Choose Train Sim World® 2
Choose Train Sim World® 2 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,865 Steam reviews back the pick.
Train Sim World® 2 vs City Transport Simulator 2026
Train Sim World® 2 and City Transport Simulator 2026 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 6 years older than City Transport Simulator 2026 (2026). Train Sim World® 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than City Transport Simulator 2026 (66.7% 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 City Transport Simulator 2026
Choose City Transport Simulator 2026 if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. City Transport Simulator 2026 launched in 2026.
Both Train Sim World® 2 and City Transport Simulator 2026 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 |  City Transport Simulator 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (2,865 reviews) | 66.7% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dovetail Games | ViewApp |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Sim World® 2 (2020) is 6 years older than City Transport Simulator 2026 (2026).
- Train Sim World® 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than City Transport Simulator 2026 (66.7% positive).
- Train Sim World® 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than City Transport Simulator 2026 (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Train Sim World® 2 vs City Transport Simulator 2026 — FAQ
- Should I play Train Sim World® 2 or City Transport Simulator 2026 first?
- If you want chronology, Train Sim World® 2 (2020) came out before City Transport Simulator 2026 (2026). 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 City Transport Simulator 2026 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.