Choose Alan's Automaton Workshop
Choose Alan's Automaton Workshop if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Alan's Automaton Workshop launched in 2022.
Alan's Automaton Workshop vs Train Set Code
Alan's Automaton Workshop and Train Set Code 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. Alan's Automaton Workshop (2022) is 4 years older than Train Set Code (2026). Alan's Automaton Workshop is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train Set Code 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 Train Set Code
Choose Train Set Code if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Train Set Code launched in 2026.
Both Alan's Automaton Workshop and Train Set Code 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
 Alan's Automaton Workshop |  Train Set Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 69.1% positive (68 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laputa Labs | Waterside Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Alan's Automaton Workshop (2022) is 4 years older than Train Set Code (2026).
- Alan's Automaton Workshop is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Train Set Code has no Deck rating yet.
Alan's Automaton Workshop vs Train Set Code — FAQ
- Should I play Alan's Automaton Workshop or Train Set Code first?
- If you want chronology, Alan's Automaton Workshop (2022) came out before Train Set Code (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 Alan's Automaton Workshop and Train Set Code 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 Alan's Automaton Workshop run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alan's Automaton Workshop is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Train Set Code doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.