Choose Subway Train Simulator 2D
Choose Subway Train Simulator 2D if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Subway Train Simulator 2D launched in 2020.
Subway Train Simulator 2D vs City Metro Simulator
Subway Train Simulator 2D and City Metro Simulator both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Subway Train Simulator 2D (2020) is 2 years older than City Metro Simulator (2022). Subway Train Simulator 2D scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than City Metro Simulator (85.7% 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 City Metro Simulator
Choose City Metro Simulator if you want an Adventure experience. City Metro Simulator launched in 2022.
Both Subway Train Simulator 2D and City Metro Simulator sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 Subway Train Simulator 2D |  City Metro Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daniel Viktorin | Buru SRO |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Subway Train Simulator 2D (2020) is 2 years older than City Metro Simulator (2022).
- Subway Train Simulator 2D scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than City Metro Simulator (85.7% positive).
- City Metro Simulator is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Subway Train Simulator 2D (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Subway Train Simulator 2D vs City Metro Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Subway Train Simulator 2D or City Metro Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Subway Train Simulator 2D (2020) came out before City Metro Simulator (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 Subway Train Simulator 2D and City Metro Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.