Choose TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator
Choose TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator if you want a Casual experience. TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator launched in 2020.
TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator vs Train Sim World® 3
TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator and Train Sim World® 3 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. TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator (2020) is 2 years older than Train Sim World® 3 (2022). Train Sim World® 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (75.5% positive) than TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator (71.5% 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 Train Sim World® 3
Choose Train Sim World® 3 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 75.5% positive across 1,563 reviews.
Both TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator and Train Sim World® 3 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
 TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator |  Train Sim World® 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.5% positive (253 reviews) | 75.5% positive (1,563 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ViewApp | Dovetail Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator (2020) is 2 years older than Train Sim World® 3 (2022).
- Train Sim World® 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (75.5% positive) than TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator (71.5% positive).
- Train Sim World® 3 is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator (24.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator is Deck Unsupported, Train Sim World® 3 is Deck Playable.
TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator vs Train Sim World® 3 — FAQ
- Which is better, TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator or Train Sim World® 3?
- On Steam reviews Train Sim World® 3 scores higher (75.5% positive) than TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator (71.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Train Sim World® 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator or Train Sim World® 3 first?
- If you want chronology, TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator (2020) came out before Train Sim World® 3 (2022). 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 TramSim Vienna - The Tram Simulator and Train Sim World® 3 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.