Games like NIMBY Rails

90% positive from 2,250 reviewsReleased 2021Steam Deck Playable

What it is

A railway management sandbox where players design and build real-world train networks. It features detailed track building and simulated passenger demand for a complex simulation experience.

What players liked

Players praise NIMBY Rails as a detailed, realistic train network simulator akin to Factorio, focusing on complex track laying and scheduling.

The catch

Track-building controls and UI feel unintuitive

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 2,250 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like NIMBY Rails

Voxel Tycoon

79% positive from 1,768 reviews2021Deck Playable

A voxel-world management sim focused on building complex factories and intricate train/truck logistics to grow cities. It offers detailed vehicle physics and flexible scheduling for a strategic, simulation-heavy experience.

What players likedPlayers praise Voxel Tycoon's lovely art and music, comparing its core gameplay to transport tycoons like OpenTTD.

Both are tagged Transportation, Economy and Management.

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Plan B: Terraform

91% positive from 3,535 reviews20256% finish itDeck Playable

Sci-fi city builder simulation. Terraform a planet, manage resources, and build cities.

What players likedPlayers praise its satisfying terraforming and environmental engineering, offering a simpler, less polished logistics experience than Factorio.

The catchClumsy transport tools force constant rebuilding of supply chains as the map changes.

Both are tagged Transportation, Early Access and Simulation.

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Fly Corp

85% positive from 3,358 reviews20230% finish itDeck Playable

This is a transport network simulation game where players build airline routes and manage airport capacity. It features realistic passenger flow and strategic decision-making for global expansion.

What players likedPlayers praise this simple logistics/economy simulator for its enjoyable route planning, reminiscent of other aviation-themed games.

The catchRandom events and heavy RNG can end a run suddenly with no way to prevent it.

Both are tagged Transportation, Management and Simulation.

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InfraSpace

80% positive from 1,925 reviews20231% finish itDeck Playable

City-builder with complex production chains and traffic management. Players build infrastructure to support growing populations and resource transport.

What players likedPlayers praise InfraSpace as an addicting city-builder like Factorio or City Skylines, where managing traffic and supply chains is key.

The catchThe delivery AI sends trucks across the map past nearby depots, ruining any planning.

Both are tagged Transportation and Simulation.

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Mini Airways - ATC simulator

93% positive from 1,506 reviews2024Deck Playable

Real-time ATC management game. Direct planes, upgrade airspace, avoid crashes in fast-paced, cooperative multiplayer.

What players likedPlayers praise it as an engaging, fun, and addicting casual game that's easy to pick up and play, unlike complex flight simulators.

The catchA single minor mistake instantly ends the run and forces a slow restart.

Both are tagged Transportation and Simulation.

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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 Transportation, Early Access and Simulation.

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