- #1 Hexa Trains
97% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2019
Dev: Game Studio Abraham Stolk Inc.
Windows · Linux
Lay the tracks, schedule the trains, and let the planet's economy thrive. Are you the infrastructure-hero that has the chops to manage inter-global transport? Find out in... Hexa Trains!
Why similar: Trains 55.2% ★, Hex Grid 34.5% ★, Procedural Generation 10.3%
- #2 Ride To Canada
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: NiVision
Windows
Ride to Canada is an addictive action-puzzles, in which you will control the rail traffic. Plan routes by controlling the switches to unload or unhook all wagons.
Why similar: Trains 65.6% ★, Puzzle 12%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 10.2%, Indie 0.8%
- #3 Train Hero
96% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: GameakiPub: Strategy First
Windows
Train Hero is a train railway action puzzle game with a retro feel. It’s easy to play but hard to master and you only need one click to play.
Why similar: Trains 80.9% ★, Puzzle 10.2%, Action 5%, Casual 3.2%, Indie 0.5%
- #4 Railway Islands 2 - Puzzle
95% matchPositive90% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Create safe railway routes across colorful islands in Railway Islands 2.
Why similar: Trains 41.3% ★, Hex Grid 26.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.8%, Puzzle 6.6%, Stylized 3.6%
- #5 Railway Fun - Adventure Park
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: magnussoft
Windows
Organize railroad networks in this exciting time management game! Direct trains and monorails to clear areas and venture into new park sections.
Why similar: Trains 82% ★, Casual 11.4%, Colorful 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #6 Cargo Lines
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: splenbit
Windows · Linux
Build a bustling railway network and juggle cargo transport in real time. New stations appear, the flow of goods shifts constantly, deadlines loom, and trains collide if you don't keep your eyes on them. Keep your cool and master the chaos as orders pile up, and every second counts.
Why similar: Trains 48.6% ★, Hex Grid 15.4% ★, Puzzle 7.4%, Building 6.8%, Procedural Generation 6.2%
- #7 Railway Islands - Puzzle
93% matchVery Positive94% of 263 reviews2021
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Railway Islands is a puzzle game about designing a railway map for a large archipelago. Make a safe path between the stations and let your train deliver all the resources and go to the next island.
Why similar: Trains 40.7% ★, Hex Grid 26.9% ★, Grid-Based Movement 17.3%, Puzzle 6.3%, Stylized 3.8%
- #8 [E]ISLAND HOP - Academic Version
92% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Ghosgar3DPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
You are trapped in a bay surrounded by rocks. You must find and collect all the portal shards scattered across different islands to gain the chance to escape! Are you able to rebuild the portal in time, or will you stay trapped forever?
Why similar: Hex Grid 39.1% ★, Grid-Based Movement 26.6%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Arcade 7%, Casual 5.1%
- #9 Trams, Trains & Monorails
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: aweasd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trams, Trains & Monorails is a strategic Hex tile puzzle game. Guide the development of your own city, connecting stations and districts and completing the mini goals. Watch your city come alive as it develops industries, tourism and lost motorists.
Why similar: Trains 46.8% ★, Hex Grid 28.3% ★, Puzzle 6.7%, Stylized 4%, Casual 4%
- #10 Train Manager
91% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Tree
Windows
Trains need to enter the station and leave. On their way there it would be kinda good that none of them crash. Crashes are bad and should be avoided. The passengers are probably not that happy if that happens. Make sure it won't happen and everything is good.
Why similar: Trains 85% ★, Casual 6.3%, Puzzle 5.4%, 3D 2.6%, Indie 0.5%
- #11 Train Town
90% matchMixed66% of 79 reviews2014
Dev: N3V Games
Windows
Train Town is traintastic fun for young train fans (or the young at heart). Build your world, choose your train, go on adventures through cityscapes, jungles and deserts...and even crash and blow things up!
Why similar: Trains 82.4% ★, Casual 17.6%
- #12 Train Frontier Classic
89% matchVery Positive88% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Team Train Frontier
Windows
Train Frontier Classic is a stylized landscape building and multiplayer train riding sandbox, inspired by the fun of model railroad building. Fill a scene with miles of scale track, hundreds of props, and a personal train car setup -- then go online to share and ride your creation with friends!
