Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
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.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck (playable)
Best current price at Fanatical
Waiting could save up to $4.40, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $0.99 (September 2021)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatical | $5.39 | $29.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $6.00 | $29.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $24.84 | $29.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $26.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $29.99 | $29.99 | Buy |
Starting in 1830, you head a railroad company in North America as industry booms and rivals race to build the dominant rail network. You lay track, buy trains from a catalog of more than 40 detailed models, construct stations, factories, maintenance facilities and tourist sites, and hire staff to keep services efficient. Over 300 technologies can be researched to improve both the trains and the way the company operates.
Competitors pursue the same goals, so the game combines logistics, finance and long-term planning rather than simple track-laying. It is single-player with controller support, and it suits players who enjoy building transport networks and tuning them for profit across a long span of history.
Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.
| Developer | Gaming Minds Studios |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Kalypso Media |
| Released | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Metacritic | 74 / 100 |
| Languages | 10: English, French, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Italian and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 (64bit versions) | 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 | Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX 4100 @ 3.6 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce GTX460 or AMD Radeon HD5870 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0) | nVidia GeForce GTX 680 or AMD Radeon HD7970 or better (2048MB VRAM or more, with Shader Model 5.0) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 7 GB available space | 7 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers | DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor with room for maps and menus
1440p gives Railway Empire far more screen space for maps, menus and UI than 1080p.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Railway Empire comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Railway Empire. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProChair for long sessions
Railway Empire is the kind of game you lose hours in. Back support matters.
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Upgrade pickCorsair TC100 RelaxedHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of Railway Empire. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Controller
Railway Empire plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $0.99 in September 2021.
The best current price we found is $5.39 at Fanatical, against a usual price of $29.99.
Wait. Wait. $5.39 is 444% above its lowest price on record ($0.99). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days. In the 1868 days we have tracked it, it dipped below today's price 1 time.
