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Sid Meier's Railroads!
Sid Meier's Railroads!Build rail empires in vibrant 3D, mastering strategy and business competition.
Train Fever
Train FeverBuild railways, manage transport, and watch cities grow in a modern Tycoon simulation
Overview
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Sid Meier's Railroads! returns the classic tycoon experience in a modern 3D world, letting you design rail networks, manage cargo, and outmaneuver rival entrepreneurs. The game blends accessible controls with deep economic and strategic layers, delivering a challenge that’s easy to learn but hard to master. Developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games and Feral Interactive, the title offers both single‑player and multiplayer modes, letting you compete or cooperate with friends while building the ultimate rail empire.

Train Fever puts you in charge of a transport company in 1850, letting you design rail networks, construct stations, and purchase vehicles to meet the needs of expanding cities. The game features a dynamic city simulation where towns evolve based on your logistics decisions, creating a living world that reacts to supply and demand.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
City Builders & Management
City Builders & Management
Best for
Strategy and simulation enthusiasts
Fans of transport and city‑building sims
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Firaxis Games
Urban Games
publisher
2K Games, Feral Interactive
Good Shepherd Entertainment, Astragon
age rating
ESRB E, PEGI 3
PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
75/100
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General
release date
2006-10-17
2014-09-04
msrp
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$29.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich 3D visual presentation
  • Deep economic and logistics simulation
  • Robust single‑player and multiplayer modes
  • Engaging corporate rivalry mechanics
  • Deep city simulation
  • Extensive railway customization
  • Cross‑platform support
  • Rich economic management
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • Limited mod support
  • AI can be predictably aggressive
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Limited visual polish compared to newer titles
  • No multiplayer mode
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