- #1 Train Frontier Classic
97% matchVery Positive88% of 245 reviews2017
Dev: Team Train Frontier
Windows
Train Frontier Classic is a stylized landscape building and multiplayer train riding sandbox, inspired by the fun of model railroad building. Fill a scene with miles of scale track, hundreds of props, and a personal train car setup -- then go online to share and ride your creation with friends!
Why similar: Trains 73.3% ★, Simulation 14.2%, Level Editor 5.1%, Sandbox 3.7%, Building 2%
- #2 Islands & Trains
96% matchVery Positive91% of 575 reviews2025
Dev: Akos MakovicsPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Craft tiny railway dioramas in a stress-free island sandbox. No rules or timers - just design, build, and enjoy.
Why similar: Trains 38.9% ★, Level Editor 13.4%, Sandbox 10.7%, Cozy 7.5%, Nature 7.5%
- #3 Train Simulator Classic
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 29,244 reviews2015
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Trains
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 44.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
Why similar: Trains 72.2% ★, Simulation 16.1%, Level Editor 4.4%, Relaxing 2.6%, Sandbox 2.5%
- #4 Eisenbahn X
94% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2015
Dev: TREND, SoftproPub: Koch Media
Windows
With Eisenbahn X you can build complex railway worlds on your PC or notebook and it is possible to control trains as a train driver. You can control the entire rail traffic with a sophisticated signal system. Build train consists from steam, diesel and electric locomotives, passenger and freight cars.
Why similar: Trains 78.7% ★, Simulation 21.3%
- #5 Train Simulator: East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough Route Add-On
93% matchVery Positive82% of 68 reviews2013
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Trains
Windows
One of the busiest routes on the British rail network springs to life in the stunning East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough route for Train Simulator, featuring the classic High Speed Train and commuter Class 365 EMU.
Why similar: Trains 74.9% ★, Simulation 25.1%
- #6 Railroad X
91% matchMixed49% of 51 reviews2014
Dev: TREND, Soft ProPub: Koch Media
Windows
With Railroad X you can build complex railway worlds on your PC or notebook and it is possible to control trains as a train driver. You can control the entire rail traffic with a sophisticated signal system. Build train consists from steam, diesel and electric locomotives, passenger and freight cars.
Why similar: Trains 70.8% ★, Simulation 29.2%
- #7 MaSzyna
89% matchVery Positive89% of 615 reviews2026
Dev: eu07.pl
Windows
MaSzyna is a simulator which will allow you to become a train driver of most popular railway vehicles used on the Polish railways.
Why similar: Trains 75.9% ★, Simulation 24.1%
- #8 EEP 16 Expert Eisenbahn Aufbau- und Steuerungssimulation
90% matchMixed63% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: Trend Redaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Windows
EEP 16 ExpertThe Leading Railway Construction and Control SimulationDiscover the latest innovations in the most realistic railway construction game ever developed: EEP 16 Expert. This new version includes many additional features, both technical and functional
Why similar: Trains 58.9% ★, Simulation 29.1%, Building 6.1%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #9 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,710 reviews2019
Dev: N3V Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Much more than just a train driving simulator. Build, drive and operate the railroad of your dreams with Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019.
Why similar: Trains 64% ★, Simulation 20.9%, Sandbox 9.1%, Building 5.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #10 Tiny Train Adventures
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TOUTOU Interactive
Windows
Set off on a tiny train adventure! Build your railway and drive through the mountains in this cozy exploration adventure.
Why similar: Trains 68.5% ★, Cozy 13.8%, Building 7.6%, Nature 6.8%, Stylized 2.8%
- #11 Train Simulator: NEC: New York-New Haven Route Add-On
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 42 reviews2014
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Trains
Windows
The sprawling Big Apple and the bustling city of New Haven come together in the exciting new NEC: New York-New Haven route for Train Simulator, featuring many of New York’s famous landmarks and advanced signalling throughout.
