Locomancer

VR model train sandbox with hands-on building and drivable locomotives

Eric Lipschutz · Released Feb 28, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 127
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 months ago; Apr 14, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 970; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Locomancer?

Locomancer is a free-to-play, first-person railway simulator built around a virtual model train set. You place track and scenery piece by piece, including inclines and loops, then operate steam or diesel engines from a remote control panel or inside their cabs using levers, knobs, and dials.

For you if...

+you enjoy relaxed tinkering with model railways
+you want to import scenery models you create yourself

Not for you if...

−you prefer guided objectives to an open-ended toy box

What players say

85% of 127 reviews are positive

Players praise creating customized layouts and riding the trains, with some comparing it to childhood train sets. Complaints focus on crashes, objects falling through tables, awkward controls, and a confusing tutorial.

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Locomancer system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
Processor: Intel® i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or better, Video Output: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Locomancer have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Locomancer run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Locomancer 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 Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam