What games are most similar to Art of the Rail?

The most similar games to Art of the Rail include Train Station Simulator, Simutrans, Train Fever, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Art of the Rail?

Art of the Rail is a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game with popular tags including Strategy, Simulation, Trains, Management, 3D.

Best strategy games like Art of the Rail?

If you're looking for more strategy games like Art of the Rail, try Train Station Simulator, Simutrans, Train Fever. These share the Strategy tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Art of the Rail?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Art of the Rail. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Art of the Rail but more simulation?

To find games emphasizing simulation, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Simulation alongside Strategy. You can also explore the simulation tag page directly.

Games Like Art of the Rail

Top Similar Games to Art of the Rail

Train Station Simulator (2017) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Trains. Also features early access and indie. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Trains
Simutrans (2016) — Shared: Simulation, Trains, Strategy. Also features free to play and building. Tags: Simulation, Trains, Strategy
Train Fever (2014) — Shared: Simulation, Trains, Management. Also features economy and indie. Tags: Simulation, Trains, Management
Iron Roads (2025) — Shared: Trains, Management, Strategy. Also features early access and building. Tags: Trains, Management, Strategy
Sid Meier's Railroads! (2007) — Shared: Trains, Strategy, Management. Also features economy and singleplayer. Tags: Trains, Strategy, Management
Bounty Train (2017) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Trains. Also features building and economy. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Trains
Railroad Tycoon II Platinum (2007) — Shared: Strategy, Management, Trains. Also features economy and singleplayer. Tags: Strategy, Management, Trains
Railroad Pioneer (2014) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Trains. Also features western. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Trains
Train Frontier Classic (2017) — Shared: Simulation, Trains, City Builder. Also features casual and early access. Tags: Simulation, Trains, City Builder
Railroad Tycoon 3 (2007) — Shared: Management, Strategy, Trains. Also features economy and singleplayer. Tags: Management, Strategy, Trains
Toxic Trains0 — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder. Also features puzzle and minimalist. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder
Blockville (2023) — Shared: City Builder, Simulation, Base Building. Also features stylized and funny. Tags: City Builder, Simulation, Base Building
OpenTTD (2021) — Shared: Simulation, Management, Trains. Also features building and free to play. Tags: Simulation, Management, Trains
Train Metropolis (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, City Builder. Also features casual and idler. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, City Builder
Train Manager (2019) — Shared: Trains, Strategy, Management. Also features casual and indie. Tags: Trains, Strategy, Management
Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™ (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Trains. Also features transportation and economy. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Trains
Cities in Motion (2011) — Shared: Simulation, Management, Strategy. Also features singleplayer and transportation. Tags: Simulation, Management, Strategy
STATIONflow (2020) — Shared: Base Building, Trains, Management. Also features building and sandbox. Tags: Base Building, Trains, Management
DOOMTRAIN (2026) — Shared: Simulation, City Builder, Trains. Also features resource management and tower defense. Tags: Simulation, City Builder, Trains
Stoplights (2026) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Management. Also features casual and transportation. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Management
Mini Metro (2015) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Trains. Also features puzzle and minimalist. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Trains
Trainz™ Simulator 12 (2011) — Shared: Simulation, Trains. Also features multiplayer and singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Trains
Transport Fever 2 (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Management. Also features transportation and economy. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Management
Steam & Stones0 — Shared: Simulation, Online Co-Op, Trains. Also features colony sim and automation. Tags: Simulation, Online Co-Op, Trains
Factory Town 2: Paradise (2026) — Shared: Simulation, City Builder, Strategy. Also features automation and crafting. Tags: Simulation, City Builder, Strategy
Rail World (2018) — Shared: Simulation, City Builder, Strategy. Also features free to play and casual. Tags: Simulation, City Builder, Strategy
