# Rail Nation

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1155453617](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1155453617)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1155453617`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Travian Games GmbH
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (280 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.4.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2016-12-01
- **Size:** 1.25 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rail-nation/id1155453617)
- **Website:** [https://www.traviangames.com/](https://www.traviangames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://agb.traviangames.com/privacy-en-RN-mobile.pdf](http://agb.traviangames.com/privacy-en-RN-mobile.pdf)

## Description

Welcome to Rail Nation, a browser-based rail tycoon simulation. Start in a small city, manage supply and demand, and grow your empire through six eras with 150 trains. Trade 48 goods in a realistic economy, research technologies, and plan your railway expansion.

Collaborate or compete in corporations, race against rivals in real time, tackle three scenarios—Classic on a fantasy map, East vs West in the USA, and Steam over Europe—and play across PC or Mac with one account.

## Rankings

- #98,169 — Overall
- #27 — steam

## Review summary

Rail Nation on iOS is praised for its core, addictive gameplay and competitive, cross‑platform appeal, especially for casual players. However, widespread instability dominates user sentiment, with repeated crashes, loading freezes, and login problems. Monetization frustration and problematic updates further sour the experience. Overall, the concept is solid and enjoyable when it runs smoothly, but reliability issues severely impact user satisfaction.

### Pros

- Addictive and engaging gameplay once you get started.
- Competitive progression with leaderboards and appreciable free-to-play progress.
- Cross-platform availability (PC web, Android, iOS) enabling play across devices.
- Overall likability for casual players and general appeal.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability, including crashes after updates and during startup.
- Loading and performance issues such as hangs, freezes, and unresponsive screens.
- Login/authentication problems and frequent session issues (logouts, autofill/login prompts).
- Monetization concerns, including pay-to-win vibes and issues with in-app purchases/plus accounts.
- Poor update quality leading to regressions and worsening user experience.

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Train King Tycoon: Rail Empire](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6737053004) — 4.60 / 5
- [Rail Master Tycoon: Idle Train](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6612009757) — 4.80 / 5
- [Train Tycoon: Railroad Empire](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1514672028) — 5.00 / 5
- [Train Simulator: Railroad Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1587704770) — 4.70 / 5
- [Rail Tycoon](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1234800455) — 1.70 / 5
- [Train Simulator 2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6758392459) — 4.60 / 5
- [My Railroad: trains and rails](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1438041192) — 3.70 / 5
- [Uphill Train Track Simulator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6750486980) — 2.50 / 5
- [Railway Tycoon - Idle Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1605114998) — 4.70 / 5
- [Train Manager - 2026](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6448614242) — 4.80 / 5
- [Railroad Empire: Train Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6499431484) — 4.60 / 5
- [Transport Tycoon Empire 2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6759449476) — 4.50 / 5

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1155453617)