Choose Onsen Master
Choose Onsen Master if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. Onsen Master launched in 2022.
Onsen Master vs Train Traffic Manager
Onsen Master and Train Traffic Manager both land in Indie, Casual 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. Onsen Master (2022) is 2 years older than Train Traffic Manager (2024). Train Traffic Manager scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Onsen Master (56.3% 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 Traffic Manager
Choose Train Traffic Manager if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Train Traffic Manager launched in 2024.
Both Onsen Master and Train Traffic Manager sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Onsen Master |  Train Traffic Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.3% positive (16 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Waking Oni Games | Baltoro Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Onsen Master (2022) is 2 years older than Train Traffic Manager (2024).
- Train Traffic Manager scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Onsen Master (56.3% positive).
- Train Traffic Manager is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Onsen Master (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Onsen Master vs Train Traffic Manager — FAQ
- Should I play Onsen Master or Train Traffic Manager first?
- If you want chronology, Onsen Master (2022) came out before Train Traffic Manager (2024). 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 Onsen Master and Train Traffic Manager similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
- Do both Onsen Master and Train Traffic Manager have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Onsen Master ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Train Traffic Manager ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.