Choose Train Sim World® 2
Choose Train Sim World® 2 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.8% positive across 2,865 reviews.
Train Sim World® 2 vs JR EAST Train Simulator
Train Sim World® 2 and JR EAST Train Simulator 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. Train Sim World® 2 (2020) is 2 years older than JR EAST Train Simulator (2022). Train Sim World® 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than JR EAST Train Simulator (75.4% 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 JR EAST Train Simulator
Choose JR EAST Train Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. JR EAST Train Simulator launched in 2022.
Both Train Sim World® 2 and JR EAST Train Simulator 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
 Train Sim World® 2 |  JR EAST Train Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 22.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (2,865 reviews) | 75.4% positive (211 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dovetail Games | ONGAKUKAN Co.,Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Sim World® 2 (2020) is 2 years older than JR EAST Train Simulator (2022).
- Train Sim World® 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than JR EAST Train Simulator (75.4% positive).
- Train Sim World® 2 is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than JR EAST Train Simulator (19.99 USD vs. 22.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Train Sim World® 2 is Deck Playable, JR EAST Train Simulator is Deck Unsupported.
Train Sim World® 2 vs JR EAST Train Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Train Sim World® 2 or JR EAST Train Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Train Sim World® 2 scores higher (77.8% positive) than JR EAST Train Simulator (75.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Train Sim World® 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Train Sim World® 2 or JR EAST Train Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Train Sim World® 2 (2020) came out before JR EAST Train Simulator (2022). 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 Train Sim World® 2 and JR EAST Train Simulator 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.