Runaway Train
Developed by Hammer Games · Published by Hammer Games
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie game by Hammer Games, published by Hammer Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Train is leaving the station, but soon you notice, that something is missing... Rails! You have to lay tracks right in the path of the moving train to keep it from crashing. The goal is connect all stations, if you can... The problem is that the train is getting faster and faster with each laid piece of track.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
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 Runaway Train.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: windows 7
- Processor: 2 GHz or faster processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: shader model 3.0
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: windows 7,8.1,10
- Processor: duocore 2 GHz or faster processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: shader model 3.0
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Runaway Train 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 Runaway Train?
Steam classifies Runaway Train as a Casual, Indie game, developed by Hammer Games. Train is leaving the station, but soon you notice, that something is missing... Rails! You have to lay tracks right in the path of the moving train to keep it from crashing. The goal is connect all stations, if you can... The problem is that the train is getting faster and faster with each laid piece of track.
How much does Runaway Train cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Runaway Train at $0.80. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Runaway Train single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Runaway Train: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Runaway Train on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Runaway Train for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Runaway Train out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 14, 2017.
What platforms is Runaway Train on?
Runaway Train is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Runaway Train single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Runaway Train cost?
Steam lists it at $0.80.
Does Runaway Train have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 28 achievements for Runaway Train.
Who made Runaway Train?
Runaway Train is developed by Hammer Games and published by Hammer Games.
Where to get Runaway Train
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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