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Railway Empire 2 player count chart
Railway Empire 2 has a small but active player base. 106 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 13% on the month before).
History from May 1, 2023
Railway Empire 2 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 177 | -13.66% | 385 |
| October 2026 | 205 | -18.33% | 404 |
| September 2026 | 251 | -12.85% | 468 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -26.44% | 537 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +46% | 730 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -1.38% | 500 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +9.27% | 507 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +0.65% | 464 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -13.83% | 461 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -13.43% | 535 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +6.37% | 618 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -29.92% | 581 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +27.34% | 829 |
| October 2025 | n/a | +18.8% | 651 |
| September 2025 | n/a | -20.35% | 548 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -8.27% | 688 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -1.83% | 750 |
| June 2025 | n/a | +48.35% | 764 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +1.18% | 515 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -32.04% | 509 |
| March 2025 | n/a | +44.87% | 749 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -21.55% | 517 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +0.3% | 659 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +1.7% | 657 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -9.4% | 646 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +8.03% | 713 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -14.4% | 660 |
| August 2024 | n/a | +38.67% | 771 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +22.74% | 556 |
| June 2024 | n/a | -13.38% | 453 |
| May 2024 | n/a | +2.35% | 523 |
| April 2024 | n/a | -16.64% | 511 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -25.52% | 613 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +7.3% | 823 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +14.14% | 767 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +16.87% | 672 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -16.79% | 575 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +14.78% | 691 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -23.99% | 602 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -37.59% | 792 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -43.35% | 1,269 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -27.63% | 2,240 |
| May 2023 | n/a | n/a | 3,095 |
How many people are playing Railway Empire 2?
At this moment Railway Empire 2 has 106 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #2,176 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 251 players. Today's peak is 17% below its 30-day average daily peak of 301.
Railway Empire 2 player count trend
Over the last 30 days Railway Empire 2 averaged a daily peak of 301 players, down 13% compared with the 30 days before (344). Its highest point this month (404) is 51% below the same period last year (829). In its first month after release (May 25, 2023) it peaked at 2,240 players. Today's player count is 3% of its all-time peak of 3,095, set on May 1, 2023.
Best time to play Railway Empire 2
Based on the last 14 days, Railway Empire 2 is busiest around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and quietest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York), when about 58% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Railway Empire 2 players by hour and weekday
When Railway Empire 2 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 Railway Empire 2
Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors.
- Developer
- Gaming Minds Studios
- Publisher
- Kalypso Media
- Released
- May 25, 2023
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Languages
- 13 languages, 8 with full audio
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Railway Empire 2 price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Railway Empire 2 is at its full price of $49.99. It usually goes on sale for about 45% off (around $27.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $27.49.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Railway Empire 2 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49.99 | $49.99 | base |
| Euro area | 49,99€ | $56.11 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £45.99 | $61.90 | +24% |
| Canada | C$ 64.99 | $46.54 | -7% |
| Australia | A$ 72.95 | $51.07 | +2% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 72.99 | $41.03 | -18% |
| Brazil | R$219,00 | $40.06 | -20% |
| Mexico cheapest | Mex$ 559.99 | $30.12 | -40% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $49.99 | $49.99 | 0% |
| Poland | 219,99 zł | $56.26 | +13% |
| Switzerland | CHF 55.50 | $67.86 | +36% |
| Norway | 559,00 kr | $60.12 | +20% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $49.99 | $49.99 | 0% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $35.99 | $35.99 | -28% |
| South Africa | R 575.00 | $35.02 | -30% |
| India | ₹2,999.00 | $31.74 | -37% |
| Indonesia | Rp 569 999 | $31.54 | -37% |
| China | ¥249.00 | $37.34 | -25% |
| Japan | ¥7,700 | $48.59 | -3% |
| South Korea | ₩ 59,000 | $43.88 | -12% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Railway Empire 2 on Twitch
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Railway Empire 2 achievements
Railway Empire 2 has 87 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 23.8% of them; the rarest, Packin' Peking, is held by 0.1% of players.
