- #1 Train Sim World® 5
97% 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 31.3% ★, Transportation 16% ★, Automobile Sim 11.3%, Driving 8.8%, Immersive Sim 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: The latest evolution of the series provides updated graphics, improved physics, and new route experiences for fans of the franchise.
- #2 Train Simulator Classic
96% 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 68.2% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Driving 8.2%, Realistic 4.2%, Transportation 3.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive classic rail simulator offering an unparalleled library of routes and trains for enthusiasts.
- #3 Derail Valley
96% 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 40.6% ★, Transportation 18.6% ★, Driving 9.7%, Realistic 5.6%, Immersive Sim 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a highly immersive, hands-on approach to train operation with realistic physics and a unique open-world structure.
- #4 SimRail - The Railway Simulator
95% 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 34.4% ★, Transportation 18% ★, Automobile Sim 10.6%, Driving 9.5%, Immersive Sim 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a modern, multiplayer-focused experience with high-fidelity graphics and realistic signaling systems.
- #5 Railroader
94% 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 35.9% ★, Transportation 19.3% ★, Automobile Sim 13.1%, Immersive Sim 6.3%, Realistic 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the intricate details of steam locomotive operation and operational management in a realistic setting.
- #6 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
94% 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 43.9% ★, Transportation 18.7% ★, Driving 11.3%, Simulation 5.7%, Realistic 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a robust sandbox environment that excels in route creation and community-driven content.
- #7 ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition
93% 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 52.2% ★, Driving 13.8%, Realistic 8%, Simulation 7.1%, Relaxing 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its professional-grade physics and signaling accuracy, this is a must-play for those seeking the most realistic train driving experience.
- #8 Diesel Railcar Simulator
92% 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 38.1% ★, Transportation 19% ★, Driving 11.4%, Immersive Sim 6.6%, Realistic 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the tactile, mechanical experience of operating older rail technology with a high degree of realism.
- #9 JR EAST Train Simulator
91% 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 53.7% ★, Transportation 18% ★, Driving 10.3%, Automobile Sim 8.7%, Simulation 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: This simulator provides an incredibly authentic recreation of Japanese rail lines with high-quality cab visuals and sounds.
- #10 Transport Fever 2
91% 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 50% ★, Transportation 31% ★, Simulation 8.8%, Realistic 4.1%, Open World 3%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly blends the joy of driving trains with complex logistics and economic management across different eras.
- #11 TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator
90% 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 37.5% ★, Automobile Sim 15.5%, Driving 10.8%, Transportation 10.2% ★, Realistic 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly detailed and realistic simulation of operating trams through the streets of Vienna.
- #12 Train Life: A Railway Simulator
89% 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 34% ★, Transportation 20.5% ★, Driving 8.6%, Realistic 6.8%, Simulation 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It uniquely combines the driving experience with the management of a railway company, adding a layer of strategic depth.
- #13 American Truck Simulator
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 188,991 reviews2016
Dev: SCS Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 95.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
Why similar: Transportation 26.5% ★, Automobile Sim 19.3%, Driving 14.5%, Immersive Sim 8.5%, Realistic 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar high-fidelity driving experience to Euro Truck Simulator 2 but focuses on the iconic landscapes of North America.
- #14 Euro Truck Simulator 2
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 907,227 reviews2012
Dev: SCS Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 21.2 hrsMean: 143.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Why similar: Transportation 27.1% ★, Automobile Sim 18.6%, Driving 15%, Immersive Sim 9%, Realistic 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: While it features trucks instead of trains, it shares the same meditative, long-haul driving atmosphere that fans of Train Sim World appreciate.
- #15 Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
87% 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: Automobile Sim 28.5%, Driving 18.9%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Simulation 10.4%, Realistic 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a detailed urban driving simulation that captures the responsibility and atmosphere of public transit operation.
- #16 Fernbus Simulator
86% 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: Automobile Sim 40.3%, Driving 23.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Realistic 9.3%, Open World 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a realistic long-distance coach driving experience with a focus on route adherence and passenger management.
- #17 Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator
84% 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 40.3% ★, Transportation 18.1% ★, Driving 11.7%, Realistic 5.3%, Open World 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title adds a survival and maintenance layer to the driving experience, making every trip a challenging journey.
