# Idle Train Empire - Idle Games — user reviews

> 304 indexed App Store user reviews of Idle Train Empire by 书涛 刘, rated 4.60/5 from 1,083 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-train-empire-idle-games/id1638110060/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-train-empire-idle-games/id1638110060.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 857 · 4★ 97 · 3★ 55 · 2★ 29 · 1★ 45

## What do users think of Idle Train Empire?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎮 Great tycoon game
- 💎 No forced ads

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Short game length
- 🔍 Lack of content updates
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Trains not appearing after purchase
- Offline earnings not registering properly
- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Duplicate trains in inventory

**Most requested features**

- Expand to new stations or areas
- Add more trains and customization
- Improve offline earnings and progression
- Fix bugs with train purchases and rewards

## Newest reviews (12 of 304)

### 3/5 — Hätte mehr verdient

*2026-08-04*

An sich ein gutes Spiel nur es wird nichts mehr dran gemacht und es ist nur ein lvl vorhanden das hab ich innerhalb von drei Tagen durchgespielt. Zu dem gibt es paar bugs aber diese sind Spieler freundlich zb. Schließt man das Spiel und öffnet es gleich wieder wird dir angezeigt du warst 175d offline dir wird 1h Geld gutgeschrieben oder ab einer gewissen Stufe kommen so viel Passagiere das der Eingang das nicht pack obwohl Max. Es hat mir richtig Spaß gemacht aber da nach einen Bahnhof Schluss ist nur 3 Sterne

### 2/5 — Underwhelming

*2026-08-03, version 1.10.11*

As title states I found myself underwhelmed. The game has been out for a few years and I only recently downloaded it. The last update was 9 months ago. I wish this game received more attention it was fun while it lasted but now there is nothing left to do. No events? No rebirth? No new area to open and build up? Come on guys do better..

### 3/5 — Eh

*2026-06-04, version 1.10.11*

The game was alright not bad at all but once you upgrade everything thats it nothing after that so now its game that just taking up space on my phone because there is no other train station to go to or anything

### 3/5 — Language and Version Bug

*2026-01-23, version 1.10.11*

For some reason, it all set to Version 1.0 when I’m Version 2.1.1 and the Language is all set to Mandarin

### 4/5 — Awesome but…

*2026-01-21, version 1.10.11*

I’ve been playing this game for a while now and loved progressing and getting new trains and upgrading my station, but after i completed upgrading my station there’s no way to get gems so i just have to wait until i can get the free train, if there would be a way to get gems without watching a ad or paying for it that would be awesome

### 2/5 — Problème hors ligne

*2025-10-24*

Bon jeu mais problème quand je me reconnecte je ne gagne pas l’argent produit hors ligne

### 3/5 — Ничего, но!

*2025-10-23*

Симулятор просмотра рекламы. Понятно, что нужен донат, поэтому так и сделали. В целом, норм.

Дополню.
Смысл этого приложения - побудить игрока заплатить 1к для отключения рекламы. 
У игры есть конец. Вы все построите и все, делать больше нечего. 

Резюме: вы можете за 1к купить игру где исход ясен на все 100%. Детерминизм. Не тратьте время.

### 4/5 — I finished

*2025-09-29, version 1.10.08*

So I finished the game, like finished all tasks and bought al upgrades, also got plenty of trains. What now?

### 3/5 — Ok

*2025-09-15, version 1.10.08*

Great game, however when I try and load it it always try’s to load in an oriental language first so I have to swipe up off the game to load it again

### 3/5 — Would have been great

*2025-08-07, version 1.10.08*

The game ultimately cuts off way too soon, all of a sudden there are no more upgrade and no more tasks to complete and yet you are still expected to get more trains. But you can’t get more gems without doing tasks unless you purchase them. Very disappointing.

### 3/5 — It’s just alright

*2025-07-20, version 1.10.08*

The first time I played this game I was stunned with all the options of building or upgrading. Then BORING. I almost finished my train station then what else is there to do!? I want different stations to work on like multiple or just a bigger one I am keeping the game but it needs some help.

