Steam Railway Fest Begins With Train Games Across Genres
The event broadens the definition of train games beyond simulators, including horror and action titles, which may attract a wider audience to the genre.
Key Facts
- Valve started the Steam Railway Fest on July 21, 2026, running until July 28 at 2:00 AM.
- The event features games related to trains and railways, including simulators, action games, and horror games.
- Discounted titles include Unrailed 2: Back on Track at 40% off (1,800 yen), Derail Valley at 25% off (3,825 yen), and Captain of Industry at 30% off (2,730 yen).
Reporting from 2 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), 4Gamer.net.
Valve launched the themed event "Steam Railway Fest" on its Steam platform on July 21, 2026. The event runs until July 28 at 2:00 AM and features games related to trains and railways. The selection includes detailed simulation games that let players manage timetables, as well as action and horror games with a railway motif. Titles featured in the event trailer include Locomoto, Sweet Transit, Railway Empire 2, RAILGRADE, Rail Route, Transport Fever 2, Mini Metro, SubwaySim 2, Train Sim World 6, Station to Station, JR East Train Simulator, Derail Valley, Unrailed 2: Back on Track, and Choo-Choo Charles. The event special page highlights notable related titles, popular demos, and information on upcoming new releases. Discounts are available on select games, such as Unrailed 2: Back on Track at 40% off, Derail Valley at 25% off, and Captain of Industry at 30% off. The sale period ends on July 28 at 2:00 AM, and sale contents may change without notice.
The Steam Railway Fest runs from July 21 to July 28 at 2:00 AM, offering discounts on a range of train-themed games. The trailer lineup includes Locomoto, Sweet Transit, Railway Empire 2, RAILGRADE, Rail Route, Transport Fever 2, Mini Metro, SubwaySim 2, Train Sim World 6, Station to Station, JR East Train Simulator, Derail Valley, Unrailed 2: Back on Track, and Choo-Choo Charles. The event page also features popular demos and upcoming releases. Discounted titles include Unrailed 2: Back on Track at 40% off, Derail Valley at 25% off, and Captain of Industry at 30% off. Sale contents may change without notice, so buyers should check product pages for confirmed prices.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) 「Unrailed 2」などがお買い得に！ 「Steam鉄道フェス」7月28日2時まで開催
- 4Gamer.net 「Steam鉄道フェス」が本日スタート。じっくり遊べるシミュレーション系はもちろん，鉄道が襲いかかってくるホラーゲームもピックアップ対象