I'm Making A Cosy Train Game

[@TalyllynRailway1865]

Well that little steam engine looks rather familiar! This is looking great, and definitely seems like you've visited us before from some of the footage used - we'd love to help out with this project where we can, it'd be great to have a chat!

[@MashUpGames]

It is familiar indeed! All the railway footage is from my visit to your railway in August last year, hope to be back soon to see Edward Thomas after its overhaul, and Talyllyn in its new blue livery!

[@Ghost_train_1915]

Android?

[@nottelling8129]

THE Talyllyn Railway!?

[@speedking_gaming]

THE TALYLLYN RAILWAY SAW THIS!!!!!

[@TonySpike]

​@@speedking_gaming alright calm down nerd, goddamn

[@WildNorWester]

"Cannons don't usually go on trains." WW2 armoured trains would beg to differ. They even had some narrow-gauge ones in the UK, for coastal defense.

[@anareel4562]

Also straight up railway guns 😂

[@frankthediesel102p6]

Even The RH&DR had one of those with number 5 being armoured and with an actual confirmed kill they actually hit a nazi plane

[@EForrest88]

bonus points for making it look like a real train, sometimes I think train-themed game designers have never seen a real train before.

[@julianpenavillar7720]

We're lucky if we get engines with tenders (when it's clearly not a tank engine).

[@RainShadow-yi3xr]

Train games are either hyper realistic, or completely nonsensical. There is no in-between.

[@richardkirkland6805]

​@@RainShadow-yi3xrI dunno, this one in the video seems to strike a good balance. It's a real engine, but it's a cartoon art style.

[@RainShadow-yi3xr]

@@richardkirkland6805 true, but I don't think I've seen one like this before

[@Che3zyGaming]

Missing tenders on an engine that's not a tank engine anger me

[@samvanDev]

I like trains.

[@anishsankar8725]

🚂

[@macalodon]

🚂

[@fbnmvn7845]

🚂

[@jamesbland5082]

🚂

[@theblckbird]

🚂

[@allanovelha1969]

"How do I feel about trains?" I love trains, I probably was a conductor ticket guy in my past life

[@ilikeminecraftgaming9331]

Same,except I swear I must've been a driver or fireman-Definitely probably did something with trains in my past life.

[@LemonAid_osc]

i must have been british in my past life, I LOVE trains, even planning to build an h0 model in future

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

Tom Hanks?

[@Creepyslandofdreams]

Minecraft Create Mod trains are the peak of train gameplay. The cycle of building a nice-looking train, putting down tracks, tame animals to drive it (or do it yourself). And then you get to transport yourself or resources and expand your world until you need more trains! Its wonderful

[@MashUpGames]

Haven't played the Create mod, but from what I've seen of it it looks really cool!

[@Creepyslandofdreams]

@MashUpGames It's very fun, but it definitely isn't as relaxing as what you're going for. It focuses a lot on factory building that can tet frustrating, but I still love it.

[@bentonbuilds3525]

Agreed.

[@ravenishere69420]

If you like realistic trains railroader is a good game rn, when century of steam comes out that will be a great steam and diesel game, for more cartoony track building and games railroads online will help

[@1309westernmaryland]

Immersive Railroading’s where it’s at boys

[@alaricjaspers6348]

I can really see the inspiration behind this. From the direct references to the Talyllyn, to your love of the British countryside. Keep following your passion, and this game will be a masterpiece.

[@MatthewNichols-pe6vi]

That was my first thought lmao

[@TrainmasterGT]

One of the fun things about train games is picking up and dropping off cars or wagons, I would definitely recommend adding this feature to the game!

[@roadtrain_]

Shunting yeeeees

[@Das_Tuna101]

Or like having 2 or 3 wagons

[@electrofreak0]

And you could make the wagons have inventory mgmt like Dredge

[@whiteTrash34]

I love the graphics sprinkled in the video, they really are the definition of simple and charming, cozy even! I'm not much of a train fan as I am a Metro/subway fan, but the idea still appeals. Good video!!