Times of Progress0 — Shared: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation. Also features resource management and sandbox. Tags: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation
RAILGRADE (2023) — Shared: Trains, Strategy, Simulation. Also features real-time and resource management. Tags: Trains, Strategy, Simulation
Train Driver 2 (2025) — Shared: Simulation, Trains, Management. Also features multiplayer and driving. Tags: Simulation, Trains, Management
DeckEleven's Railroads 2 (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, 3D. Also features building and economy. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, 3D
Wild West Steam Loco (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Trains, 3D. Also features building and transportation. Tags: Simulation, Trains, 3D
MaSzyna (2026) — Shared: Simulation, Trains. Also features realistic and free to play. Tags: Simulation, Trains
Model Railway Easily Christmas (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Trains, City Builder. Also features building and transportation. Tags: Simulation, Trains, City Builder
Train Simulator Classic (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Trains, Strategy. Also features singleplayer and realistic. Tags: Simulation, Trains, Strategy
Overcrowd: A Commute 'Em Up (2020) — Shared: Management, City Builder, Strategy. Also features building and sandbox. Tags: Management, City Builder, Strategy
Steam & Heather (2027) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Management. Also features transportation and resource management. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Management
Eisenbahn X (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Trains. Tags: Simulation, Trains
Railway Company Owner (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, City Builder. Also features casual and exploration. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, City Builder
Train Simulator: East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough Route Add-On (2013) — Shared: Simulation, Trains. Tags: Simulation, Trains
Lost Heaven Station0 — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Base Building. Also features colony sim and sandbox. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Base Building
MiniTrans (2024) — Shared: Simulation, City Builder, Trains. Also features casual and transportation. Tags: Simulation, City Builder, Trains
Trainz: Murchison 20 — Shared: Simulation, Trains. Tags: Simulation, Trains
Japan Train Models - JR East Edition (2023) — Shared: Trains, Simulation, City Builder. Also features crafting and puzzle. Tags: Trains, Simulation, City Builder
Model Railway Millionaire (2023) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, City Builder. Also features life sim and colorful. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, City Builder
Trainz: A New Era (2015) — Shared: Simulation, Trains. Also features driving and open world. Tags: Simulation, Trains
Railway Empire (2018) — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, Management. Also features economy and building. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, Management
Metroland0 — Shared: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder. Also features transportation and economy. Tags: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder
A-Train 9 V5.0 : Japan Train Simulator Ultimate Edition (2024) — Shared: Simulation, City Builder, Trains. Also features building and economy. Tags: Simulation, City Builder, Trains
Train Hero (2025) — Shared: Trains, Strategy. Also features puzzle and indie. Tags: Trains, Strategy
Iron Village (2025) — Shared: City Builder, Trains, Management. Also features building and pixel graphics. Tags: City Builder, Trains, Management
Sweet Transit (2024) — Shared: Simulation, Trains, City Builder. Also features transportation and economy. Tags: Simulation, Trains, City Builder
Substructure0 — Shared: Base Building, Strategy, Management. Also features automation and resource management. Tags: Base Building, Strategy, Management
Infinite Rails (2025) — Shared: Trains, Simulation, Co-op. Also features sandbox and driving. Tags: Trains, Simulation, Co-op
Rule the Rail! (2020) — Shared: Simulation, Trains, City Builder. Also features building and transportation. Tags: Simulation, Trains, City Builder
Rail Route (2024) — Shared: Management, City Builder, Trains. Also features building and sandbox. Tags: Management, City Builder, Trains
Station Manager (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Trains, City Builder. Also features casual and automobile sim. Tags: Simulation, Trains, City Builder
Cargo Company (2022) — Shared: Simulation, Management, Trains. Also features economy and transportation. Tags: Simulation, Management, Trains
Sandustry (2026) — Shared: Base Building, Strategy, Management. Also features automation and resource management. Tags: Base Building, Strategy, Management
My Train Arrives (2019) — Shared: Simulation, Strategy, Trains. Also features indie and transportation. Tags: Simulation, Strategy, Trains
TGV Voyages Train Simulator (2016) — Shared: Simulation, Trains. Also features singleplayer. Tags: Simulation, Trains