Trackline Express
Released Apr 2024
Embark on a thrilling journey through an unforgiving desert. You'll need to gather scarce resources and utilize your strategic and management skills to build a little train capable of overcoming attacks and fires.
87% positive · 147 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
Trackline Express launched on April 18, 2024 after an extended development period with a public demo. Shortly after launch, the developer shipped a substantial update on June 4, 2024 (v1.1.0) adding online co-op campaign play, save/load for multiplayer sessions, three new locomotives, new weapons and items, and various quality-of-life improvements. This was the largest post-launch content addition. The only subsequent update was a minor security patch on October 6, 2025, which addressed a Unity vulnerability with no new content.
There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced roadmap or future content, and no developer statements indicating ongoing development plans. The developer has not communicated publicly since October 6, 2025. The game's update history shows two major content releases prior to and at launch (v0.9.1 campaign mode in November 2023, v1.1.0 in June 2024), followed by only a maintenance patch — not a pattern of sustained ongoing content delivery. The silence since October 2025 is consistent with a game that has reached its natural endpoint. The v1.1.0 update addressed the most-requested community feature (multiplayer co-op) and rounded out the content offering, suggesting the developer considered that a meaningful conclusion to post-launch support.
Evidence
V1.1.0 shipped with major additions: full online co-op campaign, multiplayer save/load, three new locomotives, new weapons (rocket launcher, armored wagon turret), new hats, and numerous quality-of-life improvements. The developer framed this as addressing the most-requested community feedback.
Campaign mode added to the demo, adding 3–5 hours of gameplay with new items, a storyline, and an improved learning curve. Noted that multiplayer was still in development.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Bubblebird Studio
Achievements
11
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game

Get your tickets to ride the Trackline Express today! Small disclaimer: there might be some missing rails sections. And occasional barbarian attacks. But don’t worry, our trains are the most reliable out there. Some just require a few upgrades here and there. Other than that, a perfectly fine ride is awaiting for you!
Did we mention wildfires?
Trackline Express is a train builder where you need to reach the stations while keeping your passenger safe from attacks and wildfires. Gather wood, rocks, ores, coal, and then transform them into various resources to create new buildings and equipment using blueprints that you unlock along the way.
The game offers a unique blend of gameplay elements that could appeal to players who enjoy strategy and resource management and to those looking for a more relaxed and cozy gaming experience with occasional exciting twists.

There aren't many resources in the desert, so you’ll have to think about how to use them in the best possible way.

You’ll need to collect enough coins to unlock blueprints in order to build anything. Once a blueprint is unlocked, it’s freely available. Coins are rare around there, so use them wisely.

With enough resources and the right blueprints, you can create multiple buildings and equipment to help you keep going forward and survive. What will you build first? A mine to get the coal for the train? Or maybe a well for your water tank? Unless you choose equipment to defend yourself against an upcoming threat... Each game is different and might require different prioritizations. Adaptation is key.

Attacks are frequent. You’ll have to fight to protect your convoy. Fortunately there are a few items you can use. As more passengers arrive, you’ll have to be more creative with how you use them.

Feed your train with coal, build new wagons and new equipment to defend against, well, basically everything. Try to automate things to keep moving as the game gets harder and harder with time and distance.

Bring your friends along for a ride! Join forces to tackle challenges on a journey to the final destination with Trackline Express multiplayer mode. Unite your strengths, strategically plan your next steps and defeat incoming threats!

You just want to play during a short break? We got you covered! The game comes with a Daily Challenge mode. Every day, a new randomly generated map will be available for everyone, so you can challenge yourself and your friends!

- high replayability value
- many items to gather and craft
- multiple game modes
- online and local (LAN) multiplayer mode (experimental)
- mini quests to complete
- random deterministic map generator
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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