Platforms
- PCOct 17, 2006NAplayscoreNA0 Critics6.81.94K Players
- AndroidApr 5, 2023NAplayscoreNA1 Critics8.21.03K Players
- iOSApr 5, 20238.4playscore8.23 Critics9.4695 Players
10 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
The only aspect that might put some off, is in how Sid Meier’s Railroads isn’t as deep as many other games in the genre. Barring that, Sid Meier’s Railroads is an easy recommendation for everyone even remotely interested in train management and simulation games.
Mikhail Madnani · Apr 06, 2023 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewSid Meier's Railroads is a game that comes frustratingly close to excellence without ever justifying such a tag. Though the gameplay has depth and simplicity, it often feels more like a multiplayer game with single-player tacked on, than a genuine single-player title in its own right. Without any kind of campaign mode there's a significant lack of structure and incentive, and this restricts Railroad's appeal, making it a fun, but ultimately short-lived experience.
Andrew Vandervell · Nov 14, 2006 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewRailroads looks good and plays well. It is very easy to learn, but that doesn’t mean it is too easy to enjoy. While it’s not the difficult game Railroad Tycoon was, it has plenty of things to do and manage in the scenarios. Everyone loves trains, and everyone should enjoy this game, even if they are micromanagement nuts.
jkdmedia · Nov 04, 2006 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewAdd in online multiplayer support for up to four wannabe tycoons, and you've got the best railroading sim since the original Railroad Tycoon. Some gamers may find Sid Meier's Railroads! a little on the simplistic side, but it makes for a nice, light snack.
Brett Todd · Nov 03, 2006 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewOverall, Railroads! is a fun experience that's suitable for anyone who likes trains and/or has fond memories of train sets. The challenges lay more in railway planning and competitive design than any hardcore economic simulations. Creating a rail network is simple as can be thanks to the intuitive track laying interface and supply chains are simple to figure out.
Dan Adams · Oct 24, 2006 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewSid Meier's Railroads! strikes a comfortable balance between a deep economic simulation and an accessible, streamlined empire-building game. People looking for the same level of micromanagement of Railroad Tycoon 3 might be disappointed with just how simplified Railroads! is, but there's still plenty of depth here to make it worth a look.
Greg Mueller · Oct 18, 2006 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewAs the game places a strong focus on progress, you can grow cities under your jurisdiction into major terminals and gradually unlock new trains. Following the wave of industrialisation, you can also see many innovative industries springing up, their potential lying in wait to be tapped into.
Anderson Han · May 02, 2023 Reviewed onRead full reviewSid Meier’s Railroads comes to mobile in fine fashion, reminding us all that old stuff is still ace. One of the chillest simulation games is a perfect fit for a portable, offering hours in a trainset playground.
Ben Johnson · Apr 06, 2023 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewSo then: Railroads(!) is enjoyable, but perhaps another instance of the 'reviewer's trance'. That's the mildly hypnotic effect that seems to take over when games aren't dull enough to be boring but aren't exciting enough to cause any kind of, erm, arousal.
Jim Rossignol · Nov 03, 2006 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewSid Meier's Railroads! Si caratterizzava già in origine per il suo equilibrio tra l'immediatezza di una simulazione di "trenini" e le complessità tipiche dei tycoon del medesimo autore, dunque si presenta come un titolo potenzialmente perfetto per le piattaforme mobile. La conversione è tecnicamente ottima - sempre tenendo conto che si tratta di un gioco del 2006 - ma l'interfaccia con scritte particolarmente piccole può diventare proibitiva sullo schermo di un iPhone di dimensioni minori.
Giorgio Melani · Apr 10, 2023 Reviewed on iOSRead full review
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About the game
The Golden Age of railroading is back with Sid Meier's Railroads! Combining the best of real-world and model railroads, Sid Meier's Railroads! puts you in charge of building your own railroad empire, running everything from steam-powered locomotives to more modern diesel and electric trains, managing cargo and your bottom line, all while engaging in corporate warfare against rival tycoons, slick entrepreneurs and robber barons.