Choose Railway Empire 2
Choose Railway Empire 2 if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,044 Steam reviews back the pick.
Railway Empire 2 vs Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat
Railway Empire 2 and Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat 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. Railway Empire 2 (2023) is 3 years older than Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat (2026). Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Railway Empire 2 (74.1% 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 Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat
Choose Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat launched in 2026.
Both Railway Empire 2 and Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat sit in Simulation 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
 Railway Empire 2 |  Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 13.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (1,044 reviews) | 87% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gaming Minds Studios | Chett Fitzgerald |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Railway Empire 2 (2023) is 3 years older than Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat (2026).
- Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Railway Empire 2 (74.1% positive).
- Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Railway Empire 2 (13.49 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Railway Empire 2 has co-op; Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat does not.
- Railway Empire 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat has no Deck rating yet.
Railway Empire 2 vs Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat — FAQ
- Should I play Railway Empire 2 or Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat first?
- If you want chronology, Railway Empire 2 (2023) came out before Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat (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 Railway Empire 2 and Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat 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.
- Does Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat have multiplayer like Railway Empire 2?
- No. Railway Empire 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat is listed as single-player only.
- Does Railway Empire 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Railway Empire 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Factory Default: Build, Trade, Repeat doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.