Why similar: Trains 89.9% ★, Casual 3.1%, Driving 2.6%, Building 2.3%, Action 1%
- #13 Railway Routes
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Guide trains, build tracks, and solve relaxing grid-based railway puzzles. Plan the perfect route across 100+ handcrafted levels and watch your railway come to life.
Why similar: Trains 52.2% ★, Grid-Based Movement 22%, Puzzle 8.5%, Building 5.8%, Stylized 4.5%
- #14 Loopomotive
88% matchPositive89% of 36 reviews2021
Dev: Shy Pixel
Windows
Loopomotive is a short casual train survival game where you drive a train stuck in a loop that never stops! You can accelerate or slow down the train, but never stop it. Avoid accidents to complete levels!
Why similar: Trains 67.6% ★, Casual 10.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Colorful 7.1%, Top-Down 5%
- #15 Railroad to Amberfield
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Brave Goose Games
Windows
Build railway routes across a scenic, stylized world as you guide your train toward Amberfield. Complete tasks along the way, connect towns, deliver goods, carry passengers, and shape the journey however you like.
Why similar: Trains 47.6% ★, Grid-Based Movement 16.9%, Procedural Generation 8.9%, Puzzle 7.8%, Building 6.1%
- #16 Train Crisis
86% matchPositive82% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: UPLAY Online
Windows · Mac
Train Crisis is a puzzle strategy game in which you have to guide trains with a different color each towards their corresponding destination. Dodge obstacles and test your skills in 4 distinct historical settings such as the Industrial Revolution, the Far West, the Modern era and the Future.
Why similar: Trains 68.5% ★, Puzzle 20.1%, Casual 10.6%, Indie 0.8%
- #17 Train Train Train
86% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: heinn
Windows
Train Train Train is a game about managing train networks in various smol cute 3d worlds. Lay down tracks, upgrade intersections and don't bonk the sheep. Do not be deceived, this game can be as tough as it is cute.
Why similar: Trains 66.9% ★, Puzzle 9.1%, Grid-Based Movement 8.8%, Casual 6.2%, Building 4.8%
- #18 Tiny Train Adventures
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TOUTOU Interactive
Windows
Set off on a tiny train adventure! Build your railway and drive through the mountains in this cozy exploration adventure.
Why similar: Trains 74.6% ★, Building 8%, Driving 6.7%, Stylized 5.1%, Nature 3.1%
- #19 Trainz Trouble
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 62 reviews2014
Dev: N3V Games
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Just one wrong move could spell disaster! Can you keep the wheels in motion as trains speed to their various destinations?
Why similar: Trains 79.6% ★, Casual 20.4%
- #20 HeartFix Express
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Keur Collectif
Windows
Drive the train. Repair the station. Uncover the mystery. HeartFix Express is an adventure/puzzle game in which you pilot a locomotive, tasked with the repair of giant robot, in which you operate from the inside !
Why similar: Trains 70.4% ★, Puzzle 10.7%, Casual 5.4%, 3D 4.7%, Stylized 4.6%
- #21 Costa Verde Transport Department
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Nikita Lisitsa
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Costa Verde you play as the Transport Department of a city slowly growing on a vibrant picturesque landscape. Build roads on a map of hexagonal tiles, plan road intersections, design roundabouts, and prevent your whole city from turning into one single massive traffic jam!
Why similar: Trains 35.1% ★, Hex Grid 17% ★, Grid-Based Movement 12.6%, Building 6.5%, Stylized 6%
- #22 Train Simulator Classic
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 29,134 reviews2015
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Trains
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 44.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
Why similar: Trains 89.2% ★, Driving 6.4%, Building 2%, Casual 1.8%, Action 0.5%
- #23 Fastrak : Metro
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: turbocobraInteractive
Windows
Fastrak: Metro is a simcade train game where you drive Aussie trains on real railways to get the highest score!
Why similar: Trains 64% ★, Arcade 13.2%, Casual 9.7%, Driving 7.4%, Stylized 5.5%
- #24 Cube Railway - Puzzle
81% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Colossus Game Studio
Windows
Cube Railway is a puzzle game where players must strategically fit blocks to complete a railway track and set the train in motion. Reach the next level by correctly placing the cubes within the designated spots on the track.
