.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1644320
- **Developer:** Gaming Minds Studios
- **Publisher:** Kalypso Media
- **Genres:** Strategy, Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Stats, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Steam Trading Cards, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** May 25, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 75
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1644320/railway-empire-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1644320&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644320/)
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