- #18 Rolling Line
85% 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 44.6% ★, Transportation 20.3% ★, Driving 8.9%, Immersive Sim 5.6%, Simulation 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is a fantastic choice for those who enjoy the hobbyist side of trains, offering a highly moddable and creative sandbox experience.
- #19 World of Subways 4 – New York Line 7
86% 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 49.7% ★, Driving 12.7%, Automobile Sim 8.2%, Simulation 6.7%, Realistic 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This focused simulation provides a deep, authentic experience of operating subway trains in a dense urban environment.
- #20 Rail Route
83% 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 51.5% ★, Transportation 24.5% ★, Immersive Sim 8.9%, Simulation 5.9%, Relaxing 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the complex world of train dispatching and signaling, perfect for those who love the operational side of rail networks.
- #21 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: Automobile Sim 28.2%, Driving 23.4%, Transportation 13.6% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Realistic 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This high-fidelity simulation of Berlin bus routes offers a level of visual detail and realism that matches the best train simulators.
- #22 Train Fever
84% 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 71.3% ★, Transportation 12.7% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Open World 2.4%, Sandbox 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: As the predecessor to Transport Fever, it offers a solid foundation for players interested in the economic history of rail transportation.
- #23 Station to Station
81% 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 55.3% ★, Transportation 25.3% ★, Simulation 7.2%, Relaxing 5.9%, Atmospheric 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, minimalist puzzle game that focuses on the joy of connecting railway networks and managing logistics.
- #24 Construction Simulator
81% 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 22.9% ★, Automobile Sim 14.6%, Driving 14.3%, Simulation 9.3%, Immersive Sim 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the 'heavy machinery' appeal of Train Sim World, focusing on the technical operation of complex vehicles.
- #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 50.1% ★, Driving 11.2%, Immersive Sim 7.7%, Simulation 7.1%, Realistic 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It shifts the focus from driving to maintenance, allowing players to get under the hood of various locomotives.
- #26 Truck & Logistics Simulator
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,408 reviews2023
Dev: Simula GamesPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Load, drive, and deliver through a huge open world with up to 24 players in cross-platform multiplayer. Join your friends in exciting heavy transport convoys. Jump into the driver's seat of more than 30 unique vehicles and carry out complex loading tasks to deliver a variety of cargo.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 26.8%, Driving 18.9%, Realistic 10%, Simulation 9.6%, Open World 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the operational and physical aspects of moving cargo, which will resonate with fans of train freight missions.
- #27 Cities: Skylines
79% matchVery Positive93% of 286,936 reviews2015
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Cities: Skylines is a modern take on the classic city simulation. The game introduces new game play elements to realize the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city whilst expanding on some well-established tropes of the city building experience.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Realistic 18.4%, Sandbox 16.5%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Singleplayer 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: While a city builder, it allows for deep, intricate public transit network design that appeals to rail infrastructure fans.
- #28 Railway Empire 2
79% 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 51.9% ★, Transportation 29.2% ★, Immersive Sim 7.6%, Simulation 7.2%, Sandbox 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is an excellent choice for players who want to focus on the historical and strategic expansion of rail empires.
- #29 Train Sim World® 6
76% 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 35.3% ★, Transportation 18% ★, Automobile Sim 12.3%, Driving 9.3%, Immersive Sim 6.4%
- #30 Train Sim World® 2
78% 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 35.3% ★, Transportation 16% ★, Driving 9.5%, Automobile Sim 8%, Simulation 5.3%
- #31 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 36.3% ★, Transportation 16.4% ★, Driving 10%, Automobile Sim 7.8%, Realistic 4.8%
- #32 Railroads Online
75% 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 44.6% ★, Automobile Sim 15.6%, Driving 11.5%, Immersive Sim 7.4%, Open World 5.5%
- #33 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 56.9% ★, Driving 13.3%, Simulation 8.4%, Realistic 7.3%, Open World 5.6%
- #34 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 31.8% ★, Driving 19.4%, Simulation 11.8%, Immersive Sim 11.1%, Automobile Sim 7.6%
- #35 Cities in Motion 2
78% matchMixed58% of 2,494 reviews2013
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Cities in Motion 2 is the sequel to the popular mass transit simulation game Cities in Motion. Build, manage and lead your transportation network to provide cities with their ever changing needs. CIM2 introduces new features including multiplayer game modes, day and night cycles, timetables and dynamic cities.
