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Railway Empire

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3.6/5

( 110 Reviews )

3.6

110 Reviews

English & 5 more
29.9929.99
Edition:
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Complete Collection
Includes: soundtrack (MP3), Mexico DLC, Tthe Great Lakes DLC, Crossing the Andes DLC, Great Britain & Ireland DLC, France DLC, Germany DLC, Northern Europe DLC, Down Under DLC, Soundtrack (MP3)
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Railway Empire
Description
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 Empi...
Genre:
Simulation - Economic - Managerial
Tags:
Exploration, Simulation, Management, Sandbox, Historical, show 11 more... Resource Management, Family Friendly, Managerial, Crafting, Realistic, City builder, Trading, Economic, Trains, Transportation, Western
Critics reviews
57 %
Recommend
Windows Central
3.5/5 stars
NoobFeed
75/100
Video Chums
8.2/10
User reviews

3.6/5

( 110 Reviews )

3.6

110 Reviews

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Product details
2018, Gaming Minds Studios, ...
System requirements
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit), Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, nVidia...
DLCs
Railway Empire: Crossing the Andes, Railway Empire - Northern Europe, Railway Empire - Germany, Rail...
Time to beat
21 hMain
74 h Main + Sides
263.5 h Completionist
46 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description
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.
  • 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.

Railway Empire Copyright © 2018 Kalypso Media Group GmbH. Developed by Gaming Minds Studios. Published by Kalypso Media Group GmbH. Railway Empire is a trademark of Kalypso Media Group GmbH and is used under license. All rights reserved. All other logos, copyrights and trademarks are property of their respective owner.

Popular achievements
From A to B
2 cities connected
common  ·  54.16%
I'll scratch your back if...
5 farms connected
common  ·  39.51%
Bridging the gap
Build a long bridge
common  ·  34.55%
What is a steam engine
First locomotive purchased
common  ·  54.49%
All beginnings are difficult
Own an industry
common  ·  39.21%
We brake for nobody
First express train in use
common  ·  45.18%
Full steam ahead
First engineer recruited
common  ·  34.18%
Mountain goat
Chapter 1: Connect Omaha to Rock Springs
common  ·  31.86%
Lightning flash
Set a speed record
common  ·  36.63%
Goodies
Contents
Standard Edition
Complete Collection
soundtrack (MP3)
Mexico DLC
Tthe Great Lakes DLC
Crossing the Andes DLC
Great Britain & Ireland DLC
France DLC
Germany DLC
Northern Europe DLC
Down Under DLC
Soundtrack (MP3)
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:
Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
21 hMain
74 h Main + Sides
263.5 h Completionist
46 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Simulation - Economic - Managerial
Tags:
Exploration, Simulation, Management, Sandbox, Historical, show 11 more... Resource Management, Family Friendly, Managerial, Crafting, Realistic, City builder, Trading, Economic, Trains, Transportation, Western
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), Linux (Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04)
Release date:
{{'2018-01-26T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Company:
Gaming Minds Studios / Kalypso Media Digital
Size:
12.1 GB
Links:
Forum discussion
Game features
Achievements
Cloud saves
Overlay
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
text
Deutsch
audio
text
español
audio
text
français
audio
text
italiano
audio
text
polski
audio
text
DLCs
Railway Empire: Crossing the Andes
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Railway Empire - Original Soundtrack
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Critics reviews
76
Top Critic Average
57 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
Windows Centralby Asher Madan
3.5/5 stars
Overall, Railway Empire is a good game which should appeal to newcomers more than seasoned veterans of the genre.
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NoobFeedby Sarwar Ron
75/100
Railway Empire possesses the strategy, complexity and choice of any good resource management or tycoon game.
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Video Chumsby A.J. Maciejewski
8.2/10
Railway Empire is simply one of the best real-time strategy experiences that I've ever played on a console and juggling its many rewarding tasks in order to succeed in building a nation is nothing short of satisfying.
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Posted on: January 31, 2025

swmeyers

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Games: 38 Reviews: 1

Railway Empire

This really needs instructions or a better tutoral. Other then that, it's rather fun.

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Posted on: February 3, 2025

Lobodzets

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Games: 119 Reviews: 2

Interesting

It's an interesting game, but for a full understanding and immersion in the process, you must to translate a lot of specialized terms. Please add the Ukrainian language. Thanks

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Posted on: February 8, 2025

Leonardo_Foppa

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Games: 245 Reviews: 1

Simple mechanics and fun

It is very easy to play after the tutorials. The missions are simples but challenging. You can spend lots of time playing this game whithout even noticing.

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Posted on: February 10, 2025

Chitsuiru

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Games: 33 Reviews: 2

Good, can be better, but recommended.

Recommended, it feels that needs more activities o buildings or mechanics. but even that is a good game.

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Posted on: February 27, 2025

Fireater1968

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Games: 32 Reviews: 1

best rail roader

best rail road game since Sid Meier's Railroads

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