Steam: Rails to Riches is an excellent adaptation of the board game. The developers did a great job of translating the complex economic systems into a mobile-friendly interface. It's a 'thinking person's' gameโyou really have to plan your routes and manage your cash flow carefully or you'll go bankrupt before the mid-game.
The AI is surprisingly competent and will definitely punish your mistakes. For fans of heavy strategy and logistics, this is a must-have. Itโs deep, rewarding, and offers plenty of replayability with different maps and strategies.
Version 3.4.9Wed Mar 31 2021
Improved text boxes (chat, name, etc.)
The official version of one of the best board games - Steam: Rails to Riches.
AWARDS & HONORS
2010 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Nominee
2010 Lys Passionรฉ Winner
2010 Lys Passionรฉ Finalist
2010 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee
2009 International Gamers Awards - General Strategy; Multi-player Nominee
2009 Golden Geek Best Gamers' Board Game Nominee
Take control of a railway company, issue shares, build railroads, deliver goods along with an ever-changing network of tracks and stations, and make a profit to expand.
* Can you finance both the most extensive track network and the most powerful locomotives?
* Which routes will give You the best returns on their costs?
* Can you beat the opponents to the most profitable shipments?
* Will you make enough money to pay your investors?
You build the tracks, upgrade towns, improve your train, and grab the right goods to make the longest, most profitable deliveries. Score your deliveries and add to your income or victory points, balancing your need to invest against your quest to win the game.
The goal of the game is to score the most victory points and become the best railway company.
Features:
- official Steam: Rails to Riches game
- original artwork
- in-game interactive tutorial
- languages: English, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese Traditional
- optimized for smartphones and tablets
- play with AI, with friends or both
- 3 levels of difficulty AIs with individual strategies
- 3-5 player maps
- climate sounds and music matched to maps
- adaptable animation speed
- in-app official rules
- unique, original board game feel on Your device
- colorblind mode
- online multiplayer
Requires iOSย 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodย touch.The official version of one of the best board games - Steam: Rails to Riches.
The official version of one of the best board games - Steam: Rails to Riches.
AWARDS & HONORS
2010 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Nominee
2010 Lys Passionรฉ Winner
2010 Lys Passionรฉ Finalist
2010 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee
2009 International Gamers Awards - General Strategy; Multi-player Nominee
2009 Golden Geek Best Gamers' Board Game Nominee
Take control of a railway company, issue shares, build railroads, deliver goods along with an ever-changing network of tracks and stations, and make a profit to expand.
* Can you finance both the most extensive track network and the most powerful locomotives?
* Which routes will give You the best returns on their costs?
* Can you beat the opponents to the most profitable shipments?
* Will you make enough money to pay your investors?
You build the tracks, upgrade towns, improve your train, and grab the right goods to make the longest, most profitable deliveries. Score your deliveries and add to your income or victory points, balancing your need to invest against your quest to win the game.
The goal of the game is to score the most victory points and become the best railway company.
Features:
- official Steam: Rails to Riches game
- original artwork
- in-game interactive tutorial
- languages: English, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese Traditional
- optimized for smartphones and tablets
- play with AI, with friends or both
- 3 levels of difficulty AIs with individual strategies
- 3-5 player maps
- climate sounds and music matched to maps
- adaptable animation speed
- in-app official rules
- unique, original board game feel on Your device
- colorblind mode
- online multiplayer










Steam: Rails to Riches is the official digital adaptation of the award-winning board game. In this deep strategy experience, you take control of a fledgling railway company during the industrial revolution. Your goal is to build the most efficient network of tracks, upgrade your locomotives to carry more goods, and deliver those goods to the cities that need them most. You must compete with other players for the best routes and manage your finances carefully, taking out loans when necessary but ensuring you can pay them back. With multiple maps and adjustable difficulty levels, it offers a challenging experience for both fans of the original game and newcomers to the tycoon genre.
Focus on short, efficient deliveries early in the game to build up your capital. Don't over-expand your track network too quickly, as the maintenance costs and loan interest can easily outpace your income if you aren't delivering high-value goods.
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Each turn begins with an auction for special actions. Players then build track, upgrade their engine levels, and move goods across the board. The game ends after a set number of turns, and the player with the most victory points wins.
Yes, you can play against up to 4 AI opponents locally.