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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Trains, Simulation, Building, Management.

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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 51% — of 51 reviews
Released: 2023-02-10
Developer: Mai
Genres: Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive89% of 2,461 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitrich.info
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 111.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    In Rail Route, you will design, construct, upgrade, and automate your railway network in one of the many maps based on real-life cities worldwide. Dispatch the trains to make the traffic flow and the network grow!

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  2. #2 Train World
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 95 reviews2023
    Dev: Turn Point Games
    Windows

    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.

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  3. #3 Mini Metro
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,391 reviews2015
    Dev: Dinosaur Polo Club
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?

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  4. #4 Railway Empire
    94% matchVery Positive83% of 9,620 reviews2018
    Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.

    Why similar: Trains 53.3%, Building 14.7%, Simulation 11.3%, Sandbox 10%, Strategy 10%

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    95% matchMixed57% of 256 reviews2017
    Dev: Appliks Apps Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 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!

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  6. #6 NIMBY Rails
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,203 reviews2021
    Dev: Weird and Wry
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    92% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2025
    Dev: Benjamin Voráč
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    93% matchMostly Positive76% of 652 reviews2016
    Dev: The Simutrans Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%

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    91% matchMixed69% of 124 reviews2024
    Dev: GameFormatic S.A.Pub: Frozen Way
    Windows

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    91% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: Lapioware
    Windows

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  11. #11 Rail Route: The Story of Jozic
    90% matchVery Positive92% of 133 reviews2022
    Dev: Bitrich.info
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In “The Story of Jozic” a free stand alone expansion from the developers behind Rail Route you will take on the role of an apprentice train dispatcher in the bustling city of Prague - design, construct and automate your own railway network in real time!

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  12. #12 Train Fever
    89% matchMixed64% of 3,520 reviews2014
    Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.9 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.

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  13. #13 Paper Train Traffic
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 116 reviews2016
    Dev: isTom Games Kft.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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  14. #14 Tracks - The Train Set Game
    87% matchVery Positive94% of 1,507 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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    86% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac

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  16. #16 Transport Services
    88% matchMixed51% of 75 reviews2019
    Dev: Hammer Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    86% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,237 reviews2007
    Dev: PopTopPub: 2K
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 37%

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%

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  21. #21 Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
    85% matchMixed67% of 815 reviews2017
    Dev: Si7 StudioPub: Atomic Jelly
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    Windows

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  23. #23 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
    83% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,663 reviews2019
    Dev: N3V Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 48.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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  24. #24 A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism
    81% matchMostly Positive75% of 201 reviews2021
    Dev: ARTDINKPub: KOMODO
    Windows

    In the world of A-Train, people gather around stations, gradually developing the surrounding town. What kind of railroad will you create? How will you develop the town? All these choices and more are yours to make.

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  25. #25 Super Loco World - Cozy Train Automation
    79% matchMostly Positive79% of 331 reviews2025
    Dev: Andriy BychkovskyiPub: Curve Games
    Windows

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    81% matchVery Positive95% of 333 reviews2018
    Dev: Lapioware
    Windows

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  27. #27 Train Valley
    80% matchVery Positive90% of 3,405 reviews2015
    Dev: Alexey DavydovPub: Flazm
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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  28. #28 Train Valley 2
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 3,066 reviews2019
    Dev: Alexey DavydovPub: Flazm
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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  29. #29 Railway Empire 2
    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,521 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Windows
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  32. #32 Loco Shortline Operations
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 69 reviews2021
    Dev: TSRS
    Windows

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    78% matchMixed61% of 262 reviews2014
    Dev: Kritzelkratz 3000Pub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%

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  34. #34 Islands & Trains
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 550 reviews2025
    Dev: Akos MakovicsPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%

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  35. #35 Mashinky
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 2,785 reviews2018
    Dev: Jan Zelený
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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  36. #36 Sweet Transit
    74% matchMixed68% of 1,227 reviews2024
    Dev: Ernestas NorvaišasPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Sweet Transit is a unique city builder where the railway is king. Build and automate the dream supply chain for your citizens, giving them all they need to expand quaint villages into bustling cities. Progress from steam power to diesel and beyond in this advanced train-driven experience.

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  37. #37 Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™
    75% matchVery Positive87% of 655 reviews2015
    Dev: Chris SawyerPub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%

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  38. #38 Station Manager
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 204 reviews2022
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive94% of 62 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac

    Relax and challenge your mind in Tails of Trainspot, a cozy logic puzzle game where you build railway networks, connect numbered stations, and explore a mysterious island filled with stories, animal residents, and mini-games.

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    74% 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 58.9%, Simulation 22.3%, Building 18.8%

  41. #41 RAILGRADE
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 1,194 reviews2023
    Dev: Minakata Dynamics
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

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    75% matchMixed49% of 51 reviews2014
    Dev: TREND, Soft ProPub: Koch Media
    Windows

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    Why similar: Trains 72.1%, Simulation 27.9%

  43. #43 铁道物语:陆王(Railway Saga:Land King)
    72% matchMostly Positive80% of 473 reviews2019
    Dev: 風林火山工作室Pub: Jolifess Inc.
    Windows

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  44. #44 Freeways
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,120 reviews2018
    Dev: Captain Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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  45. #45 Train Driver 2
    70% matchMixed55% of 675 reviews2025
    Dev: TTSK
    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive83% of 10,800 reviews2016
    Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

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    71% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2019
    Dev: Kochkin Dmitry
    Windows

    My Train Arrives is a railway construction simulation game. Build railroads, open new routes for trains. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the game.

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    68% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2025
    Dev: Lunar Chippy Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Trains 52.4%, Building 19.8%, Sandbox 11.9%, Simulation 5.1%, Strategy 4.3%

  49. #49 A-Train 8
    73% matchMixed47% of 62 reviews2013
    Dev: ARTDINKPub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 23%

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  50. #50 Railway Islands - Puzzle
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 262 reviews2021
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Railway Islands is a puzzle game about designing a railway map for a large archipelago. Make a safe path between the stations and let your train deliver all the resources and go to the next island.

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  51. #51 Train Station Renovation - First Job
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 865 reviews2020
    Dev: Live Motion Games
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

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  52. #52 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,087 reviews2022
    Dev: N3V Games
    Windows · Mac

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    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,446 reviews2018
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    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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  54. #54 Derail Valley
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,827 reviews2019
    Dev: Altfuture
    Windows
    Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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

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    70% matchVery Positive81% of 147 reviews2016
    Dev: ARTDINKPub: STUDIOARTDINK
    Windows

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    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2023
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    65% matchMostly Positive77% of 73 reviews2025
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    Windows

    Automate It is a factory-building puzzle game that challenges players to find clever solutions within size, power, and time constraints. Design, build, and share your own puzzles with other players. If you want to build it - choose Automate It.

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    67% matchVery Positive88% of 238 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!

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  60. #60 Frostrain
    63% matchVery Positive93% of 2,685 reviews2024
    Dev: STEWDIOPub: Jungle Game Lab
    Windows

    Be the last train conductor roaming the postapocalyptic frozen world! Expand, strengthen, and build synergies on your train. The promised land beyond the toxic zone awaits you and your passengers.

    Why similar: Trains 73.8%, Simulation 11.1%, Strategy 10.7%, 2D 2.3%, Indie 1.1%

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