- #1 Train Simulator: East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough Route Add-On
96% matchVery Positive83% of 66 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 72.5% ★, Simulation 27.5%
- #2 Railroad X
95% 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 68.1% ★, Simulation 31.9%
- #3 Train Hero
94% 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 100% ★
- #4 MaSzyna
92% matchVery Positive88% of 441 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 73.7% ★, Simulation 26.3%
- #5 Train Simulator: NEC: New York-New Haven Route Add-On
93% 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 61.6% ★, Simulation 38.4%
- #6 Train Simulator: Pacific Surfliner® LA - San Diego Route
91% 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 60.9% ★, Simulation 39.1%
- #7 Train Frontier Classic
90% 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!
Why similar: Trains 82% ★, Simulation 18%
- #8 Heavyweight Transport Simulator 3
89% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
The kings of the roads are back and carrying their heavy loads to their destination. Plan the route in advance, considering road load, bridges, width and underpasses.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #9 Train Simulator Classic
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 29,028 reviews2015
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Trains
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 44.3 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 79.9% ★, Simulation 20.1%
- #10 Car Transporter 2013
88% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Highly polished cars are placed in front of the carshops waiting for buyers. To provide the dealers with the necessary cars you transport the vehicles under pressure to their final destination. Load trucks with the desired cars and avoid any scratches or damage during charging.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #11 【クラウドファンディング支援者限定】ズイキマスコンPRO 特別版
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sonic Powered Co.,Ltd.
Windows
【ご注意】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限定プログラムです。遊ぶためには「ズイキマスコンPRO」が必要です。
Why similar: Trains 87.5% ★, Simulation 12.5%
- #12 EEP 16 Expert Eisenbahn Aufbau- und Steuerungssimulation
86% 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 64.1% ★, Simulation 35.9%
- #13 Train Operator 377
85% 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 78.5% ★, Simulation 21.5%
- #14 EEP TSM Gotthardbahn Nordrampe Modul Erstfeld
86% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: Trend Readaktions- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Windows
Do you have the skill and nerves of steel for a job at the Gotthard Railway North Ramp? Do you manage to deliver wagons and trains on time and manage even the trickiest shunting tasks? Do you manage to load and transport tons of goods safely?
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #15 【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
84% matchNo user reviews
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 89.4% ★, Simulation 10.6%
- #16 Railroad Pioneer
84% matchMixed61% of 262 reviews2014
Dev: Kritzelkratz 3000Pub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.3 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 68.5% ★, Simulation 31.5%
- #17 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,663 reviews2019
Dev: N3V Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 48.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 73% ★, Simulation 27%
- #18 Piano Simulator
83% matchNegative13% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Ludwig van BeethovenPub: Kavkaz Siia Games
Windows
The Piano Simulator
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #19 TRAIN CREW
80% matchVery Positive99% of 429 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 79.5% ★, Simulation 20.5%
- #20 Trains VR
81% 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 78.3% ★, Simulation 21.7%
- #21 Hexa Trains
81% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: Game Studio Abraham Stolk Inc.
Windows · Linux
Lay the tracks, schedule the trains, and let the planet's economy thrive. Are you the infrastructure-hero that has the chops to manage inter-global transport? Find out in... Hexa Trains!
Why similar: Trains 68.6% ★, Simulation 31.4%
- #22 Bounty Train
79% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,710 reviews2017
Dev: Corbie GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 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 80.6% ★, Simulation 19.4%
- #23 Sid Meier's Railroads!
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,402 reviews2007
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 9.1 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 88.4% ★, Simulation 11.6%
- #24 Russian Train Trip
78% matchMixed55% of 134 reviews2021
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
Traveling on passenger trains in Russia. First-person exploration.
Why similar: Trains 82.3% ★, Simulation 17.7%
- #25 Train Sim World® 2020
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,995 reviews2017
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - TSW
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 105.3 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 80.1% ★, Simulation 19.9%
- #26 JR EAST Train Simulator
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,163 reviews2022
Dev: ONGAKUKAN Co.,Ltd.Pub: East Japan Railway Company
Windows
The official train company's authentic driving simulator is here! JR East Train Simulator" is a train driving simulator that allows you to experience live-action images and realistic driving sounds of JR East's actual train lines in your own home.
Why similar: Trains 85.5% ★, Simulation 14.5%
- #27 SubwaySim 2
74% matchVery Positive84% of 735 reviews2025
Dev: Simuverse InteractivePub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
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 73.3% ★, Simulation 26.7%
- #28 Model Railway Easily Christmas
76% 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 68.6% ★, Simulation 31.4%
- #29 Train Fever
75% 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.
Why similar: Trains 80.8% ★, Simulation 19.2%
- #30 Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™
75% matchVery Positive87% of 655 reviews2015
Dev: Chris SawyerPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Explore a vast and detailed world and build a Transportation Empire!
Why similar: Trains 73.5% ★, Simulation 26.5%
- #31 Hmmsim Metro
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,716 reviews2021
Dev: Jeminie Interactive
Windows
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 78.6% ★, Simulation 21.4%
- #32 Train Operator 377 Free Version
73% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Heliosphere SoftwarePub: @
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 79.5% ★, Simulation 20.5%
- #33 Transport Services
74% matchMixed51% of 75 reviews2019
Dev: Hammer Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Transport services is a lightweight fast-paced simulation game about designing and managing transportation for a dynamic world.
