Choose NIMBY Rails
Choose NIMBY Rails if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,215 Steam reviews back the pick.
NIMBY Rails vs Microlandia
NIMBY Rails and Microlandia both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. NIMBY Rails (2021) is 4 years older than Microlandia (2025). NIMBY Rails scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than Microlandia (85.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Microlandia
Choose Microlandia if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Microlandia launched in 2025.
Both NIMBY Rails and Microlandia sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 NIMBY Rails |  Microlandia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation, Early Access | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 15.19 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.5% positive (1,215 reviews) | 85.7% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Weird and Wry | Information Superhighway Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- NIMBY Rails (2021) is 4 years older than Microlandia (2025).
- NIMBY Rails scores higher on Steam reviews (88.5% positive) than Microlandia (85.7% positive).
- Microlandia is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than NIMBY Rails (7.99 USD vs. 15.19 USD).
- NIMBY Rails has co-op; Microlandia does not.
- Steam Deck: NIMBY Rails is Deck Playable, Microlandia is Deck Verified.
NIMBY Rails vs Microlandia — FAQ
- Should I play NIMBY Rails or Microlandia first?
- If you want chronology, NIMBY Rails (2021) came out before Microlandia (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are NIMBY Rails and Microlandia similar?
- They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Microlandia have multiplayer like NIMBY Rails?
- No. NIMBY Rails supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Microlandia is listed as single-player only.