Westward 3 vs Westward IV: All Aboard

In Westward 3 you guide three pioneers as they turn a dusty California settlement into a thriving boomtown. Customize your town with over 50 buildings, luxuries, and upgrades while fending off bandits who want to steal your hard‑earned wealth. Explore uncharted terrain rich in natural resources, gather supplies, and manage gold rush speculation to create a prosperous frontier community.

Anne and Henry must locate their missing father while restoring the Turner Railroad Company to its former glory. Players guide the siblings through real-time strategy challenges, rescuing kidnapped citizens and battling greedy bandits. Set on a bustling train station, the game combines action, puzzle solving, and resource management, offering a fun and educational experience for younger players while delivering engaging gameplay for the whole family.

• Deep town customization with many building options
• Engaging single‑player storyline across three characters
• Strategic defense mechanics against bandits
• Rich western theme with historical flavor

• Engaging storyline with family characters
• Kid‑friendly graphics and controls
• Balanced mix of strategy and action
• Standalone single‑player experience

• Limited to single‑player, no multiplayer mode
• Graphics are dated compared to modern titles
• Learning curve for managing multiple resource systems

• Limited replayability after campaign
• Simple AI can become predictable
• No multiplayer or online features