- #1 SubwaySim Hamburg
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Simuverse InteractivePub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Explore the picturesque U3 line of Hamburg's elevated railroad in the new SubwaySim Hamburg!
Why similar: Simulation 39.5%, Trains 28.3% ★, Realistic 20.3%, First-Person 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same engine and developer focus as SubwaySim 2, offering a highly authentic Hamburg transit experience.
- #2 Train Sim World® 5
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,112 reviews2024
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - TSW
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 58.7% ★, Realistic 15.7%, Simulation 15.3%, First-Person 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: The latest in the high-fidelity series, providing unparalleled graphical detail and realistic train operation mechanics.
- #3 World of Subways 2 – Berlin Line 7
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 310 reviews2014
Dev: TML-StudiosPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Volume 2: "U7 - Berlin" is the next release continuing the successful product series " World of Subways" introducing famous subway lines around the world to all subway enthusiasts. After Vol. 1, Vol. 2 contains the route U7 of Berlin`s subway.
Why similar: Trains 57.7% ★, Realistic 15.7%, Simulation 15.7%, Underground 9.6% ★, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the iconic Berlin underground network, providing a similar urban transit experience to the seed game.
- #4 Metro Simulator 2
94% matchMixed64% of 771 reviews2023
Dev: KishMish Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Metro Simulator 2 is a unique game featuring recreated Moscow Metro and realistic train controls.
Why similar: Trains 47.7% ★, Realistic 18.1%, Simulation 16.5%, First-Person 10.3%, 3D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a modern, first-person perspective on subway driving with a strong emphasis on realistic train handling.
- #5 Train Sim World® 4
94% 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 67.5% ★, Simulation 14.6%, Realistic 11.3%, First-Person 4.5%, 3D 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features advanced physics and route-building tools that appeal to fans of realistic train simulation.
- #6 Train Sim World® 3
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,590 reviews2022
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - TSW
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 61.4% ★, Simulation 15.4%, Realistic 14.9%, First-Person 7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a massive scale of rail operations with high-quality weather effects and realistic train controls.
- #7 Train Simulator Classic
92% 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 67.3% ★, Simulation 20.2%, Realistic 7.6%, Moddable 4.3% ★, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: The industry standard for rail simulation, offering a vast library of routes and trains for dedicated enthusiasts.
- #8 SimRail - The Railway Simulator
91% matchVery Positive85% of 5,189 reviews2024
Dev: SimRail S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 17.5 hrsMean: 64.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 59.1% ★, Realistic 14.6%, Simulation 14.2%, First-Person 6.5%, 3D 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its highly realistic physics and modern graphics, providing a deep simulation experience.
- #9 Hmmsim Metro
91% 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 62.1% ★, Simulation 20%, Realistic 12.4%, 3D 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated subway simulator that captures the feel of urban rail transit in a 3D environment.
- #10 World of Subways 4 – New York Line 7
90% matchMixed69% of 366 reviews2015
Dev: TML-StudiosPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
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 61.5% ★, Simulation 16.6%, Realistic 15.1%, First-Person 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Brings the classic subway simulation experience to the iconic New York City transit system.
- #11 Train Sim World® 2
89% matchVery Positive81% of 8,224 reviews2020
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - TSW
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 98.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 58.9% ★, Simulation 17.7%, Realistic 15%, First-Person 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: A solid entry in the series that introduced many of the modern simulation features found in newer titles.
- #12 World of Subways 1 – The Path
89% matchMixed62% of 116 reviews2014
Dev: TML-StudiosPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
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 60.8% ★, Simulation 17%, Realistic 16.9%, First-Person 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational subway simulation title that focuses on the core mechanics of underground train operation.
- #13 Train Sim World® 2020
88% 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 63.2% ★, Simulation 18.6%, Realistic 15%, First-Person 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on realistic route operation and provides a strong foundation for the series' simulation mechanics.
- #14 JR EAST Train Simulator
87% 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 75.4% ★, Simulation 15.2%, Realistic 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly detailed look at Japanese rail operations with a focus on realism and authentic cab controls.
- #15 Diesel Railcar Simulator
86% matchVery Positive95% of 333 reviews2018
Dev: Lapioware
Windows
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 50.5% ★, Moddable 18.7% ★, Realistic 13.9%, Simulation 13%, 3D 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the technical aspects of manual train operation with a high degree of realism.
- #16 ZDSimulator
84% 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 45.6% ★, Simulation 22.8%, Realistic 10.8%, First-Person 7.9%, Third Person 7%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore train simulator that prioritizes realistic physics and complex cab interactions.
