Games Like Back in Service: a Metro Driver

The Rails are Yours in Train Sim World 5! Take on new challenges and new roles as you master the tracks and trains of iconic cities across 3 new routes. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rail hobby and embark on your next journey.

Why similar: Trains 32.9% ★, Transportation 22.4% ★, Driving 14.5%, Immersive Sim 9.3%, Realistic 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The latest in the series offers the most advanced engine for realistic train driving and detailed route exploration.

The series "World of Subways" features some of the most interesting Subway Routes of the world for the PC. Once again World of Subways 4 comes back to New York, perhaps the most exciting city in the world. The whole gaming world takes place in the 70ies/80ies and is created in its typical look.

Why similar: Trains 50.2% ★, Driving 20%, Realistic 7.5%, Exploration 5.3%, Simulation 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly authentic simulation of the New York City subway system, emphasizing realistic signaling and passenger handling.

Line 1, the most complicated subway in Seoul, is now coming in PC version. You can feel high immersion with the graphics that realize the actual Seoul scenery, the train driving sound, and the realistic train driving system. Experience the operation of the Seoul subway!

Why similar: Trains 44.7% ★, Transportation 22.8% ★, Driving 13%, Simulation 5.5%, Realistic 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated metro simulator that emphasizes the 3D first-person driving experience within a realistic underground environment.

Feel the power of simulation in your hands. Experience immense velocity and express unrivalled creativity with Train Sim World 4! Expand your rail hobby and discover the raw emotion of driving a diverse array of iconic routes and trains. From training center to mountain pass, this is your journey.

Why similar: Trains 42.1% ★, Transportation 19.7% ★, Driving 11.2%, Immersive Sim 7.6%, Realistic 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a comprehensive railway simulation experience with a strong emphasis on realistic physics and immersive first-person interaction.

The World of Subways 1 line is going from New York beneath the Hudson-River to Newark. The original route is almost equally split in underground and above ground sections. Coming with excellent graphics this simulator also puts a lot of emphasis on original physics of the train and wagons.

Why similar: Trains 48.4% ★, Driving 19.3%, Realistic 8.1%, Exploration 6.2%, Family Friendly 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This entry offers a foundational look at subway simulation with a focus on the New York transit experience.

Explore the picturesque U3 line of Hamburg's elevated railroad in the new SubwaySim Hamburg!

Why similar: Trains 24.4% ★, Driving 22.3%, Simulation 13%, Realistic 10.6%, Exploration 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends casual simulation with authentic urban rail driving, focusing on the specific lines of the Hamburg U-Bahn.

Explore the three most picturesque underground lines in Germany! The Berlin U1/U3 and the Hamburg U3 are waiting for you. Immerse yourself in everyday life in the two German metropolises and discover famous sights such as Hamburg's harbour or Berlin's Oberbaum Bridge.

Why similar: Trains 54% ★, Underground 16.7% ★, Realistic 10.1%, Simulation 8.9%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on subway simulation that prioritizes high-fidelity graphics and immersive first-person cabin controls.

Drive massive trains and build your career in a vast open railway network. For both PC and VR.

Why similar: Trains 36.9% ★, Transportation 22.4% ★, Driving 13.7%, Immersive Sim 7.7%, Sandbox 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its deep immersion and physics-based train handling, it provides a sandbox experience that rewards careful operation.

SimRail is new, advanced railway simulator. Master high-speed long-distance EMU, heavy freight hauls and suburban trains. Travel 500 km of geodetic-data based real routes. Become train dispatcher and control the traffic according to the schedule or cooperate with other players on multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Trains 33.5% ★, Transportation 23.3% ★, Driving 14.5%, Immersive Sim 7.9%, Realistic 5%

Why You'll Like It: This simulator offers a highly realistic approach to train operation, including complex signaling and multiplayer integration.

Take control of a Soviet locomotive and embark on a dangerous journey along the world's longest railway line. Face mafia rivals, bandits, wild animals, constant breakdowns, severe frosts, hunger, and... a hangover. How far will you get before your supplies run out?

Why similar: Trains 33.1% ★, Transportation 19.8% ★, Driving 15%, Sandbox 7.8%, Realistic 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on long-haul transit, it shares the intense first-person cabin management and survival elements found in immersive sims.

For the first time in railroad simulation, play as both the driver and company director! Take the controls of your locomotives and grow your railway empire by negotiating deals and developing your network.

Why similar: Trains 31.2% ★, Transportation 25.1% ★, Driving 12.3%, Immersive Sim 8.6%, Realistic 7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines train driving with management elements, offering a broader scope of railway operations in an open-world setting.

