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 The Tram
Train Sim World® 2 and The Tram 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 The Tram (2026). Train Sim World® 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Tram has no Deck rating yet. 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 The Tram
Choose The Tram if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Tram launched in 2026.
Both Train Sim World® 2 and The Tram 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 |  The Tram | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (2,865 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dovetail Games | TGR Group |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Train Sim World® 2 (2020) is 6 years older than The Tram (2026).
- Train Sim World® 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Tram has no Deck rating yet.
Train Sim World® 2 vs The Tram — FAQ
- Should I play Train Sim World® 2 or The Tram first?
- If you want chronology, Train Sim World® 2 (2020) came out before The Tram (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 The Tram 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. The Tram doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.