- #17 TramSim Munich - The Tram Simulator
86% matchMixed67% of 677 reviews2021
Dev: ViewAppPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
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 55.3% ★, Realistic 19.9%, Simulation 19.2%, 3D 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: While focused on trams, it provides a similar urban transit experience with high-fidelity city environments.
- #18 TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,066 reviews2020
Dev: ViewAppPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 61.5% ★, Realistic 18.6%, Simulation 18.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers an authentic urban rail experience through the streets of Vienna with realistic controls.
- #19 City Transport Simulator®
84% matchMixed68% of 1,466 reviews2025
Dev: ViewApp
Windows
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: Simulation 52.1%, Realistic 28.9%, First-Person 15.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the broader scope of urban transit management and driving within a city environment.
- #20 The Bus
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 7,574 reviews2026
Dev: TML-StudiosPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Simulation 34.5%, Realistic 28.3%, Moddable 25.3% ★, First-Person 10.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed urban driving simulator that captures the atmosphere of navigating a major city.
- #21 Train Driver 2
83% 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 70.9% ★, Simulation 22.3%, First-Person 3.9%, 3D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a multiplayer-focused train simulation experience with realistic driving mechanics.
- #22 Train Sim World® 6
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,690 reviews2025
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - TSW
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 54.4% ★, Simulation 14.4%, Realistic 10.1%, Moddable 9% ★, First-Person 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration in the series, refining the simulation experience with updated physics and graphics.
- #23 Train Life: A Railway Simulator
82% matchMixed63% of 1,628 reviews2022
Dev: SimteractPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 56.9% ★, Realistic 21%, Simulation 20.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines train driving with management elements for a comprehensive rail simulation experience.
- #24 Back in Service: a Metro Driver
79% matchVery Positive98% of 488 reviews2025
Dev: Dominik Vojta
Windows · Mac
Join the adventure and become the master of the metro in our game, which takes you into the underground world. Overcome challenges on the tracks from the cabin of a historic train. Can you complete the route, transport all passengers, and avoid delays?
Why similar: Trains 54% ★, Underground 16.7% ★, Realistic 10.1%, Simulation 8.9%, First-Person 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Specifically focuses on the role of a metro driver in a realistic urban environment.
- #25 SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue
81% matchVery Positive81% of 1,272 reviews2021
Dev: SimRail S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 54.8% ★, Realistic 14.2%, Simulation 13.5%, First-Person 6.8%, Third Person 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a focused look at the realistic physics and signaling systems found in the full version.
- #26 ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition
80% matchVery Positive91% of 578 reviews2019
Dev: Carsten HölscherPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Zusi 3 Aerosoft Edition is a train simulation for PCs, the professional version of which is also being used in railway companies for engine driver training purposes.
Why similar: Trains 49.7% ★, Moddable 16.1% ★, Realistic 13.9%, Simulation 13.4%, First-Person 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A professional-grade rail simulator used for training, offering extreme technical accuracy.
- #27 Transport Fever 2
77% matchVery Positive91% of 31,208 reviews2019
Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Why similar: Trains 58.3% ★, Simulation 20.6%, Moddable 11.3% ★, Realistic 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #28 Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator
76% matchVery Positive92% of 1,788 reviews2024
Dev: PentaclePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 58.7% ★, Realistic 14.2%, Simulation 13.7%, First-Person 8.5%, 3D 4.9%
- #29 Fernbus Simulator
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 11,843 reviews2016
Dev: TML-StudiosPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 90.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Simulation 38%, Realistic 27.6%, Moddable 25.2% ★, First-Person 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #30 Derail Valley
76% 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.
Why similar: Trains 61.7% ★, Realistic 15.6%, Simulation 14.7%, First-Person 7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #31 Train Travel Simulator
78% matchMixed46% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
Simulator of travel in the carriage of a passenger train across Russia.
Why similar: Trains 47.2% ★, Simulation 27.5%, Realistic 14.5%, First-Person 10%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-style rail experience that emphasizes exploration and realistic train movement.
- #32 OMSI 2: Steam Edition
77% matchVery Positive86% of 14,376 reviews2013
Dev: MR-Software GbRPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Median: 18.0 hrsMean: 284.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Off to the next round! Experience a new omnibus simulator with OMSI 2 and start discovering Spandau while driving the omnibus. OMSI 2 is the successor of the well-known and awarded omnibus simulator "OMSI - The Bus Simulator".
Why similar: Simulation 42.4%, Realistic 26.8%, Moddable 23.6% ★, First-Person 5.2%, Singleplayer 2%
- #33 Rolling Line
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,446 reviews2018
Dev: Gaugepunk Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 58% ★, Moddable 20.3% ★, Simulation 13.5%, First-Person 4.1%, 3D 3.1%
- #34 Bus Simulator 18
73% matchVery Positive81% of 13,398 reviews2018
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 58.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode.