Why similar: Trains 68.6% ★, Simulation 31.4%
- #34 Simutrans
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 652 reviews2016
Dev: The Simutrans Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 13.8 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 76.9% ★, Simulation 23.1%
- #35 Train Station Simulator
73% 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!
Why similar: Trains 80.2% ★, Simulation 19.8%
- #36 Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor
68% matchVery Positive89% of 582 reviews2026
Dev: Dovetail Games
Windows
Join Thomas and his friends on a special journey across Sodor! Hop into the cabs of North Western Railway’s classic steam team to enjoy nostalgic stories and all-new narratives right from the drivers’ seats. Explore the Wonders of Sodor – fun and magic await!
Why similar: Trains 84.5% ★, Simulation 15.5%
- #37 Rule the Rail!
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Redbrick Studios Ltd
Windows
Fully functional model railway building game on your screen. Create and paint the landscape, place the tracks engines and wagons. Start the trains and create control sequences to direct them to the right tracks. Place houses, industrial buildings, lamp posts, plants, and all the little details to finish your model railroad on the screen.
Why similar: Trains 65% ★, Simulation 35%
- #38 Train Manager
72% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Tree
Windows
Trains need to enter the station and leave. On their way there it would be kinda good that none of them crash. Crashes are bad and should be avoided. The passengers are probably not that happy if that happens. Make sure it won't happen and everything is good.
Why similar: Trains 100% ★
- #39 Korean Rail Driving Tour LRT Busan-Gimhae
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: 14Dimension Enterprise
Windows
This game is a railroad simulation game that allows you to experience actual railroad operation based on 1080p, 60 frame video footage of the driving direction of an actual train. Get feeling of being a train driver just by operating the accelerator and brakes. Enjoy S.Korea’s beautiful scenery!
Why similar: Trains 78.7% ★, Simulation 21.3%
- #40 Model Railway Easily
71% matchMixed63% of 27 reviews2020
Dev: Redbrick Studios Ltd
Windows
Model railway builder with true 3D graphics. Place all the highly detailed objects on different landscapes and create exciting model railway layouts! Start your trains and enjoy this fully functional model railway simulator!
Why similar: Trains 50.3% ★, Simulation 49.7%
- #41 Railway Fun - Adventure Park
71% 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 100% ★
- #42 MDS: Metro dispatcher simulator
70% 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 84.5% ★, Simulation 15.5%
- #43 ZDSimulator
67% matchVery Positive88% of 305 reviews2025
Dev: ZDSimulator Team
Windows
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 70.3% ★, Simulation 29.7%
- #44 TrainSim: Point & Call
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: CCC Games
Windows
Find the sweet spot between speed and precision as you step into the driver’s seat and run trains across cities and vast landscapes. The game focuses on authentic handling and time management, delivering a tight, goal-driven, fully immersive cab experience.
Why similar: Trains 72.4% ★, Simulation 27.6%
- #45 Train Driver 2
67% matchMixed55% of 675 reviews2025
Dev: TTSK
Windows
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 79.1% ★, Simulation 20.9%
- #46 Wild West Steam Loco
70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Redbrick Studios Ltd
Windows
Fully functional model railway building game in Wild West style. Create and paint the landscape, place the tracks, steam engines and wagons. Start the trains and create control sequences to direct them to the right tracks.
Why similar: Trains 65% ★, Simulation 35%
- #47 Fastrak : Metro
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: turbocobraInteractive
Windows
Fastrak: Metro is a simcade train game where you drive Aussie trains on real railways to get the highest score!
Why similar: Trains 73.6% ★, Simulation 26.4%
- #48 Woodcutter Simulator 2011
69% match6 user reviews17% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
The smell of tree resin is in the air when Woodcutter Simulator 2011 is started. Here the player is the master of a modern wood processing plant and is allowed to take over pithy tasks – feel as if you were in Canada's forests yourself.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #49 Japan Train Models - JR East Edition
67% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Build, view, and run realistic reproductions of trains in your own railway space! Japan Train Models is a model train puzzle and layout crafting game for model train fans that allows you to create "Train Models" and "Scenery" just like a puzzle.
Why similar: Trains 83.1% ★, Simulation 16.9%
- #50 Train Sim World® 4
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,970 reviews2023
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - TSW
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 51.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 84.6% ★, Simulation 15.4%
- #51 Railroad Tycoon II Platinum
68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,368 reviews2007
Dev: PopTopPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Includes Railroad Tycoon II and the expansion The Second Century It can take you from New York to South Africa. It can take you from the year 1804 to the year 2000. It can take you from penniless manual laborer to powerful multi-millionaire.
Why similar: Trains 88.5% ★, Simulation 11.5%
- #52 Train Town
69% matchMixed64% of 76 reviews2014
Dev: N3V Games
Windows
Train Town is traintastic fun for young train fans (or the young at heart). Build your world, choose your train, go on adventures through cityscapes, jungles and deserts...and even crash and blow things up!
Why similar: Trains 100% ★