[@MashUpGames]

Took me many days to do those graphics so I hope it was worth it aha

[@monsieurliquorice]

@@MashUpGames IT WAS! Great job!

[@lobstrosity7163]

My dude, I believe you might might be mistaken about metros not being trains.

[@Zankoran]

A few ideas if you'd like them. 1: Treasure. Lots of items to customise your train scattered around the place, not just things you buy but things you find in barns or mines or caves, some places off the rails to encourage you to explore. Of course your character can only carry a handful of stuff without leaving it in the van. Items could include things to develop the island ir upgrade your engine. 2: Other Trains. There should ve very few and only encounter them at stations blocking your path. No sensible railway would let a train go one way and another train the opposite way without a passing loop. 3: Shunting Puzzles. A fun puzzle in railway games is building a consist of goods at a station, uncoupling rhe train, taking 1 truck out of the train and putting it in a siding before building the train again. It gives good reasons to stop and think about what you're doing and each station's layout would be different and unique to vary the puzzle. 4: Prettiest Stations As you conplete journeys and the villages expand and develop the stations should be left for the player to design, select building facilities like waiting rooms, mail rooms, telegraph office, toilets, refreshment stands as well as decorations like flower beds and posters. There could even be a prettiest station contest 5: Romance Options Romance NPCs please! 6: Character Customisation. Have the ability to edit your character if only a little bit.

[@sudrianliam1199]

My dear good man, you have basically created Ivor The Engine: The Video Game!😄 And the fact that you've based the engine on the Corris Railway's Falcon locomotives is so fittingly charming as well, really capturing that quaint, British/Welsh countryside narrow gauge spirit. I absolutely love this concept, can't wait!

[@-Moo-Moo-Man-]

Either the Falcon, or the Fletcher Jennings class C either sourced from the Talyllyn Railway or maybe even the Skarloey Railway. But in other words, I’m also very excited and will possibly get this myself!

[@TonySpike]

​@@-Moo-Moo-Man-oh my god ...nerds the frigging lot of you

[@ThomK-TBF-IRL]

I was gonna suggest Ivor The Engine for another source of inspiration. Very happy to see I'm not the only one who thought of that show.

[@-Moo-Moo-Man-]

@@TonySpike :^(

[@Sleeper____1472]

Says Train Simulator and shows a image of Trainz, I have been fatally wounded. Love that someone else recognized Sid Meier's though!!

[@MashUpGames]

I recorded the line but then realised later I don't own Train Simulator to get footage for 😅 but at least the video says "games like Train Simulator" haha

[@cozmolikeytrainz]

@JacksonHolloman which game? Trainz? Or train simulator

[@KBY30]

At first I thought the engine looked a lot like Talyllyn (Skarloey) but another commenter said it reminded them of Sir Haydn (Sir Handel), and I can definitely see that, too. I also noticed the stock footage of the Talyllyn Railway in the transitions. I’m wondering if there will be any other references to the Talyllyn Railway or the Island of Sodor in the rest of the game.

[@TrainMann]

Reminds me the most of the Corris falcon!

[@knownothing5518]

I highly recommend taking heavy inspiration from the Cambrian, North Wales and Conwy Valley lines and all the industrial railway heritage around them. Especially as this little preview at the end of your video is already very narrow gauge core (and so were the real life clips in-between, recongised the Talyllyn right at the start), the industrial heritage of Wales' mines, quarries nad respective narrow gauge operations are an ideal setting for a comforting, and perhaps even nostaliga-invoking game.

[@uniquely.mediocre1865]

This is literally all I've ever wanted in a train game, something quaint and cozy, so this is absolutely going on my wishlist. I do only have one request from this, full customization for the loco and car. Like color wheel, water tank and coal bunker placement, cab, half cab, cabless, funnel height, sand bunkers and dome placement, wheel arrangement, optional tender. Than for the drivers car, just make it like it could be anything from a passenger coach to a tram coach to freight wagon. Also the ability to save, load, and switch locos and engineers coach would be appreciated lol. Ahhhh I'm just really hype about this and I look forward to more updates

[@Steamboatproductions37]

5:36 there’s actually a little franchise that actually has this exact idea called Jim button where this kid and his friend Luke the engine driver travels around the whole world on a little steam train called Emma, but their home area is basically this

[@_crankster]

I think another feature which might be cool is to change and replace engine parts maybe? Diffrent cab designs, diffrent whistles, diffrent funnels. A giesl ejector funnel would be pretty cool. Really looking forward to this game!

