Train Miner: Idle Railway Game

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Merge, build, cut trees, and develop your train empire in idle railroad tycoon

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Train Miner: Idle Railway Game screenshot

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,048 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

monetization1k negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a relaxing experience.
Graphics are cute and visually appealing, making it enjoyable to watch the train go around.
The game is simple to play, making it accessible for all ages.

There are excessive forced ads, appearing every minute or two, which disrupts gameplay.
The game lacks sound effects and music, making it feel incomplete.
Progress resets after each level, which can be frustrating and makes the game feel repetitive.

monetization
1,070 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism due to the overwhelming frequency of forced ads, often interrupting gameplay every 30 seconds to a minute. Many players find the $10 price tag to remove ads excessive, especially given the game's simplistic mechanics, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users are willing to tolerate ads for a free game, the sheer volume and intrusive nature of the ads have resulted in numerous uninstalls and negative reviews.
- “I like the game, it's a nice chill game but the lack of sound and cost for no ads makes it not that worth it.”
- “I paid for no ads, loving the chillness of the game.”
- “Good game, lots of ads but the 'no ads' payment works.”
- “The amount of forced ads is ridiculous.”
- “I would rather watch 5 ads in a row at the end of each level than for them to pop up this often.”
- “It's clear the developers made it extra annoying so you'd be more likely to pay them to get rid of the ads.”
gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
69%
7%
The gameplay experience is heavily marred by intrusive and frequent ads, often interrupting play every 30 seconds to 2 minutes, which detracts significantly from enjoyment and immersion. While some users find the core mechanics simple yet fun, the overwhelming presence of ads leads to a repetitive and shallow gameplay loop, resulting in frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, the balance between gameplay and advertising is poorly managed, leaving many players feeling that the game is not worth their time.
- “I was actually really enjoying the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is actually rather fun for such a simple game, very stimulating to watch the train go around.”
- “Fun and cool to play on my free time and also great graphics and gameplay.”
- “The ads are far too intrusive, so much so you can't tell what the gameplay is like... no, the extreme amount of ads is unnecessary, and there is nothing you can say to justify it.”
- “Fun game interrupted by constant ads that happen in the middle of gameplay.”
- “Ridiculously frequent ads, unexciting gameplay loop.”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes reported by users. Many players experience loss of progress due to the game resetting or requiring uninstallation and reinstallation to function properly. While some enjoy the gameplay, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Runs great, oddly satisfying!”
- “I want my money back when I play the game; it glitches and resets, taking me all the way back to the start. It happens every time.”
- “Every time I get close to finishing a level, my game freezes and turns off. When I turn it back on, I have to restart the whole level. I got about 5 levels in and it kept doing it. Waste of time.”
- “Keeps glitching, freezes, drops out, then restarts stages without saving progress.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The game's music aspect is overwhelmingly criticized, with numerous users expressing disappointment over the complete absence of background music and sound effects. Many reviewers suggest that the addition of calming music would enhance the gameplay experience, while the intrusive ads, often louder than any potential in-game audio, further detract from enjoyment. Overall, the lack of sound elements is seen as a significant flaw that diminishes the game's appeal.
- “The music is super calming too 😌”
- “Nice game but add music 🎶🎶 the game”
- “I wish there was a song in the game because I could hear exactly what I'm cutting down and the train sounds if the developers of this game would do everyone a favor and please put the sounds that might be more enjoyable for the game and us players of the game.”
- “There's not even any sound at all, no background music or effects.”
- “No music, no sound effects, nothing.”
- “The game has no music or sound and is a run of the mill merge game that is train themed.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
9%
18%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, smoothness, and vibrant colors, making it visually appealing for an idle game. However, some users note that the simplicity of the graphics can lead to a repetitive experience, as the gameplay lacks significant variation. Despite these criticisms, many find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for casual play.
- “Two stars for the functionality, UI, and graphics being of high quality.”
- “Fantastic graphics and lots of fun to play with.”
- “Tremendous game of fun, great graphics; colors are just explosive and vibrant.”
- “The game is just one level over and over ad infinitum; nothing changes except for the map, which is 90% visuals.”
- “Simple graphics, easy gameplay, but becomes tedious with no changeable options.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" highlight a divide among players; while some find it tedious and repetitive, leading to decreased interest, others enjoy the grinding experience as a core part of the game. The lack of variety and options contributes to the frustration for many, with some labeling it as an ad farming app. Overall, the grinding mechanic is seen as a double-edged sword, appealing to some while alienating others.
- “The repetitive nature of the game became tedious and lowered my interest.”
- “Simple graphics and easy gameplay, but it becomes tedious with no changeable options.”
- “It becomes more tedious and annoying to progress further.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted as a highlight, with players finding it genuinely funny despite frustrations with lag and intrusive ads. While some users appreciate the comedic elements, others feel that technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- “This is hilarious that I can repeat this over and over on any level; y'all might want to fix that.”
- “Funny game, the forced ads are killing it!”
- “The best game ever! You could believe that this game is so funny; it feels so fun to play.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is virtually non-existent, with players expressing frustration over the lack of meaningful progression or challenges, as it primarily revolves around repetitive block merging and breaking. The overwhelming presence of ads further detracts from any potential narrative experience, leaving users feeling that the game is pointless and devoid of engaging content.
- “This game is very pointless; it desperately needs some permanent upgrades or a quest system. You finish the level, and then you start over, and again, and again... zero feeling of progression.”
- “No challenge, no story; it's only slightly more entertaining than watching NASCAR.”
- “Ads, ads, ads... you know the story.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, feeling cheated and disheartened by unexpected setbacks that diminish their enthusiasm to continue playing. The need for constant interaction detracts from the experience, leading to a sense of loss when progress is abruptly interrupted.
- “The game made me feel a deep sense of loss when I lost all my progress on the beach.”
- “Overall, the game had moments that evoked strong emotions, but I felt cheated at times.”
- “I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions while playing, especially when unexpected events occurred.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with reports of stuttering performance and freezing, particularly when ads are forced. Additionally, players have noted that it causes their devices to overheat after extended play sessions.
- “The game was already stuttering when I started playing, and then the forced ad froze everything completely.”
- “Poorly optimized; it made my phone overheat after close to half an hour.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is hindered by frequent mandatory pop-up ads, which detract from the overall experience and discourage players from returning. While the game has potential, the ad interruptions significantly lower its value for repeated play.
- “The replay value is low; it's not really worth even playing offline to avoid ads.”
- “It's a cool game, but the mandatory pop-up ads every 60 seconds are frustrating. If they could lessen the frequency just a bit, the game would be way more enjoyable and players would stick around.”