Choose Train Sim World® 2
Choose Train Sim World® 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,865 Steam reviews back the pick.
Train Sim World® 2 vs Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line
Train Sim World® 2 and Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line 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 3 years older than Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line (2023). Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Train Sim World® 2 (77.8% 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 Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line
Choose Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line launched in 2023.
Both Train Sim World® 2 and Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line 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 |  Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (2,865 reviews) | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dovetail Games | Sonic Powered Co.,Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Sim World® 2 (2020) is 3 years older than Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line (2023).
- Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Train Sim World® 2 (77.8% positive).
- Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Train Sim World® 2 (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Train Sim World® 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line has no Deck rating yet.
Train Sim World® 2 vs Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line — FAQ
- Should I play Train Sim World® 2 or Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line first?
- If you want chronology, Train Sim World® 2 (2020) came out before Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line (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 Train Sim World® 2 and Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line 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 Train Sim World® 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Train Sim World® 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Japanese Rail Sim: Operating the MEITETSU Line doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.