Choose SimRail - The Railway Simulator
Choose SimRail - The Railway Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SimRail - The Railway Simulator launched in 2024.
SimRail - The Railway Simulator vs Metrogether Train Simulator
SimRail - The Railway Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator 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. SimRail - The Railway Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than SimRail - The Railway Simulator (17.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD). 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 Metrogether Train Simulator
Choose Metrogether Train Simulator if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 49% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metrogether Train Simulator launched in 2025.
Both SimRail - The Railway Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 SimRail - The Railway Simulator |  Metrogether Train Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.9% positive (902 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SimRail S.A. | camelCase Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- SimRail - The Railway Simulator (2024) is 1 year older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025).
- Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than SimRail - The Railway Simulator (17.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
SimRail - The Railway Simulator vs Metrogether Train Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play SimRail - The Railway Simulator or Metrogether Train Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, SimRail - The Railway Simulator (2024) came out before Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). 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 SimRail - The Railway Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator 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.
- Do both SimRail - The Railway Simulator and Metrogether Train Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SimRail - The Railway Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Metrogether Train Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.