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Railroad Pioneer

Developed by Kritzelkratz 3000, JoWooD · Published by HandyGames

SimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseJul 1, 2014 Price$4.99 Metacritic50/100 Steam reviews219

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic50/100
Steam reviews219
Languages3

Overview

A simulation, strategy game by Kritzelkratz 3000, JoWooD, published by HandyGames — single-player, multi-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Be a pioneer and build the most famous transcontinental railroad tracks in the United States of America throughout the 19th century.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 60% positive of 253
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:SimulationStrategyTrainsManagementWestern

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Railroad Pioneer.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8 32 or 64 bit
  • Processor: Pentium(r) III 600 MHz (Or Equivalent)
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX compatible card
  • DirectX: Version 8.1
  • Storage: 700 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible card

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8 32 or 64 bit
  • Processor: 1 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX compatible card
  • DirectX: Version 8.1
  • Storage: 700 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible card

Supported languages (3)

EnglishGermanRussian

Railroad Pioneer FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Railroad Pioneer?

Steam classifies Railroad Pioneer as a Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Kritzelkratz 3000, JoWooD. Be a pioneer and build the most famous transcontinental railroad tracks in the United States of America throughout the 19th century.

How much does Railroad Pioneer cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Railroad Pioneer at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Railroad Pioneer single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Railroad Pioneer: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Railroad Pioneer on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Railroad Pioneer for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Railroad Pioneer out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 1, 2014.

What platforms is Railroad Pioneer on?

Railroad Pioneer is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Railroad Pioneer single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.

How much does Railroad Pioneer cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

What is Railroad Pioneer's Metacritic score?

Railroad Pioneer has a Metacritic score of 50/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Railroad Pioneer?

Railroad Pioneer is developed by Kritzelkratz 3000, JoWooD and published by HandyGames.

Where to get Railroad Pioneer

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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