Train Station Renovation

Train Station Renovation is such a relaxing, entertaining experience it almost made me want to clean up my local station.

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"Train Station Renovation" is a simulation game that allows players to restore and manage a train station. Players will clean, renovate, and decorate different areas of the station while dealing with various challenges such as fixing broken equipment and managing resources. The game features a realistic physics engine and detailed graphics, providing an immersive experience for players who enjoy management and simulation games.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,675 reviews

gameplay52 positive mentions

story12 negative mentions

The game is relaxing and enjoyable, providing a satisfying experience of cleaning and renovating train stations.
The variety of tasks and unique scenarios for each station keep the gameplay interesting.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on updates and improvements.

The game suffers from bugs and glitches, including issues with saving progress and completing levels.
There is a limited selection of items for decorating and furnishing, making the gameplay feel repetitive.
The mechanics for placing objects can be frustrating, with alignment issues and a lack of clear instructions.

gameplay
172 mentions
30 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as relaxing and satisfying, with familiar mechanics reminiscent of games like House Flipper, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth. Players appreciate the various tasks and environments, yet many find the controls clunky and the tutorial overwhelming, leading to frustration. While the game offers decent mechanics and enjoyable moments, it is hindered by performance issues and a limited scope, making it feel grindy after the initial novelty wears off.
- “The concept is great and so is the gameplay.”
- “There is so much you can do in this game and the mechanics of it are just great!”
- “Very relaxing game, enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Compared to House Flipper, this game is clunky and hard to control. If they had just stuck with the mechanics of House Flipper, it might have been good, but this is just one frustration after another.”
- “None of the mechanics used are very deep; painting, cleaning, and fixing things are all performed by moving to the part to clean/fix with the right tool and pressing a button; not much more than this.”
- “Once the novelty of it wears off (which is after only about an hour of gameplay), it just turns into a grind - especially if you are the type of person that aims for 100% every time.”
story
128 mentions
8 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely fragmented, with each mission set in unique train stations that have their own background narratives, but overall, players find the story lacking depth and cohesion. While some missions offer interesting tasks and variations, many players feel that the objectives become repetitive and the lack of replayability diminishes engagement. Additionally, the absence of a central narrative arc and weak character development contribute to a sense of monotony throughout the gameplay experience.
- “It has a lot of stations and they always have a different background story, which is one of my favorite parts.”
- “Each station is unique in look and missions/story.”
- “The game got an expansion of 3 or 4 stations since the beginning, and the missions and the story of the stations are mostly different and good to handle.”
- “For whatever reason, this game has a story...”
- “There is no story, and a pretty weak explanation of the goals for each level.”
- “This game is basically House Flipper, but if the levels were 4 or 5 times longer to complete, and there was no story or mission statement behind it.”
music
100 mentions
46 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players find the soundtrack soothing and enjoyable, although some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music complements the game's chill vibe, making it a great choice for players looking to unwind.
- “The soundtrack is relaxing.”
- “By far the music in this game is some of the best, most soothing music I have listened to in a video game.”
- “The music is very well done; I enjoy the fact it's not the same song repeated over and over, we get a difference in genre.”
- “Also, the music in the game is not quite suitable, so I had to turn it off and turn on my own.”
- “I liked this game, but I wouldn't recommend it to many people as the music gets a little repetitive and on your nerves.”
- “The music just screams copyright-free right now.”
graphics
94 mentions
28 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and aesthetic details, while others criticize the lack of graphical options and performance issues, such as lag and crashes. Many users find the graphics to be adequate but not groundbreaking, often comparing them unfavorably to other titles. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered pleasant, they are seen as needing improvement to enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “Graphics are good, taken care of, and are very detailed.”
- “The graphics are nice, I love the sounds and that there is already a variety of stuff that you can buy and place.”
- “Very relaxing game, good variation in the stations so far, nice graphics.”
- “The game has a number of other glitches, like objects falling through floors, and a few times from alt-tab, caused my graphics drivers to crash inconsistently.”
- “I liked this game's demo and I purchased it at full price, but after playing for 3-4 hours, I realized there's literally no difference between the levels apart from aesthetics.”
- “Right now it won't run on my 1060 GTX 6GB graphics, on any settings without looking like a 144p YouTube video hurting my eyes trying to see... at least until the game crashes.”
stability
60 mentions
2 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting various bugs and glitches, particularly as they progress further into the game. While some players have experienced minimal issues, others have encountered significant problems, such as objects falling through floors and menu freezes. Overall, the game is still considered to be in early access, leading to a perception that it feels unfinished and buggy, though some players have found it enjoyable despite these flaws.