Why similar: Trains 64.5% ★, Simulation 35.5%
- #12 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,181 reviews2022
Dev: N3V Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 171.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now you can collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! TRS22 showcases a range of high quality routes, sessions and trains to drive, plus all the scenery you need to make your own masterpiece.
Why similar: Trains 48.2% ★, Level Editor 21.1%, Sandbox 11.4%, Simulation 9.2%, Building 5.1%
- #13 Chinese Rail SIm
85% matchMixed50% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Lawliet
Windows
Start with an empty Chinese map, create, build a rail network with your own imagination and sophisticated design, help millions of people to reach where they want to go. Ready yourself as a lead rail engineer to make some challenging decisions along the way.
Why similar: Trains 59.1% ★, Sandbox 17.8%, Simulation 13.2%, Building 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #14 Train Simulator: Pacific Surfliner® LA - San Diego Route
86% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2013
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Trains
Windows
It’s not all beaches and surfing in California – the stunning Pacific Surfliner® LA – San Diego route for Train Simulator takes you through some of the US state’s most stunning scenery, past golden beaches and into sprawling cityscapes.
Why similar: Trains 63.8% ★, Simulation 36.2%
- #15 Teeny Tiny Trains
84% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Short Circuit Studios
Windows · Mac
A cozy, nostalgic puzzle game where you build tracks to guide adorable miniature trains through bite-sized challenges. Solve clever brain teasers and rediscover the joy of your very first toy train set.
Why similar: Trains 38.9% ★, Level Editor 18.9%, Cozy 11.8%, Sandbox 9.3%, Simulation 6.4%
- #16 Russian Train Trip
84% matchMixed55% of 135 reviews2021
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
Traveling on passenger trains in Russia. First-person exploration.
Why similar: Trains 70.3% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Sandbox 10.2%, Nature 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #17 ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition
83% matchVery Positive91% of 593 reviews2019
Dev: Carsten HölscherPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Zusi 3 Aerosoft Edition is a train simulation for PCs, the professional version of which is also being used in railway companies for engine driver training purposes.
Why similar: Trains 51.6% ★, Level Editor 14.7%, Sandbox 11.3%, Simulation 10.3%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #18 The Count of Monster Disco
82% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2014
Dev: Skyhook GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Trains
Windows
PLEASE NOTE: Train Simulator is not required to play this game. The people of New Town are totally unaware,Of a place you imagine only if you dare,Trainsylvania is a spooky and frightful land,In which the Count of Monster Disco has a mansion so grand.
Why similar: Trains 46.9% ★, Simulation 18.2%, Level Editor 15.6%, Sandbox 9.5%, Relaxing 4.8%
- #19 MDS: Metro dispatcher simulator
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vlakboss (Matěj Růžička)
Windows
MDS is a detailed simulator of the Prague Metro interlocking system. Take the role of a dispatcher, operate signals, switches, and passenger information system, manage traffic with realistic timetables, or create your own scenarios.
Why similar: Trains 69.2% ★, Simulation 16.1%, Sandbox 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #20 BRIO World - Railway
79% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Filimundus
Windows · Mac
Build your dream railway using BRIOs classic wooden-style parts. Lay tracks, place stations and figures, create unique train sets, and explore a charming world filled with fun missions to complete.
Why similar: Trains 49.3% ★, Sandbox 14.5%, Cozy 14.2%, Simulation 7.1%, Building 6.8%
- #21 Simutrans
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 664 reviews2016
Dev: The Simutrans Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Simutrans is a freeware and open-source transportation simulator. Your goal is to establish a successful transport company. Transport passengers, mail and goods by rail, road, ship, and even air. Interconnect districts, cities, public buildings, industries and tourist attractions.
Why similar: Trains 66.1% ★, Simulation 17.4%, Sandbox 10%, Building 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #22 Train Fever
80% matchMixed64% of 3,525 reviews2014
Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
It’s the year 1850, and there are great times ahead! Establish a transport company and be its manager. Build infrastructure such as railways and stations, purchase transportation vehicles and manage lines. Fulfill the people’s needs and watch cities evolve dynamically.
