Sumalab, a Spain-based indie studio, today released a model train game called TrainerVR (2017) which lets you snap together train tracks, set up little towns, and play with trains to your heart’s content (and all in room-scale VR). 

Modeled after wooden train sets, TrainerVR lets you create everything from simple tracks to an elaborate rail network by placing tracks, trains, cars, houses and track switchers—pretty much everything that comes with a BRIO train set—wherever you please. Since it’s virtual reality though, you’ll never be short on pieces as you grow your creations in size and complexity like you never could as a kid.

The best part? You don’t have to clean up when you’re done either (yes, you can smash your creations like Godzilla too).

TrainerVR was developed for both HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, and is currently for sale on Steam at a 30% discounted price, bringing it down from $15 to $10.50 for a limited time.

While it may be missing out on some features that might render it more appealing to a wider audience, like rideable trains and more interesting terrain than a simple white background, early reviews are promising, making for what appears to be an honest-to-goodness blast from the past.

Check out TrainerVR on Steam here.

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Well before the first modern XR products hit the market, Scott recognized the potential of the technology and set out to understand and document its growth. He has been professionally reporting on the space for nearly a decade as Editor at Road to VR, authoring more than 3,500 articles on the topic. Scott brings that seasoned insight to his reporting from major industry events across the globe.
  • MadMax1998

    Now give me my slot car set already!

  • yag

    That was cute.
    Now please someone makes ‘Transport Tycoon’ in VR.

    • Bartender

      That would be perfect!

  • GUEST

    Looks awesome. It nice to see people doing something constructive in VR instead of all the sick apps we see reviewed almost everyday. The only thing I question about this app is how scalable it is as you grow your creations in size and complexity.

  • PJ

    The VR indie scene is amazing! Such creativity, I love playing Tiny Town with my son, I’ll get this too

  • RJH

    Yep, we need scalextric too. Especially if it was in AR so we could build a track all around the house in Augmented Reality.

  • Patsy

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