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Games Like Train Life: A Railway Simulator

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

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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 63% — of 1,628 reviews
Released: 2022-08-25
Developer: Simteract
Publisher: Nacon
Genres: Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 14.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 79%

Overview

Train Life: A Railway Simulator stands out by successfully blending the technical precision of train driving with the strategic depth of company management. These recommendations prioritize titles that offer a similar balance of operational logistics, network expansion, and immersive simulation, ensuring you find the right mix of driving and business strategy.

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    97% 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 29.1%, Transportation 22.9%, Driving 10.2%, Realistic 8.8%, Open World 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly immersive blend of realistic train driving and hands-on logistics management in an open-world setting.

  2. #2 Transport Fever 2
    96% 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: Transportation 29.8%, Trains 28%, Management 11.5%, Simulation 8.2%, Economy 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides the most comprehensive logistics and management experience for building a complex, multi-modal transport network.

  3. #3 Railroader
    96% 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 28.7%, Transportation 26.5%, Open World 9.7%, Realistic 8.1%, Immersive Sim 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines detailed train operations with deep management mechanics, requiring you to handle both the engine and the business.

  4. #4 Railway Empire 2
    95% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,521 reviews2023
    Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
    Windows
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Don the coat of a clever entrepreneur, take over a small railway company in the early 1800s and turn your steam engines into the workhorses of the economy. Grow your company into the largest railway company of the continent and outsmart your competitors.

    Why similar: Trains 31%, Transportation 30%, Management 11.2%, Economy 9.5%, Simulation 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the strategic expansion of rail networks and company management during the golden age of steam.

  5. #5 Train Sim World® 5
    94% 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 25.2%, Transportation 22.1%, Driving 10.5%, Realistic 8.1%, Immersive Sim 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides the most modern and visually impressive driving experience for those who prioritize the simulation of operating locomotives.

  6. #6 SimRail - The Railway Simulator
    94% 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 27.7%, Transportation 24.9%, Driving 11.3%, Realistic 8.2%, Open World 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly realistic driving experience with a focus on accurate signaling and operational procedures.

  7. #7 Rail Route
    92% 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 30.1%, Transportation 24.6%, Management 12.4%, Economy 11.5%, Immersive Sim 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intricate dispatching and management side of rail networks, perfect for players who enjoy the logistical challenges of Train Life.

  8. #8 Mashinky
    93% matchVery Positive85% of 2,785 reviews2018
    Dev: Jan Zelený
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 30%, Transportation 26.2%, Management 10.6%, Economy 9.2%, Open World 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique transport tycoon game that features a distinct blend of realistic train simulation and strategic management.

  9. #9 Train Fever
    91% 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 44.9%, Transportation 13.7%, Management 12.1%, Simulation 10.5%, Economy 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Transport Fever, offering a focused look at the evolution of rail transport and management over time.

  10. #10 Diesel Railcar Simulator
    91% 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 28.2%, Transportation 24.2%, Driving 12.5%, Realistic 9.3%, Immersive Sim 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the realistic driving mechanics of diesel railcars with a strong emphasis on authentic physics.

  11. #11 Sweet Transit
    90% 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.

    Why similar: Trains 31%, Transportation 29.4%, Management 10.7%, Economy 9.6%, Realistic 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A train-driven city builder that emphasizes complex logistics and network expansion as the core of your civilization's growth.

  12. #12 Railroad Corporation 2
    89% matchMostly Positive73% of 351 reviews2026
    Dev: Corbie GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows

    The 20th century heralds the new age of electrification for the railroad, and a new opportunity to make your fortune. Build your corporation carefully, as you deploy modern electric and diesel locomotives, lay new tracks, transport goods and passengers, and stay ahead of the competition.

    Why similar: Trains 31.2%, Transportation 22.7%, Realistic 9.9%, Economy 9%, Simulation 7%

    Why You'll Like It: Centers on the management and expansion of a railway company, mirroring the business-building aspects of the seed game.

  13. #13 Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
    88% matchVery Positive91% of 25,183 reviews2024
    Dev: 3DivisionPub: Hooded Horse
    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

    Why similar: Management 26.8%, Economy 24.3%, Open World 20.6%, Simulation 17.3%, Strategy 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly deep industrial and logistics management where rail transport is a critical component of your economy.

  14. #14 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
    89% 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 49.6%, Simulation 18.1%, Driving 18%, Open World 13.4%, Singleplayer 1%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a robust set of tools for both driving locomotives and creating your own custom railway environments.

  15. #15 Station to Station
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 1,833 reviews2023
    Dev: Galaxy GrovePub: Prismatika
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    ‘Station to Station’ is a minimalist & relaxing game about building railway connections. Grab your conductor’s hat and bring the voxel-art world to life through the magic of trains!

    Why similar: Trains 36.3%, Transportation 28.5%, Management 11.2%, Simulation 7.8%, Relaxing 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, visually charming game focused on building train networks and managing supply chains between stations.

