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RAILWAY EMPIRE

Railway Empire has 220 concurrent players on Steam right now. Its 24 hour peak is 220 and its all-time peak is 220. Data refreshes every 5 minutes from the official Steam Web API.

DEV · Gaming Minds StudiosPUB · Kalypso Media2018

In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.

Niche but breathing. Best chance to find others at peak hours.
Currently at 100% of the all-time peak of 220 players.
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220

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220

24h change

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ACROSS PLATFORMS

STEAMLIVE

Current

220

24h peak

220

All-time

220

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