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Railway Empire 2

Developed by Gaming Minds Studios · Published by Kalypso Media

SimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 25, 2023 Price$24.99 Metacritic75/100 Steam reviews1,899

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op
Price$24.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic75/100
Steam reviews1,899
Languages13
Achievements87
DLC11

Overview

A simulation, strategy game by Gaming Minds Studios, published by Kalypso Media — single-player, multi-player, co-op, online co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 73% positive of 2,132
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players223
Player-voted tags:SimulationStrategyTrainsManagementTransportationSandboxEconomyResource ManagementBuildingExplorationAmericaCity Builder

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 Railway Empire 2.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opYes
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: 4 core | Intel i5-3450 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4 GB VRAM | Nvidia GTX 780 | Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card with latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: DirectX Version 11 and Shader Model 5.0.

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 8 core | Intel i7-9700 | AMD Ryzen 7 2700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 8 GB VRAM | Nvidia GTX 1070 | Radeon RX 5700
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card with latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: DirectX Version 11 and Shader Model 5.0. SSD recommended.

Supported languages (13)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainPortuguese - BrazilTraditional ChineseSimplified ChineseJapaneseRussianArabicTurkishKorean

Railway Empire 2 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 Railway Empire 2?

Steam classifies Railway Empire 2 as a Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Gaming Minds Studios. 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.

How much does Railway Empire 2 cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Railway Empire 2 at $24.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Railway Empire 2 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Railway Empire 2: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Railway Empire 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Railway Empire 2 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Railway Empire 2 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 25, 2023.

What platforms is Railway Empire 2 on?

Railway Empire 2 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 Railway Empire 2 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op.

How much does Railway Empire 2 cost?

Steam lists it at $24.99.

Does Railway Empire 2 have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 87 achievements for Railway Empire 2.

What is Railway Empire 2's Metacritic score?

Railway Empire 2 has a Metacritic score of 75/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Railway Empire 2?

Railway Empire 2 is developed by Gaming Minds Studios and published by Kalypso Media.

Where to get Railway Empire 2

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

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