  16. #16 Train Simulator Classic
    87% 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 54.7%, Simulation 13.6%, Driving 9.7%, Realistic 7.4%, Transportation 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic driving simulator that offers a massive library of routes and locomotives to operate.

  17. #17 Rolling Line
    86% 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 32.4%, Transportation 25.4%, Driving 9.5%, Open World 6.9%, Family Friendly 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique sandbox experience that captures the joy of model railroading with both driving and building mechanics.

  18. #18 Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
    85% 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: Transportation 22.1%, Driving 15.3%, Open World 10.8%, Realistic 9.4%, Job Simulator 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the same developer and a similar loop of driving and business management, albeit in an urban automobile setting.

  19. #19 Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator
    83% 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 30.7%, Transportation 23.7%, Driving 13.1%, Open World 9.9%, Realistic 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Adds a survival and maintenance layer to the train driving experience, making every journey feel like a significant challenge.

  20. #20 Railway Empire
    84% 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 36.9%, Transportation 18.1%, Management 14%, Economy 10.7%, Simulation 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: The original management-focused rail game that excels at balancing track building with economic strategy.

  21. #21 OpenTTD
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 16,373 reviews2021
    Dev: OpenTTD
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe.

    Why similar: Trains 32.1%, Transportation 30.3%, Economy 12.6%, Management 12.5%, Simulation 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for logistics and transport management, offering endless replayability for fans of network optimization.

  22. #22 Train Station Simulator
    84% 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 49.5%, Management 17.8%, Simulation 12%, Economy 5.7%, Strategy 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Shifts the focus to the management of the station itself, providing a different but complementary perspective on rail operations.

  23. #23 Metro Simulator 2
    82% 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 21.1%, Transportation 19.6%, Driving 12.1%, Realistic 9.6%, Management 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a focused, realistic driving experience centered on urban subway operations.

  24. #24 Train Station Renovation
    81% 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 35.6%, Simulation 11.7%, Realistic 10.6%, Management 9.5%, Family Friendly 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a casual management and maintenance experience that appeals to players who enjoy the upkeep aspects of railway simulation.

  25. #25 Train Mechanic Simulator 2017
    82% 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 32.5%, Driving 10.7%, Realistic 9%, Open World 8.3%, Simulation 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the technical maintenance and repair side of trains, providing a deeper look at the machinery behind the simulation.

  26. #26 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%

    Build bigger and more complex railway networks than ever before! Building on the success of the original, you’ll get more of what you loved about the original and then some. With increasingly difficult and complex challenges from local industries, the Valley has never felt so vast! ALL ABOARD!

    Why similar: Trains 29.9%, Transportation 23.9%, Driving 11.1%, Management 10%, Family Friendly 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-based management game that challenges your ability to optimize train routes and logistics under pressure.

  27. #27 Train Sim World® 4
    78% 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 34%, Transportation 20.5%, Driving 8.6%, Realistic 6.8%, Simulation 6.1%

  28. #28 Sid Meier's Railroads!
    80% 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 57.3%, Management 16.1%, Economy 12.4%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic title that simplifies the management aspect while keeping the core fun of building a sprawling rail empire.

  29. #29 Train Sim World® 2020
    78% 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 41.5%, Driving 14.3%, Realistic 11.8%, Open World 10.8%, Simulation 10.1%

  30. #30 Railroad Tycoon II Platinum
    79% 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 53.8%, Management 22.6%, Economy 8.8%, Simulation 6.9%, Strategy 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic management simulation that set the foundation for the modern rail tycoon genre.

  31. #31 Train Sim World® 2
    77% 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 27.7%, Transportation 21.5%, Driving 11%, Realistic 8.4%, Simulation 6.9%

  32. #32 Railroads Online
    76% 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 36.1%, Driving 13.7%, Open World 12%, Management 9.9%, Economy 9.3%

  33. #33 Train Sim World® 3
    77% 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 28.6%, Transportation 22.2%, Driving 11.6%, Realistic 8.3%, Simulation 5.9%

  34. #34 Train Sim World® 6
    74% 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 28.4%, Transportation 24.8%, Driving 11%, Immersive Sim 7.8%, Realistic 6.3%

  35. #35 City Transport Simulator®
    75% 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: Transportation 36.3%, Driving 19%, Simulation 13%, Immersive Sim 11.2%, Realistic 10.4%

  36. #36 Transport Fever
    76% 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 24.5%, Transportation 23.4%, Driving 11.3%, Management 8.8%, Open World 8.5%

  37. #37 Back in Service: a Metro Driver
    73% 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 31.2%, Transportation 25.1%, Driving 12.3%, Immersive Sim 8.6%, Realistic 7%

  38. #38 SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue
    75% 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 27.9%, Transportation 25.8%, Driving 12.1%, Realistic 8.7%, Immersive Sim 7.8%

  39. #39 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
    74% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,087 reviews2022
    Dev: N3V Games
    Windows · Mac

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  40. #40 Train World
    73% 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.