- “No glitches, no unnerving sounds, but nothing too fancy either, so that's all I can say.”
- “The game is still buggy.”
- “The game has a number of other glitches, like objects falling through floors, and a few times from alt-tab, caused my graphics drivers to crash - inconsistently.”
- “There are some novel ideas here but it just feels like an alpha version with all the glitches on every map.”
optimization
48 mentions
13 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance drops, particularly after extended play sessions, despite using high-end hardware. While some users noted improvements over time and found the game generally enjoyable, others highlighted persistent issues such as visual stuttering and inconsistent frame rates. Overall, there is a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “I'm hopeful that the devs will improve performance and work on some of the other things I've mentioned with future updates.”
- “Also, there's a little planning and optimization in this game.”
- “Performance could be a bit better but overall the game runs well with no crashes or noticeable bugs.”
- “The performance is fine, but after playing for 10 to 20 minutes, the performance goes from over 100fps to 20fps.”
- “Game is buggy, especially regarding performance once you start putting objects down.”
- “It is not by any means optimized for higher-end equipment.”
grinding
40 mentions
5 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely described as tedious and repetitive, particularly in tasks like trash management and object placement, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some players find the meticulous nature of the gameplay relaxing and satisfying, others express frustration with the design choices that lead to a lack of fun and excessive grind for achievements. Overall, the game appeals to those who appreciate tedious cleaning simulations, but it may not be enjoyable for everyone due to its grindy nature.
- “It's not that tedious and has way more variety.”
- “Since the problems I have with this game stem from it being frustrating and tedious due to design choices that are pretty much fixed in, I don't see them altering that in the future... that is why I can't recommend this.”
- “It's a pain to play this game at the moment and I have zero fun grinding for the achievements.”
- “But ultimately, it's not a very fun grindy game about clearing trash.”
replayability
18 mentions
17 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game currently suffers from a lack of replayability, with many users noting that once completed (in about 10 hours), there isn't much incentive to return, aside from potential DLC content. While some players find enjoyment in sandbox mode customization, the absence of level replay options and the game's early access status suggest that future updates may improve this aspect. Many reviewers express hope for enhanced replay value in upcoming content.
- “The replay value is kinda iffy in my opinion, unless you really want to go into the nitty-gritty of sandbox mode and customize the hell out of a station.”
- “There's no real replayability thus far, but as stated previously, this is early access; there's still plenty more room for development, and I really did enjoy it.”
- “Needs some replayability though, like House Flipper.”
- “It's not long and replay value is nonexistent (excepting the DLC that adds more stages), but what's there is entertaining.”
- “This is the biggest problem for me, as it kills some of the replayability.”
- “Still suffers a little from 100% preventing glitches, and once you're completed the game (about 10 hours), there's not much replayability.”
atmosphere
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its relaxing soundtrack and diverse thematic landscapes, including snowy mountains and swamps, which enhance the overall experience. While some players noted a lack of atmospheric effects initially, they were pleasantly surprised by elements like fog and snow dust in specific levels. The gameplay's simplicity complements the chill vibe, making it ideal for a laid-back gaming session, despite minor issues with hitbox detection.
- “The soundtrack is also very atmospheric.”
- “Other than that, I really enjoyed the general atmosphere of the game.”
- “The game is fantastic for a sit back and relax situation; it does fall a little bit in the hit box detection for some things, but it doesn't take away from the relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Relaxing, the soundtrack is great, the gameplay is kind of simple but it pairs really well with the chilling atmosphere of the game. Several different maps with all kinds of themes and landscapes, ranging from snowy mountains to swamps, have a good amount of room decoration, even though I think they should put a bigger emphasis on the decorative tasks, since you can just dump the corresponding items inside the range instead of placing them correctly.”
- “The game is fantastic for a sit back and relax situation; it does fall a little bit in the hit box detection for some things, but it doesn't take away from the relaxing atmosphere.”
humor
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is generally praised for its humor, with players finding it interesting and funny, particularly enjoying elements like amusing graffiti and quirky achievements. Despite some minor bugs, the humor contributes to an engaging experience that keeps players entertained.
- “But overall it was a pretty interesting and funny game to play, definitely recommended...”
- “Some of the graffiti made me laugh, a shame to remove it :p”
- “A game that is good at losing track of time and keeps being funny to play even though there are still a few minor bugs.”
character development
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks depth in both story and character development, suggesting that players may find the narrative and character arcs underwhelming or poorly executed.
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the emotional engagement of level-specific tasks, particularly highlighting the railtown level's cleanup of radioactive barrels as a strong example. However, there is a desire for deeper emotional involvement and more varied interactions beyond simple button pressing and minor repairs.