Train Yard is reborn!
So you can imagine how over the moon I was to see this game appear on the App Store. It’s pretty much a faithful recreation of the original, in the best possible way, and it’s brought back so many great memories. It was an instant purchase, and I’ve been playing non-stop ever since!
The puzzle mechanics are incredibly satisfying. There’s nothing quite like staring at a level that seems impossibly complicated, gradually breaking it down through trial and error, and eventually piecing together an elegant solution. Watching the trains change colour, merge together and weave their way across the screen, only for everything to come together perfectly at the end, is such a rewarding feeling.
A huge thank you to the developer for bringing this brilliant game back to life and giving it a new updated modern look, new levels and a fresh lick of paint…! It’s been a real joy to basically replay my all-time favourite puzzle game.
One feature I’d absolutely love to see is a custom puzzle creator. I remember making some truly horrendous levels back in the day that I’m convinced were almost impossible to solve!
Genuinely, thank you for making this. I love it. Please keep the updates coming!
Peace! ✌️
Response from developer
Reading your review honestly means so much to me. Thank you for taking the time to share all of this, and for supporting Tiny Trains. Knowing it has brought back those memories makes the work behind it feel incredibly worthwhile. I felt much the same at the beginning of this year. I went looking for Trainyard, remembered how much I loved it, and was so disappointed that I couldn’t play it anymore. Eventually, that feeling turned into: perhaps I should build something myself. Tiny Trains grew out of that same affection for the game and the wonderful puzzle mechanics Matt created. You’ve described exactly what I love about these puzzles: that moment when something seemingly impossible finally clicks, and you get to sit back and watch your solution come to life. It makes me really happy that you’re finding that feeling here again. And your wish for a custom puzzle creator… you might want to keep those “almost impossible” ideas ready! 👀 I’m working on something called **Tiny Trains World**, with much bigger ambitions for creating, sharing and solving puzzles together. There’s a lot taking shape behind the scenes, and I’m so excited about what the social side of Tiny Trains could become. I’m aiming to share the full announcement inside the game around late winter, so stay tuned. I’d absolutely love to see what you create—and whether the rest of us can actually solve it! Thank you again for such a thoughtful review. Messages like yours give me a huge amount of motivation to keep building. More updates are coming! ✌️
Suggestion
Response from developer
Thank you for the lovely review! I’m so glad you’re enjoying Tiny Trains. I’m planning a hints section with tips for each puzzle, followed by more social features—including community statistics and a way to share solutions. It’s great to hear this is something you’d enjoy! 🚂
Train yard returns!!
Response from developer
Thank you so much! ❤️ Hearing this from someone who loved the original really means a lot. I’m incredibly happy that Tiny Trains still captures that special feeling while bringing it into a fresh, modern experience. Thanks for playing and for the wonderful review!
Pay wall
Response from developer
Hi Charwas, I’ve expanded the free content in 2.4.0 to 50 campaign puzzles, plus free Easy and Medium Daily Challenges every day. No ads or subscriptions. Your feedback helped shape this update. I hope you’ll give it another try and consider updating your review if it feels fairer now. Thanks!
Only game worth playing
Best news it’s back and bigger. Played lots of puzzle games but they are simple and easy. Love the challenger and the spending time to figure out how to complete.
Response from developer
Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear that Tiny Trains brings back those fond memories of the original. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the challenge—there’s something special about that moment when a tricky puzzle finally clicks! Thank you for playing and for your lovely support. 🚂
Thank You!
Have been waiting years for something close to the original! Thank you!
Great challenging puzzles, lots to love about this game! Worth the price of admission!
Response from developer
Thank you, Aussiebuzz! I’m glad Tiny Trains brings back some of that Trainyard joy. Version 2.4.0 now has 200 campaign puzzles—I hope you enjoy the new challenges! If you’re still enjoying the game, I’d appreciate you taking another look at your 2-star rating. Thanks for your support!
Train yard is back
Response from developer
Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear that Tiny Trains brings back what you loved about Trainyard. I’m especially happy that laying the tracks feels smoother. Thanks for playing and for the lovely review! 🚂
Only get the tutorial before having to pay
Response from developer
Hi! In version 2.4.0, I’ve expanded the free content to 50 campaign puzzles, plus free Easy and Medium Daily Challenges every day. No ads or subscriptions. I understand the original free content felt too limited. I hope you’ll give it another try and consider updating your review if you enjoy the changes. Thanks!
Amazing game! Brings back memories of Trainyard
Response from developer
Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear this from a longtime Trainyard fan. I’m really glad Tiny Trains brings back those memories and that you’re enjoying the clean interface and design. I’m continually improving the game and adding new puzzles, so if there’s anything you’d like to see improved—whether it’s the controls, difficulty, mechanics, or new features—I’d really appreciate your feedback. Thanks again for playing and recommending Tiny Trains! 🚂🧩
Enjoyable
Response from developer
Thank you so much! I’m really happy you’re enjoying Tiny Trains, especially as a Trainyard fan. After talking with Matt, I intentionally chose not to copy his original puzzle designs one-to-one out of respect for his work and the creativity behind them, while still keeping the spirit that inspired Tiny Trains. If there are mechanics, features, or ideas you’d still love to see, feel free to contact me by email or leave a suggestion here in the review — I’d love to hear it!
David
Response from developer
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you’re enjoying Tiny Trains. More puzzles and improvements are on the way! 🚂🧩
Brilliant game
Response from developer
Thank you so much! Trainyard was a huge inspiration for Tiny Trains, so hearing this truly means a lot. I hope you enjoy every puzzle! 🚂 There is a lot more planed for the future stay tuned!
A classic iOS game modernised
Response from developer
Thank you so much, reading this genuinely made my day! Trainyard was one of my absolute favourites too, which is why creating Tiny Trains means so much to me. I’m incredibly happy it brought back those memories for you. This is only the beginning, and I have a lot more planned for the future!
Missing Trainyard
Response from developer
🚂 Thank you for your kind words and for playing Tiny Trains: Trainyard Puzzle. We're thrilled to hear that the game evokes fond memories of Trainyard of old. We're working on enhancing the game board and menu stability to ensure a seamless experience, and we appreciate your patience and feedback.
Thank you
Response from developer
🚂 We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed Tiny Trains: Trainyard Puzzle. We appreciate your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve our games. Keep up the great work!
Sehr überzeugt
Response from developer
🚂 Vielen Dank! 😊 Freut uns sehr, dass dir Tiny Trains gefällt – und noch mehr, dass sich die Erweiterung für dich gelohnt hat. Viel Spaß beim Tüfteln und Schienenbauen!
Tolles Spiel
Response from developer
Danke dir! 😊 Genau dafür ist Tiny Trains gedacht – ein paar entspannte Puzzles für zwischendurch. Viel Spaß weiterhin beim Knobeln! 🚂