Why similar: Trains 76.2% ★, Puzzle 9.8%, Casual 6.8%, Building 4%, 3D 2.6%
- #25 Steam & Glory
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ROBYSOFT
Windows
Steam & Glory is a hybrid arcade/simulation train game where you take control of a 20-ton steam train as you steam, brake, ring your bell and blow your whistle to power through to the goal! Take in the scenic old west views as you race to get to the station on time!
Why similar: Trains 75.8% ★, Western 10% ★, Arcade 6.7%, Action 4.9%, 3D 2.3%
- #26 Train Sim World® 2020
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 6,995 reviews2017
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - TSW
Windows
Median: 11.2 hrsMean: 108.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Train Sim World is an immersive first-person simulator perfect for everyone, with complete in-cab interactivity, accurate detail on locos, real-world routes and hours of gameplay. Take to the rails with the brand-new Train Sim World 2020 Edition and find everything you need to master new skills.
Why similar: Trains 78% ★, Driving 10.7%, Building 4.5%, Casual 3.5%, Action 3%
- #27 Trains VR
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: The House of Fables
Windows
Hop on the Puzzle Train! Welcome to the fantasy world of railroads, locomotives, and stations where you can become both a constructor and a conductor. Relive your childhood dreams with 40 levels packed with logical puzzles and multiple solutions. Build, Ride, Fail, Repeat, Succeed!
Why similar: Trains 79.9% ★, Puzzle 10.2%, Casual 8.9%, Indie 1%
- #28 Trackline Express
77% matchVery Positive88% of 144 reviews2024
Dev: Bubblebird Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a thrilling journey through an unforgiving desert. You'll need to gather scarce resources and utilize your strategic and management skills to build a little train capable of overcoming attacks and fires.
Why similar: Trains 61.3% ★, Side Scroller 17%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Casual 4.9%, Action 3.7%
- #29 Mass Rapid
78% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Joseph WeissmanPub: Conclave Writer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mass Rapid is a moody atmospheric transit simulation with cute NPCs. Customize your train and uncover the mysteries of Endless Island.
Why similar: Trains 68.8% ★, Side Scroller 10.7%, Stylized 7.1%, Casual 5.7%, Colorful 5.4%
- #30 Tsugu Tetsu
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Pecan House
Windows
This is an action puzzle game where you connect rails to the final stop. You can subscribe any additional game stages from the Steam Workshop. Additionally, you can create your own stages and publish them to the Steam Workshop. (This feature is not available in the trial version.)
Why similar: Trains 65% ★, Action 10.6%, Puzzle 10.3%, Casual 9.2%, Building 4.3%
- #31 Infinite Rails
75% matchVery Positive89% of 83 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 66.1% ★, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Driving 10%, Building 6.4%, 3D 3.1%
- #32 Paper Train Traffic
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 116 reviews2016
Dev: isTom Games Kft.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Paper Train Traffic is here to test your mind and reflexes with increasingly complex challenges. From single railroads to multi railway nodes, your task is to supervise the ongoing train traffic of many different locations around the World.
Why similar: Trains 68.4% ★, Puzzle 9.7%, Casual 6.1%, Action 5%, Top-Down 5%
- #33 Eisenbahn X
78% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2015
Dev: TREND, SoftproPub: Koch Media
Windows
With Eisenbahn X you can build complex railway worlds on your PC or notebook and it is possible to control trains as a train driver. You can control the entire rail traffic with a sophisticated signal system. Build train consists from steam, diesel and electric locomotives, passenger and freight cars.
Why similar: Trains 100% ★
- #34 Rail Rescue: Puzzle Lines
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infinity Games, LdaPub: QubicGames S.A.
Windows
Your train crashed! Find your friends, reconnect the railroads, and rebuild your home in this charming puzzle adventure full of tricky track-drawing challenges.
Why similar: Trains 74.5% ★, Puzzle 12.6%, Building 6.6%, Casual 6%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #35 Train Operator 377
74% matchPositive83% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: Heliosphere SoftwarePub: @ Heliosphere Software
Windows
Enjoy the charm of one of the UK’s oldest and most enchanting railways from the best available viewpoint – the driver’s seat! Hammer through urban sprawl, rolling fields and famous tunnels at 90 MPH in all weathers and at any time of your choosing.
