Toy Trains

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Toy Trains is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Something Random and was released on January 16, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Toy Trains" is a single-player Simulation game offering around 3 hours of playtime, where you can build and customize train tracks in your grandpa's attic. The game features a relaxing main story, devious challenges, and a sandbox board for creativity, with multiple solutions for each board. The warm and colorful world provides a cozy environment with no timer or score, for a stress-free and enjoyable experience.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews

story12 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Charming and relaxing gameplay that evokes nostalgia, making players feel like kids again while building train tracks.
Beautiful visuals and a soothing soundtrack enhance the overall experience, creating a cozy atmosphere.
Engaging puzzle mechanics with increasing complexity, allowing for creative problem-solving and replayability.

The game is quite short, with a main campaign lasting around 2-3 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
Limited movement controls can be frustrating, especially for players with smaller play areas, as it restricts the ability to reach certain areas.
Lack of a sandbox mode or community content support limits replayability and creative expression.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
55%
9%
The game's story is lighthearted and charming, centered around a child's perspective and experiences, including themes of abandonment and imagination. While some players find it cute and fitting for the gameplay, others note a lack of depth and complexity. Overall, the narrative complements the relaxing gameplay and enhances the immersive experience, though it may not appeal to those seeking a more profound storyline.
- “Beautifully relaxing game, it's not hard and the story is about you being a child, but the theming and atmosphere is perfect.”
- “The peaceful gameplay, charming story, and unique tabletop-like puzzle mechanics hooked me immediately, and I bought it as soon as it was released.”
- “The story is absolutely (dare I say adorable) fantastic with how the levels tie in!”
- “It feels nice, cute trains, cute story, but is lacking any depth.”
- “The story, though, was kind of weird and off-putting.”
- “There really didn't need to be some kind of huge grand story going on while you're playing with toy trains in VR, but having a game with no reason behind why the player character is doing what they're doing feels thin at the same time.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay is centered around placing train tracks to connect different areas, with each level introducing new mechanics that enhance the puzzle experience. Players appreciate the relaxing atmosphere and engaging tabletop-like mechanics, though some feel the game could benefit from additional challenge modes to increase depth. Overall, the mechanics are enjoyable and well-executed, with later levels offering more complexity and fun.
- “The peaceful gameplay, charming story, and unique tabletop-like puzzle mechanics hooked me immediately, and I bought it as soon as it was released.”
- “Toy Trains VR shines with its relaxing atmosphere and engaging puzzle mechanics.”
- “Everything about it feels great and works very well with no real bugs or hiccups in gameplay alongside puzzles that are a joy to solve.”
- “Missed gameplay opportunities: challenge modes with time limits, limited resources, or multiple train routes could add depth and variety.”
- “In my 3 hours of gameplay (at the time of the review), I completed all 10 levels and got every achievement except for 4 hidden ones.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics are characterized by a charming and vibrant art style, featuring lovingly crafted miniature worlds and delightful characters. Reviewers praise the visuals for their appeal and quality, noting excellent framerates and a lack of graphical issues, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. The combination of simple yet beautiful graphics contributes to the game's unique charm and replayability.
- “Appealing visuals: the miniature world is lovingly crafted, with vibrant colours, lovely characters, and charming details.”
- “The art work and style is just visually beautiful!”
- “All in all, a game worth purchasing and I do recommend it, as it's a pretty unique little puzzle/sandbox with a beautifully done art style.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and peaceful qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. Players appreciate its adaptive nature, which reflects the emotional tone of the story, and many find it enjoyable enough to listen to outside of gameplay, even streaming it for friends. The soundtrack contributes to the game's charm and replayability, making it a standout feature.
- “It's super peaceful; the soundtrack is calm.”
- “You don't have a timer, and the music is really relaxing (available on Spotify if you'd like to have a listen).”
- “The music also appears to be somewhat adaptive to the story, getting sadder and lower as the story does, and rising back up again as things get better.”
- “When streaming this game to friends on Discord, a few watched the stream for the background music alone.”
- “You don't have a timer and the music is really relaxing (available on Spotify if you'd like to have a listen).”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful and relaxing qualities, creating an enjoyable and calming experience throughout. Players appreciate the thematic elements, particularly in settings like the basement, which enhance the overall immersion. Despite some criticism regarding the game's length and puzzle complexity, the art and atmosphere remain standout features.
- “Beautifully relaxing game, it's not hard and the story is about you being a child, but the theming and atmosphere is perfect.”
- “Relaxing experience: the game exudes a calming atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day.”
- “Toy Trains VR shines with its relaxing atmosphere and engaging puzzle mechanics.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Overall, the game's replayability is seen as limited, with some players expressing a desire for additional features like sandbox modes or randomly generated levels to enhance it. While the charming visuals and relaxing music provide some incentive to replay levels with different approaches, many feel that the current content does not offer enough variety to sustain long-term engagement. Expanding the game could significantly improve its replay value.
- “Charming visuals, relaxing music, and levels that you can solve as you please provide a bit of replayability, as you can choose a different approach on a reset.”
- “If they expanded a little to improve replayability, this could easily be in my top 10.”
- “I enjoy it, but I am already 80% of the way through the game after 2 hours and its replay value is minimal.”
- “A sandbox or randomly generated level mode would offer endless replayability.”
- “But if they expanded a little to improve replayability, this could easily be in my top 10.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game's stability is generally good, with only a few minor glitches noted. For those not interested in toys or VR, alternatives like OpenTTD are available to enhance train simulation experiences.
- “The game is plagued by frequent crashes that disrupt the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that made gameplay frustrating and unstable.”
- “The performance issues and lag make it hard to enjoy the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “It's a chore to grind for hours just to progress.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by clever and unexpected elements, such as the "cat person-dog person" switch, which adds a whimsical touch and showcases the developers' attention to detail. Players find these quirky moments endearing and capable of evoking genuine emotional responses.
- “One of the funniest moments was when I encountered the 'cat person-dog person' switch; it was such a hilarious little detail that really shows the care that went into this charming game!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! I found myself laughing out loud at the quirky dialogue and unexpected situations.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling; it keeps the experience light-hearted and enjoyable!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a heartwarming experience that evokes nostalgia and joy, often likening it to the carefree feelings of childhood. Despite its short playtime of around three hours, the emotional impact and fun factor leave a lasting impression.
- “Honestly, this game made me feel like a kid again.”
- “Yeah, you can beat the main game in about 3 hours, but it was so wholesome and so much fun.”