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NIMBY Rails

Railway management sandbox for building networks across the real world

Weird and Wry · Released Jan 26, 2021 · Early Access

Simulation

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 2,355
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 20 in 30 days
Players
155
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Aug 18, 2026
Minimum PC
HD 5000
8 GB RAM · 55 GB disk
Full requirements

What is NIMBY Rails?

A railway management sandbox set on a detailed map of the real world. You build tracks and stations, create lines, run trains, set fares, and serve simulated passenger demand; optional online co-op lets invited players build together.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy open-ended railway design on real-world maps
  • +you want detailed timetables, signals, and station layouts
  • +you prefer sandbox play alone or in cooperative multiplayer

Not for you if...

  • −you want a guided campaign with clear objectives
  • −you prefer simple controls and a short learning curve
  • −you dislike detailed transit planning and operational complexity

What players say

89% of 2,355 reviews are positive · 80% of 20 in the last 30 days

Players praise the freedom to recreate or invent large rail networks, with detailed scheduling and track design. The most common complaints are an unintuitive interface, a steep learning curve, and little in-game documentation; some longtime players also say recent updates have made train operations more complicated.

Players over time

▼ -2% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 220 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Oct 10, 2026149
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Oct 7, 2026132
Oct 6, 2026133
Oct 4, 2026147
Oct 3, 2026152
Oct 2, 2026125
Oct 1, 2026127
Sep 30, 2026110
Sep 29, 2026130
Sep 27, 2026126
Sep 26, 2026156
Sep 25, 2026130
Sep 24, 2026125
Sep 23, 2026186
Sep 23, 2026123
Sep 22, 2026123
Sep 21, 2026220

Screenshots and trailer

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NIMBY Rails system requirements

Minimum: HD 5000, 8 GB RAM, 55 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Dual core, 2 Ghz+
Graphics
Intel HD 5000
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
55 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Installing in FAT32 is not supported.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Quad core, 4 Ghz+
Graphics
AMD GCN, Nvidia Pascal, 4GB or more of VRAM
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
55 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Install in SSD for the best experience

Does NIMBY Rails have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does NIMBY Rails run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does NIMBY Rails use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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