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Train Tycoon vs The Mythical City 2

Train Tycoon and The Mythical City 2 both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Train Tycoon (2021) is 3 years older than The Mythical City 2 (2024). The Mythical City 2 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Train Tycoon (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Train Tycoon

Choose Train Tycoon if you want an Indie experience. Train Tycoon launched in 2021.

Choose The Mythical City 2

Choose The Mythical City 2 if you want a Sports and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Mythical City 2 launched in 2024.

Both Train Tycoon and The Mythical City 2 sit in Strategy, 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

Train Tycoon vs The Mythical City 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Train Tycoon — Steam game coverTrain TycoonThe Mythical City 2 — Steam game coverThe Mythical City 2
Released20212024
GenresStrategy, Indie, Simulation, CasualSports, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMegaSoft GamesGamesforgames

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Train Tycoon vs The Mythical City 2 — FAQ

Should I play Train Tycoon or The Mythical City 2 first?
If you want chronology, Train Tycoon (2021) came out before The Mythical City 2 (2024). 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 Train Tycoon and The Mythical City 2 similar?
They overlap on Strategy, 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.
Train Tycoon vs The Mythical City 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run