Why similar: Trains 87.2% ★, Driving 12.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #36 Retro Rail GO!
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Barely Making Games
Windows
Drive nostalgic Japanese‑style trains through busy city lines and iconic routes. Follow timetables, signals, and station rules to become a master conductor. Choose between relaxed journeys or strict professional challenges in this retro 1990s console‑aesthetic simulator.
Why similar: Trains 69% ★, Driving 10.8%, Arcade 8.3%, Casual 4.4%, Stylized 3.8%
- #37 Korean Rail Driving Tour LRT Busan-Gimhae
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: 14Dimension Enterprise
Windows
This game is a railroad simulation game that allows you to experience actual railroad operation based on 1080p, 60 frame video footage of the driving direction of an actual train. Get feeling of being a train driver just by operating the accelerator and brakes. Enjoy S.Korea’s beautiful scenery!
Why similar: Trains 75.4% ★, Arcade 10.6%, Casual 7.6%, Driving 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #38 Stoplights
71% matchPositive91% of 31 reviews2026
Dev: Wicked Blobfish
Windows
Stoplights is a strategy simulation game about creating an efficient train network to support the growing needs of your cities. Make connections by building rails, control train routes with traffic signals to get essential resources where they need to be - in time.
Why similar: Trains 59% ★, Hex Grid 9.2% ★, Puzzle 7.4%, Casual 5.5%, Building 4.9%
- #39 Chooing
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ceiling Steps
Windows
The electrifying fusion of Snake and tank battle! Engage in blistering battles as you obliterate your foes with a barrage of firepower or outmaneuver them with foxy tactics.
Why similar: Trains 45.4% ★, Arcade 14.9%, Action 11.8%, Casual 10.2%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #40 Metro Mover
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Blueon
Windows
Drive metro trains to move the people of Blueton in this voxel-style sim-arcade game.
Why similar: Trains 72.3% ★, Arcade 11.1%, Driving 7.4%, Casual 6.5%, 3D 2.3%
- #41 【クラウドファンディング・ストレッチゴール特典ソフト】鉄道にっぽん!限定特別版 for ズイキマスコンPRO
70% matchMixed64% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Sonic Powered Co.,Ltd.
Windows
このソフトは、株式会社瑞起にて行われた「ZUIKI MasConPRO (ズイキマスコンPRO)」のクラウドファンディングの達成記念として特別に公開されるソフトウェアです。
Why similar: Trains 99.4% ★, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #42 Classy Train
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trunko Studios
Windows
Classy Train is a classic style 2D platformer, where the goal is to get from one station to the other, while avoiding runaway trains and other obstacles. Music has been composed and performed by myself on piano in a jazzy style to create a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Pixel art was also custom created.
Why similar: Trains 78.3% ★, Side Scroller 8.4%, Casual 6%, Stylized 5%, Colorful 2%
- #43 RAILED
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 32 reviews2019
Dev: WarGem LLC
Windows
Railed is a casual, train-themed, open-ended puzzle game that is quick to learn, easy to play, and difficult to master. Lay railways and build tracks to connect stations and gold mines while accomplishing random challenges. Navigate mountains, bonus tiles, and your own creations to dominate a global leaderboard.
Why similar: Trains 72.2% ★, Casual 14.1%, Puzzle 12%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #44 JR EAST Train Simulator
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,189 reviews2022
Dev: ONGAKUKAN Co.,Ltd.Pub: EAST JAPAN RAILWAY TRADING CO., LTD.
Windows
The official train company's authentic driving simulator is here! JR East Train Simulator" is a train driving simulator that allows you to experience live-action images and realistic driving sounds of JR East's actual train lines in your own home.
Why similar: Trains 89.6% ★, Driving 10.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #45 Locomotion
70% matchPositive97% of 29 reviews2019
Dev: Polyfox
Windows
Locomotion is a steamy railway puzzler. An alien stole your gold, and you’ve got to chase them into space to get it back. Haul wagons, flick switches, and reclaim your lost gold, through fifty-one increasingly tricky levels from home on the range to the final frontier.
