Choose Train Sim World® 2
Choose Train Sim World® 2 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 2,865 Steam reviews back the pick.
Train Sim World® 2 vs Metrogether Train Simulator
Train Sim World® 2 and Metrogether 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 5 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Train Sim World® 2 (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Metrogether Train Simulator
Choose Metrogether Train Simulator if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Metrogether Train Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Train Sim World® 2 and Metrogether 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 |  Metrogether Train Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (2,865 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Dovetail Games | camelCase Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Sim World® 2 (2020) is 5 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025).
- Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Train Sim World® 2 (17.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Metrogether Train Simulator has co-op; Train Sim World® 2 does not.
- Steam Deck: Train Sim World® 2 is Deck Playable, Metrogether Train Simulator is Deck Verified.
Train Sim World® 2 vs Metrogether Train Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Train Sim World® 2 or Metrogether Train Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Train Sim World® 2 (2020) came out before Metrogether Train Simulator (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 Train Sim World® 2 and Metrogether 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.
- Does Train Sim World® 2 have multiplayer like Metrogether Train Simulator?
- No. Metrogether Train Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Train Sim World® 2 is listed as single-player only.