This Thomas the Tank Engine train sim is going viral for all the right reasons

Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor is a new game where you experience the world of Thomas the Tank Engine from a first-person perspective. It lets you freely explore a detailed, open-world version of Sodor, and many players are excited by how well it captures the feeling of the original show.

Dovetail Games, the creators of popular train simulators like Train Simulator and Train Sim World, have developed this game, proving their expertise with trains. However, this isn’t just a simple reskin of their existing games; it’s a complete and detailed adaptation.

Experience both classic and new adventures with Thomas & Friends, brought to life by narrator Mark Moraghan (who has voiced the show since 2012). You’ll play as favorite engines like Thomas, Percy, Gordon, Emily, and Diesel, delivering passengers and cargo across the famous locations of Sodor.

This game lets you experience beloved stories from the world of Thomas & Friends, like ‘Thomas & Gordon’ and ‘Thomas & Bertie’s Great Race.’ You’ll keep the trains running smoothly, explore the island of Sodor to find hidden collectibles, and even freely roam the world as your favorite engine!

Wonders of Sodor launched on March 17, and PlayStation’s announcement tweet has almost 4 million views and tons of excited comments. It costs $39.99/£29.99 and is listed as “Very Positive” on Steam with 126 reviews at the time of writing.

One reviewer, a fan of the original show, praised the game’s beautiful visuals and how accurately it captured the source material. Another described it as a wonderfully nostalgic experience, highlighting the relaxed and enjoyable gameplay, especially the passenger routes and shunting puzzles, which are both fun and mentally engaging.

Despite some issues with the game’s size, glitches, and short storyline, fans of Thomas the Tank Engine are really enjoying the nostalgic experience it offers.

The game is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, and will be released on Switch and in physical format shortly.

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2026-03-18 14:22