[@foxxojones4757]

Different Engines might be neat as well, I definitely would like the option to switch to a diesel.

[@baconjester7077]

5:50 surrounded by beautiful blue sea, fields of green and sandy yellow beaches there are rivers, streams and lots of trees where the birds sing, there’s windmills and a coal mine, and docks where visitors for the island arrive, and there are lots and lots of railway lines…

[@LighthoofDryden]

TRAINS. Total Thomas stan as a kid. Looking forward to seeing where this goes!! Also banger vid, your editing is immaculate

[@MashUpGames]

Don't expect my videos to have this high level of editing in the future, it took waaay too long to make 😂

[@LighthoofDryden]

@@MashUpGames I can tell 😂 still, good to flex every now and then

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

The engine you've made looks a whole heck of a lot like Sir Handel. If it had two trailing wheels on the back, it'll be just like him.

[@MashUpGames]

What an odd coincidence...😉

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

@@MashUpGames Indeed, a coincidence...😉

[@thetrainguy4797]

@@MashUpGamesit looks like the train from coris railway in wales

[@intercity-mq6qv]

​@@MashUpGames looks like a corris falcon either no.1 or 2, with a mix of no.3

[@Dominic_812]

More like Sir Hayden

[@WasatchWind]

I get what you're saying with wanting to drive a train but not being too overwhelming. It's American railroading, but a game called Century of Steam is being developed that you might look to some inspiration with. It's definitely looking more at the realism, but is focusing on narrow gauge railroading, so smaller scope, and more rural and wilderness operations. It'll also have more casual difficulty options. One recommendation I have to you, is to look for real life references for your trains. They don't have to be perfectly accurate, but if you make some effort in this area, the casual players won't notice as much, but rail fans will, and thank you for it. An important tenet of Thomas was that Reverend Awdry wanted it to feel like a real railroad. The engines had jobs to do, they operated like real locomotives - No, you don't have to go so far to simulate firing or wheel slippage - but giving stuff functional purpose, an iceberg of sorts of _feeling_ real, is what makes a great train game.

[@roadtrain_]

GIVE IT THE BEANS, THE BEAAAAAAAAANS!!!

[@TonySpike]

"They dont have to be perfectly accurate" ...hes says whilst hinting they should be

[@WasatchWind]

@@TonySpike No, I think they should have intentionality behind them - simplifying a train for a game like this is basically a necessity - no one will care if there isn't perfect valve gear - but some make imaginary trains that have pipes that are added for no reason, weirdly sized wheels, and just a complete misunderstanding of how trains work. Basically what I'm saying - if you learn the basics of how a steam locomotive works, and look at a reference picture, you'll get something that looks good - and the prototype he showed at the end of the video indeed looks nice.

[@TripleTSingt]

When you started talking about what you wanted to make, I was instantly thinking about a German children's book, about an island, where one of the main characters is driving a train around. It's called "Jim Knopf und Lukas der Lokomotivführer". It has been made into multiple movies over the years. It's by the same author as the "Neverending Story".

[@duncanabrams7441]

Its a solid game idea for sure! Only thing I would add is a slight bit more customization for the train. Such as different chimneys on top of different colors and maybe different whistles. All of which could be gotten from shops scattered around the island that you'd be able to buy with the money you get from helping folks. I'm a customization nut tho so take this with a grain of salt lol

[@Britishbricks]

I would absolutely love this game! Stuff like repairing the loco, loading up on coal and water, shunting, and completing small tasks sounds like a dream! Best of luck!

[@MichaelHabib-zk5qf]

And people love your lego trains make more

[@thefwaynes]

Bonus points if you remember the break van on any goods train. If I see a truck without a breakvan at the end that is a safety hazard

[@djmouton251]

You've had me at Spirit Tracks !