Why similar: Simulation 54.5%, Realistic 33.7%, First-Person 5.3%, Moddable 4.2% ★, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #35 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 72.3% ★, Simulation 20.4%, Moddable 6.6% ★, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #36 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,087 reviews2022
Dev: N3V Games
Windows · Mac
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 58.4% ★, Simulation 15%, Realistic 13.2%, Moddable 6.9% ★, Third Person 3.2%
- #37 Railroads Online
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,879 reviews2024
Dev: Stefan KelnbergerPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 67.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 83.2% ★, First-Person 9.8%, 3D 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #38 Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
75% matchMixed67% of 815 reviews2017
Dev: Si7 StudioPub: Atomic Jelly
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 56.6% ★, Simulation 16.1%, Realistic 13.1%, Moddable 9.1% ★, First-Person 4%
- #39 Railroader
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,279 reviews2023
Dev: Giraffe Lab LLC
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 74.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 58.6% ★, Simulation 14.6%, Realistic 13.8%, First-Person 7.8%, 3D 5.2%
- #40 Cities in Motion
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,080 reviews2011
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Manage transportation for commuters in four of the world's greatest cities - Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin, and Amsterdam
Why similar: Trains 54.7% ★, Simulation 43.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #41 Transport Fever
72% matchVery Positive83% of 10,800 reviews2016
Dev: Urban GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!
Why similar: Trains 63.8% ★, Simulation 14.7%, Moddable 12.2% ★, Realistic 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #42 Rail Route
69% 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!
Why similar: Trains 80.1% ★, Simulation 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #43 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
72% 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 69% ★, Simulation 30.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #44 Metro Sim Hustle
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 386 reviews2021
Dev: Departure Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 63.8% ★, Realistic 15.7%, Simulation 13.6%, 3D 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #45 Bus Simulator 16
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 3,763 reviews2016
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 88.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Get behind the wheel of 13 realistic city buses licensed by known city bus manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz and MAN. Keep an eye on the traffic code and drive your passengers safely to their destinations through five characteristic city districts.
Why similar: Simulation 32.7%, Moddable 29.8% ★, Realistic 23.5%, First-Person 12%, Singleplayer 2%
- #46 Cities: Skylines II
69% matchMixed54% of 86,513 reviews2023
Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 72.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.
Why similar: Simulation 44.9%, Moddable 28.1% ★, Realistic 24.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #47 Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
70% matchMixed70% of 6,398 reviews2021
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop offers the most comprehensive bus fleet in the history of the series with 30 officially licensed buses. Drive on two vastly different maps, alone or with friend. Play with extended management elements or just enjoy your time on the road.
Why similar: Simulation 33.2%, Realistic 27.5%, First-Person 15%, Third Person 13.5%, 3D 9.9%
- #48 Bus-Simulator 2012
73% matchMixed44% of 1,055 reviews2013
Dev: TML-StudiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Catch the bus and let it take you to a detailed, virtual world.Are you ready to explore a picturesque German city behind the wheel of a realistically modeled, freely accessible bus? Then take a look at “Bus Simulator 2012” by the well-known developer studio TML!Every technical detail of the original bus has been reproduced true-to-live.
Why similar: Simulation 98.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #49 Train Station Renovation
67% matchVery Positive82% of 2,712 reviews2020
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 54.9% ★, Simulation 21.8%, Realistic 13.6%, First-Person 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #50 Trans-Siberian Legends
68% matchMixed58% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
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 62.9% ★, Realistic 12.2%, Simulation 12.1%, First-Person 7.2%, 3D 4.7%
- #51 Russian Train Trip 2
69% matchMostly Negative33% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Stop-TussiN
Windows
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 70.4% ★, Realistic 14.2%, First-Person 8.2%, Simulation 4.6%, 3D 2.1%
- #52 MaSzyna
64% 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 60.4% ★, Simulation 25.6%, Realistic 14%
- #53 Tram Simulator Urban Transit
67% matchMixed58% of 347 reviews2023
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
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: Simulation 31.4%, Realistic 27.2%, First-Person 15.8%, Third Person 14.6%, 3D 10.7%
- #54 Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
66% matchMixed63% of 5,016 reviews2024
Dev: SimteractPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Simulation 31%, Realistic 29.9%, First-Person 15.5%, Third Person 13.7%, 3D 7.3%
- #55 Tracks - The Train Set Game
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,507 reviews2019
Dev: Whoop GroupPub: Excalibur Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 60.1% ★, Simulation 18.7%, Realistic 9.5%, First-Person 5.8%, Third Person 5.2%
- #56 Railway Empire
67% 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 75.8% ★, Simulation 23.2%, Singleplayer 1%