From Press Release:
Leamington Spa, UK – April 30, 2026: UK-based publisher Kwalee and independent developer Galaxy Grove are thrilled to announce Steam to Electric, a railway management experience. From the creators of Station to Station and Town to City, the game lets players build and optimise their own railway network, transporting passengers and goods while unlocking some wild (but very real) historical train inventions. As their network grows, players will evolve from steam to electric, balancing simplicity with surprising depth. Easy to pick up but rewarding to master, Steam to Electric is all about building a complex railway empire.
“As a huge fan of trains and of management games myself, it’s a dream come true to make a game about some of the boldest railway innovations,” says game director Joost van Dongen. “From a train powered by literal jet engines to one that drives on a single rail and is kept upright through a complex gyro system, it’s hard to believe that some of these have really existed. But they did, and they worked! In Steam to Electric, we’re giving these amazing inventions a beautiful homage by letting you build them.”
Kwalee and Galaxy Grove have released an announcement trailer offering a first look at some of the game’s historical train models and deep management systems.
Steam to Electric is coming to PC via Steam in 2026
About Steam to Electric
ENGINEERING THE IMPOSSIBLE
Steam to Electric is a full-fledged transport tycoon where you design, build, and optimize a complex rail empire. Connect industries, cities, and people across a dynamic world that responds to your decisions.
Transport passengers. Deliver goods. Balance production chains. Master switches and signals. Maximize efficiency and profits as you expand from the era of steam into the modern future.
This isn’t just about laying tracks, it’s about building a system that thrives.
CRAZY-BUT-REAL TRAIN HISTORY
Unlock bold, experimental train designs based on authentic historical inventions. These ambitious, unconventional locomotives were built and used in real life – and now they power your railway.
Discover vehicles, wagons, stations, and rail types that have never been featured in other games. Each unlock expands your strategic possibilities and reshapes your network.
INDUSTRIAL ELEGANCE
Step into a vibrant voxel world infused with Art Deco sophistication. Steam to Electric delivers a bold, refined vision of rail innovation – industrial optimism, precision engineering, and the promise of progress.
Watch towns evolve into bustling hubs as your network fuels growth. See rail lines stretch across valleys and stations transform into architectural landmarks.
ACCESSIBLE TO START. REWARDING TO MASTER.
Clear systems and smooth onboarding make it easy to begin building immediately. Relax, experiment, and watch your world expand.
But beneath the calm surface lies true strategic depth. Achieving excellence requires careful planning, optimized routing, long-term investment decisions, and precise execution. For those who seek mastery, the skill ceiling is high.
Whether you enjoy relaxed railway creation or deep strategic decision-making, Steam to Electric delivers both.
FEATURES
A deep yet accessible railway tycoon experience
Crazy-but-real historical train inventions
Elegant voxel art with Art Deco influence
25+ real historic trains
Sandbox mode
Short sessions with long-term mastery
Developed by the creators of Station to Station and Town to City
About Kwalee
Kwalee is a multi-award-winning games publisher and developer based in Leamington Spa, UK. The company has built a growing catalogue of PC and console titles, including Wildmender, ROBOBEAT, Voidwrought, In Sink, Hordes of Hunger, The Precinct, Town to City, Don’t Stop Girlypop! and Modulus: Factory Automation alongside upcoming releases such as Hark the Ghoul, Call of the Elder Gods, Grime II, Ground Zero, Retro Space, Lost Hellden, BPM Bitcrushed, Shift at Midnight, Welcome to Elderfield, Lily’s World XD, The Coin Game, Rune Dice, Steam to Electric and more.
Founded by games industry icon and Codemasters co-founder David Darling CBE, Kwalee is supported by a global team of games experts, with studios in the UK, India, and remote locations worldwide. The company is actively seeking high-quality games to publish across all platforms and welcomes developers to get in touch.
Officially recognised as ‘Best Publisher’ at the TIGA Awards 2022, Kwalee is also a committed industry advocate—serving as an ambassador for the non-profit organisation Women in Games and regularly supporting charities such as Safe In Our World, GamesAid, and SpecialEffect.
About Galaxy Grove
Galaxy Grove, a game studio based in Utrecht, Netherlands, was founded by Joost van Dongen, an award-winning veteran of the gaming industry. Joost has an impressive portfolio, having contributed to titles such as Awesomenauts, Swords & Soldiers, Blightbound, Robo Maestro, Proun, Cello Fortress, and De Blob. With a dedicated team of 26, Galaxy Grove focuses on creating games with captivating atmospheres, striking visuals, and innovative, intuitive gameplay. Their previous titles, Station to Station and Town to City, have received widespread acclaim from both critics and players, with Town to City currently sitting at an impressive 97% positive reviews on Steam.