[@JansonTycho]

I also grew up watching the classic TTTE VHS tapes, and this is exactly the kind of train game I've been looking for! One of my favourite things was watching the side-rods on the wheels pump as the engines were travelling, thank you so much for having that tiny detail on your fantastic little engine! Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see what this game can become!

[@anishabryan7194]

So proud!!!! This is going to be so amazing I can't wait 😍

[@silvadic2207]

I’d highly recommend a style similar to Art of Rally. Minimalist, but can be full of detail with the right hardware. I love the way the game looks, it’s satisfying, and calms me down even after a mistake when racing. This honestly looks to be really promising, and I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on it! Can’t wait to see how it progresses!

[@sodortv]

YOU DONT KNOW HOW GAY I AM FOR THIS!!! WISHLISTED

[@legocustomsandstopmotions9932]

Gay?

[@LarrysLego]

This sounds like everything I've wanted in a train game. Wishlisted and subscribed :) I really love your editing and the little animated visuals to explain what you're talking about. They look so good and are helpful! Looking forward to more

[@napsbrickrailways2290]

Love the art style of the game. Really feels like a snug little adventure in a corris/talyllyn railway style engine

[@legocustomsandstopmotions9932]

I would love if the area’s you need to unlock aren’t just blocked but overgrown or something so the game feels more immersive

[@superjesse645]

Derail Valley also lets you run in Simulator mode with simplified controls and get out of the train wherever you want. Take quests, unlock more content, even take photos of your train and get a caboose you can live in. Most uniquely, DV takes inspiration from Serbian rolling stock. Regardless, i wish you the best of luck with this project.

[@killerxn7758]

This whole island thing with a small train reminds me of an old show I watched. Its called Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver, where there is a small Island with tracks going all around it. They go on an adventure and such and such... with the train of course! The story was book adopted to puppet show new and old, a movie and a tv show if i remember correctly. Maybe give it a watch?

[@Nix_Flames]

This sounds like a such great idea. You dragged me in with Thomas and sold me with Spirit Tracks. No one ever talks about that game and I adored it. I’m genuinely excited for this game, I can’t wait to see more updates 🤩

[@myxtro7933]

I already love the cute artsyle and ideas you have! I will certainly wishlist this game. If I may give some early feedback. The idea of an island might sound fun at first but I think you will miss opportunities by having it all be on an island. If the map were connected to different types of terrain, like forest and mountains, you could have the edges of the map be interesting as well. Coasts everywhere get boring quickly. (You can still keep the coast on one side of the map ofcourse). The different map edges could play a role in quests or resource gathering. They also make for a good dlc opportunity since the train could simply drive to whatever new area you might include in a dlc. This is ofcourse thinking far ahead but the choice between island an mainland is something you make early on, even though the effects are only felt later. Anyways, I'm looking forward to see where this project is going!

[@CrisisOnACanoe]

Hi, as a Talyllyn volunteer this looks amazing and I can't wait to see it come out! My main suggestion to you is a freemode multiplayer option would be wonderful! Often railway games completely lack any form of multiplayer functionality so it's a very isolated experience. Wishing you all the best in bringing this charming little idea to reality! :)

[@berryblue5177]

Really cute little game it looks like so far. I can really see the potential, perhaps missions to get other locomotives or funny little easter eggs would be welcome as it gives another reason to play. But it's purely up to you man. Some simple ideas if you wish to hear them would be things like maybe certain engines can pull certain amounts of weight or be better suited for certain jobs. Maybe even a custom livery maker like in Train Simulator so people can perhaps make trains that are more visually appealing to them and make it even cozier.

[@JimmiCottam]

The YT algrivm just showed me your video and I'm definitely interested and invested on how this develops. I really like the Talyllyn/narrow gauge inspired loco; it definitely fits with the cosy vibe. A few thoughts and questions for you... Would you consider adding in other engines, maybe with different stats that affect how well it performs on certain tasks? Maybe they become unlockable as you progress so players can build a collection (in their own roundhouse, perhaps?) How about some sort of vehicle maintenance mechanic, a bit like FAR: Lone Sails? - keep the fire stoked, take on water at stops, check and change temperature and pressure readings And finally, shunting minigame? I've always wanted to play a shunting minigame. Best of luck, I'm looking forward to see how this turns out. Wishlisted!

