Choose My Train Arrives
Choose My Train Arrives if it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. My Train Arrives launched in 2019.
My Train Arrives vs Transporter
My Train Arrives and Transporter both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam. My Train Arrives (2019) is 4 years older than Transporter (2023). My Train Arrives scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Transporter (64% 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 Transporter
Choose Transporter if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Transporter launched in 2023.
Both My Train Arrives and Transporter sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 My Train Arrives |  Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (58 reviews) | 64% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kochkin Dmitry | Shattered Mirror Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- My Train Arrives (2019) is 4 years older than Transporter (2023).
- My Train Arrives scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Transporter (64% positive).
- My Train Arrives is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Transporter (4.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Transporter is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; My Train Arrives has no Deck rating yet.
My Train Arrives vs Transporter — FAQ
- Should I play My Train Arrives or Transporter first?
- If you want chronology, My Train Arrives (2019) came out before Transporter (2023). 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 My Train Arrives and Transporter similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.