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Train Sim World® 4

Simulation

Developer Dovetail Games

Feel the power of simulation in your hands. Experience immense velocity and express unrivalled creativity with Train Sim World 4! Expand your rail hobby and discover the raw emotion of driving a diverse array of iconic routes and trains. From training center to mountain pass, this is your journey. From the Steam store page

172 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Oct 31, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

77
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123 positive · 37 negative
95% range 70–83%

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Steam reviews123370
Mastodon *1010
Lemmy *001

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Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
1,268 of 1,663 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

77% recommend · 119 yes, 36 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 155 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (3,199 of 4,028 positive).

Players praise the game's realism, physics, and graphics. [1][2][3] Some reviewers criticize the high cost and paywalled DLC. [4][5][6] Several players note bugs and a lack of tutorials. [4][7][8]

Liked
  • Realistic physics and controls [1][3]
  • Good graphics and visuals [2][9][3]
  • Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay [10][11]
  • Free roam mode is a welcome addition [12][13]
Disliked
Representative posts
  • [4]Steam user Steam user …3834Steam review · Jan 31, 2026 · Not recommended

    Do NOT buy this game, or for that matter, ANY of the TSW games. Everything is behind a paywall. It's all expensive DLCs, there's basically nothing in the base game. And even if you do buy a DLC and think all is good now, you're in the wrong. The game is super glitchy and full of bugs, and instead of fixing it, they just release a new game like every half year that is really just the old one with a slightly new UI. …

  • [1]Steam user Steam user …2723Steam review · Nov 8, 2025 · Recommended

    It has the real physics, controls, and a bunch of other realistic stuff. i recommend this game for people who love trains a lot. i loved trains since i was born - my current age.

  • [12]Steam user Steam user …7379Steam review · May 1, 2025 · Recommended

    Honestly I know that this is the 4th release of the tsw franchise and it is still written in unreal engine tsw2 prototype. But at least you can run the game you have payed for. This game at least adds a new feature compared to tsw3 or 2 which is the free roam mode. This have been requested for so long so it is good to see that it is finally added to the game. I bought special edition on last year's summer sale for …

  • [3]Steam user Steam user …6460Steam review · Mar 9, 2025 · Recommended

    The physics and graphics are phenomenal. The only thing i can constructively criticize about the graphics is the headlight spread at night and in tunnels. Its not right and really makes the night driving boring not being able to see anything in front of the train while going down the tracks. The light spread directly off to the sides is ok but its like there's something blocking the beam directly in front of the …

  • [2]Steam user Steam user …8118Steam review · Sep 18, 2025 · Recommended

    ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ It's just real ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can …

Summarised from 34 of the 169 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made

RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account

77% of the 155 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Train Sim World® 4. The complaint that keeps coming up: expensive DLC and paywalls. Deal-breaker or nitpick?

Reactions

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  • Steam user Steam user …3834Steam reviews · Jan 31, 2026 · 50 h played

    Do NOT buy this game, or for that matter, ANY of the TSW games. Everything is behind a paywall. It's all expensive DLCs, there's basically nothing in the base game. And even if you do buy a DLC and think all is good now, you're in the wrong. The game is super glitchy and full of bugs, and instead of fixing it, they just release a new game like every half year that is really just the old one with a slightly new UI. The game randomly crashes for no reason, and since I've owned it, today was the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7192Steam reviews · Nov 15, 2025 · 14 h played

    For the love of God, put a simple driving mode in this game. Spending a half an hour trying to make a train move with no instructions or having to search the internet is ridiculous.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8027Steam reviews · Jan 28, 2025 · 177 h played

    kinda game you'd buy, play for a few 10s of hours, and never touch again until dovetail trys to convince you to spend another 50 NZD

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  • Steam user Steam user …7845Steam reviews · Aug 17, 2025 · 13 h played

    Just another Dovetail money grabbing un-optimised game. Save your money and dont buy any more of this ♥♥♥♥. Obviously there are DTG fan boys that will buy anything DTG sell and will disagree with what i say. My opinion on the last 2 DTG train sims i have bought. No changes to trains. Bugs still there. No graphics improvements. But yet you all keep buying there crap lol. DTG not only messed up on train sim but also there fishing simulators. Instead of fixing things they just make another…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8913Steam reviews · Jun 25, 2025 · 11 h played

