Choose Trainz Plus
Choose Trainz Plus if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Trainz Plus launched in 2022.
Trainz Plus vs TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition
Trainz Plus and TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition 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. Trainz Plus (2022) is 3 years older than TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition (2025). Trainz Plus scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition (69.2% 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 TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition
Choose TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition launched in 2025.
Both Trainz Plus and TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition 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
 Trainz Plus |  TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (82 reviews) | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | N3V Games | N3V Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Trainz Plus (2022) is 3 years older than TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition (2025).
- Trainz Plus scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition (69.2% positive).
- TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Trainz Plus (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Trainz Plus has co-op; TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition does not.
- Trainz Plus is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition has no Deck rating yet.
Trainz Plus vs TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition — FAQ
- Should I play Trainz Plus or TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Trainz Plus (2022) came out before TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition (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 Trainz Plus and TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition 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 TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition have multiplayer like Trainz Plus?
- No. Trainz Plus supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while TRS22 Model Railroaders Edition is listed as single-player only.