Railway Empire
Developed by Gaming Minds Studios · Published by Kalypso Media
At a glance
Overview
A simulation, strategy game by Gaming Minds Studios, published by Kalypso Media — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Railway Empire.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
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 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.2 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX460 or AMD Radeon HD5870 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10(64bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX 4100 @ 3.6
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD7970 or better (2048MB VRAM or more, with Shader Model 5.0)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
Supported languages (10)
Railway Empire 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?
Steam classifies Railway Empire as a Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Gaming Minds Studios. In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
How much does Railway Empire cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Railway Empire at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Railway Empire single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Railway Empire: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Railway Empire on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Railway Empire for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Railway Empire out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 26, 2018.
What platforms is Railway Empire on?
Railway Empire is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Railway Empire single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Railway Empire cost?
Steam lists it at $5.99.
Does Railway Empire have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 128 achievements for Railway Empire.
What is Railway Empire's Metacritic score?
Railway Empire has a Metacritic score of 74/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Railway Empire?
Railway Empire is developed by Gaming Minds Studios and published by Kalypso Media.
Where to get Railway Empire
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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