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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-4690 @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X @ 3.7 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 460 with 2 GB VRAM or more DirectX : Version 10 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 35 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Notes supplémentaires : Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-9600K @ 3.7 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6 GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700 with 8 GB VRAM or more DirectX : Version 10 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 35 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Notes supplémentaires : Requires mouse and keyboard or Xbox Controller

Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor

Niche cult favorite
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Released March 17, 2026
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
86/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 89 % · 819 reviews (« Very Positive »)
34,99€ 24,49€ -30%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor has families chugging into their second playthrough long before the any-track-is-a-good-track whistle fades. Close to nine out of ten reviews glow since launch, with seasoned engineers clocking over 25 hours of content and praise in equal measure.

What it's about: Rejoins Thomas et ses amis pour un voyage extraordinaire sur Sodor ! Voyage avec l’équipe à vapeur de la North Western Railway pour découvrir des histoires nouvelles et nostalgiques depuis le siège du conducteur. Explore les merveilles de Sodor et vis des moments magiques et amusants !

In-game

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« Still some bugs but overall good if you're a big Thomas fan. They went with the old style narrating instead of the trains talking themselves. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played3211
« Childhood me is very, very, VERY happy right now. Adult me, also very happy. This is unironically Game of the Year 2026 for me »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11
« its AMAZING but please add a way to disable signals in freeroam i just want to blast down the mainline »
👍 anonymous review · 66 h played111
« Thomas is a tank engine, who lives at the big station on the Island of Sodor. He's a cheeky little engine with six small wheels, a short stumpy funnel, a short stumpy boiler, and a short stumpy dome. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played211
« This game is wonderful. I am sure Thomas fans both old and new will love it. Sincerely. Thomas fan of 28 years and counting! »
👍 anonymous review · 98 h played3
« It's really realistic and it's easy to control the trains. G- age 7 »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played11
« Maybe in an update or two. It looks a little like Sodor, but it really looks and feels like a Dovetail train game, bugs, strange lighting and all. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played11
« Honestly the short bit I've played is quite fun, being able to play some of my favorite stories from the show from when I was younger is a blast, but I'm afraid Imma have to leave a negative review because WHERE THE HECK IS EDWARD?? »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Too little content and the Knapford Shunting Challenge is bugged with certain junctions. »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Actually a scam. 50 bucks for 6 characters and a unfinished game. »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Had issues with losing missions while in cutscenes because engines continued driving. Having to redo a whole mission over something entirely out of my control is unfair and not enjoyable. Game also has a habit of crashing during cutscenes »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Its got Thomas and Percy but no edward.... ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ love trains »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1

In players' words

« Still some bugs but overall good if you're a big Thomas fan. They went with the old style narrating instead of the trains talking themselves. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played3211
« Maybe in an update or two. It looks a little like Sodor, but it really looks and feels like a Dovetail train game, bugs, strange lighting and all. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played11
« Childhood me is very, very, VERY happy right now. Adult me, also very happy. This is unironically Game of the Year 2026 for me »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11
« Honestly the short bit I've played is quite fun, being able to play some of my favorite stories from the show from when I was younger is a blast, but I'm afraid Imma have to leave a negative review because WHERE THE HECK IS EDWARD?? »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« its AMAZING but please add a way to disable signals in freeroam i just want to blast down the mainline »
👍 anonymous review · 66 h played111
« Too little content and the Knapford Shunting Challenge is bugged with certain junctions. »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Thomas is a tank engine, who lives at the big station on the Island of Sodor. He's a cheeky little engine with six small wheels, a short stumpy funnel, a short stumpy boiler, and a short stumpy dome. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played211
« Actually a scam. 50 bucks for 6 characters and a unfinished game. »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« This game is wonderful. I am sure Thomas fans both old and new will love it. Sincerely. Thomas fan of 28 years and counting! »
👍 anonymous review · 98 h played3
« Had issues with losing missions while in cutscenes because engines continued driving. Having to redo a whole mission over something entirely out of my control is unfair and not enjoyable. Game also has a habit of crashing during cutscenes »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« It's really realistic and it's easy to control the trains. G- age 7 »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played11
« Its got Thomas and Percy but no edward.... ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ love trains »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
73 % pos · n=113
Content / longevity
53 % pos · n=43
Graphics / art
81 % pos · n=27
Stability / bugs
14 % pos · n=22
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=20
Value for money
9 % pos · n=11
Performance
20 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
60 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay113821714
Content / longevity4323515
Graphics / art272214
Stability / bugs223316
Story / writing201622
Value for money111010
Performance5104
Audio / music5302
Interface / UX5014

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.4 h.

<2h
40 % (n=20)
2-10h
82 % (n=119)
10-25h
91 % (n=142)
>25h
98 % (n=120)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2026 : 85% positive85MarApr 2026 : 90% positive90AprMay 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 81% positive81JunJul 2026 : 85% positive85Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€22.75€26.24€29.74€33.23€36.73€24.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 17, 2026 · All-time low: €24.49 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 19 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 12,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor hits the right nostalgia notes: 16 positive story mentions out of 20.
  • Graphics that echo classicThomas charm: 22 positive mentions out of 27.
  • Playtime lovers aren’t slowing down: 118 out of 120 players who played over 25 hours left glowing reviews.
  • Gameplay balances simple controls with surprising depth: 82 positive mentions out of 113.

Weaknesses

  • One in ten calls the price tag ‘too steep’ for the content offered: 10 negative price mentions out of 11.
  • Performance stutters interrupt the fun: 4 negative performance mentions versus 1 positive callout.
  • Content feels thin to a quarter of players: 15 negative content mentions out of 43 total.

Who is it for?

Little engineers and nostalgic parents alike will find a cheerful, kid-friendly railway playground. Anyone craving a stress-free, colorful sim will feel right at home on Sodor’s tracks.

Is Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 89% of 819 Steam reviews are positive (player score 86/100). Most-praised strength: Thomas & Friends™. Current price: 24,49€ (30% off).

Verdict

A heartwarming train adventure that balances charm with surprisingly durable engagement. Most players leave smiling, though a few grumble about price and occasional frame drops. For families and Thomas die-hards, the rails lead to a very happy station.

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