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Hmmsim Metro vs RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

Hmmsim Metro and RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Hmmsim Metro (2021) is 5 years older than RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! (2026). RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Hmmsim Metro (94.1% 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 Hmmsim Metro

Choose Hmmsim Metro if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hmmsim Metro launched in 2021.

Choose RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!

Choose RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98% positive across 1,135 reviews.

Both Hmmsim Metro and RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access 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

Hmmsim Metro vs RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! — Steam metadata comparison
Hmmsim Metro — Steam game coverHmmsim MetroRUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! — Steam game coverRUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!
Released20212026
GenresIndie, Simulation, Early AccessIndie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD17.99 USD
Steam reviews94.1% positive (136 reviews)98% positive (1,135 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersJeminie InteractiveNovatetsu Games

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Hmmsim Metro vs RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! — FAQ

Which is better, Hmmsim Metro or RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車!?
On Steam reviews RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! scores higher (98% positive) than Hmmsim Metro (94.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Hmmsim Metro or RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! first?
If you want chronology, Hmmsim Metro (2021) came out before RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! (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 Hmmsim Metro and RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! similar?
They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 Hmmsim Metro run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Hmmsim Metro is rated Deck Playable by Valve. RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Hmmsim Metro vs RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車! — Verdict (2026) · imho.run