Islands & Trains (2025)
Future Friends Games
Build Islands. And Trains. No goals, no timer, no stress. Just build, relax, enjoy.
About the story
Create tiny dioramas with just one shed or idyllic villages nestled in dense forests. Lay your own railroad atop your beloved island and make your model train dreams come true. Place animals in the countryside andwatch & enjoy your peaceful creation. Get lost in finding the most perfect place for all these little pieces to come alive. No goals, no timer, no missions, and no mistakes - just happy accidents.
Platforms
PCGenres
Indie SimulatorThemes
Sandbox
Languages: Spanish (Spain) and 8 more
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| Spanish (Spain) | |||
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| Portuguese (Brazil) | |||
| Russian | |||
| Chinese (Simplified) |
Media
Critic Reviews
Try Hard Guides
By Erik HodgesIslands & Trains is a charming and relaxing experience that offers a slice of calm creativity in a world of high-stress, fast-paced games. While it has its limitations—from a single train to missing quality-of-life features—it still delivers a unique and satisfying sandbox for those looking to unwind. With more polish and expanded features, it has the potential to be a standout title in the cozy gaming niche.
GameBlast
By Gustavo SouzaEven though it's not a revolutionary game, Islands & Trains has many strengths that can attract casual players. Its simple gameplay and cozy atmosphere offer a sense of relief and fun after a long, tiring day. Many of its limitations could be addressed through updates, and I hope they happen so the game doesn't quickly fade into obscurity.
Thumb Culture
By Thumb CultureIn conclusion, Islands & Trains is a cute little game that delivers exactly what it promises. It is very on-theme and gives you exactly what you would expect from a sandbox diorama builder. I would personally love a bit more variety in the items, and I did notice rather quickly that I am not quite creative enough to tackle dioramas – but that certainly doesn’t make it a bad game. Not at all, actually! It absolutely lives up to its word. If you are into calm building games or dioramas (and are a bit more creative than me) you will definitely have fun with this one. Despite my creative shortcomings, Islands & Trains has earned itself the Thumb Culture Gold Award!
