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Android Apps > Role Playing > Gilded Rails
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Gilded Rails

by Choice of Games LLC · Role Playing · Free
On Google Play since October 2018 · Data updated 2026-10-17
Google Play

Gilded Rails is made and published by Choice of Games LLC. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Choice of Games LLC. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Choice of Games LLC and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedNichePoorly rated
Rating on Google Play
2.80
135 ratings
Installs
9.2 thousand
Last updated
January 5, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
7.13 MB

Gilded Rails is a niche app, with 9.2 thousand installs. Users are critical: 2.8 stars from 135 ratings.

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Gilded Rails for Android

★★★★★ This one ranks lower than some of the other Choice Games for me, but I still enjoyed it! I really liked the writing! The characters are interesting, but you really have to choose just one per play through and focus in on them, which I feel like has its pros and cons. I actually wish it was longer and gave us more time to deal with the railroad management and romance, cuz it felt like things moved too quickly near the end. Time limits in general were not appreciated as a story mechanic.
★★★★★ I definitely wouldn't market this as a romance story. As many others pointed out, the romance aspect is extremely brief and underwhelming, and is sure to disappoint those that bought the game hoping to read romance. I actually liked the game most of the time, but it's too difficult and short. My biggest complaint is that this story actually has a great plot and design, but it doesn't go far enough. There are so many great ideas and events in the story, but it doesn't explore them to their full extent, or anywhere near it. I know some didn't like the inventory/stat style of the game, but I found it to be enjoyable and unique... but again, it cannot be used to its full extent. For example, one of the upgrades you can do takes 3 weeks, and the game only lasts 5, so you can't get a return on that (large) investment. The author crafted a cast of awesome, interesting, unique characters and then... pretty much threw them in the trash. This just feels like a game that could have been great, but hit a time constraint and was published when it was 35% done. So much potential, an experience that is pretty much just okay. I did enjoy the author's voice and humor, though. I would give them another chance in the future for sure; they're creative and talented.
★★☆☆☆ I really don't like giving low stars on these games, I really don't. I know the effort that was put in this, but this one was unfortunately a disappointment. I was looking forward to a rare romance oriented game, but there is none. It feels so bland and forced, no connection to the characters and their emotions - nothing. Also, the money situation and debt and all that is something that I feel nobody really wants to care about, especially not in a game like this. Anyway the game had many ro choices, but they are just so lifeless. If only the interactions meant more and if the characters were fleshed out the story would probably be enjoyable.
★★☆☆☆ Fails as both a railroad management game and a romance sim. Play through are far to short and force you to experience such a small slice of game each time that the idea of replayability was obviously considered however none of the characters being likeable makes it unlikely for this to be more than a one and done. Wish I could get my money back

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Store listing

By Choice of Games LLC, from Google Play

“It's speed dating for the railway-tycoon monopolist robber baron!”

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Description by Choice of Games LLC Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
It's speed dating for the railway-tycoon monopolist robber baron! To obliterate your competition, you must marry a suitable partner before time runs out.

"Gilded Rails" is a 340,000-word interactive dating-management novel by Anaea Lay, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

Some kids get a model train set from their parents—your daddy gave you his railroad line. Find a spouse and you’ll win control of the family business, but fail to marry and you could lose it all! Can you lead the company to greatness and get hitched before time runs out?

Blaze through an epic tale of business expansion, family life, and love in a time when everyone wants more and many wind up with less. How will you choose to run your business? Will you honor contracts and commitments, or betray your enemies and your principles? Are you a natural-born leader, or will your workers laugh at you behind your back? Blow the whistle on corruption in your industry, or unleash your hidden tycoon and rule the railroads!

Just make sure you find a marriage partner along the way, or Daddy might push you out of the company!

• Play as male, female, or non-binary, pursuing men, women, or both.
• Triumph over strikes, sabotage, and social scandal.
• Sharpen your business acumen and connections.
• Choose from eleven romance options! Court everyone from your childhood best friend to the villainous head of a rival company.
• Become the poster child for modern reform, or the bootheel that needs reforming.
• Discover your father's checkered past.
• Embrace your inner robber baron—or Robin Hood.
• Choose between romance and business partnership.
• Pet your kitty.

Recent changes:
You can now choose a font in the Settings menu. Switch to Helvetica for crisp sans-serif text, or try the OpenDyslexic font, designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you enjoy "Gilded Rails", please leave us a written review. It really helps!
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Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
21
App size
7.13 MB
Needs Android
4.4+
Content rating
Medium

Technologies used by Gilded Rails

12 permissions · 21 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.0.23
Launched
October 2018
  • Jan 5, 2026UpdateVersion 1.0.23
  • Sep 23, 2025UpdateVersion 1.0.22
  • Sep 9, 2024UpdateVersion 1.0.21
  • Jul 15, 2024UpdateVersion 1.0.17
  • May 23, 2024UpdateVersion 1.0.16
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
19
Play install range
5+ thousand
Launched
October 2018

Installs over time

Gilded Rails has been installed 9.2 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 19 times.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About Gilded Rails

Gilded Rails is a role playing app developed by Choice of Games LLC.

Install Statistics

Gilded Rails has been installed 9.2 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 19 times.

User Ratings

Gilded Rails is rated 2.80 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 140 ratings.

App Information

Gilded Rails is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 7.13 MB. The latest version available is 1.0.23. The last update was on January 5, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Gilded Rails requires Android 4.4+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since October 2018.

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Developer information for Choice of Games LLC

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Frequently asked questions about Gilded Rails

Is Gilded Rails free?

Yes. Gilded Rails is free on Google Play.

Is Gilded Rails still available?

Yes. Gilded Rails is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on January 5, 2026.

Does Gilded Rails contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists Gilded Rails as containing ads.

What Android version does Gilded Rails require?

Gilded Rails runs on Android 4.4 and higher.

How large is Gilded Rails?

Gilded Rails is 7.13 MB.

Is Gilded Rails suitable for children?

Google Play gives Gilded Rails a medium maturity rating, so it is not meant for young children.

How many times has Gilded Rails been installed?

Google Play lists 5,000+ installs for Gilded Rails.

How do people rate Gilded Rails?

Gilded Rails scores 2.80 out of 5 stars, from 135 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Gilded Rails?

Gilded Rails was developed by Choice of Games LLC. It is listed in the role playing category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Gilded Rails?

People looking at Gilded Rails also look at these role playing apps: Sid Meier's Railroads!, Rail Lands, Train King Tycoon: Rail Empire, Train Manager - 2027, Ambition - Life Simulator.

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