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 32.8% ★, Transportation 21.8% ★, Driving 15.3%, Immersive Sim 8.8%, Sandbox 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the mechanical nuances of operating diesel railcars with a high degree of realism.

Experience with TramSim the most modern tram simulator, which impresses with photo-realistic graphics and as first location the Austrian capital Vienna in a virtual reality that has never been seen before.

Why similar: Trains 40.9% ★, Driving 18.4%, Transportation 14.8% ★, Realistic 7.5%, Family Friendly 5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an urban transit experience similar to metro driving, focusing on navigating complex city streets and tram lines.

Climb into the driver's seat of your car and your business, transport passengers across Barcelona and grow your company! Can you help relieve the transportation challenges of a city that never sleeps?

Why similar: Transportation 26.6% ★, Driving 25.3%, Immersive Sim 11.7%, Realistic 7.4%, Exploration 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an open-world urban driving experience that emphasizes the role of a professional driver in a busy city.

Transport passengers in the city bus simulation The Bus along 1:1 scale routes in Berlin, passing landmarks like the Victory Column, Brandenburg Gate, and Alexanderplatz. In the Scania Citywide LF and other licensed buses, sell tickets, handle traffic, and get everyone to their destination safely.

Why similar: Driving 43.2%, Transportation 21.4% ★, Realistic 12.4%, Simulation 9.5%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-fidelity urban driving experience with a focus on realistic city navigation and route adherence.

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 56.8% ★, Driving 20.7%, Realistic 8.1%, Simulation 6.4%, Transportation 1.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: An older but highly polished entry that established many of the simulation standards found in modern train games.

Welcome to an old, ruined train station. A place that will give you a lot of fun! In Train Station Renovation you play as a renovation company specialized in restoring old and damaged railway stations.

Why similar: Trains 54.3% ★, Simulation 8.2%, Realistic 8.1%, Family Friendly 6.7%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on maintenance, it shares the same train-centric theme and first-person interaction style.

Conquer American mountains as you haul incredible tonnage with the workhorses of industry, get the British capital’s commuters to work in record time and race state-to-state aboard German high-speed traction. Master the machine with Train Sim World 3.

Why similar: Trains 36.7% ★, Transportation 22.1% ★, Driving 15.8%, Immersive Sim 6.5%, Realistic 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A solid entry in the series that provides a wide range of trains and routes for those seeking a realistic driving experience.

You and your fellow railroaders are the lifeblood of your railroad, just like it is the lifeblood of the communities it serves. Switch cars at industries. Keep people moving while running local passenger trains. Run trains with a purpose in transition era Appalachia – in Railroader!

Why similar: Trains 38.3% ★, Transportation 27.3% ★, Immersive Sim 10.3%, Sandbox 5.9%, Realistic 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a detailed look at railway operations, focusing on the logistics and management of train transport.

The world of coach drivers awaits you! Drive along motorways and country roads to the bus stations in over 40 cities in Germany. Thanks to the cooperation with FlixBus and true-to-the-original MAN buses, you will experience the game world in a realistic way.

Why similar: Driving 56.1%, Realistic 15.7%, Simulation 13.6%, First-Person 5.3%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the long-distance driving experience, sharing the simulation-heavy approach to transportation found in the seed game.

Polish railway simulator emphasizing multiplayer and realism. Become a train driver, operating faithfully recreated trains, or a dispatcher, managing traffic and signalling equipment at your post. Cooperate online, build stations in the editor, and join railway enthusiasts!

Why similar: Trains 45.1% ★, Transportation 19.2% ★, Driving 17.6%, Immersive Sim 9.4%, Simulation 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward train driving simulator that focuses on the core mechanics of transportation and route completion.

The evolution of train simulation! Master iconic locomotives on high-speed services, long freight hauls or precise commuter traffic, and get creative with customisation tools in this advanced sequel. Climb into the cab in Train Sim World 2.

Why similar: Trains 36% ★, Transportation 21.6% ★, Driving 15.2%, Immersive Sim 7.1%, Realistic 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of high-quality simulation, offering a reliable platform for train enthusiasts.

The "Japanese Rail Sim" is a railway simulation game that allows you to experience a authentic railway operation with live-action images and a realistic reproduction of the driver's seat. Anyone can enjoy the feeling of being a train driver by simply operating the master controller and the brakes.

Why similar: Trains 35.3% ★, Transportation 24.3% ★, Driving 15.8%, Immersive Sim 7%, Realistic 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique perspective on rail transit with a focus on the precision and cultural aspects of Japanese train operation.

