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Build an early-1800s railway company, connect cities across Europe and the US, and move passengers and goods as you expand.
Released 25 May 2023
Build Rail Networks
Route Freight and Passengers
Grow Connected Cities
Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors.
Developed by Gaming Minds Studios · Published by Kalypso Media







You lead a small railway company during the Industrial Revolution, expanding it across large maps of the United States and continental Europe. Choose a character with distinct strengths and weaknesses, then build a business connecting cities, industries, and resource sites.
Lay tracks, bridges, and tunnels; build and expand stations; and assign trains to carry passengers, mail, and freight. Plan routes around supply and demand, move goods between producers and cities, and support urban growth as your network develops.
Progress through a five-chapter campaign or take on scenarios, Free Play with customizable difficulty, or construction mode. The game also offers co-op multiplayer, and you can ride aboard your trains to view the passing scenery.
Players who enjoy Railway Empire 2 often like planning rail networks, refining routes and supply chains, and watching cities grow as trains carry goods and passengers. Campaign scenarios, detailed trains, and a relaxed pace also appeal to some players. Opinions differ on the management systems: some welcome less micromanagement, while others find the game too simplified. Many reviews criticize track construction, train routing, or technical problems.






| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 87 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 11 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 75/100 View on Metacritic |