# Sid Meier’s Railroads! — Become a railroad tycoon > Classic railway management simulator for building and optimizing train networks. (iPhone/iPad app by Feral Interactive Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-railroads/id1449719281 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) - Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $12.99) - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,304 App Store ratings · 183 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.5 · 1.6 GB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and 3 more - Released: 2023-04-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-railroads/id1449719281/reviews.md ## What is Sid Meier’s Railroads!? Become history’s greatest rail baron in Sid Meier’s Railroads!, a classic of the tycoon genre now available for iPhone and iPad. In this captivating mix of model train set and railway management simulator, lay tracks and optimise routes to establish lucrative networks of cities and industries, transporting passengers, raw materials and goods across continents. Grow profits through efficiency, innovation, and shrewd business decisions as you acquire valuable patents, trade stocks, and build or buy industries. Compete with world leaders and industrial titans to achieve the ultimate goal — becoming the greatest railroad tycoon of the age! === TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Lay the foundations of your railroad empire during the Gold Rush, then unlock the full game for more maps, trains, and 16 charming scenarios spanning the golden age of rail. CREATE AN EMPIRE OF THE RAILS Carefully lay tracks and design routes to transport freight and passengers, refining and improving operations until your railroad runs like clockwork. STEAM ACROSS 16 CHALLENGING SCENARIOS Test your entrepreneurial mettle in a mix of historical and fictional scenarios, each with a distinctive map and unique objectives. Establish the first passenger line in 1830s Great Britain, stitch together the American West during the Gold Rush, or help Santa with the Christmas rush at the North Pole! COMPETE WITH HISTORY’S BEST Take on world leaders and captains of industry. Grow your business by acquiring industries and railroad-revolutionising patents, or play the stock market and buy out the competition. BRING 40 FAMOUS TRAINS TO LIFE Play with historically important engines from early steam locomotives like Stephenson’s Planet, to the high-speed French TGV, and many iterations and innovations in between. BUILD THE MODEL RAILROAD OF YOUR DREAMS Take the pressure off in Train Table Mode. No competition, time limits, or financial constraints — just all you need to create a railroad that’s as fun to watch as it is satisfying to build. === We recommend playing Sid Meier's Railroads! on iOS 15.5 or later. You need 1.7GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone 6S / 6S Plus and later • Any iPhone SE • iPod Touch (7th generation, 2019) Supported iPads: • iPad mini (5th generation, 2019) and later • iPad Air (3rd generation, 2019) and later • iPad (5th generation, 2017) and later • Any iPad Pro • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2006-2024 Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Originally developed by Firaxis Games. Sid Meier’s Railroads!, Firaxis Games, 2K, Take-Two Interactive Software and their respective logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. ## Key features - Lay tracks and design routes - Transport freight and passengers - Acquire patents and trade stocks - Build or buy industries - Compete with historical figures - Collect 40 famous trains - Train Table Mode for creative building ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Game Unlock | $12.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Sid Meier’s Railroads!? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Great game - 👍 Faithful port of original - 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay - 🎨 Beautiful graphics - 🕰️ Hours of replay value **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes - 🔋 Battery draining issues - 🕹️ Fiddly track laying controls - 🤖 Subpar AI opponents - 💰 Expensive for a mobile game **Commonly reported bugs** - Disappearing tracks - Routing issues and inability to connect stations - Map freezing and becoming unresponsive **Most requested features** - Larger maps - More scenarios and campaigns - Multiplayer mode - Ability to buy/sell shares - More train and engine variety ## Recent user reviews (10 of 183) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sid-meiers-railroads/id1449719281/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Impossible d’enlever les rails *2026-08-09* J’abandonne **Developer response:** Pour démolir une section de voie, appuyez dessus une fois jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit surlignée en gris. Une fois surlignée, une option de démolition apparaîtra. Nous espérons que cela vous aidera. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter à l'adresse support@feralinteractive.com si vous avez besoin d'une assistance supplémentaire. ### 1/5 — Läuft nicht mehr auf aktuellen iPad Pros *2026-08-08* Seit der neuen iPAD OS Versionen wird der Touchscreen im Spiel nicht mehr angesprochen, damit ist das Spiel leider unspielbar. Vom Support keine Antwort. Schade! Bedeutet, dass ich kein Geld mehr diesem Entwickler gebe. **Developer response:** Es tut uns leid, dass Sie Probleme mit dem Spiel haben. Sollten die Probleme weiterhin bestehen, starten Sie bitte Ihr Gerät neu. Falls die Probleme auch nach einem Neustart fortbestehen, senden Sie bitte eine E-Mail mit einer Problembeschreibung und Angaben zu Ihrem Gerät an support@feralinteractive.com. Unser Support-Team hilft Ihnen gerne weiter. ### 3/5 — Great classic game with too high a price *2026-07-30, version 1.4.2* The game is enjoyable. I played the original on PC back in the day. However charging 15$ for a 20yr old game is a little bit much. I appreciate the work feral has done on so many other quality ports, this game is no different, but 10$ would be much more reasonable. ### 3/5 — Good game not without flaws *2026-07-25, version 1.4.2* Really enjoying this game, played it many times. Building the tracks is frustrating though, merging tracks or joining tunnels often results in a lack of connection. Build a fishery station and it thinks you trying to build