Choose The Penguin IQ Test
Choose The Penguin IQ Test if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. The Penguin IQ Test launched in 2021.
The Penguin IQ Test vs Train Set Code
The Penguin IQ Test and Train Set Code both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. The Penguin IQ Test (2021) is 5 years older than Train Set Code (2026). 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 Set Code
Choose Train Set Code if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Train Set Code launched in 2026.
Both The Penguin IQ Test and Train Set Code sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 The Penguin IQ Test |  Train Set Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paul D. & co | Waterside Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Penguin IQ Test (2021) is 5 years older than Train Set Code (2026).
The Penguin IQ Test vs Train Set Code — FAQ
- Should I play The Penguin IQ Test or Train Set Code first?
- If you want chronology, The Penguin IQ Test (2021) came out before Train Set Code (2026). 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 The Penguin IQ Test and Train Set Code similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.
- Does Train Set Code have multiplayer like The Penguin IQ Test?
- No. The Penguin IQ Test supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Train Set Code is listed as single-player only.