Why similar: Trains 71.7% ★, Simulation 15%, Sandbox 9%, Building 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #23 Trainz Plus
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 131 reviews2022
Dev: N3V Games
Windows · Mac
Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! And with Trainz Plus memberships, you get more content, more features and the latest Trainz has to offer!
Why similar: Trains 46.1% ★, Level Editor 21.5%, Sandbox 12%, Simulation 9.4%, Building 5.9%
- #24 Tracks - The Train Set Game
78% matchVery Positive94% of 1,530 reviews2019
Dev: Whoop GroupPub: Excalibur Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Jump into the ultimate toy sandbox and build the train set of your dreams! Create colourful railway systems, decorate beautiful towns, transport commuting passengers, and even ride your train in first-person.
Why similar: Trains 56.5% ★, Sandbox 16.9%, Simulation 12.9%, Building 9.3%, Relaxing 3.9%
- #25 Train Train Train
78% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: heinn
Windows
Train Train Train is a game about managing train networks in various smol cute 3d worlds. Lay down tracks, upgrade intersections and don't bonk the sheep. Do not be deceived, this game can be as tough as it is cute.
Why similar: Trains 66.2% ★, Level Editor 21.8%, Building 4.9%, Simulation 4.6%, Colorful 2.1%
- #26 Softscape
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Moss Orbit
Windows · Mac
Restore barren spaces into peaceful gardens in a relaxing first-person sandbox. Route water, shape terrain, place plants and decorations, then watch your world slowly return to life beneath the Grand Tree.
Why similar: Cozy 22.7%, Sandbox 17.9%, Nature 12.7%, Level Editor 12.2%, Simulation 12.1%
- #27 Train Sim World® 2020
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,995 reviews2017
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - TSW
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 110.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Train Sim World is an immersive first-person simulator perfect for everyone, with complete in-cab interactivity, accurate detail on locos, real-world routes and hours of gameplay. Take to the rails with the brand-new Train Sim World 2020 Edition and find everything you need to master new skills.
Why similar: Trains 72.8% ★, Simulation 15.9%, Relaxing 6.1%, Building 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #28 Speed Rivals - Model Trains
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BabelGames
Windows
Build your dream railway. Lay tracks, design stations, decorate every detail — then put your network to the test delivering cargo and passengers across maps you created yourself.
Why similar: Trains 44.8% ★, Level Editor 17.8%, Sandbox 11.5%, Simulation 8.7%, Building 6.4%
- #29 Rolling Line
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,532 reviews2018
Dev: Gaugepunk Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Build your own model railway tracks and scenery or explore pre-made maps, including 1000s of player-made maps and mods on the Steam Workshop! Play solo and in multiplayer, both in virtual reality and on PC!
Why similar: Trains 48.7% ★, Level Editor 20.2%, Sandbox 11.9%, Simulation 8.4%, Building 5.4%
- #30 Train Operator 377
75% matchPositive83% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: Heliosphere SoftwarePub: @ Heliosphere Software
Windows
Enjoy the charm of one of the UK’s oldest and most enchanting railways from the best available viewpoint – the driver’s seat! Hammer through urban sprawl, rolling fields and famous tunnels at 90 MPH in all weathers and at any time of your choosing.
Why similar: Trains 79.9% ★, Simulation 19.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #31 【クラウドファンディング・ストレッチゴール特典ソフト】鉄道にっぽん!限定特別版 for ズイキマスコンPRO
73% matchMixed69% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Sonic Powered Co.,Ltd.
Windows
このソフトは、株式会社瑞起にて行われた「ZUIKI MasConPRO (ズイキマスコンPRO)」のクラウドファンディングの達成記念として特別に公開されるソフトウェアです。
Why similar: Trains 89% ★, Simulation 9.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #32 Train Travel Simulator
74% matchMixed45% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
Simulator of travel in the carriage of a passenger train across Russia.
Why similar: Trains 55.1% ★, Simulation 23.8%, Sandbox 20.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #33 Train Station Simulator
75% matchMixed57% of 256 reviews2017
Dev: Appliks Apps Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Train Station Simulator is a station builder and manager game. Create and maintain your dream station! Ride the rails and operate your ultimate grand central empire!