    It's not a bad game if you like trains. It's a Horrible game for how shamelessly they want you to spend money. 40 Bucks for the Game and an additional 10-40 Bucks for Different trains and routes. Want to drive an ICE? Too bad go buy a 35 EUR route and that's also the only thing you get for such an amount of money. Want actual content in your game or even the full experience of having multiple routes and a bunch of trains? Get ready to shell out 2,300 EUR. If you like only being able to…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2723Steam reviews · Nov 8, 2025 · 44 h played

    It has the real physics, controls, and a bunch of other realistic stuff. i recommend this game for people who love trains a lot. i loved trains since i was born - my current age.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0461Steam reviews · Apr 29, 2025 · 45 h played

    If you have a nack for trains or you're autistic, this game's perfect

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  • Steam user Steam user …6519Steam reviews · Dec 7, 2024 · 99 h played

    TSW5 has already released and TSW4 still has unaddressed issues. Money greedy company!!!!

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  • Steam user Steam user …9607Steam reviews · Oct 18, 2025 · 17 h played

    i spent a half hour googling how to reset the pcs lockout. the game needs better tutorials.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4298Steam reviews · Jun 26, 2025 · 4 h played

    if your a smartass, games worth it, if you're autistic and simply just here for the trains, i do not reccomend this.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0038Steam reviews · Apr 12, 2026 · 16 h played

    Extremely expensive DLCs and highly unoptimized gameplay with uncountable amount of bugs

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  • Steam user Steam user …3239Steam reviews · May 18, 2025 · 8 h played

    it was fun driving black silhouettes from point A to point B, very realistic, got to do nothing for 10 minutes then miss my station, do nothing for 10 minutes, and repeat

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  • Steam user Steam user …4084Steam reviews · Dec 26, 2024 · 21 h played

    The game has a lot of frame drops, even with a Radeon RX 6950XT, 32GB DDR5 and a Ryzen 5 7600. Not even on max settings. Only really worth it if on sale for 10 euros. Also, don't get the East Coast Mainline if you choose to only buy one route.

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  • Localhorst86 @[email protected]Lemmy · Apr 4, 2024

    [Game Bundle] Train Sim World 4: Top Up Your Timetable. Due to the ammount of content, only the main game is linked to the steam page. Notes: - **Tiers do not contain individual keys for the addons, you get one key per tier which includes all content of that tier.** - DLC from previous TSW releases (TSW 2&3) will carry over to TSW4 (it is essentially the same game) - Simultaneously, most - if not all - DLC included in this bundle will carry over to the previous titles, too. Tier 1 $5:…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3487Steam reviews · Sep 24, 2026 · 235 h played

    Why can you still buy this

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  • Steam user Steam user …6715Steam reviews · May 2, 2026 · 7 h played

    cash grab, new game each year, i hope the dev team grows up and actually does something that lasts longer

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  • Steam user Steam user …8118Steam reviews · Sep 18, 2025 · 16 h played

    ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ It's just real ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1798Steam reviews · Aug 13, 2025 · 12 h played

    Train Sim World® 4 is the latest installment in Dovetail Games’ long-running series of train simulation titles, and it represents a significant evolution in both gameplay mechanics and overall scope. Released in 2023, this entry builds on the solid foundation laid by its predecessors while introducing new systems, enhanced visuals, and a broader range of customization that caters to both hardcore rail enthusiasts and newcomers alike. It’s a game that doesn’t shy away from its niche roots, but…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8447Steam reviews · Jul 10, 2025 · 40 h played

    So where do I even begin with this long list... AHHA! So let's start with the price of the base game 55.50 (for the Swiss once) ok that's actually not that reasonable for three routes and the base game. Now let's get to the outrageous part. Best example For the add on Br 101 + Ic control car you pay as much as the fu**ing base game! and it's just that Not even a Single route! ok ok let's look further. For the DB G6 Diesel Shunter you pay the normal price (watch out, that's the CH price again)…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2268Steam reviews · Jun 12, 2025 · 57 h played

    Just shoddy work running all the way through. The developer is relying on the users enthusiasm for rail in addition to the lack of competing product.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5372Steam reviews · Jun 2, 2025 · 30 h played

    takes up too much storage

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  • Steam user Steam user …7524Steam reviews · Apr 6, 2025 · 7 h played

    Even after spending 5000 you get like 2 trains and 1 route

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  • Steam user Steam user …6936Steam reviews · Feb 12, 2025 · 23 h played

