Choose Railroader
Choose Railroader if you want a Strategy and Early Access experience. 2,747 Steam reviews back the pick.
Railroader vs Metrogether Train Simulator
Railroader and Metrogether Train Simulator 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. Railroader (2023) is 2 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Railroader (17.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Metrogether Train Simulator
Choose Metrogether Train Simulator if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metrogether Train Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Railroader and Metrogether Train Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Railroader |  Metrogether Train Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.3% positive (2,747 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Giraffe Lab LLC | camelCase Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Railroader (2023) is 2 years older than Metrogether Train Simulator (2025).
- Metrogether Train Simulator is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Railroader (17.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Railroader vs Metrogether Train Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Railroader or Metrogether Train Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Railroader (2023) came out before Metrogether Train Simulator (2025). 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 Railroader and Metrogether Train Simulator 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.
- Do both Railroader and Metrogether Train Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Railroader ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Metrogether Train Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.