Embark on your next journey and discover the joy of train simulation. Be ready for anything as you master formidable trains across 3 new routes. Unlock new skills and expand your hobby - Expect the Unexpected in Train Sim World 6!

Why similar: Trains 34.3% ★, Transportation 23.3% ★, Driving 14.1%, Immersive Sim 9.5%, Realistic 3.9%

Metro Simulator 2 is a unique game featuring recreated Moscow Metro and realistic train controls.

Why similar: Trains 27.8% ★, Transportation 20% ★, Driving 16.8%, Immersive Sim 10.1%, Realistic 6.4%

Take your opportunity as real Train Mechanic. Find locomotives around game world that needs your help and repair them in one of 3 workshops localized in huge 25 km2 open world. You will be face all types of damages in all genres of trains: Diesel, Electric and even Old-School Steam units.

Why similar: Trains 44.5% ★, Driving 15.5%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Sandbox 7.7%, Realistic 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep dive into the mechanical side of trains, perfect for players interested in the technical aspects of the vehicles.

SimRail - The Railway Simulator Prologue presents the full range of possibilities of the newest and best simulator of the work of train driver. Take on the challenge and take the controls of a freight or passenger train!

Why similar: Trains 33.4% ★, Transportation 23.9% ★, Driving 15.4%, Immersive Sim 9.4%, Realistic 5.3%

Build your dream railroad across a huge open world! You can build tracks and stations, drive detailed locomotives, and transport goods to earn money and experience. Play exciting Online Multiplayer sessions with your friends or create your very own sandbox!

Why similar: Trains 44.1% ★, Driving 17.7%, Immersive Sim 11.2%, Sandbox 10.3%, Exploration 5%

The All-in-One Simulation! Drive highly detailed and licensed real buses & trams, build and design your own transport company, and grow your network in a European-inspired city.

Why similar: Transportation 33.1% ★, Driving 23.7%, Immersive Sim 13.3%, Sandbox 7.1%, Simulation 7%

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 66.4% ★, Driving 12.4%, Simulation 7.6%, Realistic 4.5%, Transportation 4.5% ★

Take control of a Soviet locomotive and embark on a dangerous journey along the world's longest railway line. Face mafia rivals, bandits, wild animals, constant breakdowns, severe frosts, hunger, and... a hangover. How far will you get before your supplies run out?

Why similar: Trains 30.6% ★, Transportation 19.8% ★, Driving 14.2%, Sandbox 7.8%, Immersive Sim 7.5%

Brave the challenging conditions of Alaskan life in the definitive trucker simulator. Be the master of your own destiny as you take jobs, transport cargo and experience a sense of freedom on foot and in your cab.

Why similar: Driving 31.1%, Immersive Sim 18.2%, Realistic 10.9%, Exploration 8.8%, First-Person 6.7%

Bus World is a game about passenger transportations in various conditions, starting from standard days of a bus driver and ending with rescuing people who suffered from disasters.

Why similar: Driving 37.4%, Sandbox 18.1%, Realistic 12.6%, Exploration 8.9%, Simulation 8.1%

Take control of an underground commuter train and rise to the top in a bustling metropolis filled with cheap thrills, prime real estate, and a diverse community of unique characters.

Why similar: Trains 53.8% ★, Sandbox 16.3%, Exploration 8.6%, Realistic 8%, Simulation 4.4%

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 37.1% ★, Transportation 22.5% ★, Driving 11.5%, Sandbox 9.4%, Immersive Sim 7.2%

Enjoy realistic driving in the open world. Relaxing cargo deliveries or driving buses and taxis will give you enough money to buy new cars and parts. You can test your driving skills at the race track. It's all about pure driving pleasure!

Why similar: Transportation 37.2% ★, Driving 25.6%, Immersive Sim 12.2%, Realistic 7%, Exploration 5.6%

A railway-building adventure in an endless, procedurally generated world. Lay tracks, transport passengers and goods, complete tasks, and unlock unique locomotives. Play solo or with friends and create your ultimate railway network!

Why similar: Trains 48.3% ★, Driving 19.4%, Sandbox 11.8%, Immersive Sim 4.6%, Exploration 4.5%

A first-person adventure game with a storyline. You are about to travel on a passenger train along the Trans-Siberian Railway. You can walk around cities, ride a train and watch nature change, talk to passengers and much more.

Why similar: Trains 58.6% ★, Exploration 7.4%, Realistic 6.9%, Family Friendly 5.6%, First-Person 5.2%

In Bus Driver, your job is to transport passengers around an attractive and realistic city. You must drive to a timetable on a planned route, whilst obeying traffic rules, and taking care not to upset or injure your passengers.