[@84fstudios6]

Hi there! I've watched this video through and added the channel to my subscriptions. This game holds such promise and I genuinely want to see it thrive! I've also added it to my wishlist, in the hopes of purchasing it upon release and reviewing it on-stream at my Twitch (provided you are happy with me doing so). As a 'steam loco enthusiast' myself, I'm familiar with games like Trainz, Sid Meier's Railroads and TSW, all of which I have played casually on my own. To experience a 'cosy train game' that balances cute artstyle and fun with more focus on railway operations would be an interesting one, and I'm eager to see what you come up with! If you have anywhere where we can support the development of this game, please let me know! Good luck to you!

[@Callsign_Blujay]

i know the game is supposed to be cozy, but two additions that would be nice are a tall snowy peaked mountain, and occasional thunder storms, mostly so that you can hear the little pitter-patter of rain on the roof and distant thunder as you transport your precious cargo along. also, along with the one little cabin car, a small caboose would be cool when fitting any quest carriages

[@ZeeTheNerdyVampire]

This is the first video of yours I've come across and I must say I love the sounds of this game. It sounds perfect to me and it will be added to my wishlist for sure.

[@-Moo-Moo-Man-]

I love the engine used for the game, big Talyllyn vibes. It could even be based off Talyllyn! I’ll definitely be sticking around for this.

[@gormlesshoboproductions]

if you are after inspiration, I fully recommend taking a visit to the Isle of Man in the Irish sea! We have a government-run narrow gauge steam railway still in revenue-earning service, alongside a victorian electric tramway too! Not to mention the horse drawn tram and the electric tramway to Snaefell summit- thanks ​ @weekendrailroader !

[@weekendrailroader]

Two electric tramways, and let's not forget the horse-drawn tram along the waterfront. Come to think of it, a horse drawn tram may be good fit for the game.

[@MashUpGames]

I'll try to visit the Isle of Man soon if I'm able

[@sudrianhunslet7972]

Highly looking forward to this, it looks lovely. On the subject of unlocking things to customise your trains, maybe different whistles could be cool? Different whistle varieties could give people more unique ways to personify their engine, whether it’s a simple toot or a blaring 3-chime. Could be something fun for people to strive to unlock. Keep up the brilliant work!

[@LHWK_RHC]

This sounds like the type of game I’d love. It’s definitely going on my wishlist. Best of luck with the development. 😊

[@calebc.2290]

This, THIS, this is all I truly want in a game in this day and age. in the last few years i’ve scrolled through app stores to find a game like this. I found simple train games, but they weren’t visually pretty. I found visually pretty train games, but got complicated and boring very quickly. If you successfully make this a game. I would be over the freakin moon. this concept seems so cool! I hope there are many lovely places in this. a quiet port, a busy town center, a grimy coal mine, fields of livestock and farms, deep valley’s with a viaduct through it, dense woodland areas with a lake at the heart of it, and so much much more. really excited for something like this i can’t wait to see what you come up with in the future. and maybe one day you could add a DLC that slowly integrates other railway cultures across the globe.

[@TweetsieRailroader]

This game looks so cute! As both a train fan, and a fan of cozy things, I’m very eager to pick this up when it eventually comes out! One recommendation I’d like to make is having more locomotive varieties, perhaps three or four different locomotive types you can choose from when you start the game. My picks would be a Hunslet Quarry Engine, either the Ffestinog Railway’s “George England” or the Welsh Highland Railway’s “Russell”, and, for us Americans, a 2-4-4 “Forney” locomotive, akin to the “Fred Gurley” on the Disneyland Railroad in California. Another suggestion I have would be the ability to name your railway, name your locomotive, and give your engine a number. Games like Railroader and Railroads Online have this feature, and I think it would be well worth including. Looking forward to playing your game!