it over water and won’t let you. Despite that it is a very good game and enjoyable. ### 5/5 — Brings back great memories *2026-07-22, version 1.4.2* It is just as I remember it! I greatly enjoyed playing this when I was younger, and now I can play it in my golden years! ### 4/5 — Great Port, but needs work *2026-07-06, version 1.4.2* Drains battery way too much and makes my phone hot AF! ### 3/5 — Meh *2026-07-03, version 1.4.2* I love strategy games but needed to watch the YouTube tutorial just to be able to lay a track because tapping and holding wasn't doing anything basically not intuitive at all ### 4/5 — Fun railway simulator *2026-06-18, version 1.4.2* Complex and fun, this gives a lot to focus on building rails, routes and businesses. I wish the track tool was better at explaining why connected depots are unavailable for train routes… many factors can cause this and it typically doesn’t explain which reason applies ### 4/5 — Decent game *2026-06-17, version 1.4.2* Decent game for a couple of hours but once you’ve got the basics nailed a little bit repetitive. Each map is the same just clearly a different map but resources are broadly the same. A story mode would be sooo good and the ability to buy up resources I enjoy the buying up of industry of cities to create a demand for a local product to start making some series cash but once you’ve worked that it’s a bit repetitive. ### 1/5 — ا *2026-06-16, version 1.4.2* لا تدعم اللغه العربية ## Frequently asked questions about Sid Meier’s Railroads! ### What is Sid Meier's Railroads!? Sid Meier's Railroads! is a classic railway management simulator available for iPhone and iPad. It combines elements of model train sets with strategic business decisions, allowing players to build and optimize railway networks to transport goods and passengers. ### What are the key features of the game? Key features include laying tracks and designing routes, transporting freight and passengers, acquiring valuable patents, trading stocks, building or buying industries, and competing with historical figures. The game also offers 16 challenging scenarios and a creative Train Table Mode. ### How much does Sid Meier's Railroads! cost? The game offers a 'Try Before You Buy' option, allowing players to experience the Gold Rush era. The full game, with more maps, trains, and scenarios, can be unlocked through in-app purchases. ### What are the system requirements for Sid Meier's Railroads!? The game is recommended for iOS 15.5 or later and requires 1.7GB of free space, though double that is recommended for installation. Specific supported iPhone and iPad models are listed in the app description. ### What are some common use cases for this app? This app is ideal for players looking to engage in strategic business management, build complex logistical networks, and experience a historical simulation of the railway age. It's also suitable for those who enjoy creative building without pressure in the Train Table Mode. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.4.2 — 2024-09-25 • TRY BEFORE YOU BUY — All aboard! The first ride’s on us with 20 free years of railroading set in the great American West during the Gold Rush. • Fixes a number of minor issues. ### 1.4.1 — 2024-09-17 • TRY BEFORE YOU BUY — All aboard! The first ride’s on us with 20 free years of railroading set in the great American West during the Gold Rush. • Fixes a number of minor issues ### 1.4 — 2024-04-16 • Adds Hindi language support (text only) • Adds Indonesian language support (text only) • Fixes a number of minor issues ### 1.3 — 2023-04-05 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Sid Meier’s Railroads! | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Railroad Empire: Train Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-empire-train-game/id6499431484) | 4.6 (4,443) | Free | Games | | [Train Simulator: Railroad Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-railroad-game/id1587704770) | 4.7 (5,201) | Free | Games | | [Railroad Tycoon: Idle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-tycoon-idle-game/id1640216581) | 4.3 (461) | Free | Games | | [Train Station: Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-classic/id930204424) | 4.5 (2,883) | Free | Games | | [Train games trains building 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-games-trains-building-2/id1555672057) | 4.2 (6,757) | Free | Games | | [Train Station 2: Railroad Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-2-railroad-sim/id1427248206) | 4.7 (80,809) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Feral Interactive Ltd - [ROME: Total War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rome-total-war/id1106831630) - [GRID™ Autosport](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-autosport/id1179421849) - [ROME: Total War - BI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rome-total-war-bi/id1183898700) - [ROME: Total War - Alexander](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rome-total-war-alexander/id1245565445) - [Tropico](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tropico/id1264531625) - [XCOM 2 Collection](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230) All apps by Feral Interactive Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125 ## Related topics [model railroad](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/model-railroad) · [sid meier](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sid-meier) · [rail road](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rail-road) · [railroad builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/railroad-builder) · [railway empire](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/railway-empire) · [railroad games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/railroad-games) · [model railroad inventory](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/model-railroad-inventory) · [civilization revolution](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/civilization-revolution) · [railroad game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/railroad-game) · [railroad construction](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/railroad-construction) · [transport tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/transport-tycoon) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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