Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue

Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue

Released Jan 2024

Take control of a Soviet locomotive and embark on a dangerous journey along the world's longest railway line. Face mafia rivals, bandits, wild animals, constant breakdowns, severe frosts, hunger, and... a hangover. How far will you get before your supplies run out?

89% positive · 1,158 reviews
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Released, but still in active development
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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue is a free-to-play demo/preview for the full Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator. It launched on January 23, 2024 and has received a steady stream of updates since then. Four major updates have shipped: Major Update #1 on September 20, 2024 (a broad bug-fix and improvement pass), Major Update #2 on June 16, 2025 (engine upgrade and weather system), Major Update #3 on December 4, 2025 (new simplified control module), and the full game's Early Access launch on May 30, 2024 — which itself brought content improvements backported to the Prologue. Beyond those, the developer has shipped multiple feature patches adding new gameplay systems (improved breakdown physics, train weight physics, inventory improvements) as recently as April 17, 2026, and a performance optimization patch as recently as June 5, 2026. The developer's consistent messaging across all posts actively promotes the full game's ongoing Early Access development, describing it as "constantly being developed." The Prologue appears to be kept in sync with improvements made to the full game. With roughly one major update every 3–6 months and the most recent developer communication on June 5, 2026 — just 16 days before today's date — the developer is clearly still actively maintaining this title.
Evidence
Major Update #3 ships a new simplified locomotive control module alongside multiple bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
news post · Dec 4, 2025 source content shipped
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Major Update #2 migrates the game to a newer engine version and adds dynamic weather, snow effects, and lighting improvements; developer notes the full 840 km route is complete in Early Access.
news post · Jun 16, 2025 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
PlayWay S.A.
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Choose one of three game modes: develop a legitimate career as a train driver, fight for survival at all costs, or take a job for the Soviet mafia and discover the dark story of the railway underworld.

Immerse yourself in the grim realities of the late '80s, where a powerful locomotive is your home, means of transport, and tool for earning money.

Key Game Features:

  • Simulation of the iconic VL10 locomotive - choose between simplified and realistic controls and procedures.

  • Railway traffic - obey signs and signals, avoid derailments and damage to the locomotive.

  • Repairs and maintenance - monitor part wear and replace components before disaster strikes.

  • Economy and trade - make money transporting cargo. Buy food, tools, locomotive parts, and weapons. Sell hunting trophies, meat, loot, and scrap.

  • Hunting and combat - use weapons for hunting, self-defense, or robbery.

  • Law and order - the Militia keeps order, and civilians defend their resources.

  • Survival system - control hunger, thirst, illness, hypothermia, alcohol, and hangover levels to stay alive.

  • Weather and day-night cycle - blizzards, night, and fog affect visibility. Low temperatures can kill you.

  • Route - a section spanning several kilometers through Novosibirsk. Buy the full version, which offers about 840 km in 1:1 scale and many places and activities to discover.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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