Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue

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"Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue" is a free-to-play game that allows you to experience the challenges of driving a VL10 locomotive on the longest railway line in the world. The game features a detailed simulation of the locomotive's control system, a locomotive repair system, and a train traffic simulation. You can also earn in-game currency by completing transport orders and choose between Survival and Simulation game modes. The full game promises even more exciting rail and survival challenges on real Russian routes.

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

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 350 reviews

story16 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of train simulation and survival mechanics, making it engaging and fun.
Graphics and atmosphere are highly praised, with many players noting the immersive experience of driving a train in a detailed Russian setting.
The controls, while complex, provide a realistic simulation experience that many players find rewarding once mastered.

The tutorial is lacking in clarity, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and controls of the game.
Performance issues, including low frame rates and bugs, have been reported, detracting from the overall experience.
The survival mechanics, such as hunger and thirst meters, are criticized for being overly demanding and interrupting gameplay.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has been praised for its engaging and immersive elements, blending train simulation with a mafia-themed narrative that includes side quests and survival mechanics. Players appreciate the humor and depth of the plot, although some express concerns about the limited replayability due to the prologue's single mission. Overall, there is excitement for future content and a desire for a longer, more developed storyline.
- “Really excited to see where this goes, it has the same maintenance depth and life sim aspects of my summer car, an immersive and detailed simulation of operating the train, and on top of that a genuinely intriguing mafia connection story.”
- “Except the twist is there's a story and intrigue where you work for the Russian mafia and also have to complete tasks like blowing up a bridge you just crossed.”
- “Hello, the game is great, even at this stage the plot is interesting and it will be interesting to find out what's next.”
- “I tried to complete the mission several times, but every time something happens that is not explained and then it's game over.”
- “The direction this game is going for is concerning, having the demo re-labeled as an individual release is also a red flag for a cheap cash grab. Even the game, in its current state, could justify having a 15-burger price tag with promised Siberian route and storylines.”
- “This prologue has very low replayability, though, since there's only the one mission that you can complete.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is described as immersive and organic, with a focus on realistic train mechanics that feel substantial rather than sterile. While the game offers engaging survival elements and unique objectives, it currently lacks content, providing only about an hour of gameplay, which some reviewers liken to an extended demo. There is optimism that with further optimization and additional content, the game could evolve into a standout survival simulator.
- “Gameplay experience seems organic; the locomotive feels like the heavy-duty machine it is and not as sterile and dull as Train Sim World.”
- “It's an immersive train simulator with a lot of elements that add purpose to it, like survival mechanics and funky objectives/quests.”
- “Actually, not a bad game; the train mechanics are kind of fun and not as difficult as a spaceship.”
- “Too realistic to figure out the mechanical part.”
- “The truth is that there is only about an hour of gameplay here, so it's more of an extended demo than anything real. If you've previously played the demo, there's not much more content here. However, if the devs can continue to add interesting jobs, things to do, and places to go, then this could be the next great survival life sim when it finally hits early access.”
- “If they can optimize it more and refine the visual and gameplay mechanics like Metro Exodus, this game will be awesome.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and detail, contributing to an immersive experience, especially in the train simulation aspect. However, some players have reported issues with unstable frame rates and microfreezes, and there are hopes for future enhancements like ray tracing. Overall, the visuals are considered adequate, with a desire for a stronger thematic representation of Russian aesthetics.
- “Graphics are great, train simulation is great, story and side quests are funny and immersive.”
- “What a nice train game with good graphics.”
- “The locomotive itself is very nice with great detail, very realistic, and fun to drive.”
- “I'm playing with maximal graphics settings (except for disabled motion blur), and the prologue seems to have an unstable FPS with regular microfreezes and stuttering.”
- “Graphics is adequate; I hope they will add ray tracing in the future.”
- “Stronger Russian theme/aesthetics/vibe is still needed, but it could be just me confusing modern Russian with Soviet.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with players enjoying the energetic rock soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, especially during humorous moments like crashes. Many users express a desire for more music options, indicating that the existing tracks are well-received and contribute positively to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The music is so good <3”
- “I laughed a lot when I didn't notice a brake signal in time and ran into another train head-on at 10km/hr, which resulted in a big explosion and energetic rock music playing over the game over screen.”
- “I'm also counting for more music in the tape recorder.”
- “I'm also hoping for more music in the tape recorder.”
- “I laughed a lot when I didn't notice a brake signal in time and ran into another train head-on at 10 km/h, which resulted in a big explosion and energetic rock music playing over the game over screen.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as incredible and immersive, with many users highlighting its strong sense of place and simulation quality. Reviewers express high satisfaction, often rating it 10/10, especially considering its early access status.
- “I loved the simulation and atmosphere of this game from the first moment.”
- “Incredible atmosphere!”
- “The atmosphere and sense of place are also top notch.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
37%
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The optimization in the prologue release has been criticized for significantly degraded performance compared to previous versions, with users reporting unstable frame rates, microfreezes, and glitches. While the game remains playable, there are notable areas that require improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “There's performance issues across the board, but not unplayable.”
- “I've been playing since the first beta test, and the prologue release seems to have much degraded performance, even compared to the last demo.”
- “I'm playing with maximal graphics settings (except for disabled motion blur), and the prologue seems to have unstable FPS with regular microfreezes and stuttering.”
- “The biggest areas for improvement, at least within this prologue, are that the performance is really bad and there are already some noticeable glitches.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with players experiencing unstable frame rates, frequent microfreezes, and glitches, particularly during the prologue while running at maximum graphics settings. There is a clear need for performance improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “I'm playing with maximal graphics settings (except for disabled motion blur), and the prologue seems to have an unstable FPS with regular microfreezes and stuttering.”
- “Biggest places for improvement, at least within this prologue, are the performance is really bad and there's already some bad glitches.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is highlighted as both funny and immersive, particularly within the story and side quests, enhancing the overall experience alongside its impressive graphics and train simulation.
- “The story and side quests are funny and immersive, adding a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay.”
- “The humor in the side quests really enhances the overall experience, making it both entertaining and engaging.”
- “The combination of a great story and humorous side quests keeps the game light-hearted and enjoyable.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The prologue offers very low replayability due to its singular mission, limiting players' opportunities for varied gameplay experiences.
- “This prologue has very low replayability, though, since there's only the one mission that you can complete.”

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