Rails West!
Commodore 64 · Simulation
Rails West!
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1984 |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Rails West! arrived on the Commodore 64 in 1984 as a simulation game.
It landed about 2 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1984 include Space Taxi, Raid over Moscow and Zaxxon. Among the 69 C64 simulation games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want clear goals and a defined ending
What playing Rails West! is like
Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.
Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.
Rails West! walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Rails West! FAQ
When did Rails West! come out on the C64?
Rails West! was released for the Commodore 64 in 1984.
How long does Rails West! take to play?
As a simulation game, Rails West! typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Rails West! on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.