[@joshslater2426]

I once thought of an idea for a top down Pre-Grouping railway simulator in the style of Airport City or Tapped Out, set between the late 1800s and WWI. You could either be the CME of a real railway and chose how to expand it whilst making deals with nearby companies, or you could invent your own railway and attempt to make it flourish.

[@ILoveAGoodGoose]

I recently played through little kitty, big city and a short hike and both I believed helped my mental health

[@MashUpGames]

Cosy games can be quite healing I believe!

[@davidinark]

Very cool idea! Keep it casual, cosy. Don’t over complicate things as you develop.

[@Metalguy40]

I've always wanted to play a game that expands the ideas introduced by Spirit Tracks. I love that game so much on my DS and seeing this gives me hope to relive that experience again! Btw you said that you're currently looking for an art style for the game. I don't know if that'll be difficult or not, but what about a painted or water-colored art style? Maybe something reminiscent of the Railway Series books? I think it'll make the setting more cozy. Some food for thought. I can't wait to see more from this project!

[@KnifeyKnifeyBrothers]

Night time trains with lights in cottage windows, lamps guiding your way, signals going green and the glow of the fire just screams cosy to me

[@the_Code_Clown]

I hope you'll succeed and I'll be supporting you through out the journey of making this game

[@Proper_Chuffed]

This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for, I cannot express how stoked I am to see this come to life. You listed several games and none of them scratched the itch, but this is the happy middle ground that no one has made. Wishlisted and waiting! I cannot wait and will definitely be doing a video on it when it comes out :) Best of luck with your progress! Hylt

[@DreamKeeper.]

This seems like dredge but with trains and I’m all for it

[@jacobharley8401]

As someone who likes trains as well, this is definitely going on my Wishlist, and I can't wait for when it eventually comes out! No need to rush, though! I can wait quite a while, and time will definitely be needed to make this as good as it will be! Good luck!

[@bigtimber5555]

I think something vital to this game would be the ability to construct your own track. Maybe not completely sandbox, but say you unlock a new region and give the player the ability to connect places in that region to current track through designated areas in whatever way they wanted. It’d be so much fun to drive the train over your own path!

[@PhoenX279]

"The train will have ome carriage which is your cabin" So basically a brake van

[@TankEngineMedia]

This sounds like a game that I would be interested in! It would be fun to explore the island on a train!

[@kieranstravels]

This game in concept sounds absolutely epic! I can't wait to see more updates, it's exactly the kind of game I'd love to play.

[@bmeier4797]

I love this idea so much! One of the first games I remember playing as a little kid was Thomas and Friends Railway Adventures for the PC, which featured some train driving around Sodor. There were many times I would play just to drive around the island and would ignore the various minigames and tasks to do. I occasionally have looked to find train games that recapture that feeling but they often lack the simplicity and feel of the original. Sufficed to say, I am very interested in seeing more from you and am looking forward to more updates on the project in the future 😊

[@ДаниэльТарасов-х1х]

One of the coolest projects I've seen in a while. I(as i russian guy) am in love with the British countryside, i definitely will wishlist this game, and buy it once it comes out.

[@macnavi]

You are actually describing “Somewhere, Wales” on Roblox in every way. I don’t know if you’ve played it by now, but it ticks all the boxes that you describe for your game. Anyone who hasn’t played this is missing out on the greatest train game ever made.

[@gamergamer8149]

It remindy me of the Narrog-Gauge Trains in Thomas. I would like it, if u can do it like in derail valley, where the trucks and wagons are waiting an some sort of dead-end-track and u have to couple them up an then transport them to the desired location.

[@bengregg2632]

Super excited to see where this project goes (honestly I had a similar idea for a casual train game a long while ago, so I'm glad to see somebody bringing the idea of a casual train-centric game - that's neither a pure sandbox nor a hardcore simulation - to fruition). (Also, as an artist, super curious to see where you go with the art style 👀)

[@PaliakBikerOfficial]

Absolutely incredible idea! Always wanted to play a game like that, it hits all criteria for a massive group of poeple. Keep working on it!!!