    Too expensive, wouldn’t recommend. Good game, tho.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6905Steam reviews · Jan 19, 2025 · 63 h played

    I wanted germany, they gave me austria

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  • Steam user Steam user …9825Steam reviews · Jul 21, 2026 · 31 h played

    The devs are lazy bums who refuse to properly port older dlcs or at least fix the bugs in them. dont buy the sand patch dlc, its broken asf, and if you get the lirr dlc then make sure you get the newer one made for this game cause for some reason they have the older one from like tsw 2 on here which has the exact same stuff as the tsw 4 one does except the tsw 4 one has more content, also dont buy dlc unless its onsale cause the devs are a bunch of greedy ♥♥♥♥♥ and somehow get away at charging…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5175Steam reviews · Jul 6, 2026 · 5 h played

    I was so excited to play, and don't get me wrong this game runs graphics really well. However if you want any form of variety in trains you have to pay MORE MONEY!

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  • Steam user Steam user …9038Steam reviews · May 23, 2026 · 28 h played

    i love the sandbox route that you can just spawn whatever locomotive or freight cars you want and i love the realism of the game

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  • Steam user Steam user …7950Steam reviews · Dec 9, 2025 · 34 h played

    Dovetail needs to get off of their ass and finally just make one train sim world and actually add multiplayer... not rocket science. Also, its time to update to a new engine or shocker... maybe you could make youre own but no, you dont have talent in that studio, dovetail. Also the sounds are aweful whats up with that?

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  • Steam user Steam user …7371Steam reviews · Oct 4, 2025 · 15 h played

    best train game ever

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  • Steam user Steam user …3691Steam reviews · Sep 16, 2025 · 150 h played

    🎮 Game Review: Train Sim World 4 Category Score ⭐ Overall Rating ★★★☆☆ 📖 Story ★☆☆☆☆ 🕹️ Gameplay ★★★☆☆ 🎨 Graphics ★★★★☆ 🔊 Sound Design ★★☆☆☆ 🔁 Replay Value ★★★★☆ 💀 Difficulty ★★☆☆☆ 🐞 Bug Free? ★★★☆☆ 🧰 PC Requirements ★★☆☆☆ (HIGH) ⏱️ Game Length ★★★★★

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  • Steam user Steam user …7188Steam reviews · Jul 1, 2025 · 2 h played

    its the same game as train sim world 3, just 2x bigger in file size.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7379Steam reviews · May 1, 2025 · 460 h played

    Honestly I know that this is the 4th release of the tsw franchise and it is still written in unreal engine tsw2 prototype. But at least you can run the game you have payed for. This game at least adds a new feature compared to tsw3 or 2 which is the free roam mode. This have been requested for so long so it is good to see that it is finally added to the game. I bought special edition on last year's summer sale for ~19 € instead of the 120 € it is priced at. There are very big sales so dont…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3888Steam reviews · Apr 30, 2025 · 4 h played

    very realistic and cool

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  • Steam user Steam user …8609Steam reviews · Apr 25, 2025 · 20 h played

    I really like this game, I’m still learning how to drive the locomotives but I’ve got a good grip on things for the most part so far. I wanna work for the railroad in the future so this is a very helpful simulator to give you a little bit of experience haha. I wish this game had multiplayer. You could hop in as an engineer and sit beside some one as the conductor, talk to other players over a radio. It would be awesome! I really like this game though, the DLC is a bit pricey but it’s okay. If…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4532Steam reviews · Feb 25, 2025 · 30 h played

    The game is fun and interesting.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9294Steam reviews · Dec 21, 2024 · 20 h played

    Fun game, Just incredibly boring without any add ons.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9638Steam reviews · Dec 8, 2024 · 35 h played

    Train Simulator 4 is a must-play for anyone who loves trains or detailed simulations. The game offers an impressive variety of locomotives and routes from around the world, each rendered with incredible attention to detail. The developers have clearly put a lot of effort into making every aspect of the experience as authentic as possible, from the sound of the engines to the intricacies of train operation. The graphics have seen a significant upgrade compared to previous versions, with…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2708Steam reviews · Aug 22, 2026 · 15 h played

    this game is dope. I especially like the free mode

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  • Steam user Steam user …1877Steam reviews · Jun 24, 2026 · 49 h played

    graphics great trains great just devs please add more free steam trains

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  • Steam user Steam user …2856Steam reviews · Jun 13, 2026 · 16 h played

    Amazing game, need I say more?

