Railway Empire
Gaming Minds Studios · Kalypso Media · Jan 26, 2018
Delayed observation
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Railway Empire - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
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... Explore historical player activity and pricing for Railway Empire. Player-count data was last observed Oct 5, 2026.
Price
$5.99
Genre
Simulation
Developer
Gaming Minds Studios
Railway Empire player count and price summary
- Current players
- Unavailable
- All-time peak
- 252
- 24-hour player change
- Unavailable
- Current US price
- $5.99
Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
Media gallery 12 screenshots · 2 videos
Screenshots
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Videos
Railway Empire Release Trailer US
Railway Empire How To Play US
Last Tracked Players
101
change unavailable
(24h)
All-Time Peak
252
Apr 2026
Estimated Owners
500,000 .. 1,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy
Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Buy — $5.99.
Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 80% off.
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~49 days until next sale
Value Score
Great Value — 94th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 94th percentile.
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Genre Benchmarks
Player Count
Top 29%
Value Ratio
Top 6%
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Price History
Lowest Price
$5.99
Jun 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$5.99
US region
No Recent Price History
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System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.2 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX460 or AMD Radeon HD5870 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
Recommended:
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10(64bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX 4100 @ 3.6
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD7970 or better (2048MB VRAM or more, with Shader Model 5.0)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
Linux Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS + SteamOS (latest)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.2 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX460 or AMD Radeon HD5870 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0)
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS: Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS + SteamOS (latest)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX 4100 @ 3.6
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD7970 or better (2048MB VRAM or more, with Shader Model 5.0)
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
Sale: 80% off
$29.99 $5.99
$29.99 $5.99
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing
Tags
Strategy
Simulation
Management
Trains
Economy
Building
Historical
Trading
America
Singleplayer
+10 more
Supported Languages
English*, French*, German*, Russian*, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Spanish - Spain*, Polish, Korean, Japanese*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Player-to-Price Ratio
16.86
7-day avg players per $1 spent
Current Pricing
🏷️
80% OFF SALE!
$29.99
$5.99
Additional Information
🏆
Achievements
128
total achievements
Featured:
From A to B
Jumbled routes
👍
Recommendations
7.2K
positive reviews
🇩🇪
USK Rating
0
German rating
🇧🇷
DEJUS Rating
l
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪
Steam Germany
12
German classification
📦
DLC Available
10
downloadable content
🆘
Support
🎁
Purchase Options
1
package options
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About This Game
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.
Detailed Description
🛤️ Features 🚂
- Exploit the economic opportunities of the United States in an extensive campaign, working your way step by step from coast to coast across this great continent.
- Lead your Railway Empire to success by establishing a comprehensive rail network and optimizing transportation of passengers and goods.
- Master challenges and objectives through a range of scenarios, or create your perfect railway network in construction mode without any financial pressure.
- Over 40 historically accurate locomotives and more than 30 different wagons can be acquired over the course of the game, and must be put to use in the best way in order to take advantage of their strengths and weaknesses.
- Invest in over 300 new technologies across five different eras to progress and maximize the potential of your rail network.
- Compete with up to three rival companies, and even sabotage their efforts with the use of bandits and spies.
- ‘Ride Along’ feature allows you to explore your rail network and beautiful scenery from the driver’s cab in a first person perspective.
About the Game
United States, 1830: ‘The New World’ is in its ascendancy. Industry is booming, and the race is on to establish the most dominant and powerful rail empire in all of North America. It’s time to outthink and outmaneuver your competitors as you lead your company into the 20th century!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. You’ll also need to hire and manage your workforce if you want to ensure an efficient train service, whilst also develop over 300 technologies ranging from mechanical improvements to the trains themselves to workplace infrastructures and advanced amenities as you progress through five eras of technological innovations.
However, you can’t just build and research your way to the top – the competition never sleeps, and to keep your business on track you’ll have to survive against up to three rival tycoons. To get to the top you may have to resort to more cutthroat tactics as you attack and sabotage your opponents through raids and industrial espionage.
About the Game
United States, 1830: ‘The New World’ is in its ascendancy. Industry is booming, and the race is on to establish the most dominant and powerful rail empire in all of North America. It’s time to outthink and outmaneuver your competitors as you lead your company into the 20th century!
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. You’ll also need to hire and manage your workforce if you want to ensure an efficient train service, whilst also develop over 300 technologies ranging from mechanical improvements to the trains themselves to workplace infrastructures and advanced amenities as you progress through five eras of technological innovations.
However, you can’t just build and research your way to the top – the competition never sleeps, and to keep your business on track you’ll have to survive against up to three rival tycoons. To get to the top you may have to resort to more cutthroat tactics as you attack and sabotage your opponents through raids and industrial espionage.
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. You’ll also need to hire and manage your workforce if you want to ensure an efficient train service, whilst also develop over 300 technologies ranging from mechanical improvements to the trains themselves to workplace infrastructures and advanced amenities as you progress through five eras of technological innovations.
However, you can’t just build and research your way to the top – the competition never sleeps, and to keep your business on track you’ll have to survive against up to three rival tycoons. To get to the top you may have to resort to more cutthroat tactics as you attack and sabotage your opponents through raids and industrial espionage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Railway Empire worth buying right now?
Buy — $5.99. Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 80% off.
When does Railway Empire go on sale?
Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 80% off.
Is Railway Empire free to play?
Railway Empire costs $5.99 on Steam.
What genre is Railway Empire?
Railway Empire is a Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Railway Empire?
Railway Empire was developed by Gaming Minds Studios and published by Kalypso Media.
What platforms does Railway Empire support?
Available on Steam for Windows, Linux.