[@melondasher]

I had no idea who you were when KZbin granted me your video on my homepage but you are British, you make games, and train, I love

[@geigerbuzz816]

This is the sort of train game I've always dreamed of as a kid! Honestly thank you so much for starting a project like this, wish listed!

[@gratinator]

Yes please! I've been waiting for something like this ever since playing Spirit Tracks for the first time, thank you for making this!

[@Micheal_Jackson_Official]

That’s sick it’s like animal crossing but you drive sir Hayden from the Talyllyn railway

[@juliannaudimanche1094]

I love that class of loco! My man the corris railway falcon!

[@thestolenmhrproperty2102]

Can’t wait for this game to be featured on a Train Of Thought let’s play

[@nickrayer3776]

Ironically the basis on your idea is kinda like how coo coo charles.. without the evil spider train and cult

[@turnleftman]

I'm glad you mentioned Spirit Tracks. Even though I do play simulators and such, I always thought there was a niche for a train game around that feeling that Spirit Tracks had

[@SaitoSaid]

Dude, this game project looks super interesting, and so far it looks pretty good. I really like trains, and this game really catches my attention. I promise to help and support you in this new project of yours, my friend. 🚂

[@i-muts]

oi, I love this idea! I love the idea of having a little tank engine and hauling your house everywhere you go, it's so cute. If you ever need insights on locomotives (especially little British narrow guage ones) and making them realistic (not sure how much of a priority that is) I'd love to talk a bit of trains.

[@strangeatlas]

This idea reminds of a game I used to play on Roblox called “Somewhere, Wales”. Takes place somewhere in, you guessed it, Wales, and you’re able to freely drive around a bunch of beautiful little narrow gauge engines. Definitely worth a shot if this appeals to you.

[@MashUpGames]

I'll give it a look, thanks!

[@strangeatlas]

@@MashUpGames No problem.

[@macnavi]

It’s still very much going on on Roblox. It’s brilliant and exactly what this game maker is trying to achieve.

[@reireireireireireireireirei]

I really appreciate simple games, they're very hard to do well. Like Jon Blow's The Witness, it's amazing how chill it is to play, but making it was probably a hell and a half.

[@MatthewNichols-pe6vi]

Train nerd here: An idea I had was that you could axpand the power output of your locomotive. First, adding a tender could make you able to go along the longer lines without having to constantly refuel, or reconfigure the wheels to go faster or have more power. Just a thought though! Love the game already!

[@Legomastr365]

Love all the talyllyn inspiriation, especially the engine being based on sir haydn! Idk if it was intentional or not but the corris-ish red made me very happy. Do you plan to make this game multiplayer like some other cozy games or is it just going to be single player?

[@MashUpGames]

Multiplayer is likely out of scope for just myself, but we'll see 👀

[@RicoBlueFR]

I think a sorta blocky and retro look will do well or a semi-realistic look either way I hope your project goes well and so you know I do love trains and iv loved them since I was little can't wait to see how your project turns out

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

This looks delightful! Definitely will get my hands on this when I can. Also yes, canons on trains were a very common thing in wartime.

[@Orinslayer]

I think having the caboose as your house is a pretty cool idea. Maybe when you are in a quest, the train gets longer and you have to climb over all the cars to get to your engine.

[@rebeccah4732]

This looks utterly charming - my brother sent me the video and I love it already! I grew up a huge Thomas fan and a gamer so this is just my cup of tea (and biscuits)! I Would be interested to know if there's any basic customisation for the player character, not that your little fella isn't very cute! But yes. Absolutely wishlisting this as we speak.

[@roadtrain_]

As a train nerd: Looks lovely! I would however like to see the ability to pull more than 1 carriage. And also: Shunting! Give me little shunting puzzle minigames! Like, seriously: Running trains, adhering to a time schedule is nice and all but it's equally lovely to take a break from that all and just... push and pull carts and organise them so everything looks nice and pretty. And given this is meant to be cozy, it'll fit right in!

