6 underrated Steam Train Fest 2026 games you need to try

Steam Train Fest 2026 is shedding light on a ton of underrated games, and it’s the kind of sale that favors a player who’s willing to put the big games out of their minds. If you have even a flicker of love for trains, you’ll find something here from expansive grand strategy games that delve into complex nation-level economies to madcap co-op games that are sure to strain the bounds of your cooperation skills.

Here are six underrated games from Steam Train Fest 2026 that deserve a spot on your wishlist.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and based on the writer’s views.

Six underrated Steam Train Fest 2026 games you need to play

1) Train Sim World 6

This latest installment in the franchise features a truly immersive enhancement for the series, complete with in-cab announcement and station public address systems on every route, making for a more realistic journey. There are dynamic weather effects, and a whole host of realistic random train faults for those moments where you have a very stressful run on your hands.

There’s a solid variety of modes to dig into as well, including:

• Photo Mode
• Route Hopping
• Free Roam
• Conductor Mode
• Creators Club

Right now, Train Sim World 6 is sitting at an 80% discount, all thanks to Steam Train Fest 2026, bringing it down to just $9.99.

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2) Victoria 3

For anyone drawn to grand strategy, Victoria 3 offers a deep dive into socio-economic management during the industrial era, spanning 1836 through 1936. You’re tasked with guiding any nation through this transformative period, juggling complex markets, shifting political movements, and the delicate art of diplomacy along the way.

What really sets this game apart is its Pop simulation, a system that tracks every single individual within your country based on religion, culture, occupation, and political ideology. You’re actively building out production chains, starting from raw materials like timber and coal, working your way up to refined goods like steel and glass, all while watching your citizens react to every decision you make.

Victoria 3 is currently available with a 70% discount, bringing the price down to $14.99.

3) Beholder: Conductor

Taking a much darker turn, Beholder: Conductor throws you into a bleak, dystopian management experience as a spin-off within the broader Beholder series. You step into the role of Winston Smith, newly appointed as senior conductor of a legendary train that citizens across the country are supposedly thrilled to see roll through their cities.

Your responsibilities involve spying on passengers, checking tickets, and juggling a constant stream of tasks under an oppressive totalitarian regime. True to the franchise’s reputation, you’ll regularly find yourself forced into morally grey territory, deciding whether to blackmail passengers, pocket their belongings, or show mercy and spare them from harsh government punishment.

Beholder: Conductor is currently discounted by 70%, landing at just $4.19.

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4) Last Train Home

This title puts you in command of the real life Czechoslovak Legion as they navigate the chaos of the Russian Civil War, all from within a heavily customizable and upgradeable armored train. It’s a lengthy journey too, clocking in around 40 hours of gameplay that consistently pushes your resourcefulness, tactical thinking, and even your empathy to the limit.

Right now, Last Train Home is available at a 67% discount, bringing the price to $13.19.

5) Unrailed & Unrailed 2: Back on Track

Developed by Indoor Astronaut, this two-game bundle takes you to the frantic co-op track-building chaos that made the original so fun and layers in a much more robust roguelite structure. You and your teammates are tasked with gathering wood and iron, processing those materials into usable tracks, and laying them down fast enough to keep a constantly moving train from derailing.

The sequel also introduces some fresh additions, including:

• 8-Player Mode
• Terrain-Conductor Mode

Unrailed and Unrailed 2: Back on Track are currently discounted by 63%, dropping the price to $11.98.

6) Railway Empire

Rounding out this list, Railway Empire hands you the reins to construct and optimize sprawling railway networks set during the 19th century. It captures the excitement of the steam era exceptionally well, with the core economy serving as the true heartbeat of the experience. You’ll be laying tracks to connect resource producing regions with growing cities, all while carefully balancing passenger transport, mail delivery, and freight logistics.

The game offers a few distinct ways to play, including:

• Campaign Mode
• Scenario Mode
• Sandbox Mode

If you end up enjoying this one, it’s also worth checking out the second installment, which is currently going for 50% off as part of the same Steam sale.

Railway Empire itself is discounted by 80%, bringing it down to just $5.99.

When does Steam Train Fest 2026 end?

If any of these titles caught your eye, you’ll want to move fairly quickly. The Steam Train Fest 2026 festival is currently live and running with all these discounts active right now, but it’s set to wrap up on July 27 at 10 am PT.

That gives you a solid window to grab whichever of these underrated gems fits your playstyle before prices head back to normal.

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