    Why similar: Trains 31.2%, Transportation 24.8%, Management 8.1%, Economy 8%, Simulation 6.8%

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    72% matchVery Positive90% of 2,203 reviews2021
    Dev: Weird and Wry
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 40.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Why similar: Transportation 35.3%, Trains 20.9%, Management 11.7%, Economy 11%, Open World 10.3%

  42. #42 Truck & Logistics Simulator
    72% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,408 reviews2023
    Dev: Simula GamesPub: Aerosoft GmbH
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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  43. #43 Tram Simulator Urban Transit
    73% matchMixed58% of 347 reviews2023
    Dev: stillalive studiosPub: astragon Entertainment
    Windows

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  44. #44 Train Yard Builder
    71% matchMixed69% of 124 reviews2024
    Dev: GameFormatic S.A.Pub: Frozen Way
    Windows

    Enter the world of Train Yard Builder and customize your railway to your heart's content. Work with different models of trains and wagons, control them the way you want, and use modeler tools to unleash your creativity.

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    71% matchMixed52% of 222 reviews2024
    Dev: tox² interactive GmbHPub: Aerosoft GmbH
    Windows

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    69% matchMixed68% of 1,733 reviews2025
    Dev: astragon DevelopmentPub: astragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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  47. #47 Train Driver 2
    70% 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!

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  48. #48 TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator
    70% 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 31.8%, Transportation 14.9%, Driving 13.5%, Realistic 11.5%, Family Friendly 8.3%

  49. #49 Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,111 reviews2024
    Dev: PentaclePub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows

    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 25.1%, Transportation 20.9%, Driving 11%, Job Simulator 10.9%, Open World 8.7%

  50. #50 ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition
    70% 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 39.8%, Driving 15.5%, Realistic 13.4%, Simulation 8.9%, Open World 5.2%

  51. #51 Japanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 113 reviews2022
    Dev: Sonic Powered Co.,Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 29.8%, Transportation 26.4%, Driving 12.6%, Realistic 7.9%, Simulation 6.3%

  52. #52 Motor Town: Behind The Wheel
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 8,518 reviews2021
    Dev: P3 Games
    Windows
    Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 44.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 27.9%, Driving 14.1%, Open World 11.5%, Realistic 8.1%, Economy 8.1%

  53. #53 Voxel Tycoon
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,743 reviews2021
    Dev: Voxel Tycoon
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Voxel Tycoon — a management sim set in the infinite voxel world. Mine resources and process them into goods on your custom factories. Set up supply chains and passenger routes with a huge fleet of trains, trucks, and buses, and turn small towns into prosperous megacities with a thriving economy!

    Why similar: Transportation 32.2%, Trains 30.9%, Management 11.8%, Economy 9.7%, Simulation 5.7%

  54. #54 Super Loco World - Cozy Train Automation
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 331 reviews2025
    Dev: Andriy BychkovskyiPub: Curve Games
    Windows

    Effortlessly build and automate intricate railroads and deliver goods to meet the demands of a dynamic world! Make clever use of signals and signposts to avoid traffic jams, and watch your villages blossom into bustling towns in this cozy take on the train tycoon genre.

    Why similar: Trains 29.5%, Transportation 27.2%, Open World 9.6%, Management 8.7%, Economy 8.3%

  55. #55 The Bus
    65% 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: Driving 24.3%, Transportation 16.4%, Realistic 14.6%, Simulation 12.4%, Open World 7.6%

  56. #56 Truck World: Australia - First Haul
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,466 reviews2025
    Dev: Truck World StudioPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 17%

    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 25.7%, Driving 12.3%, Open World 9.5%, Management 8.4%, Realistic 8.4%

  57. #57 Constracktion
    67% matchMixed70% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: Lapioware
    Windows

    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 29.6%, Transportation 24.6%, Management 9.3%, Driving 8.3%, Job Simulator 8%

  58. #58 Construction Simulator
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 13,349 reviews2022
    Dev: weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbHPub: astragon Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Construction Simulator has returned – larger and more impressive than ever! Fulfil your ambition to become a successful construction entrepreneur by establishing your business from scratch, assisted by your mentor Hape.

    Why similar: Transportation 27.3%, Driving 14.7%, Open World 13.8%, Realistic 11.7%, Simulation 10.7%

  59. #59 Worldwide Rush
    65% matchVery Positive80% of 487 reviews2025
    Dev: Memel Games
    Windows

    Worldwide Rush lets you experience passenger transportation and management on a global scale. Expand your company, meet the growing travel demand, compete against other companies, and discover new continents with its unique vehicles. The entire world is yours to control.

    Why similar: Transportation 41.5%, Economy 13.8%, Management 13.1%, Simulation 9%, Realistic 8.8%

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