The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy hands-on train driving and relaxing rural Japanese scenery, Running Train delivers an immersive ride, but its early access scope suits players who can accept a limited fictional route and unfinished features.
What it does best
Train-sim visuals that look startlingly real
A calming, transportive slice of rural Japan
Train handling that makes every run feel hands-on
What might put you off
Still visibly early access
A beautiful but fictional single route
The setup
What you are walking into
New realistic 3DCG Train Game is here! Step into the crew's cabin and immerse yourself as train operator. Navigate 40km+ across Japanese Rural Railway with breathtakingly detailed scenery through the seaside and heart of countryside.
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