Why similar: Trains 73.7% ★, Simulation 16%, Sandbox 6.2%, Building 4.1%
- #34 Bounty Train
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,721 reviews2017
Dev: Corbie GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore the dangerous life, the accurate historic events and contemporary inventions of the North American/US 19th century. Acquire one of the most legendary steam machines and transform it into a fortress on rails.
Why similar: Trains 76.5% ★, Simulation 16.1%, Building 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #35 Cozy Coasters
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mercior Games
Windows · Linux
Welcome to your cozy coaster island! Unlock new lands, fund the construction of scenic rollercoasters, and hop in the driver’s seat. Use simple accelerate and brake controls to safely guide your passengers through loops and drops. Upgrade your rides, earn stars, and build a relaxing park paradise!
Why similar: Trains 54.4% ★, Cozy 18.7%, Simulation 10.4%, Relaxing 6.8%, Nature 4.9%
- #36 A-Train 9 V5.0 : Japan Train Simulator Ultimate Edition
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: ARTDINK
Windows
Build railroads. Construct your city. Master transport economics. A-Train 9 V5.0 Ultimate Edition is a realistic railroad management and urban development sandbox where every choice – from track layout to industry logistics – affects the prosperity of your metropolis.
Why similar: Trains 57.3% ★, Simulation 17.5%, Level Editor 8.4%, Sandbox 8.3%, Building 7.8%
- #37 Trains VR
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: The House of Fables
Windows
Hop on the Puzzle Train! Welcome to the fantasy world of railroads, locomotives, and stations where you can become both a constructor and a conductor. Relive your childhood dreams with 40 levels packed with logical puzzles and multiple solutions. Build, Ride, Fail, Repeat, Succeed!
Why similar: Trains 76.6% ★, Simulation 18.8%, Relaxing 4.6%
- #38 Diesel Railcar Simulator
72% matchVery Positive94% of 344 reviews2018
Dev: Lapioware
Windows
Drive vintage diesel trains, shifting gears manually and trying to reach a perfect score. Create new routes, trains and timetables. Share your creations and download new content from the Workshop.
Why similar: Trains 48.6% ★, Level Editor 18.1%, Sandbox 12.1%, Simulation 9.3%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #39 TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: N3V Games
Windows · Mac
Bring Your Model Railway Dreams to Life with TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition, where cutting-edge technology meets the charm of classic layouts. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just starting out, TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition offers endless possibilities to create, play, and explore.
Why similar: Trains 39.5% ★, Sandbox 16.6%, Level Editor 16%, Simulation 13.5%, Building 7.9%
- #40 Metro Station Designer
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CCC Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unleash your enginnering talent in "Metro Station Designer"! Use intuitive tools to build complex stations, optimize passenger flow, and enhance transit efficiency. Create outstanding urban transit hubs and become a master metro station designer.
Why similar: Trains 47.4% ★, Sandbox 17.2%, Level Editor 12.6%, Simulation 11%, Building 8.5%
- #41 FWsim - Fireworks Display Simulator
70% matchVery Positive97% of 130 reviews2023
Dev: Lukas Trötzmüller
Windows
Light the sky and express your creativity with the sandbox simulator FWsim – Fireworks Display Simulator! Enjoy an easy-to-master professional software used by fireworks experts all over the world, and use your favorite music and 3D iconic landmarks to create unique, unforgettable moments.
Why similar: Level Editor 32.2%, Simulation 29.1%, Sandbox 26.5%, Relaxing 11.3%, Singleplayer 1%
- #42 Model Railway Easily Christmas
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: Redbrick Studios Ltd
Windows
Model railway builder wit true 3D graphics. Place all the highly detailed objects on the snowy landscape and create exciting model railway layouts! Start your trains and enjoy the Christmas style decorated environment!
