- #1 Train Simulator: East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough Route Add-On
96% matchVery Positive84% of 67 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 Positive89% of 555 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 73.6% ★, Simulation 26.4%
- #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
91% matchVery Positive88% of 242 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 Train Simulator Classic
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 29,134 reviews2015
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Trains
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 44.5 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 79.8% ★, Simulation 20.2%
- #9 EEP 16 Expert Eisenbahn Aufbau- und Steuerungssimulation
89% 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%
- #10 Heavyweight Transport Simulator 3
87% 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%
- #11 Train Operator 377
86% 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%
- #12 Car Transporter 2013
86% 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%
- #13 【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% matchMixed64% of 13 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 89.1% ★, Simulation 10.9%
- #14 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%
- #15 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,688 reviews2019
Dev: N3V Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 48.0 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 73% ★, Simulation 27%
- #16 EEP TSM Gotthardbahn Nordrampe Modul Erstfeld
85% 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%
- #17 Trains VR
82% 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%
- #18 TRAIN CREW
80% matchVery Positive99% of 451 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%
- #19 Piano Simulator
81% matchNegative13% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Ludwig van BeethovenPub: Kavkaz Siia Games
Windows
The Piano Simulator
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #20 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%
- #21 Cold Engine
79% 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 80.4% ★, Simulation 19.6%
- #22 Bounty Train
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,716 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 80.7% ★, Simulation 19.3%
- #23 Sid Meier's Railroads!
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,423 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 88.4% ★, Simulation 11.6%
- #24 Train Sim World® 2020
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,995 reviews2017
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - TSW
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 108.0 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%
- #25 Russian Train Trip
77% matchMixed55% of 135 reviews2021
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
Traveling on passenger trains in Russia. First-person exploration.
Why similar: Trains 82.3% ★, Simulation 17.7%
- #26 JR EAST Train Simulator
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,189 reviews2022
Dev: ONGAKUKAN Co.,Ltd.Pub: EAST JAPAN RAILWAY TRADING CO., LTD.
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 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%
- #28 Hmmsim Metro
74% matchVery Positive91% of 1,769 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 78.9% ★, Simulation 21.1%
- #29 SubwaySim 2
72% matchVery Positive82% of 805 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%
- #30 Train Fever
75% 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 80.8% ★, Simulation 19.2%
- #31 MDS: Metro dispatcher simulator
74% 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 79.1% ★, Simulation 20.9%
- #32 Trainz Simulator World Tour
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: N3V Games
Windows · Mac
In Trainz Simulator World Tour you drive powerful trains across the USA, UK, and Australia with 4 detailed routes, 16 gameplay sessions, and iconic locos from steam to diesel. Your adventure starts now!
Why similar: Trains 78.5% ★, Simulation 21.5%
- #33 Chris Sawyer's Locomotion™
73% matchVery Positive87% of 661 reviews2015
Dev: Chris SawyerPub: Atari
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Explore a vast and detailed world and build a Transportation Empire!
Why similar: Trains 73.1% ★, Simulation 26.9%
- #34 Transport Services
73% 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%
- #35 Train Operator 377 Free Version
72% 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%
- #36 Simutrans
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 660 reviews2016
Dev: The Simutrans Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 13.6 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 77% ★, Simulation 23%
- #37 Train Station Simulator
71% 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%
- #38 Rule the Rail!
70% 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%
- #39 Train Manager
71% 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% ★
- #40 Model Railway Easily
70% 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
70% 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 Korean Rail Driving Tour LRT Busan-Gimhae
69% 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%
- #43 Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor
66% matchVery Positive89% of 762 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%
- #44 ZDSimulator
66% matchVery Positive89% of 345 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%
- #45 Wild West Steam Loco
69% 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%
- #46 TrainSim: Point & Call
68% 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%
- #47 Train Driver 2
66% matchMixed56% of 731 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%
- #48 Australian Road Trains
69% matchMostly Negative32% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Get ready to get into your truck and transport gigantic freight trains across the streets of Australia. Whether machines, wood or bulk material - with sufficient power you’ll make it to your destination.
Why similar: Trains 71.7% ★, Simulation 28.3%
- #49 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%
- #50 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%
- #51 Steam & Glory
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ROBYSOFT
Windows
Steam & Glory is a hybrid arcade/simulation train game where you take control of a 20-ton steam train as you steam, brake, ring your bell and blow your whistle to power through to the goal! Take in the scenic old west views as you race to get to the station on time!
Why similar: Trains 84.8% ★, Simulation 15.2%
- #52 Railroad Tycoon II Platinum
67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,374 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%