[@davidashworth5740]

I doubt you'll get round to reading this but a game like this would be great with some interactions that creates a relaxing atmosphere through a variety of ASMR. I could imagine boarding the train and you have the crackling of a small fire. then we need to build up steam pressure, so water injectors, then coal shoveling until you make roaring fire noise and then switch to the chuffing noises which are either loud barks or soft and rhythmic depending on speed and the gradient of travel, steep leading to the individual barks and soft wavy noises on the flat. if you want to release steam pressure cause you don't need it down hill then use the release valve for that shhhhhhhh noise along with a variety of soft snappy whistles to holding the whistle on. it would also be cool if the driver could cook bacon and eggs on the go, another crackling asmr sound to engage in. additionally with environment noises like birds, soft tree rustling, rain etc i think interactive sounds along the journey would make for a very comforting atmosphere for the game balancing between complexity to lack of variety repetitiveness it could fall into.

[@Dreamyyepic]

Trains have been my #1 biggest interest for around 19 years (I'm turning 19 in around a month) and the Talyllyn is my favorite real-world railway. I gotta say, I have never been more excited for any other game.

[@evanblack827]

I LOVE how this game looks! Can't wait to get it in the future, but I think it would be cool to be able to customize the locomotive a bit more than just the paint. Maybe different whistles, different parts, or completely different models available.

[@Lazuli2-6]

The artwork really reminds me of Thomas and Friends model era and the description reminds me of the choo choo charles main gameplay with helping villagers as you go around the map but without the horror so I'll definitely follow this

[@LemonAid_osc]

Such amazing atmosphere, I also grew up on model TTTE, and also are a train enthusiast now :)

[@mari_golds-bleeding-ink]

I really like the aesthetic of this game. The colors are nice and the models are cute 😊 I’m not usually one for cozy games (I’m hyperactive) but I’ll check this one out when I can.

[@barrydheil]

Hey, I have some suggestions for your game. That would be to base it on a mixture of the Romney, Hythe and Dimchurch located in Southern Kent, and the Nene Valley Railway. The reason I included the NVR is because while RH&D matches the cutesy look you are going for, the NVR has full scale locomotives and matches well with the countryside aesthetic you might be looking for on the interior of the island. I also highly recommend consulting with Mark Huber, who's undergoing a major game build called Century of Steam when looking for tiny bits of realism and for a whistle synthesizer his team has been working on.

[@ireneaquablue]

One comfort train game for me is Derail Valley. A bit more complex controls than your game, but I feel so genuinely relaxed when I'm shunting in the yard, or doing freight hauls. There's even a good progression system in the form of "licenses" which you can purchase if you want to carry different freight for more money, or unlock bigger and more complex locomotives to be able to carry heavier loads faster. What's better is the pricing. Most train sims are full-priced, and will make you buy DLC for more locomotives and locations. But Derail Valley is a single $40 purchase for literally everything the game has to offer. No DLC or in-game purchases. It's also in active development. Frequent updates, official Discord the devs are active on, and a public roadmap of planned and in-progress features. Sorry if I gushed too much here, but I feel it's a bit of an underrated game, and is absolutely worth a shot for anyone passionate about trains who needs the itch scratched for a good train game, because I'd say this game did it for me.

[@roadtrain_]

DV is great. Especially the shunting. We love shunting.

[@TheMetalMan343]

this looks so cute! i hope theres some good customisation for the player avatar as well

[@Ereldor]

I feel very positive about this synopsis on this game you're working on - I'd buy it!

[@Mmmmmmmmmmm-c4p]

This game is actually the most perfect game I’ve ever ever had a concept for bus if you have a system where the money you get from doing quest you can use to buy more carriages which allow you to haul bigger loads you can do more quest pay more if you have quest sued in transport materials to unlock a new area and for every bit of materials you transport you unlock more of that area those are just my ideas but that seems like the most perfect game I’ve ever heard of

[@infinity6450]

I like this. The fun little tidy train game that isn't in Minecraft or based of wooden toys. Nice work. Unlockable engines based on the double fairlies and the Kerr stuart standard engines would also be a charming addition.

[@paulytheking7365]

Man, this game looks cool! I'm a music composer, and I would love to help out with the music side of the game.