- May 28, 2018
- Trophy Games
- 5h median play time
Tiny Rails
Platforms
About
Tiny Rails is a management simulation game where players build and expand their very own railway company. Customize trains, collect resources, and complete missions to connect and upgrade stations across a pixelated 2D world. Compete with AI-controlled competitors as you strive to become the dominant railroad tycoon.











- The game offers a nostalgic and relaxing experience with charming pixel art and enjoyable music.
- It allows for casual gameplay, where players can leave the game running in the background while engaging in other activities.
- The absence of microtransactions in the PC version is a significant improvement over the mobile version, making it more enjoyable.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with progress tracking and disappearing money.
- The game can become repetitive and grindy, especially in later stages where progression slows down significantly.
- Some features, like the maintenance system and gumball machine, feel forced and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game's story is generally perceived as mediocre and formulaic, revolving around a typical conflict with an evil megacorporation, which fails to significantly impact gameplay. While it offers some charm and serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, many players find it becomes repetitive and grindy, particularly in later stages, leading to a lack of engagement. Overall, the narrative is seen as a minor aspect of the experience, with players often preferring to focus on gameplay mechanics and side quests instead.
“There are lots of different quests and objectives, so even though the story-based aspect is charming, you can really play in whatever way you want to.”
“In general, if you’d like a calm but gorgeous experience with a storyline, you’ve got what’s here.”
“The story is pretty much textbook 'evil megacorporation tries to purchase your business and will go so far as to crush you if you refuse, so go do your business to show those bad businessmen that you're real.' It serves the purpose of keeping you going whenever you get bored of watching numbers go up.”
“The story is the first thing you're thrust into, something that attempts to be charming but ends up being your typical 'there is another guy doing the thing you are doing and he is mean because he's doing it better, but you're the good guys because you like green energy and your grandpa' pandering affair that has absolutely no impact on the game.”
“I really would have liked to continue the story and eventually wrap it up, but since the grinding stepped up about 100 steps from the previous area, I'm just done with this.”