Games like Mashinky

85% positive from 2,799 reviewsReleased 20180% finish itSteam Deck Playable$24.99

What it is

Transport strategy game with isometric construction and board game mechanics. Build a transport empire by laying tracks, managing routes, and upgrading vehicles on a procedurally generated map.

The catch

Signals and train routing are broken, leaving trains stalled or taking wrong turns.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 2,799 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Mashinky

Railway Empire 2

73% positive from 2,597 reviews202324% finish itDeck Verified

This is a business simulation game where players build and manage a railway network. The core loop involves expanding tracks, managing trains, and outcompeting rivals during the Industrial Revolution.

What players likedIt's an improved sequel to Railway Empire 1, praised for streamlined gameplay and bigger layouts.

The catchTrack laying and signaling work poorly for complex lines

Both are tagged Trains, Sandbox and Management.

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Train Valley

90% positive from 3,433 reviews2015

A puzzle simulation game where you build railroads to manage train traffic. It features strategic planning and a historical progression of technology.

What players likedPlayers find it an entertaining, challenging puzzle game similar to Train Valley 2, praised for its engaging levels.

The catchRandom stations and trains appear on your tracks, so wins come down to luck.

Both are tagged Trains, Strategy and Simulation.

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Railroad Tycoon II Platinum

90% positive from 1,378 reviews2007Deck Unsupported

A historical railroad simulation game where players build and manage train empires across real-world maps from 1804-2000, focusing on authentic railway operations.

What players likedPlayers praise its empire-building and dynamic economy, preferring it over modern games and even its sequel, Railroad Tycoon III.

The catchThe Steam version often fails to run or display correctly on modern Windows.

Both are tagged Trains, Management and Strategy.

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Unrailed 2: Back on Track

88% positive from 1,930 reviews20268% finish itDeck Verified

Cooperative multiplayer track-building game. Players build tracks while a train moves, facing procedural challenges and unlocking upgrades.

What players likedPlayers praise Unrailed 2 as a fun, chaotic co-op roguelike, expanding on the original with more content and replayability.

The catchCrashes, launch failures and lag spikes are common, and joining friends often fails.

Both are tagged Trains, Early Access and Strategy.

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Railroader

97% positive from 2,927 reviews2023Deck Playable

Operations-focused railroad simulator. Manage freight and passenger deliveries with vintage locomotives in a scenic mountain setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its detailed operations, physics, and management, balancing realism and casual play like Trainz, Run 8, and Derail Valley.

The catchPerformance is poor, with frame rates dropping badly even on high end hardware.

Both are tagged Trains, Early Access and Strategy.

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Rolling Line

96% positive from 2,148 reviews2018Deck Playable

Model railway simulator with creative layout building and train operation. Players can explore and drive trains on official or community-made tracks in VR or on PC.

What players likedPlayers praise Rolling Line as the best train sandbox, offering a comprehensive model railroading experience with extensive mod support.

The catchBuilding controls and UI are clumsy and unintuitive, especially outside VR.

Both are tagged Trains, Sandbox and Simulation.

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