Why similar: Trains 76.8% ★, Puzzle 11.8%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 1.1%
- #46 Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,688 reviews2019
Dev: N3V Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 48.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Much more than just a train driving simulator. Build, drive and operate the railroad of your dreams with Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019.
Why similar: Trains 81.1% ★, Driving 11.8%, Building 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #47 Mecha Snake
70% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas Fernandez
Windows
Cross the enemy base with the snake, and get the best score.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 24.7%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Action 12.8%, Casual 11.3%
- #48 Loco-Sort
68% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Fernando Martins
Windows
Loco-Sort is a puzzle-solving indie game, set in the railroads of the 1880s America. You control a small locomotive with the goal of assembling a train by sorting several numbered railroad cars across a maze of rail tracks and switches. 30 challenging levels, 9 playable locomotives and much more!
Why similar: Trains 73.3% ★, Puzzle 12%, Casual 6.1%, 3D 4.5%, Colorful 3.5%
- #49 Train Operator 377 Free Version
68% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Heliosphere SoftwarePub: @
Windows
Enjoy the charm of one of the UK’s oldest and most enchanting railways from the best available viewpoint – the driver’s seat! Hammer through urban sprawl, rolling fields and famous tunnels at 90 MPH in all weathers and at any time of your choosing.
Why similar: Trains 82.7% ★, Driving 13%, 3D 4.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #50 Steam Revolution: The Age of Rail
66% matchMixed70% of 56 reviews2026
Dev: Partially Differentiated Games
Windows
Build rail networks that link industries in 1844 Europe. Complete levels to expand across nations, and compare the efficiency of your solutions against a leaderboard.
Why similar: Trains 71.2% ★, Building 10.6%, Puzzle 9.5%, Top-Down 5.1%, 3D 3%
- #51 A Bumpy Ride
65% matchVery Positive98% of 419 reviews2026
Dev: Cosmoporium Games
Windows
Take a jaunt into the world of A Bumpy Ride, a cozy train-driving and exploration game! Inspired by railroading of the 19th century with a whimsical spin, you'll adventure around the open frontier in your trusty little train, picking up passengers and freight.
Why similar: Trains 59.5% ★, Arcade 10.7%, Driving 10.2%, Stylized 6.3%, Casual 4.7%
- #52 TRAIN CREW
67% matchVery Positive99% of 451 reviews2021
Dev: Mizotsuki Rail / acty
Windows
It is a game where you become a driver of the fictitious railway Tatehama Electric Railway and drive a train. Currently, you can drive up and down 28 km from Akayamacho Station to Tatehama Station.
Why similar: Trains 87.5% ★, Driving 7.9%, 3D 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #53 Chinese Rail SIm
68% matchMixed51% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Mai
Windows
Start with an empty Chinese map, create, build a rail network with your own imagination and sophisticated design, help millions of people to reach where they want to go. Ready yourself as a lead rail engineer to make some challenging decisions along the way.
Why similar: Trains 74.1% ★, Puzzle 14.1%, Building 11.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%, Indie 0.2%
- #54 Armor Stride
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: sralbertooo
Windows
Sir Stepsalot is trapped in the Cursed Forest! Luckily, he has his trusty sword and bomb pouch to fend off dangerous monsters. He will have to travel deeper into the forest fighting monsters and avoiding traps. Our knight can't stay in place for too long though. There's a dark curse chasing him!
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 43.4%, Procedural Generation 19%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 7.9%, Casual 7.9%
- #55 Train Simulator: East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough Route Add-On
69% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2013
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Trains
Windows
One of the busiest routes on the British rail network springs to life in the stunning East Coast Main Line London-Peterborough route for Train Simulator, featuring the classic High Speed Train and commuter Class 365 EMU.
Why similar: Trains 100% ★
- #56 RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 504 reviews2026
Dev: Novatetsu Games
Windows
New realistic 3DCG Train Game is here! Step into the crew's cabin and immerse yourself as train operator. Navigate 40km+ across Japanese Rural Railway with breathtakingly detailed scenery through the seaside and heart of countryside.
Why similar: Trains 73.8% ★, Driving 11.9%, Arcade 6.4%, 3D 4.2%, Casual 3.2%