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Railroader
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Railroader player count chart
No, Railroader is not dead. 1,747 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,981. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 104% on the month before).
History from Dec 1, 2023
Railroader monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 1,477 | +71.94% | 2,728 |
| October 2026 | 859 | +115.29% | 2,484 |
| September 2026 | 399 | -15.6% | 714 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -1.63% | 846 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +10.68% | 860 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -21.83% | 777 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +50.38% | 994 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -13.14% | 661 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -5.11% | 761 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -13.58% | 802 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +12.35% | 928 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +2.1% | 826 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +24.27% | 809 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -5.65% | 651 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -7.01% | 690 |
| August 2025 | n/a | +6.92% | 742 |
| July 2025 | n/a | +5.31% | 694 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -18.03% | 659 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +6.77% | 804 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -19.03% | 753 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -15.84% | 930 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +15.71% | 1,105 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +14.23% | 955 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +20.29% | 836 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -1.56% | 695 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -5.99% | 706 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +0.13% | 751 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -3.35% | 750 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +14.62% | 776 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -15.16% | 677 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +11.3% | 798 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -33.55% | 717 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -2% | 1,079 |
| February 2024 | n/a | -22.95% | 1,101 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -25.88% | 1,429 |
| December 2023 | n/a | n/a | 1,928 |
How many people are playing Railroader?
Right now, 1,747 players are in Railroader on Steam. That makes it the #513 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,981 players. Today's peak is 61% above its 30-day average daily peak of 1,233.
Is Railroader growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Railroader averaged a daily peak of 1,233 players, up 104% compared with the 30 days before (603). Its highest point this month (2,728) is 237% above the same period last year (809). In its first month after release (Dec 7, 2023) it peaked at 1,429 players. Today's player count is 64% of its all-time peak of 2,728, set on Nov 1, 2026.
Best time to play Railroader
Based on the last 14 days, Railroader is busiest around 01:00 UTC (8 PM in New York) and quietest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York), when about 64% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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When Railroader has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Railroader
You and your fellow railroaders are the lifeblood of your railroad, just like it is the lifeblood of the communities it serves. Switch cars at industries. Keep people moving while running local passenger trains. Run trains with a purpose in transition era Appalachia – in Railroader!
- Developer
- Giraffe Lab LLC
- Released
- Dec 7, 2023
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 1 language, 1 with full audio
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Railroader price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Railroader is at its full price of $29.99. It usually goes on sale for about 25% off (around $22.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $22.49.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Railroader price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.99 | $29.99 | base |
| Euro area | 28,99€ | $32.37 | +8% |
| United Kingdom | £24.99 | $33.45 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 38.99 | $27.72 | -8% |
| Australia | A$ 43.95 | $30.20 | +1% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 43.59 | $24.16 | -19% |
| Brazil | R$88,99 | $16.17 | -46% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 334.99 | $17.91 | -40% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| Poland | 138,99 zł | $35.33 | +18% |
| Switzerland | CHF 33.50 | $40.91 | +36% |
| Norway | 335,00 kr | $35.53 | +18% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $14.99 | $14.99 | -50% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $14.49 | $14.49 | -52% |
| South Africa | R 270.00 | $16.33 | -46% |
| India | ₹1,300.00 | $13.84 | -54% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 245 999 | $13.59 | -55% |
| China | ¥108.00 | $16.19 | -46% |
| Japan | ¥3,400 | $21.47 | -28% |
| South Korea | ₩ 32,000 | $23.55 | -21% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 6 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Railroader reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Railroader on Twitch
Twitch category "Railroader", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Railroader Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 27 Oct 2026, with a peak of 517 viewers and 74 on average.
Railroader streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Railroader streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Latest Railroader news and patch notes
- Oct 30, 2026 Railroader 0.6.2 Experimental Patch notes
- Oct 28, 2026 Railroader 0.6.1 Experimental Patch notes
- Oct 27, 2026 Railroader 0.6.0 Experimental Is Now Available!
- Sep 29, 2026 September 2026 Development Update
- Jul 24, 2026 July 2026 Development Update
- May 9, 2026 Maintenance of Way Preview Video for National Train Day
- Mar 6, 2026 March 2026 Development Update
- Nov 30, 2025 November 2025 Development Update
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Railroader FAQ
Is Railroader dead?
No, Railroader is not dead. 1,747 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 1,981. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 104% on the month before).
How many people play Railroader?
1,747 people are playing Railroader on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 1,981 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Railroader?
Railroader reached its all-time Steam peak of 2,728 concurrent players on Nov 1, 2026.
Is Railroader growing or declining?
Railroader is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 1,233, up 104% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Railroader most active?
Railroader usually has the most players around 01:00 UTC (8 PM in New York) and the fewest around 09:00 UTC (4 AM in New York).
How much does Railroader cost?
Railroader costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Railroader has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Railroader on Steam is $22.49 (25% off), on Oct 28, 2026. It costs $29.99 right now.
Is Railroader on sale right now?
No, Railroader is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 25%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 25%.
Where is Railroader cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Railroader is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 245 999, about $13.59 or 55% below the US price of $29.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Railroader good?
Steam players rate Railroader Overwhelmingly Positive: 96% of 3,627 reviews are positive.
When did Railroader come out?
Railroader was released on Steam on Dec 7, 2023.
Who made Railroader?
Railroader was developed by Giraffe Lab LLC.
Is Railroader still worth playing?
Railroader has a big, active player base on Steam today (1,747 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Overwhelmingly Positive).
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