- Simulator, Adventure, Sandbox, Kids
Join Thomas and his friends on a special journey across Sodor! Hop into the cabs of North Western Railway’s classic steam team to enjoy nostalgic stories and all-new narratives right from the drivers’ seats. Explore the Wonders of Sodor – fun and magic await!
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Warm, earnest, unpretentious and classical in form.
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- earnestironic
- unpretentiousprestige
- classical in formformally daring
- character-ledplot-driven
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TheBigBoisZachary HolmesApr 20268/10While the overly strict Free Roam fail-states and the absence of classic engines like Edward and Henry leave room for improvement, the core foundation of this game is rock solid. The visuals are stunning, Mark Moraghan’s narration is a massive treat, and the sheer joy of blowing Thomas' whistle from inside the cab never gets old. Whether you are a parent looking for a fantastic bonding experience with your little ones, or simply an adult looking to heal your inner child with a cozy, gorgeous train simulator, Dovetail Games has delivered a ticket worth buying. We just hope they expand the roster soon. – Flare
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GameffineFarzeen K HMar 202680/100Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor is exactly what it looks like. A simple, calm, and approachable game set in a familiar world. It doesn’t try to surprise you, and it doesn’t try to challenge you. Instead, it focuses on being easy to play and easy to enjoy. For its target audience, that’s probably the right decision. Yes, it can feel repetitive. Yes, it doesn’t have a lot of depth. But it also delivers a consistent, relaxed experience that’s hard to find in more demanding games. For kids and fans of the series, it’s a great fit. For everyone else, it depends on what you’re in the mood for. If you want something light and low-stress, it does the job. And sometimes, that’s more than enough.
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CompletexboxMar 202680/100Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor is a charming, nostalgic, and surprisingly engaging experience that captures the magic of the series beautifully. It may not offer the deepest gameplay systems, and repetition can creep in over time, but the warmth of the world and the connection it creates more than make up for it. This is more than just a game for kids. It’s a journey back to something familiar — something comforting — and something genuinely magical. A magical and nostalgic journey that proves Thomas & Friends isn’t just for kids — it’s an experience that resonates across generations.
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WayTooManyGamesLeonardo FariaMar 20263.5/10I struggle to understand who is Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor for. Kids won’t have the patience to learn about a complex training simulator, and will ragequit almost immediately once they face unskippable cutscenes, poorly explained mechanics, and a plethora of mission-breaking bugs. Older fans of modern train simulators already have access to the vastly more polished Train Sim World series to begin with. I tried to see this game as something aimed at a more specific demographic, but this is just too clunky and too poorly made. I had a miserable time with Wonders of Sodor, and doubt I’ll be the only one sharing this opinion.
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Xbox AchievementsRichard WalkerMar 202650/100Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor is an odd thing. Built on developer Dovetail Games' Train Sim World engine, it's a game that mak...
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About the game
- Platforms
- Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Dovetail Games
- Publisher
- Dovetail Games, Maximum Entertainment
- Released
- March 17, 2026
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- First person, Third person
- Engine
- Unreal
IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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