Why similar: Transportation 50.8% ★, Trains 27.2% ★, Simulation 17.7%, Sandbox 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep, realistic transit network management, perfect for players who enjoy the urban planning aspect of rail simulation.
- #36 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 42.1% ★, Transportation 19.7% ★, Driving 11.2%, Immersive Sim 7.6%, Realistic 4.3%
- #37 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
76% 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 62.1% ★, Driving 15.3%, Simulation 13.7%, Open World 6.3%, Sandbox 2.2%
- #38 SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue
74% 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 37.3% ★, Transportation 20.1% ★, Automobile Sim 12.2%, Driving 11%, Immersive Sim 6.8%
- #39 TramSim Munich - The Tram Simulator
73% 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 37.2% ★, Automobile Sim 19.1%, Driving 14%, Realistic 7.3%, Simulation 6.5%
- #40 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 42% ★, Transportation 23.3% ★, Driving 13.1%, Open World 5.5%, Simulation 4.8%
- #41 Metro Simulator 2
71% 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 31.9% ★, Transportation 17.3% ★, Driving 12.4%, Immersive Sim 7.6%, Realistic 6.6%
- #42 ZDSimulator
69% 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 47.2% ★, Transportation 17.3% ★, Immersive Sim 12%, Simulation 11.9%, Realistic 6.1%
- #43 Train World
71% 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 51.1% ★, Transportation 23.7% ★, Simulation 6.7%, Realistic 4.9%, Immersive Sim 4.8%
- #44 Train Frontier Classic
72% 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 74.8% ★, Simulation 9.8%, Transportation 5.7% ★, Driving 3.6%, Open World 1.5%
- #45 SubwaySim Hamburg
70% 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: Automobile Sim 26.7%, Trains 21.2% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Driving 12.4%, Realistic 8.3%
- #46 Infinite Rails
68% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Benjamin Voráč
Windows · Mac
A railway-building adventure in an endless, procedurally generated world. Lay tracks, transport passengers and goods, complete tasks, and unlock unique locomotives. Play solo or with friends and create your ultimate railway network!
Why similar: Trains 56.3% ★, Driving 14.5%, Simulation 6.4%, Open World 5.6%, Physics 5.1%
- #47 Bus Simulator 18
70% 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: Automobile Sim 41.8%, Driving 25.3%, Simulation 13.9%, Realistic 9.3%, Open World 7.4%
- #48 Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator
69% 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 20.4% ★, Automobile Sim 18.1%, Driving 16.5%, Immersive Sim 7.7%, Realistic 6.8%
- #49 SubwaySim 2
66% 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 67.5% ★, Simulation 14.6%, Realistic 11.3%, First-Person 4.5%, 3D 1.3%
- #50 Tracks - The Train Set Game
68% 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 59.3% ★, Simulation 9.2%, Open World 6.7%, Realistic 5.1%, Physics 4.6%
- #51 World of Subways 1 – The Path
71% 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 46.8% ★, Driving 11.9%, Automobile Sim 9%, Realistic 7.1%, Simulation 6.6%
- #52 Japanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto
67% 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 36.9% ★, Transportation 19% ★, Automobile Sim 11.5%, Driving 10.6%, Immersive Sim 4.8%
- #53 Truck World: Australia - First Haul
65% 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 26.6% ★, Automobile Sim 17.8%, Driving 14.8%, Immersive Sim 8.5%, Realistic 6.8%
- #54 Bus Driving Sim 22
68% matchMixed59% of 450 reviews2023
Dev: Ovilex Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Experience what it feels like to be a real bus driver. Simulator featuring realistic physics, a variety of bus models (city buses, electric bus, school bus), three distinct regions to explore (US, Germany, Brazil) and much more. Test your skills in career, drive in freeride or play multiplayer.
Why similar: Transportation 27.5% ★, Automobile Sim 19.7%, Driving 14.9%, Immersive Sim 7.2%, Simulation 6.9%
- #55 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: Automobile Sim 28.5%, Driving 16.9%, Immersive Sim 14%, Simulation 10.1%, Realistic 9.5%
- #56 Trainz Plus
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 123 reviews2022
Dev: N3V Games
Windows · Mac
Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! And with Trainz Plus memberships, you get more content, more features and the latest Trainz has to offer!
Why similar: Trains 43% ★, Transportation 19.3% ★, Driving 10.7%, Realistic 6.5%, Simulation 5.9%