Why similar: Trains 65.2% ★, Simulation 26.3%, Building 8.5%
- #43 Smart Train Simulator
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Smart Simulators Limited
Windows
Hardcore railway driver simulator based on professional training systems. Operate trains and metro units with authentic controls, safety systems and regulations. Leave the cab, walk stations and depots, follow real procedures. No arcade — pure simulation.
Why similar: Trains 65.1% ★, Simulation 17.3%, Sandbox 10.1%, Relaxing 7.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #44 Train Hero
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GameakiPub: Strategy First
Windows
Train Hero is a train railway action puzzle game with a retro feel. It’s easy to play but hard to master and you only need one click to play.
Why similar: Trains 99.1% ★, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #45 Blocks Tracks Trains
69% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: splenbit
Windows · Linux
A relaxing sandbox train set diorama. Build a voxel world, create voxel buildings, set up your track network, and watch your trains go.
Why similar: Trains 57.8% ★, Sandbox 16.9%, Simulation 10.4%, Building 9%, Stylized 2.5%
- #46 Railway Fun - Adventure Park
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: magnussoft
Windows
Organize railroad networks in this exciting time management game! Direct trains and monorails to clear areas and venture into new park sections.
Why similar: Trains 93% ★, Colorful 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #47 Distributrains
66% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: Oddwarg
Windows · Linux
A railroad simulation game with roguelike elements. Use resources wisely to expand your infrastructure and satisfy industries, contracts, citizens, and engines. Respond quickly to ever-changing circumstances and don't get kicked out of your office.
Why similar: Trains 67.8% ★, Simulation 15.4%, Sandbox 11%, Building 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #48 TRAIN CREW
68% matchVery Positive99% of 462 reviews2021
Dev: Mizotsuki Rail / acty
Windows
It is a game where you become a driver of the fictitious railway Tatehama Electric Railway and drive a train. Currently, you can drive up and down 28 km from Akayamacho Station to Tatehama Station.
Why similar: Trains 81% ★, Simulation 18.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #49 Railroad Pioneer
70% matchMixed61% of 262 reviews2014
Dev: Kritzelkratz 3000Pub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Be a pioneer and build the most famous transcontinental railroad tracks in the United States of America throughout the 19th century.
Why similar: Trains 71.1% ★, Simulation 28.9%
- #50 Cold Engine
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Castaways Games
Windows
Operate a corporate train through a world of endless cold. Choose your routes, deliver mysterious cargo, upgrade your train, and make hard decisions to survive the storms, meet the quota, and chase the next promise that the system will let you go.
Why similar: Trains 81.8% ★, Simulation 17.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #51 I Like Trains
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Super Gecko Games
Windows
You like trains? Good, you are going to need a lot of them. Grow from a single train line into a sprawling transporation network in this incremental train game. Move passengers, invest in more trains, new lines, unlock new buildings and of course, buy lots of upgrades.
Why similar: Trains 65.2% ★, Simulation 11%, Relaxing 8.3%, Cozy 7.2%, Building 5.2%
- #52 Super Loco World - Cozy Train Automation
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: Andrii BychkovskyiPub: Curve Games
Windows
Effortlessly build and automate intricate railroads and deliver goods to meet the demands of a dynamic world! Make clever use of signals and signposts to avoid traffic jams, and watch your villages blossom into bustling towns in this cozy take on the train tycoon genre.
Why similar: Trains 48.2% ★, Cozy 14.2%, Sandbox 12%, Simulation 8.6%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #53 Sid Meier's Railroads!
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,441 reviews2007
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Sid Meier's Railroads! marks the return of the watershed title in simulation/strategy gaming that launched the popular "tycoon" genre, and inspired a new generation of games. Sid Meier's Railroads!
Why similar: Trains 87.6% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Building 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #54 Infinite Rails
65% matchVery Positive89% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Benjamin Voráč
Windows · Mac
A railway-building adventure in an endless, procedurally generated world. Lay tracks, transport passengers and goods, mine resources, and buy unique locomotives. Play solo or with friends and create your ultimate railway network!
Why similar: Trains 66.2% ★, Sandbox 15.5%, Simulation 11.2%, Building 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%