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  • Steam user Steam user …9067Steam reviews · Jun 12, 2026 · 10 h played

    This game is really relaxing and fun in a way the only issue i have is the game sort of gets repetitive after some time if you don't buy any new DLCs or content

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  • Steam user Steam user …7558Steam reviews · Feb 22, 2026 · 21 h played

    good genre but runs worse than it looks (as for the price not recommended

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  • Steam user Steam user …0206Steam reviews · Oct 30, 2025 · 11 h played

    good time killer

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  • Steam user Steam user …0779Steam reviews · Oct 17, 2025 · 39 h played

    best train game for future conductors and railway signals

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  • Steam user Steam user …9471Steam reviews · Sep 11, 2025 · 4 h played

    Getting to grips with TSW4 and 5 a little bit at time. Still trying to get used to the various differences from Train Sim Classic. Like the intensity of this, very enjoyable. If you are looking for a more hands on approach in the cab, a definite recommendation .

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  • Steam user Steam user …6858Steam reviews · Jul 25, 2025 · 4 h played

    Same as all their other games. If you already have one, save your money. There's not really any improvements to any of the game play. It's still just as janky as the others.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6394Steam reviews · Jun 27, 2025 · 170 h played

    ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☑ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1444Steam reviews · May 13, 2025 · 5 h played

    its a very nice game

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  • Steam user Steam user …3585Steam reviews · Apr 29, 2025 · 4 h played

    Really good game

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  • Steam user Steam user …8149Steam reviews · Apr 19, 2025 · 3 h played

    I would recommend it for train enthusiasts

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  • Steam user Steam user …2920Steam reviews · Apr 11, 2025 · 11 h played

    great graphics but they must extend theyre routes 10-40 miles is too short for me

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  • Steam user Steam user …8708Steam reviews · Apr 2, 2025 · 4 h played

    its good if u like trains and learn how to drive them all different trains the real deal + train signals

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  • Steam user Steam user …2495Steam reviews · Mar 21, 2025 · 3 h played

    Very cool and realistic

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  • Steam user Steam user …3224Steam reviews · Mar 20, 2025 · 81 h played

    Controls are accurate but can be a little buggy with physics

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  • Steam user Steam user …6460Steam reviews · Mar 9, 2025 · 123 h played

    The physics and graphics are phenomenal. The only thing i can constructively criticize about the graphics is the headlight spread at night and in tunnels. Its not right and really makes the night driving boring not being able to see anything in front of the train while going down the tracks. The light spread directly off to the sides is ok but its like there's something blocking the beam directly in front of the train. Also the grade crossings come up quick and by the time you go through the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2157Steam reviews · Jan 29, 2025 · 55 h played

    Why Train Sim World 4 is the Best Game in the World Video games offer a diverse range of experiences, from fast-paced action to immersive storytelling. However, few games provide the same level of realism, depth, and satisfaction as Train Sim World 4. This game is more than just a simulation; it is a masterclass in authenticity, technology, and engaging gameplay. For train enthusiasts and casual gamers alike, Train Sim World 4 sets the gold standard for realism, accessibility, and sheer…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0919Steam reviews · Dec 19, 2024 · 96 h played

    absolute rubbish keeps crashing.

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  • I Am Tterevel @[email protected]Mastodon · Sep 28, 2023

    #PS5Share #TrainSimWorld4 One Century Apart; The Spirit of Speed never sleeps...

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  • Steam user Steam user …1832Steam reviews · Oct 31, 2026 · 23 h played

    DO NOT BUY!!! The game is extremely buggy!!! It is simply unplayable!!! Sometimes for no reason you can't close the doors. Or imagine driving for 20 minutes and being stuck on red light forever. I tried and tried but eventually gave up. Do NOT buy!!!

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  • Steam user Steam user …6302Steam reviews · Oct 26, 2026 · 74 h played

    I LOVE THE UNDERGROUND BAKERLOO LINE ROUTE AND I LIKE SEEING THE 4F STEAM TRAIN GOING ROUN DTHE CIRCLE ON THE TRAINING CENTRE AND RACING WITH THE LNER AZUMA IN THE RACE AT THE TRAINING CENTRE.UNFORTUNATELY MY GAME HAS BEEN CRASHING FOR THE LAST WEEK WHICH IS QUITE FRUSTRATING.

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