Country BumpkinConnect one rural business86.9%
DepartureBuy your first locomotive86.6%
A new JourneyActivate your first train line86.5%
From X to YConnect two towns85.9%
Mystery TourTransport 100 passengers82.3%
Mind the GapBuild a bridge82.2%
We brake for nobodyHave an express train at your disposal82.0%
BrainstormUnlock a research81.8%
Way of IronLay a total of 1,000 km (621 mi) of track80.1%
Right through the middleBuild a tunnel77.7%
Poor DevilAchieve a company value of 5,000,00071.9%
Facility ManagerOwn your first business70.7%
ApprenticeComplete the first tutorial59.5%
Access grantedAcquire the concession for a territory55.5%
Travel CompanyTransport 100,000 passengers53.7%
Bull and bearInvest 10,000,000 in the stock market49.3%
Full Steam aheadHave 50 active trains48.5%
Going once, going twice, soldWin 10 auctions47.6%
General ManagerOwn 10 businesses in a game45.8%
Country LifeConnect 25 rural businesses in one game42.7%
Financial SharkInvest 100,000,000 in the stock market41.9%
StokerComplete 7 tutorials38.5%
Seven at one strokeReplace 7 locomotives at once38.3%
Hostile TakeoverBuy up one competitor38.1%
Traffic JunctionUse 8 tracks at one station34.9%
Breaking GroundFound a town34.5%
TrailblazerComplete chapter 1 of the campaign33.1%
ProducerProduce a total of 10,000 wagon loads32.3%
Traffic JamHave more than 100 active trains31.5%
Bold and beautifulAchieve an enterprise value of 200,000,00028.7%
Bridge BuilderBuild a total of 100 bridges27.6%
Resistance is futileComplete chapter 2 of the campaign26.5%
Max PowerExpand a rural business to the maximum24.9%
TycoonOwn 25 businesses in a game23.5%
All around the WorldLay a total of 100,000 km (62,100 mi) of track22.8%
Go WestComplete chapter 3 of the campaign21.8%
A new HopeComplete chapter 4 of the campaign17.8%
MoleBuild a total of 100 tunnels15.8%
UnstoppableComplete chapter 5 of the campaign12.7%
Track to the FutureComplete chapters 1 to 5 of the campaign12.7%
ConductorComplete your first scenario12.3%
All mineWin 100 auctions11.5%
SettlerFound a total of 10 towns11.3%
AssimilatedBuy up 10 competitors9.0%
AccurateComplete all tasks in a free game8.2%
Call of DutyComplete 30 tasks in a free game7.6%
Not free of chargeBuild a total of 2,500 km (1,552 mi) of overhead lines.6.3%
SocializerParticipate in a co-op game5.9%
EngineerComplete 10 scenarios4.9%
Nerves of steelSuccessfully complete the scenario "Journey to the East".4.5%
LocustsBuy up 25 competitors3.4%
Let off some steamCarry out 10 sabotages3.3%
Peak VoltageComplete the scenario “High Voltage”.2.8%
Three Cheers for ProgressUnlock the entire research tree2.6%
Sissi would be proudReach a population of 500,000 in the Austro-Hungarian region.2.6%
Other countries, other candiesTransport 100 wagonloads of "White Nougat".2.6%
Indigenous LocomotivesUnlock the locomotive “Fairy Queen”.2.4%
Resistance is… voltage divided by current?!Complete scenario “Power to the people”.2.3%
E-LOC MuskHave 150 active electric trains.2.3%
Rocking MadrasComplete the scenario “Foreign Regency“.2.3%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 87 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Railway Empire 2 DLC
Railway Empire 2 has 11 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Railway Empire 2 news and patch notes
- Sep 11, 2026 Railway Empire 2 expands its territory into Merchandise!
- Sep 4, 2026 Special Railway Empire 2 Kalypso Anniversary Bundle with 10% additional discount
- Dec 22, 2025 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Kalypso Media!
- Dec 16, 2025 Railway Empire 2, Update 1.8.1 Patch notes
- Oct 28, 2025 Railway Empire 2, Steel Dragons DLC Out Now, Full Steam Ahead into China!
- Oct 28, 2025 Railway Empire 2, Update 1.8
- Oct 27, 2025 All Aboard, Railway Empire 2, Steel Dragons Release Stream!
- Oct 22, 2025 Railway Empire 2 up to 45% off
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Railway Empire 2 FAQ
Is Railway Empire 2 dead?
Railway Empire 2 has a small but active player base. 106 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 13% on the month before).
How many people play Railway Empire 2?
106 people are playing Railway Empire 2 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 251 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Railway Empire 2?
Railway Empire 2 reached its all-time Steam peak of 3,095 concurrent players on May 1, 2023.
Is Railway Empire 2 growing or declining?
Railway Empire 2 is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 301, down 13% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Railway Empire 2 most active?
Railway Empire 2 usually has the most players around 19:00 UTC (2 PM in New York) and the fewest around 06:00 UTC (1 AM in New York).
How much does Railway Empire 2 cost?
Railway Empire 2 costs $49.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Railway Empire 2 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Railway Empire 2 on Steam is $27.49 (45% off), on Jan 1, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $49.99 right now.
Is Railway Empire 2 on sale right now?
No, Railway Empire 2 is at its full price of $49.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 45%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 45%.
Where is Railway Empire 2 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Railway Empire 2 is cheapest in Mexico at Mex$ 559.99, about $30.12 or 40% below the US price of $49.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Railway Empire 2 good?
Steam players rate Railway Empire 2 Mostly Positive: 72% of 2,132 reviews are positive.
When did Railway Empire 2 come out?
Railway Empire 2 was released on Steam on May 25, 2023.
Who made Railway Empire 2?
Railway Empire 2 was developed by Gaming Minds Studios and published by Kalypso Media.
Is Railway Empire 2 still worth playing?
Railway Empire 2 has a smaller but active community on Steam today (106 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Mostly Positive).
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