### 2/5 — Too many ads

*2025-06-27, version 1.10.08*

It is technically a gambling game here are 2 reasons why: 1, it makes you get stuff for watching a ad, and 2, it makes you pay for a lot of stuff with real money.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Whenever I go on the game after a while to collect my earnings, it starts loading with Chinese text

*2026-08-14, version 1.10.11*

And then I have to restart the app and it doesn’t give me my offline money

### 1/5 — Pay only and no offline

*2026-05-09, version 1.10.11*

If you want this game to progress you need it opened and even then you need to tap the screen. There is also the fact you can’t make enough money unless you WATCH ads for money. Can’t progress when the next upgrade goes from 59k to 390k

### 1/5 — Worst game ever

*2026-03-02, version 1.10.11*

So many bugs, never update, they just copy other similar game then leave it alone.
Need to be unpunished

### 1/5 — Bought the Remove Ads Pack Then Game Wouldn’t Open

*2026-02-14, version 1.10.11*

Loved playing this game but after I paid $20 to remove ads I couldn’t open the game anymore. Very disappointed.

### 1/5 — Sinnlos

*2026-02-12*

Das Spiel strotzt nur so vor Fehler!Es gibt keine offline-Einnahmen. Habs mit einem 2,99€-Kauf getestet. Auch dann keine Offline-Einnahmen. 
Man bekommt zu wenig Einnahmen, oft zieht man mehrere Züge nacheinander, bekommt hinterher aber nur einen...

### 1/5 — Can’t get more trains

*2025-12-12, version 1.10.11*

I have tried to get like 15 trains that just never show up in my inventory. Can’t progress in the game without more trains. 1 star, could be a fun game if it wasn’t buggy.

### 1/5 — Ads and pay only

*2025-10-11, version 1.10.08*

Game does not accumulate resources while offline, no balance between costs of upgrades to money making rate jumps from 120k~ to 3M~ for the next level of upgrades while you accumulate 400k~ if you leave the game open for 24h. you can only get money by paying or viewing ads non stop the whole game is just money making revenue for the developers by forcing ads or purchase.

### 1/5 — Нужно доработать

*2025-09-29*

Игра не плохая. Но очень много недоработок
Меня не было час в игре. Игра говорит - тебя не было 4 минуты. Порой ничего не говорит. Как был прогресс с того и продолжаешь

### 1/5 — Can’t consistently purchase trains

*2025-05-21, version 1.10.07*

At least half the time your gems and money and even free trains do not come to you. Whether you watch adds or pay for them, it’s a rip off

### 1/5 — Fix this game!

*2025-03-23, version 1.10.07*

I really want to play the game but every time I load up it reverts to the version in a a different language, doesn’t load then I have to restart! Then I asks me for my consent again for adverts and doesn’t provide any idle income. If not sorted soo I will be deleting.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Lack of content

*2026-08-15, version 1.10.11*

Okay so i LOVE the game, the only thing is, ive reached the end very very quickly. There is nothing more for me to upgrade, just wish some more content was added. Otherwise the game is awesome

### 5/5 — 엔딩 부족

*2026-06-11*

내가 광고패스를 사서 빨리 풀업했는데 솔직히 열차 하는거 밖에 없어 오른쪽에 그 공원 을 확장하면 좋을텐데

### 5/5 — So fun

*2026-05-30, version 1.10.11*

This game is relaxing and it really helps pass time on a journey

### 5/5 — Outstanding Performance

*2026-05-04, version 1.10.11*

I liked everything about this game it’s so fun and just becoming a stationmaster is cool you can change schedules and everything.If your thinking of downloading do.

### 5/5 — В принципе игра норм

*2026-04-19*

А если прошел игру чо делать? 
Ну я пока ещё не проходил))
но все равно

### 5/5 — Love it

*2026-03-05, version 1.10.11*

Love the game. It’s a great idle game. My only issue is that it has stopped the idle part. Whenever I open up the game I have the same money I had hours earlier. Is this a game feature or a flaw?

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-10-05, version 1.10.08*

Really fun and good quality

### 5/5 — Игра супер!

*2025-09-27*

Здрасте, можете пожалуйста добавить еще «аэроэкспресс»? 
Но так-то игра супер, классная графика и сама система империи.

### 5/5 — 아시워요ㅜㅜ

*2025-08-01*

너무 재밋는데 기차뒷모습도 만들어주세여 앞모양처럼 약간 아쉬워요..ㅜㅜ

### 5/5 — 재미있다,,,,,,,,,,

*2025-07-08*

몇년 동안 한 유저입니다.

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