Railroader is an advanced train and railroad simulation video game developed and published by Giraffe Lab LLC. This unique indie game was published in Early Access in 2023 - be one of the first players to experience this amazing simulator!

Become a railroader

The Railroader video game is set in transition era Appalachia, North America. This complex, operations-focused simulator allows its players to design, build, manage and operate multiple vintage trains, with various transition era steam and early diesel power locomotives and appropriate rolling stock to choose from.

The main focus of the game is railroad management, with features such as railroad construction and running the operations as smoothly as possible being the most important part of the gameplay. Switching freight cars, moving passengers, configuring the signalling systems, and keeping the fragile cargo safe throughout its entire travel to its destination - these will become your daily duties in Railroader! Put your management and strategic skills to the test and once you succeed, you can expand and upgrade your precious railroad, purchase new locomotives and cars, and more!

You’ll never ride alone

Railroader is an open-world independent video game that can be played in both single-player and multiplayer modes. Manage the railroad with your friends or other players from around the world - but don’t worry if you can’t or don’t want to, AI Engineers are available as well! Choose the playstyle you like the most: pick the ultimate sandbox experience to feel the freedom of owning your own railroad or focus on completing various contracts and serving your demanding customers.

Become the greatest railroad manager the world has ever seen - and do so in style as multiple customisation options are waiting for you to try them out! Paint your trusty trains with your favourite colours and give them the unique voice of a powerful whistle - all in visually stunning, realistic graphics!

Key features:

• Experience the charm of vintage train transportation in transition era Appalachia!
• Purchase various steam and early diesel power locomotives and rolling stock, and customise them however you want!
• Test your skills in railroad construction and management - build and operate the railroads of your dreams!
• Become the ultimate Railroader on your own or with your friends’ help - test out the multiplayer mode and create the fabulous train crew of your dreams!