Single-player games like SimRail - The Railway Simulator
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to SimRail - The Railway Simulator, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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SimRail - The Railway Simulator: Prologue
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
SimRail - The Railway Simulator Prologue presents the full range of possibilities of the newest and best simulator of the work of train driver. Take on the challenge and take the controls of a freight or passenger train!
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Derail Valley
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
Drive massive trains and build your career in a vast open railway network. For both PC and VR.
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Train Sim World® 4
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
Feel the power of simulation in your hands. Experience immense velocity and express unrivalled creativity with Train Sim World 4! Expand your rail hobby and discover the raw emotion of driving a diverse array of iconic routes and trains. From training center to mountain pass, this is your journey.
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Railroader
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
You and your fellow railroaders are the lifeblood of your railroad, just like it is the lifeblood of the communities it serves. Switch cars at industries. Keep people moving while running local passenger trains. Run trains with a purpose in transition era Appalachia – in Railroader!
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Train Life: A Railway Simulator
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
For the first time in railroad simulation, play as both the driver and company director! Take the controls of your locomotives and grow your railway empire by negotiating deals and developing your network.
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Diesel Railcar Simulator
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
Drive vintage diesel trains, shifting gears manually and trying to reach a perfect score. Create new routes, trains and timetables. Share your creations and download new content from the Workshop.
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American Truck Simulator
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
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Railroads Online
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
Build your dream railroad across a huge open world! You can build tracks and stations, drive detailed locomotives, and transport goods to earn money and experience. Play exciting Online Multiplayer sessions with your friends or create your very own sandbox!
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Train Sim World® 2
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
The evolution of train simulation! Master iconic locomotives on high-speed services, long freight hauls or precise commuter traffic, and get creative with customisation tools in this advanced sequel. Climb into the cab in Train Sim World 2.
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Train Sim World® 5
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
The Rails are Yours in Train Sim World 5! Take on new challenges and new roles as you master the tracks and trains of iconic cities across 3 new routes. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rail hobby and embark on your next journey.
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Train Driver 2
Single-player alternative to SimRail - The Railway Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with SimRail - The Railway Simulator.
Polish railway simulator emphasizing multiplayer and realism. Become a train driver, operating faithfully recreated trains, or a dispatcher, managing traffic and signalling equipment at your post. Cooperate online, build stations in the editor, and join railway enthusiasts!