Last Train Home Reviews

Nice campaign and in theory good mechanics but the battle gameplay is terrible, can't take cover, you shoot for 5 minutes at one enemy, and just feels bad

Compelling fictional story, mixed with action, and trying to deal with natural events, i.e. food shortage, hunger, bitter cold, morale etc. Lots to learn and characters have their own traits which benefits trade and foraging. Overall a fantastic "train journey" so far....

Last Train Home - A Masterpiece of Strategic Storytelling Last Train Home delivers an absolutely captivating blend of real-time strategy and survival mechanics that kept me engaged for hours on end. The game brilliantly captures the harrowing journey of the Czechoslovak Legion during the Russian Civil War, and the developers have masterfully woven historical authenticity into every gameplay element. The core mechanics are incredibly well-balanced. Managing your train as both a mobile base and lifeline creates constant tension - you're always weighing whether to push forward or stop to scavenge for desperately needed supplies. The resource management feels meaningful rather than tedious; every decision about food, ammunition, and medical supplies has real consequences for your soldiers' morale and survival. What truly sets this game apart is how seamlessly it transitions between different gameplay layers. One moment you're strategically planning your route on the map, the next you're commanding troops in intense real-time combat encounters. The combat system strikes the perfect balance between tactical depth and accessibility - positioning, cover, and unit abilities all matter without becoming overwhelming. The character progression system adds genuine emotional investment. Watching your soldiers develop skills and relationships over the journey makes every casualty feel personal. The morale system is particularly well-implemented, creating authentic moments where you must choose between military objectives and keeping your men's spirits up. The train customization and upgrade mechanics provide satisfying long-term progression goals, while the day/night cycle and weather effects add layers of strategic consideration to every encounter. Last Train Home is a rare gem that combines historical respect with innovative gameplay. It's challenging without being punishing, strategic without being overwhelming. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys thoughtful strategy games with heart.

Excellent RTS game. Challenging missions. Engaging story. . What's not to love?

Great story and gameplay elements, really enjoyed it. I wish I could continue playing it on steam deck, but the game has no controller support, the text is small and performance is bad even on a beefy PC.

the game is nice, amazing, nice combat, very immersive atmosphere, very novel and different, and the list of positives can still go long .... BUT ... its a micro management hell, not onyl that but the UI is not helping as i dont know what is what and when is when ... i mean not only assigning soldiers is a pain the (you know where) but i dont know who i assigned and to what and where and when and ... damn i just hate the micromanagment part ... so very sad for an otherwise a masterpiece!

The game is decent. It has its pros and cons. For example, the historical background and atmosphere are fantastic. Train management is at an enjoyable level — this part of the game feels like Frostpunk on rails, just not as challenging. And showing what animals russians are is always appreciated. For cons, I would say it’s the combat system. The game encourages you to play stealthily, but the fact is that scouts are OP as hell, and within a couple of missions, you can slaughter the whole map with 2-3 soldiers. This becomes your main tool pretty fast, which makes combat repetitive and boring. And there are some other problems with combat here and there. But the biggest con is that the game is trying to FRY MY CPU. Fire those incompetent coders, ffs. There is no single reason why a Ryzen 9 should reach 100 degrees Celsius in this game.

100% recommended, when you wanna have a really good strategy game as well as learning about the Czech Legion history :D

Wow... just wow, what a masterpiece. This game is incredible, the story and the action itself had me gripped like no other RTS has. The brutality of this game also had me to full attention, there were even several moments in the game where my heart was in my mouth. I completed the story in roughly 20 hours and I enjoyed every second.

Pro: Great game. It was fun to balance your resources as well as healing your characters and fighting against the cold. If you like X-COM, then you'll like this game. Con: Some of the characters are unbalanced though. For most missions, all you really need are 2-3 leveled up snipers, and that's it.