Why similar: Driving 67.7%, Simulation 28.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Casual 1.6%

Discover with TramSim Munich a new city with numerous landmarks as well as the low-floor tram model R2.2.b! Transport your passengers on three detailed tram lines in full length through the centre of the Bavarian capital.

Why similar: Trains 41.4% ★, Driving 24.3%, Realistic 9%, Exploration 7%, Family Friendly 6.7%

Welcome to Tram Simulator Urban Transit - get on aboard! In this game, you take on the role of a tram driver and manager. Drive 6 tram models. Transport passengers and drive them to the numerous stops. Plan your own routes, manage your timetables, and expand your tram network.

Why similar: Driving 30.2%, Immersive Sim 24.5%, Realistic 12.1%, Family Friendly 9%, First-Person 8.9%

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 57.8% ★, Sandbox 18.2%, Simulation 6.8%, Realistic 5.5%, Family Friendly 5.2%

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 40.1% ★, Transportation 22.7% ★, Driving 16.2%, Sandbox 9.8%, Realistic 5.5%

名古屋鉄道(名鉄)がついに鉄道運転ゲームとなって登場！ 現地で撮影した実写映像とプロ仕様の走行ルールを守って、急行の高速運転に挑戦しよう。

Why similar: Trains 39.5% ★, Driving 16.9%, Transportation 15% ★, Immersive Sim 11.6%, Realistic 7.1%

Mashinky is a transport strategy game about trains. The goal is to create your own transport empire on a procedurally generated map. It’s a unique blend of realistic graphics combined with an isometric construction mode and board game-like rules.

Why similar: Trains 45.5% ★, Transportation 30.8% ★, Sandbox 11.7%, Realistic 5.1%, Simulation 4.3%

Become a truckie in the heart of Australia! Brave the scorching desert, conquer a sandstorm and support the local industry by delivering vital cargo across the continent’s treacherous terrain.

Why similar: Transportation 35.4% ★, Driving 23.1%, Immersive Sim 13.1%, Realistic 7.6%, Exploration 5.4%

Become a railroad pioneer in Train World - a railway simulator that spans centuries as you design, manage, and operate your own train network. Start at the dawn of railroad technology and evolve into a complex, modern railway company.

Why similar: Trains 43% ★, Transportation 26.5% ★, Sandbox 11.5%, Immersive Sim 6.1%, Realistic 4.6%

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 65.6% ★, Driving 15.7%, Simulation 7.7%, Realistic 7%, 3D 3.5%

Embrace your inner jeepney driver! Pick up passengers, calculate change, and weave through traffic in this Filipino-made driving game. Feed your family, customize your jeepneys, and unlock more rides! Don't forget to bring your towel!

Why similar: Transportation 39.9% ★, Driving 25.9%, Immersive Sim 15.2%, Realistic 7.4%, Simulation 5.4%

Start your career in logistics today in Forklift Simulator! Take on a variety of different missions, a selection of vehicles and an extensive career mode in which you can put your skills to the test. Are you ready for the challenges ahead?

Why similar: Transportation 23.8% ★, Driving 20.1%, Immersive Sim 17.3%, Realistic 8.6%, First-Person 6.4%

Drive a track laying train up and down steep hills and canyons to connect industries. Navigate your network carefully as AI-trains begin to use it. Help industries level up by optimizing tracks, signals and speed limits for efficient flow of traffic.

Why similar: Trains 42.4% ★, Transportation 27.3% ★, Driving 12.6%, Immersive Sim 7.6%, First-Person 4%

Traveling on passenger trains in Russia. First-person exploration.

Why similar: Trains 64% ★, Sandbox 9.6%, Exploration 7.4%, Simulation 6.2%, First-Person 4%

ZDSimulator is a unique project of the real professional training apparatus for train driving schools, which is now available to any user as a railway simulator

Why similar: Trains 40.8% ★, Transportation 19.9% ★, Immersive Sim 15.9%, Simulation 7.8%, Realistic 5.8%

Drive your daily bus route and reconnect with an old friend

Why similar: Driving 48.1%, Exploration 16.5%, First-Person 10.7%, Simulation 9.3%, 3D 7.6%

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 76.8% ★, Simulation 8.6%, Sandbox 6.7%, Realistic 3.5%, Family Friendly 3.1%

Journey on a passenger train in Russia. You play as a first-person character, you have to travel by train for 7 days to Vladivostok. Look out the window, listen to the radio, and move around the carriage.

Why similar: Trains 66.8% ★, Realistic 8.1%, Exploration 7.7%, First-Person 5.9%, Atmospheric 4.9%